this is what happens when people rub things in my face
Okay. So I used to be a hot shot.
Well, as much of a hot shot you can be before the age of 18. And really only in an academic sense.
I was the over-achiever, the favorite, teacher's pet, the "smart one" that's going to go on to "do great things" or whatever. Science fairs and Discovery Channel. Top in the class. Art awards and scholarships, articles in newspapers etc etc etc.
People knew who I was. I made an impression.
Since college, I feel like I've done nothing.
I'm not graduating with honors, I haven't really made my mark or made anyone notice. No extra steps, extra initiative, extra effort. I have floated along aimlessly just getting things done, going through the motions, getting by with the hope that inspiration and clarity will just smack me in the face.
In less than two weeks, Ill be just one of hundreds with nothing more than a piece of paper and a whole lot of confusion.
Well, as much of a hot shot you can be before the age of 18. And really only in an academic sense.
I was the over-achiever, the favorite, teacher's pet, the "smart one" that's going to go on to "do great things" or whatever. Science fairs and Discovery Channel. Top in the class. Art awards and scholarships, articles in newspapers etc etc etc.
People knew who I was. I made an impression.
Since college, I feel like I've done nothing.
I'm not graduating with honors, I haven't really made my mark or made anyone notice. No extra steps, extra initiative, extra effort. I have floated along aimlessly just getting things done, going through the motions, getting by with the hope that inspiration and clarity will just smack me in the face.
In less than two weeks, Ill be just one of hundreds with nothing more than a piece of paper and a whole lot of confusion.
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