Sunday, November 9, 2014

Real Talk


I'm lost. Completely. Utterly. Thoroughly. Lost. I'm unsure of what way is up, what way is down, and what direction my life is trying to point me in. I laugh at the paradox that has become my life- The mingling sense of pride I have for getting this far sitting beside the lurking feeling of doubt about whether or not I've really done anything meaningful.

Often times I have found myself in situations in which people will say, 


"You are so lucky."

"You have SUCH a good life!"
"Tell me your secret. I want your lifestyle."

The phrases repeat themselves, over and over and over again, getting wrapped and twisted within the hidden corners of my brain and soul. Because the truth is, what no one is able to see is, I don't have my life together. Let me repeat that again: I. Don't. Have. My life together.

Despite what the Instagram posts and tweets allude to, never in my years on this Earth have I been faced with so much uncertainty. One day my mind is in Indonesia, reminiscing on the simple, glory days of mangos and positive company. The next I'm planning my adventures to come and vowing to never look back. To keep moving in fear of what will happen if I stop. What will happen if I "settle down."

I set my heart on seeing the world but crave being a stone's throw away from my family. I relish in packing my suitcase but despise having to unpack the memories when I get home. I have about fifty college majors looming over my head but can't settle on just one. I want to have the "college experience" but I also want the "real-world" experience of sharing stories and cultures. One day I want to study. And graduate. And make my way to the top and become the next Secretary of State. The next I just want to sleep. Cry. And let myself be completely engulfed by the lack of control I have over where I will end up. I continue to push myself to be as uncomfortable as possible, while simultaneously begging for normality. There are days when I feel like I can conquer all peaks, and days when I feel like I can't pick up my feet. 


This current path I'm walking, (more like crawling down,) is hard. Harder than I thought it would be. It's dark. It's windy. And it's ruthless. I am lost. But I think that I'm lost in the right direction. And for now, that's enough for me. 


3 comments:

  1. Hi Mallory, I'm Meghan Wilson's Aunt. As I read your blog I feel for all of you smart, ambitious, young students. You have so many opportunities and options at such a young age that it's stressful and overwhelming. You need to be able to just take time to feel blessed, relax, and enjoy your LIFE. Be quiet and just BE. The important things will come to light and more in focus for you when you do. Don't do what you feel is expected of you, or what you feel pressured to do

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  2. Sorry, Facebook jammed and didn't let me finish.
    I was just going to end with : do what you feel is right in your heart and what you can be at peace with. It's YOUR lives! I wish you all success in your lives and life's work!

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  3. I couldn't agree with this more. I think we definitely need to sit down for a chat about this and many other things before I head back to the states.

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