Hi apples,

I graduated high school 2 grades ahead at 15. Being a high school student getting ready to graduate was very uncomfortable. Here I was, a 15 year old senior, too young to hang out with the seniors that were 17/18 and too far ahead of people in the grades I passed, so it was difficult. I went on to get a degree in microbiology and got a job in a clinical lab at Stanford. I got real bored with it, so I pursued a masters in microbiology. I found out that this too was extremely boring to me. So I moved on, did various jobs, and eventually found myself in the medical field. Later I went in the military. I was in the Navy and was with a Marine intelligence  unit.Went to Iraq 3 times and Afghanistan once. When I was separated from the military I got involved with computer work, working for a civilian intelligence agency that gives support to various government agencies. Going into computer work were not even close to my interests and aspirations. The work I do now is amazing. Among other things. My point is, look around, look at other interests that you are attracted to, ones that your parents steered you away from. Like me, you might be totally surprised. Education is key. It’s fun. The more you know, well, the more you know. Go get it.