Monologue
It sounds corny, but I actually learned a lot about myself this semester. I used to have a very cynical view of where hard work would get me throughout high school and never tried to earn amazing grades. I was more focused on my social life, having a good time, and just doing the work I needed to do to get me by. I didn’t understand the kids who went home and studied every day without enjoying their high school years. I don’t regret that now, because I did make amazing memories. But these past few weeks have shown me that “trying” does, in fact, pay off. I set a goal for myself in the beginning of the semester to be better than just “average”. I wanted to prove to myself above all people that I did have the capability to apply myself and get good grades. And it didn’t have to mean completely shutting down my social life, either. I had an enjoyable semester and I believe I’ll get grades that reflect the effort I put into my classes. Its a good feeling; working towards a goal and having something to show for it..
