This is it: the big turning point in my life. I have graduated college, quit my job, and moved out of my apartment. I have about one month before I take off for Norway. My only certainty is that my future is uncertain.
I don’t have a resume or a job lined up. I just have a little bit of money saved from graduation and work and tax returns. I feel a bit crazy.
During my graduation dinner, my relatives all asked the same question: ‘so what are you going to do now?’ I tell them the truth: I’m selling all my stuff, moving to Norway, and going to try to start an online business while working part-time if I have to. They smile politely, but in their eyes I can see an almost regretful twinge, like the $50 check they just gave me was a total waste. What they don’t realize is that $50 is all it takes to get web hosting and a domain for a year which means it’s enough capital to start an online business. I don’t think they can understand the sheer power and potential of the internet, maybe because of the generation gap, and it feels almost impossible for me to tell them. At first it got me down a little to see how much they thought I will just flounder, winding up spending my days in total poverty. For a minute they almost had me convinced. I couldn’t explain it to them in a way that felt realistic. Instead I’ll just have to show them.
This month, my plans are to sell or give away most of my stuff. Moving out of my apartment was a great start because as I packed it all up, it was easy to sort out what to keep and what not to keep. Now all my stuff is in bags and ready to go. This month will be the month of ebaying and yard sales.
I also plan to read. A lot. Heavy books are not ideal baggage and I’ve got a stack of them to go through.
Finally, I want to really define my focus, define my goals, and create a realistic plan for success.
My whole life up to this point had been defined by what “grade” I was in. I’ve been in school since I was 5 years old. It’s strange and wonderful to think how that’s all over now.
Anyway, personal rambling post over. Take care everybody. :)
Crappy cell phone pictures of my bags of junk to be eliminated:
