Confusion

I'm sure at some point we have all ventured to that wonderful land of Confusion. It can be a scary place, let's be honest. When you think you have it all figured out and you have found your way, that's when Confusion pulls a rug from under your feet and you get to start your quest anew. As the paranoid schizophrenic Virgo that I am, I have wandered into Confusion searching for answers; it will be a long search.

My journey to Confusion all started when my parents began firing the questions every soon-to-be college graduate wants to hear: "so what's next?", "what are your plans after you graduate?", "why aren't you dating anyone? Is something wrong with you?" (that last one is legit...it confuses me that my parents can not seem to understand why I choose to refrain from dating the narcissistic tools that are the boys (not men) overflowing in Orange County--for the record, not all boys in OC are tools, but about 98%). Anyway, I digress.

Sooo..college? Graduating? Hmm? Let us not forget the wonderfully failing economy and lack of jobs.

I had no answers for my parents questions...just blank stares. I mean what was I going to say..."Yeah, so I KNOW I am going to get this great job starting at $50K, and I'll be moving out...you don't have to worry about a thing." I don't think they are big fans of my sarcasm.

Honestly, I think I know what I want to do...problem: my parents aren't the biggest enthusiasts about it. They think they know what's best for me, end of story.

NOW, here we are, in Confusion. I have my own dreams and goals and desires...and then I have the desire to make my parents proud and show them I trust their guidance and wisdom. Hmm? This is a tough one (for me at least).

Have no fear though...after much contemplation and meditation I have figured a way to sneak out of Confusion. ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS. Showing my parents that I am actively pursuing what I truly want will show them (hopefully) that I can be successful and happy through my passion and hard work. Annnnnd this is when they call me a "dreamer" and "idealist"! I CAN'T ESCAPE!! BUT I WON'T STOP TRYING!!!