You don’t have to do something unconventional, as long as it’s with someone. This affirms that you’re (a) not totally crazy, and (b) it might actually happen. Thinking of starting a company, a restaurant, traveling around the world, seem so much more legitimate when thought of with someone.
Today I started an application for the Peace Corps. I’m not sure why, but I’ve been entertaining the idea of taking a year off recently. I’m not sure what I want to do immediately after school – I feel as though there are a million paths I could take, most of which I would be happy with, or at least interested in. It’s proven to be a lot to think about – grad schools, jobs, other programs – on top of school work and extracurriculars. Taking a year off might give me a chance to do something truly good – or truly crazy. I feel as though I need some kind of stepping stone before I leap into the next phase of my life. Maybe this comes from some want to be part of something larger than myself. This could be Teach for America, the Peace Corps, or maybe finding a cause I’m very passionate about and working really hard as a volunteer.
Then there’s the idea of doing something crazy. What if I did try to start something of my own?
Who knows. There’s always the issue of money. But I feel like I kind of want that stepping stone at this point…
