Ambition

It's true what they say about finding yourself in college. Many people my age are still discovering themselves. They are trying to figure out what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Somehow, I got lucky.

I was never certain what I wanted to do with my life. 

Like almost every little girl, I wanted to grow up to be a Princess. I wanted to be taken care of and spoiled like my parents spoiled me, but as I got older, I became aware to what was realistic and what wasn't. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help people. I've wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. So, after discarding the idea of becoming a Princess, I thought that I would enjoy teaching elementary school. Then, in high school, I started writing. I wrote poems, blogs, and journal entries. I wanted to become an author. I had hoped that I would write something that would change the life of at least one person. Once again, I had to be realistic. Becoming a published and famous author is tough to do. I didn't give up on writing, but I did put it on the back burner. I continue to write in my journal and every now and then I write other things, but it wasn't until I took the 'Intro to Politics' class in community college that I really discovered my true purpose. I took that class in the Fall of 2012. My professor had us follow the 2012 Presidential Election. She had us watch the debates and research both candidates viewpoints on the issues. That was when I knew that I wanted to be involved in politics.

I am currently a Political Science major with a Business minor. I have this plan in my head on how to achieve my goals. I have nearly every step of the way planned out.

I have this idea of what I want to achieve in my lifetime. It's so clear, so real to me. I can just visualize what my future looks like. Now, all that's left to do is work hard and keep trying until I get where I want to be.

Reach for the stars. Never give up. No matter who you are or where you come from, just remember that it's all about determination, motivation, and ambition. You can do it. You can live your dream.