Whats important to me...

When I think of my past I start thinking: friends, memories, drama, dances, and parties. I’m uncertain of what to expect in the near future. I worry only about the present day. What will I wear today? How am I going to do my hair? Do I want to go to class? All these questions I ask myself not certain if I’m making the right choice. Mean while working a part time job at Pizza Hut making only minimum wage. Trying to save money for my school events like prom, sadies, homecoming. My main priority is hanging out with my friends and going to football games and parties. But at times I would prefer being by myself in my own world. My bedroom is my domain where I feel at peace and I never worry about my privacy being invaded. I love listening to music and drawing for countless hours when I’m locked up in my room. You can say it’s my only time I can escape reality for a while.

            Now in my present day I am twenty three years old. I am a mother of a fourteen month old boy, by the name of Joseph. He has changed my world upside down. My son has thought me the importance of having a close family. And experiencing what true love really feels like. I’m still working a part time job doing retail now in Camarillo. I am also a returning student to college. Trying to finish and graduate. As you can tell my life is always busy. I’m constantly doing something productive. Weather it is taking care of my son, going to work, or attending class and doing my homework. I do not mind my life being hectic all the time. I’ve come to realize now, how important having an education is and having a strong family. Having my son has changed me in so many ways. I see life in a completely different perspective then before. Joseph has given me the motivation I need to make something of myself. By me returning to school it has opened up many more doors so that I can secure the life of me and my son. So we can have the most comfortable life as possible.

            My goal for the next several years is to finish college and receive my Associates Degree. Then transfer to a four year University and receive my Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business. I am also very interested in opening up my own business working with children. That way I can be my own boss. Work the hours I would like to work. And the satisfaction that all my hard work has finally paid off. That way my children will have something that they can fall back on. Because having an education can get you farther than u can imagine. I know that these goals are going to take a lot of dedication and it will be a lot of hard work. But I am willing to take that chance.