What I came here for:

• an opportunity to think and work on my future
• to live somewhere else, not Washington state
• to take a break from academics, but still do something with potential
• get a part-time job that didn't stress me out (which leads to breaking out and stress shopping my meager paychecks away)
• read all I can about whatever I want
• let new people into my life
• explore a new city (it is okay to get lost)
• find balance