I'm in deep thoughts.. (What do I really want for the future?)

What do I really want for my future? Currently 18, I am in the midst of making such huge decisions for my future. I have been thinking non-stop about my it and I keep on asking myself about what I should do and what I should choose. I keep thinking about my prioritizes... about what I really want and of course about the consequences of my actions.

Since I was a little girl, I have been dreaming about becoming a doctor, an astronaut, a marine biologist, a scientist but never a princess or a rock star for that matter. I never really thought of that mere idea about becoming a singer or an artist, although I did share a special connection and interest for music. My family had told me that I have been dancing and singing since I was about 3 and I had participated with a lot of talent shows. But.. I never really thought about becoming an artist until recently.

I live in Sweden and last year at grade 9, I was to choose a college (It's called gymnasie in swedish) and a course. So, I considered about pursuing music but I was torn by my decision because of the fact my family have such high expectations from me. Of course.. up until now.. I still have that dream of becoming a doctor but.. I still want to give music a shot.

Eventually.. I choose a course that would lead me closer in to becoming doctor or a scientist but.. I don't know if I'm happy of what I had chosen. I can't seem to feel that assurance.. I chose this course because I think that it will provide me a bright and stable future. A job, leading to a stable lifestyle. After "gymnasie" I will have to chose a university where I will be making the biggest decision of my life. The decision that will determine my future... By that time.. I still don't know whether to fly to South Korea and try my luck there or pursue about becoming a doctor or a nurse...

Guys.. kindly comment and share you thoughts about this. I can't decide and it's killing me. By the way thank you for your time!! have a nice day ^^

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Daragon22 #1
You kinda remind me of myself. Ever since I was little I've always wanted to be a singer and all that but then I realised that's never gonna happen because obviously the music industry is really hard to get in to. Now I'm in my last year of school and doing my GCSEs soon. Hopefully, everything will go well and I can go to college then to uni to do medicine which was another one of my dreams since I was a kid

It seems like you really have a passion for music and I'm sure one try won't hurt right? And What if you suddenly become popular and people will listen to your music then that would be really amazing.
Also just thinking that being doctor will give you a better future is not a good enough reason to actually become a doctor. You'll just end up doing a course or job that won't ever make you happy. Of course the music industry is very unpredictable but you should give it a shot. I'm sure you'll do well. Even if it doesn't work out, it'll still be fine because you did your best and you tried. And you can always study music and get a job related to music in the future.
tabitabi #2
Been there before, and know exactly what you feel.
I was torn to take biotechnology because instant interest of during high school or take international relationship because long lasting dream of being a diplomat.

Hahaaaaa its confusing, like seriously confusing!!!!. My family pursue me to take international relationship, yeaaah maybe its cool or something. Dunno hahaaa.

But after taking a along time to think, in the end, it is me whom will decide what my future is. So instead of agreeing to my family, i get biotechnology as my subject. And here i am, doing what i like, proud with i have and hove no regret at all.

Ask to yourself what you love to do, if its music. Why dont you give it a try?