We have all heard the same old cliché quotes about life. “Life is short, life is what you make of it, and it’s your life so do whatever makes you happy.” When you’re young and you hear these things, you take it for granted. I once believed I had my whole life ahead of me, however, time caught up to me. There are a number of things that I would like to accomplish, just as anyone else. Anyone can understand what it’s like to be burdened by self-doubt, hard work, and continuous sacrifices. To get what I want, college is just the beginning. This is my steppingstone for further advancement. Every step I take, every decision I make, and everything I choose to do from now on will either lead me closer to my dream or stray me away from it. So, until then I have a long way to go. In the end, things can go either one of two ways: I may come out victorious or stumble and fall to my failure. After all I have been through, and based on all that I know is ahead of me, I very much prefer the first option.

Ten Song Musical Playlist

1. John Legend- Ordinary People
2. Green Day- Boulevard of Broken dreams
3. Coldplay- Fix You
4. One Republic- Counting Stars
5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis- Can’t Hold Us
6. Trey Songz ft. Drake- Successful
7. The Script- Hall of Fame
8. Kevin Rudolf- I Made It
9. Christina Perri- I Believe
10. Imagine Dragons- I Bet My Life

Explain How What You’ve Created Speaks To Who You Are

College is something that I always knew would be a part of my life and now that it’s here, it’s made me realize how important and vital it is. Even though it is my first semester, I see how much independence and responsibility being in college requires. The songs I have chosen best represents who I am for its underlying and straight forward meanings. No. 1 is a song that best describes who we all are, just ordinary people in this world who do not have everything figured out and are still finding themselves each day. This explains me because there are so many things I have to learn to grow into a better person. No. 2 is a song that has always spoken to me. I prefer to be alone most of the time and I am beyond shy. This is something I know I will have to work on because this has been my biggest problem for as long as I can remember. No. 3 describes who I have been and would like to continue being. I enjoy helping others in any way that I can. I would gladly put them before myself and support them in order to accomplish their goals. Nos. 4-8 are all songs that reveal the ultimate truth to who I am. All I have ever wanted to be in life is successful. I have had my doubts and numerous on-going moments about what will happen in my future.  I have my own dreams and things that I would like to accomplish, which of all I have to work hard to achieve. My mind is not completely made up about exactly what I want and I am sure my desires will change, however, whatever they may change to I will continue to be passionate and determined. I would like to have a life that is stable and healthy and therefore I would not allow anything to become an obstacle that I cannot overcome that would hinder what I am working towards. When all my hard work is done and if I am able to achieve my goals then I would like to think of myself as coming a long way and seeing myself in a place that I always imagined. No. 9 is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists with each word having a deeper meaning. This song is about being strong no matter what, and not allowing words or the actions of others to distract you. I look forward to my future and I would like to grow much stronger as a person. Last but not least, no. 10 is a song that explains all of those who I have cheering for me and supporting me such as my parents and sisters. Since I am considered the “baby” in my family, they all realize how independent I am and they remind me every day of all that I am capable of, therefore I want to make them proud.
– Hema Mohabir