I graduate in a little over 7 months, and the closer that day seems to get to me, the more I asked one question;
What are you going to do with your life?

At first this question baffled me. What do you mean? I want to do many things with my life; I want to be a friend, a lover, a worker, a writer; I want travel and experience adventure and danger; I want to jump out of airplanes and dive into water; I want to work hard; I want to read books- so many books; I want to do so much.

But none of these wants for my life are the answer anyone who asks the question is looking for. I suppose I give this answer because Im not sure. I only know this:
I want my life to mean something.

The more I think about my future, the more I realize, that I want my life to mean something to people- not just myself. I want to do a little bit of good, change a little bit of this world we live in for the better. I want to live Ubuntu and help others.
But, Im just a kid facing graduation- Im not sure how to impact anyone, Im not sure I know how to get where I want, especially since my destination is so vague. I sometimes feel that I am equal parts running towards a goal and running away from my past.

I just want my life to mean something.