A journey of a thousand miles... seems incredibly daunting at this point

Name: Stephanie Painter

Education: 3rd year in college

Political Beliefs: Liberal

Economic Beliefs: Socialism verging on Communism

Religious Beliefs: Apathetic

Goals: To find myself, my truth, and my happiness

Achievements thus far: 0

While this may seem like a gimmick, and- yes- I will admit this does reek of cliche', I have realized that my life had been fairly unexamined. Rarely have I questioned myself, or any part of who I am. Perhaps this self-concern is a bit too egotistical, but I believe it is necessary to be conceited at times. So, this is what I am proposing to myself:

I will take the next year to discover three things. These include finding myself, my truth, and my happiness. While I know these are abstract and difficult concepts, it is my hope that I can, by the time I graduate next year, have better answers. Because, quite truthfully, I cannot understand any of those concepts at the moment. I shall let this forthcoming year take me where it may.

My new mantra:

Love that which is indolent. Confront that which is daunting. Hope for that which is impossible.