Beginning of the End

Today I had advising for my last fall semester.
Today I had a legitamate discussion about what I am going to do "when I grow up."
Today I got handed paperwork to apply to take my state liscensure and national certification tests.

THIS CANNOT BE HAPPENING. I  AM WAY TOO YOUNG!

It is so crazy to think back to where I was three years ago. to see how God has shaped me, changed my life, and the people in it. Everyone says they can't believe how far they have come, but I definitly saying now, I cant believe how far I've come.

Seriously I can feel the anxiety of this next year right as I type.

This next year is all about preparing for the biggest changes in my life (in terms of jobs etc). I cant help but wonder if I really am ready for this. Am I, little ole country girl from the middle of nowhere east texas, be ready to take on the "real world"?

Of course my plans have changed a thousand times since I started school. At first I wanted to be a physical therapist, then wanted to drop athletic training all together, then decided physicans assistant school was the way to go, then decided I wanted to be an athletic trainer in a high school, and now I am set on being an athletic trainer at the university level.
I love the people who a leading me along my way in this profession. After a discussion with one of them, I think the best path for me might actually involve a masters degree. Being a graduate assistant at some university, getting my masters in something, and gaining two years of working experience before jumping out in the "real world." I didnt want to at first, I think in a sort of arrogant way, wanting to prove that I could do great things without my masters. But, now that the idea has actually been presented as something that I could really do, I like it.
I could get my masters in education, work at the university level, and be able to teach while being an athletic trainer. I would get to work with people younger than me and have that sort of mentor relationship. Thats what I love about athletic training. Not only do you treat these athletes physical needs and injuries, but you are there with them everyday, developing a relationship, and in some way or another, making an impact on their life.
I feel like this is my calling. To care for and love on people. I will continue to pray for guidance in this year to come. It's going to be a crazy one. I am so excited to see where I might end up.