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.