Reality check

In pursuit of getting somewhere from somewhere else there are moments when one has to realize where their feet are.  I had a high school teacher that would say to us, "Wherever you are, there you are".  I like to think of that as a reality check.

Check #1: College was not easy the first time I did it.  It hasn't gotten any easier in the 2 years I've been away from it.  Check #1.2, it may have actually gotten harder.

Check #2: There are no requirements for where one should be at a certain time in their life.  I would like to believe that at 24 years old I should not be still poor as dirt (slightly above I would hope), single, and living in my parent's basement.  There are no points for getting ahead early, you get there when you get there.

Check #3: Where you are is always going to be more important than where you've been or where you're going.  Because the here and now is the only thing we have any semblance of control over.

Check #4: No matter where you are, make sure you're there with people that have your back and make you laugh.  I know I definately am.