The Step

Being back at university in my final year has made me realize that it won't be long before I start making a living for myself. In less than a year, my studying years may very well be over. I don't know what it's going to be like but one thing's for sure, everything will change.

Gone are the times when I could just slack all day, playing games and sleeping. Even now, the pressure is already on. With only a year left, it means that I only have so much time left to prove myself before I step into the real world. I'm honestly not sure whether I'm ready to take that step yet. It's like I've been inching myself towards the end of a diving plank and whether or not I'll be ready when I reach the end depends on all the choices I've made before reaching that point. I'm nearing the end and I can't say that I will be able to jump without fears. Although, I'm not sure anyone ever can...

Everything will change after that step.

No more training wheels.

No more blaming mistakes on inexperience or youth.

No more free hand-outs.

No more conservative judgments.

It's the time for you to grab the wheel and decide for yourself, where you're going to go.

I guess, in a way, it's sort of the official step into adulthood. From then on, you should be able to stand alone without leaning on anyone, especially your parents. In fact, the tables should turn and you should be the pillar they can lean on.

There will be so many branches one can take. From starting a family and facing the terrors of raising kids to pursuing a career and feeling the satisfaction of success or the soul-crushing sting of failure. It all starts from there...

Will you be ready?

As a "Gamer Growing Up" FT out...