I've noticed that the more that I learn about the world, the more I want to do everything. For instance, when I was in school, I really liked what I was learning. Science was definitely very interesting and I was pretty good at it, so I didn't put that much thought into possibly working in another profession. Back then, I didn't know very much about computers or the stock market, but I didn't mind. I knew OF them, but it never struck me to really research it further. After school and learning a lot of new things in the real world, I realize that I might be suited for other things other than just engineering! Go figure. I still like the profession, but there is just so much out there.

Talking to friends that didn't grow up in the US made me realize that we have too many choices! America is supposed to be a place of infinite possibilities and the land of opportunity. Is it possible that we have too many opportunities? Unlike in the US, many foreign countries dictate your occupation on test scores, family associations, and individual capacity. It doesn't sound like it's very different from the US, but these factors are determined well before you even get into high school. The decisions are made and there is no turning back. You don't have the opportunity to explore your interests and make the average seven career changes that is so common in the US.

Looking around, I am grateful that I CAN make these choices. You are not immediately bound at birth by a cast system. You do not become one of the "untouchables" that are shunned in Japan. You have an opportunity to grow up poor and make it rich. You can decide to be a chef one day, a mechanic the next, and end up being the President. Where else is that possible?

So, now that I realize how fortunate I am, what do I want to be tomorrow?