University.
That exciting new stage in life. That new
frontier. The wondrous times ahead.
University.
New people. Confusing
structures. Confused lecturers. Complicated courses.
University.
The final coming of age of every high school
student. Dreamt of during many a tiring day in class, university always seemed
to be the answer. Not an answer to a question posed per say. An answer to no
question physically asked. An answer none-the-less.
An answer to the ‘normal’
existence of a high school student.
I am an adrenaline junkie. I crave excitement. My ‘fix’ is
in the very lack of normality. A normal school existence was a very long
tunnel, one definitely in need of light at some end.
University.
Mundane. Routine. Boring. Without
intrigue. University.
Who would have thought? The Answer hides questions anew. The novelty, glitter, and charm of University life is running dull,
and I am fickle.
I have come to an understanding. It has never been University.
The answer to an un-posed question of a wandering mind was never in this
institute of higher learning which, at the end of the day, is an institute of
learning, and by nature devoid of fun.
That perceived yearning of a University life, has never had
anything to do with University at all. The actual draw card. Novelty.
My life has
always been defined by landmark events. Exciting step after exciting step. Each
step Progressively more expansive, as life meandered on. Parachuting.
Backpacking. Road-Tripping. Scuba-Diving. Hiking. Camping. Biking. Bungee Jumping.
White-Water Rafting. Hitch Hiking.
Surviving.
As stated, I am an adrenaline
junkie. A thrill seeker.
Novelty, by its very definition, appeals to the core fibers
of my being. It is my personality, my nature. Anything new, is bound to be fun
(Not necessarily in the here and now).
All fun, is thrilling (At least by my definition), and I am in love with
the novel.
To the whole University saga. I am bored. The novelness has
run dry.
That’s not to say I won’t complete. Stick it out, some say. Perseverance.
Dedication.
Who knows? That may in fact be the final play.
To be absolutely
honest, I enjoy this degree, Mechanical Engineering, it has elements of fun to
it.
I have one last roll of the die though. A word of advice.
Wisdom imparted if I may.
Passion.
Passion is the answer my friends, to that once long ago un-posed
question.
Not university, not Novelty.
A fact of life, Novelty is no true
motivating factor by any lasting standards.
Familiarity breeds contempt, it is said. Similarly so, the loss of novelty is stolen allure.
To truly succeed.
To rise.
To fly.
Passion
is a requirement. It is an ingredient irreplaceable.
Fellow students, Future students…and other breathing beings.
Think carefully. Choose wisely. Your career path, and life’s other mundane
choices (True purpose is always defined, it is only the mundane we argue here),
should forever be defined by passion.
It is in passion that you will find contentment,
through the obduracy and rigidity of all that is study...and life. (mundane of course)
Let not the glitter and glamour of novelty beguile you.
Find that ardor.
Be passionate, else vicissitude shall
always be yours.
