hey.heylook.okay

“…you should know that you’re already doing some of the greatest things! A lot of the stuff you like now could end up being a source of lifelong joy for you, and it’s important to keep things in your life just because they make you happy—not everything has to contribute to a career decision or larger life plan. High school is stressful enough as it is, you know? So what if it makes you happy to play with Legos long past the recommended ages on the box…? Don’t feel like you have to give that stuff up, hunker down, and get serious about your future. You’re not just doing something you love, but you’re learning how to give yourself permission to revel in life a little bit. If you make a habit of this, it can lead to your becoming the kind of person who knows what she wants, too, and who pursues it without apology or compromise—and there is truly no better kind of adult to be.”