There is a large snowy summit, full of steep ascents, crevasses, and unpredictable winds. I am near the bottom, and through a haze of falling snow, I can opaquely see the top, the end of my journey. I continue to climb with fervor, believing that I will feel content if I make it to the top. I used to think that when I became a senior, I would reach the heights, and feel all the happiness in the world because of my accomplishments. But, no matter how high I climb, the top seems to drift further and further away. Indeed, I now realize that the path to the top of the summit has no true end. The path is limitless, just like the journey of life; one can never say they have reached the pinnacle, even at the peak of their success. The above analogy …show more content…
It seems as though only a short while ago, I was sulking alone in corner of my elementary school cafeteria, wanting to feel ‘on top of the world’ in my own way. I wanted to define the path of my future, and I realize, now, that that is what being a senior symbolizes. The freedom to make my own choices, the freedom to feel in control, and not to have someone dictate my actions for me. I have taken a stance for what I believe in, sometimes even against the advice of those I trust. Being a senior, I expect to feel an unexplainable amount of stress, both physically and mentally, due to the rigorous coursework I am set to complete. However, this year, not only will I continue to define my own standard of who I am, but also, academically, I will set the bar at a novel high and work towards achieving success. I wholeheartedly believe that my hard work, perseverance, and dedication will aid me in achieving my life goal, which is becoming a medical researcher. Despite all the doubts I may harbor within myself, like whether I am making the right decisions at the correct time, the building blocks of my past provide me a sense of comfort; knowing that I have undergone similar struggles in the past, and that senior year is yet another one, one that I can surely …show more content…
From now on, I will have to be responsible for my own actions and face the consequences like an adult. I expect that interactions with those around me, including my parents, siblings, friends, and teachers, will no longer be as “sugar-coated” as they used to be. I am, as they say, “growing wings,” because this phase in life, is a transition period into adulthood, which marks the beginning of defining myself to the world, and not just myself. In a way, I am losing the freedom I used to have in order to temporarily “retreat” from the world and just shelter myself, whereas now, there is no shelter from an undeniably damaged world. I feel mixed emotions in regards to my last year in high school, because while I feel confident about my academic rigour, I feel weak about my ability to cope with the drastic changes that are yet to come. During senior year, I am hoping to overcome these plethora of contrasting feelings, which is why I will continue to participate in various art forms, such as Dance and Orchestra. It is a widely known fact that the arts have a way of making one feel in touch with their inner soul, by allowing you express yourself. Music, in its own unique way, facilitates calmness, and I yearn to come to peace with my emotions this year, before the beginning of the next phase in