real life?

When does real life start?
I've been in school since age 5. Currently, I'm 22. That's a looooooong time.

I guess I'm just wondering when exactly I get to begin my life. There are so many things I want to do and see, and often I feel like I'm just wasting time.

Life is so precious... We all have such a short time here. I wonder why people are so willing to just plod along and do what's expected of them, even if they're unhappy.

You have to depend on yourself for happiness. You have to make the decision to actually live, instead of just existing.