Fear of missing out. Have you ever experienced it? I’ve discovered that during my last months, I want to be involved in everything. I want to try drinks and food I haven’t had before. I want to break a few rules and try to push the boundaries. I don’t want to miss out anything. I’m suddenly doing things I never would have considered doing before. This both excites and scares me. Recently I tried something that I really regret and I am never going to do again but I’m happy with the experience. It gives me something to think back on in the later future and something to tell my grandkids later on while their mom/dad are out.

It also helps me realize that everything is worth it. Sometimes what everyone is doing isn’t what I should do. This also applies to College me. I’m the kind of person who is going to check out all the clubs (school ones), activities, teams, societies, bars and clubs (not the school ones). I’m going to have to keep telling myself “Chill, you don’t need to rush into everything. Take your time.” Every time I rush into something I end up with lots of regrets be it rushing into relationships, activities or committing to things. But no more!!!! I’m going to be a new person (Like we haven’t heard this before). I’m going to plan ahead and give my work priority (If only). I’m not going to go to every party even though the cute guy I like is going to be there (Hopefully he makes the same decision). I will save up my money and prioritize (LOL I’m going to need all the help I can get). 

There is this new channel that Markiplier and Ethan are doing right now. It’s called Unus Annus. It lasts only a year and then everything will be deleted. It reminds me that I don’t have as much time as I thought I did. Time goes by very quickly. They post a new video everyday. You should check it out.

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