5 years.

By: Rachael Miller.

Today, I sat staring at my computer

“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”

Everyone was typing rapidly

But I couldn’t have been more lost

5 years? 

My future?

5 days a week, 8 hours a day

I have to study

I have to show up on time

I have to meet unrealistic deadlines 

I have to meet unrealistic standards set by adults and kids alike

School. Future. Life. 

What does it all mean?

School is 5 days a week, 8 hours a day

But that isn’t enough, is it?

“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”

I can’t answer that question

Because how can I think about the next 5 years

When getting through today is all I can focus on.