Graduation

As it is graduation season, I thought I'd take it upon myself to create a list for soon-to-be college graduates that would lay out the ground rules past the "Go Soar Into the World" "You're so talented, join the world" "Oh how far you can go" etc.s

1. Life, past high school and DEFINITELY past college is too expensive. Matter of fact, it's so expensive, you just can't afford it so toss out the thoughts of the picket white fence.

2. Food costs money. Food takes preparing. Food takes time to prepare. If you skip these, you'll join the "how we get chubby in America"

3. Healthcare will become the bane of your existence. Don't get sick. Don't have ANYTHING happen to you. (but remember you are not invincible so be careful)

4. If you do not live a linear life, you will find the path becomes even more challenging to walk. (ie. healthcare, shelter etc.)

5. Do not be surprised that you have no friends. They are not easy to make anymore because you don't have a big class to choose from.

6. Expected to get depressed. Keep your eyes open for signs and symbols. ESPECIALLY if you live an artistic life, or think artistically, or don't get a job.

7. You cannot in fact do anything you ever wanted. Student loans, food, shelter, money, low economy ect. all prevent this from happening.

8. If you don't want to get married, pregnant or buy a house, it's okay, there's still a place for you but it goes back to point #5. Actually, it goes back to points # 1-7.

9. Patience. It's all about Patience. I realize this is not a positive list, but I'll leave you with patience. Rumor has it, it gets better.

10. You're not alone in this. Don't loose faith. No one ever tells you this that's all.