Just a young one.

I am just 18, and while I have a lot to learn, see, and do, I'm very independent for my age. I know exactly what I want in life. I see my future, I have a road I'd like to take to get there. I've got it pretty figured out. But you know what I hate? I have it figured out, for me, it's my life, and the second you tell someone your plan and it's just a little off of the norm they automatically just think negatively of you. Oh excuse me. I'm so sorry that I am not living MY life the way you think everyone my age should. I'm sorry you're bitter because you wanted to live your life a certain way and someone wouldn't let you. 

I've never been one to play by the rules thats just how I am, hate me for it. But I am one to always be successful in what I do, and I have managed to hit very little speed bumps. Yes, your parents, family, and friends want to see you succeed but then again its your life. If you want to go on vacation with your money and skip a year of college do it. If you want to move in with your boyfriend because you love him do it. What's the worst that can happen? It doesn't work out and you have to move out and go your separate ways? Maybe thats for the better and maybe its better you figured that out before you took a leap into marriage if thats what you planned to do. Life is for living. There is NO correct path, there is a path for everyone, that works for everyone. Nobody is in any position to tell you what is best for you, just because that wasn't best for them. And like I said what's the worst that can happen? Something doesn't work out and you have to change your plan. So be it! It's your time here. You choose how you spend it, who you spend it with, whatever it is. I'm sick of telling someone my plan and getting the response "but you're so young" "you're only 18" "no don't do that." Like okay you asked me MY plan, I told you but I didn't ever ask for you 10 cents after I told you. 

People would get married at 16 back in the day and start a family. So what if that's the right path for someone now. It's frowned upon because it's not common. It's frowned upon to get pregnant before 32 because you haven't had experience. Just no. Stop. Stop the judging. Stop the rude comments. Stop everything. I just needed to say this because I feel like I have been going through these feelings lately because I'm in a similar place. I'm taking a year off, I have future plans with my boyfriend, my mind is constantly changing on what I want to do, but I know it WILL all work out in the end. It will. So shh, sit back and watch me succeed. And if I don't you can talk s**t, and laugh in my face but until then stop telling me how to live my life. 

Love always, Sophia.