Summer is coming down to it's last wonderful, fun-filled days! This year I will be attending my first year of high school. I KNOW AH! I'm looking forward to it though; I know it will be filled with new experiences and even more exciting opportunities. By talking to a wide variety of people this summer I learned a lot about myself and what I'm want to do in the future. I learned that self-worth is not measured by the grade you get but by how you study and carry yourself if you do not get the grade you wanted. In our society grades have been talked about the wrong way, as in making kids believe that grades determine how successful you will be in life. Although getting good grades in an important aspect in life, it isn't everything. It's one thing to do well in studies but it's another to be able to know your strengths. I'm not the best at tests and at first that was hard to accept. I know I will get better, by studying harder and making sure that I know that grades don't determine self-worth. Yes, grades are important but you need to be able to fail in order to do better. "Only those who dare to fail greatly, ever achieve greatly" - Robert Kennedy. People who are amazing at tests might not be great at public speaking, and that's their weakness. Eventually they will work on that too, because let's be real, everyone has a weakness. You will always have someone better than you at something, but that doesn't mean they are better than you at everything. This not only applies to school but life in general. Excuse me, for I'm about to use the most cliche quote ever! "Nobody is perfect". Which is cliche but also very true, it's hard for many people to realize this and many need to be told multiple times. You can try and think about the most perfect person and you will find one thing they can always improve on. Improvement will always be there because there is ALWAYS something that you can be greater at.
Not only was this a big thing that I learned this summer, but so was finding my uniqueness and special sparks. Everybody has many special qualities, and deserves to have the confidence in them. So go ahead, yes you, and name 5 amazing things about you and comment below. I want you all to realize the sparks in you that make you oh so special. "Cause there's a spark in you. You just got to ignite the light, and let it shine" - Katy Perry's words of wisdom. No, but really comment :) it will make my day and yours, guaranteed, have the confidence to admit to yourself that you slay everyday. Anyway, to inspire you to comment I will name a few that I believe make me special: I can create a conversation with different age groups, I am kind and generous and believe in second chances and new beginnings, and I will be there for anyone who needs a friend because I love helping people. These are a few things that I've been able to find confidence in, because I believe that it's something that makes me who I am. I've been taught by many people to love me for me, regardless of grades, beauty (everyone is beautiful), achievement of others, and flaws. I'm excited for this new chapter in my life to "ignite that light" because I know and believe that I will do something great. I've surrounded myself with an amazing community and I encourage everyone to do the same. Find people who not only see the special sparks but help increase your confidence in them and support you throughout life. It's important to be able to know boundaries and be happy with yourself. I hope that people do comment and tell me their sparks, because then I will know that I helped you realize the most special parts that make you, you. Find yourself, believe in yourself and most importantly enjoy life :) .
