My cousin Lisa and I have decided that this year is the
turning point in my school and work life. We think this because, everything has
only been good since I turned 16. For example: I got my driver’s permit, bought
my first computer, opened up a new bank account, got involved with the school
literary magazine and now I will be writing scripts for the drama club. But, I
have many more goals that I would love to accomplish.
(Obviously) Making it through the school year alive/without
failing- It hasn’t been up until recently that I started getting good grades in
school. Although, as the work gets built up and harder, I get stressed and
start to struggle. I have been blessed in the past with support from teachers
and other individuals, and hope this year goes the same way. The teachers have always
helped me because they get to know my personality and they know where in the
work I struggle.
Better writing- I have always had a passion for writing but,
I sometimes tell myself “maybe I’m not cut out for the writing lifestyle”. I
think I tell myself this because I sometimes feel I am not interesting/creative
enough to succeed. My cousin has proven that wrong. With all the love and
support that she has brought to my blog, it has helped me realize, all writers
suffer. She has also been helping me with my grammar and punctuation by making
suggestions to what she thinks I can fix. It feels so good to have a little bit
of family support from her and a couple other family members.
Work life- I plan on finding a job that is local and not 20
minutes away. As much as I love my job and the people that I work with, I don’t
see myself working there much longer. I have applied to the taco bell right
down the street that I can walk to. It’s not the type of work I want to be
stuck with but, it will give me more work and more money. I recently applied
for a restaurant in the next town over that I am really hoping to get a call
back from them.
Becoming a better person towards myself- People may see me
as a regular teenage boy going through many changes in life, good and bad. But,
I do believe that I have many problems. I don’t think everyone believes in somebody
being a self-made person. And I want to prove them wrong and show them that I
can do it. Not having the support that I need does make it a difficult task.
But I want to be able to follow my dreams and look at them the way I want. I
want to believe that it is reality and not a crazy dream.
Becoming a better person towards others- I try to be as kind
as I can be to other people, but sometimes (believe it or not), I have bad days
too! Especially with the high levels of stress that I choose to put myself
through. People have their ups and downs. All I can say is, only god can judge
us! Many people have told me that I don’t have to be perfect to be successful.
Getting a therapist- I believe that getting a therapist
would be a great idea. I need someone other than family. I have noticed that I
have many people with listening ears in my life but, only a handful of them use
them. A therapist would listen and tell me their thoughts and opinions on my
feelings. Being able to talk to someone will be great. (I’m currently working
on this)
I think I am going to do a great job in school and on the
side have a career with writing (even if it’s just my blog and writing
scripts). I don’t want to have the reputation that many teenagers have now,
rebellious trouble makers. I want to be looked at like any other teenager that
has high expectations for my future self.
Thank you so much for all the love and support! I have
plenty more goals that I would love to share but I would be writing for so
long. You also would probably get lost in the maze.
Jean-Paul
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