where have you been and where are you going
I have many people to thank for my current beliefs and values. Knowledge may come with age, but warm compassion is ageless. My parents, sisters, life mentor, friends, co-workers, and even those outside of these categories have taught me more than any books can. Once, I met an adorable girl while volunteering at a summer camp. Her entire wardrobe was pink. She would always bring me a piece of paper to play hangman. She would giggle for every “yes,” and “no,” I said when she guessed the letters. Half the summer went by and a terrible event occurred. Just as I was headed back to the gym class, there were nurses, teachers, wheelchair, and children staring. It turned out that she has a junior arthritis. She couldn’t even scream because it hurted too bad. She couldn’t get up. She just lay on the floor crying. She would have to live with this illness her entire life. I would’ve never guessed because of how happy and giggly she was everyday. I remembered complaining about my tall height, unproportional feet size, glasses, etc. I know how special she and the other children are. Sometimes, we forget how fortunate we are. My daily routine consists of staying thankful and happy with my inner self. Yes, this 10 year old changed the way I view life.
To be completely honest, I’m not set on what I want to become. I sometimes envy those who’ve had a set future plan but I believe my openness to different opportunities will mold me just the right amount. Whatever I end up doing, I know one thing; my ultimate goal is to set up my own non-profit organization dedicated to finding, raising, and helping to meet every children’s unique potentials. I believe that not everyone’s fit to be either a doctor, lawyer, or a teacher. I’d like to give them the opportunity to experience new fields where they feel happy and confident.
I’ve already met a few inspiring, intelligent, and compassionate people from Baruch. I hope to learn from their examples on my journey to finding who I am.