Clues From The Future?

It seems to me that everyone lately only cares about talking about my future. I feel like I'm in an episode of The Twilight Zone in which everyone who talks to me is from the future and came back to try and make me change some important choice in my life but their hints are lost to me and I'll end making the same mistake, all of their efforts in vain. This is so frustrating. :(

So when are you going back to school? -- my classes start mid-february. I'll graduate with my AS in the spring.

Oh, so what are you going to do after that? --uhhhh.... I'm not sure. I've been thinking a lot about my bachelors, maybe I'll go to hygiene school. Not sure. Maybe I'll just work for another year or two first. I'm considering dental school, but that's a huge financial and time commitment and I don't want to get into it if I'm not completely dedicated.

But you're so young! How old are you? -- 22.

22?! You look so young! Wait... you can't drive yet? -- i'm working on it. I have a small phobia of it and I'm trying, ok? Not like life has been particularly kind or encouraging in that respect.

Well, that's ok. You will soon, i'm sure. You really should keep going to school though. --yeah, i know. Do it while I'm young. Go while it's still semi-affordable. Don't limit myself... yada yada.

At least your parents are letting you live at home. I was out on my own at (18) and married at (20). -- yeah, I'm really lucky. I also feel like I've aged faster numerically than I have mentally, but everytime I turn around someone contradicts me and tells me how mature I am for my age and all that.

Do you have a boyfriend? --No. Dating? --Not really. I'm not much of a socialite and my standards are too high.

Well, don't worry about it. A fantastic guy will come your way eventually! Keep your priorities straight, young'un. School first. -- that's kinda how it has been for the last 4 years, so ok...

You really are, you know. Wise beyond your years. -- haha! I appreciate that (but I really don't think you know me as well as you think. Glad that's your first impression at least?)

And you're so smart! And you're so young! School is the perfect place for someone like you to be. You should really think about going to school further after you have your AS. --*sigh* I know.... you and everyone else was just saying that....

And get your driver's license! ...for goodness sake... --*sigh* yes ma'am/sir.


Anyone else getting a message here? I'm so lost and insecure about my future right now, it's not even funny. I'm trying to be proud that I even made it this far, and then I get all this whenever I turn around.
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On a small, happy note: i took a trip to my past orthodontics office yesterday (my boss was sick, so I only worked a half day) to say hi cuz I missed them at christmas and had a nice half hour chat with Dr. Banh. And the super awesome part--he said my boss was lucky and smart for grabbing me as an employee cuz he (dr. banh) would totally hire me in a heartbeat cuz he knows I'm a hard worker, fast learner, eager, punctual, well-trained and aware, and have a bubbly personality. ^^