As of next week, I am 2 classes away from applying to the nursing program and 3 classes away from my AS degree. Every semester proves challenging and this summer class was no exception. Looking back on the last 3.5 years, Ive spent a lot of time wanting credit from others for the effort Ive put into this journey and all the while Ive failed to give credit in return. Javier Melendez has been by my side helping the whole way not only with household chores and kid duties but also with my school work. Being readily available with answers and explanations to alllll my questions and to bail me out of procrastination predicaments I so often get myself into. Whether it is adding finishing touches to projects or using his lunch breaks to construct study guides, he doesnt let me fail. Every semester he reminds me Im one class closer and as daunting as it seems he encourages me to keep going. Amy Richardson has been by my side through all of lifes journeys obviously as my sister but more importantly my best friend. Offering moral support and advice at exactly the right time. There have been countless occasions Ive wanted to quit school all together but she is always a text or call away with encouraging words expressing her admiration and desire to share the fruits of my prosperity someday. Im sure she doesnt even realize that just knowing shes rooting for me, looking up to me, and that I make her proud is the motivation that keeps me going. Most importantly, Ive failed to give credit to myself! I never really felt like going to community college was an accomplishment, I mean its just community college... But for once in my life I made a plan and have followed through until the (almost) end no matter how difficult or exhausting. Yeah its just part time community college and lots of people do it while working full time, lots of people have kids at 17, and lots of people have crack head parents. Many of those people go on to do bigger and better things so in my eyes this journey isnt special or extraordinary. In the last 3.5 years Ive felt discouraged more times than I can count, but today is the first time I feel proud of myself! #specialshoutout #facebookspeech
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:28:15 +0000
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