What Should I Do?

No one can tell you what you should do. The process of maturing involves learning how to make decisions, and to set goals for yourself. You will have to choose how much attention to give to your goals, and how much to just screwing around. This is not an easy process. You have to start by evaluating what is important to you in life. You have to ask yourself tough, introspective questions like, ``What would I rather do, buy a new suit or eat 300 ice creams sundaes?''

Don't laugh. There are plenty of people in this world who would have picked the new suit.

• Sing.
• Observe things, places and people, and try to be aware of the exact color of the car hood at sunrise, or of how people sit on the train when they're listless or exhausted.
• Read some good books.
• Develop and aesthetic sense.
• Slim those eyelids.
• Become informed on some issues affecting your community or neighborhood, and take a stand.
• Make paper dolls.
• Give up something, like smoking or overeating.
• Help someone.

Of course, this is just a partial list. There are probably at least 10 or 11 other possibilities.

If you're really stuck, you could always re-read this guide.

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