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Quarter-life Crisis

On July 3rd, I was invited by our former Program Council Adviser in La Salle to come and attend the annual general assembly for all Broadcast Journalism students, and give a talk about my experiences after graduating (sort of like a TED talk). It was kind of a long talk so I wouldn't explain everything I said in my speech. I just hope I inspired even a single soul in that auditorium. 
It's been 3 years since I last stepped on this stage!
with former professor, Ms. Q, current BJPC President Janine, me and Ted
Days after giving that talk, I started reflecting about my life. Last night, I was out with friends back in college and we talked about how all of us are growing up (and older), and how life brought us to different paths. Today, I woke up with these thoughts in my mind:

 The problem I'm having right now is that I have two contradicting dreams: (1) my life-long dream of becoming a renowned journalist / writer/ story producer, and (2) my recently-discovered dream of moving to different places around the world and starting a new life every few years and writing about my experiences, ala Paolo Coelho (or maybe a little less ambitious than that).

 One requires settling in one place, working really hard until I make it to the top of the career ladder. The other requires me to explore the world, meaning having to leave everything behind once in a while. I don't know which one sounds better, truth is. Right now, I'm stuck in between. It's the career woman in me versus my adventurous spirit.
"I don't know which one sounds better, truth is. Right now, I'm stuck in between. It's the career woman in me versus my adventurous spirit."

 I think this is what they call a quarter-life crisis. But hey, I don't think it's a bad thing. I think every once in a while we really need to stop and reflect and ask ourselves some questions, so that we don't blindly walk to the future.

 Anyone shares the same sentiment? Post a comment! ;)

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