CHAPTER FORTY, a sense of purpose

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(violet's outfit for this part of the chapter)

(violet's outfit for this part of the chapter)

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Violet couldn't believe it. It was time to start thinking about college. At least college counseling that would help decide on a college and what degree she would want to go for. She knew she wanted to be a musician, she was currently working at that and building her skills. But the thought of college was both exciting and overwhelming. She had always been passionate about music, and even though she was gaining experience, the idea of formal education in the arts intrigued her. Maybe she'd look into programs that could further her abilities or even help her understand the business side of the industry. 

This morning she was working on her academic achievements list Violet sat at the kitchen table, a notebook open in front of her as she made a list of her academic achievements. She had always been a hard worker, but now the pressure of deciding what to do with her future was starting to feel heavier. As she jotted down her accomplishments, she couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Music was her passion, and she'd been working so hard at it, but college felt like a whole new world she had to prepare for.

She considered the programs she'd been researching: degrees in music production, performance, and music business management. Each choice felt like a potential path to success, but also a big leap into the unknown. There was so much to think about—the schools, the applications, the possible scholarships. Violet paused and thought back to the past few months, where she had been balancing her music career with the friendships and relationships that had made this time in her life so special. She knew that whatever decision she made, it would shape her future. And then she got to thinking, does she even want to go to college? 

She knows she probably can't afford it, she's not sure her parents would do anything to help her, and she wonders if the traditional college path is even the best choice for her. Violet had always been passionate about her music and had already been gaining real-world experience in the industry. But then, there was the part of her that worried about what others might think. Would people judge her for not going to college? Would she regret not having that formal education? It was a lot to consider, and the weight of the decision was beginning to feel overwhelming.

Violet sighed, running a hand through her hair as she stared at the list in front of her. Music was her heart and soul, and she knew she couldn't turn away from it, but college was supposed to be the next big step, wasn't it? She groaned, leaning her head on her crossed arms on the table. She was only a freshmen in high school, but the pressure of college was already getting to her. She shouldn't even be worrying about this now. But then she wondered if she was ready to move forward and what the next chapter of her life would bring.

"Hey, babe. Ready for school?"

She looks over at the sound of her boyfriend's voice to see him entering the house, closing the front door behind him. He had a spare key to her place like she did with his. He had a comforting presence that immediately put her mind at ease. She managed a small smile, sitting up and setting her notebook aside. "Yeah, just...Trying to figure out what the future might look like," She admits, gesturing at the list of her achievements and half-finished ideas. "It's a bit overwhelming, you know?"

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