The Arrival Guide

The dictionary defines the word "arrive" as reaching the end of a journey. Getting somewhere. In other words, once you've arrived somewhere, you're done. However, that is not how I see it. "Arriving" to me is like walking through a door. I don't know about you, but when I walk into a room, I'm not done. I have a task to do, people to talk to, or a remote to find.

In life, arriving is the same way. Life doesn't stop. There is always something to do and something to improve on. The certain age of "arriving" isn't specified, but it usually centers around the start of independent life, whether that be a job, a family or having to figure everything out on your own. This can come in many different forms, and the following is just one example:

My name is Crosby Butler. I am a senior at the University of Mississippi and am studying Journalism and Public Relations. Unlike many of my friends, I pay for my gas, work a couple of different jobs, and can count the number of times that I have even touched my parents' credit card on one hand. I am still not 100% on my own, but I have had to make many decisions for myself, as I am in school 550 miles away from home. Now I am finishing up my last year as an Ole Miss Rebel, and preparing for my transition into the real world. "Arriving" is relative, but I feel that I am anything but there.

Throughout this blog, I'll bring up topics that are of importance to me, since I am in the same boat as you. I hope you'll find this helpful, and even if you don't agree with me, maybe you'll have something to think about to ease the burden of dealing with life independently.

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