10B: Will it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

A few years back I begged my mom to buy me a guitar. I was fascinated with the way guitars sounded in the songs I would listen to and I wanted to feel what it would be like to play such beautiful sounds for myself. After a while she finally agreed and bought me one. In the beginning I used to spend time looking up chords and practicing different finger transitions, but the guitar strings were sharp and would start cutting into the tips of my fingers so I would stop practicing for certain periods of time. I started having more important priorities and before I knew it I had completely stopped practicing guitar. I never stopped wanting to learn guitar in fact I’m still captivated by the amazing sounds that they produce and hope that one day I’ll be able to play. Unfortunately at the moment I don’t have the energy or time to dedicate myself to it because I’m focused on my bigger dreams, so for now it’s a hobby deferred.

My greatest dream is to graduate with a career that will allow me to make a good living. In attempt to make this dream reality I am completely focused on my school work and getting into my desired program. I don’t enjoy the stressful process of studying and completing difficult work but I know that if things go as planned I will appreciate the result. When I talk to other students that are already in the Nursing program and that are almost done with school it inspires me because it shows me that it is possible with hard work and effort. I hope that I can continue to expand my creativity and critical thinking skills in order to solve problems or obstacles I might be faced with on my journey. I also hope to constantly learn as much as possible so that I could have the necessary intelligence and skill to complete the program successfully.

My biggest fear is that I won’t be able to finish school and accomplish my dream. I know that I won’t give up, and that even if the material gets tough I’ll try my best, but the one thing that worries me the most is financing because I have no way of knowing if I’ll get enough financial aid in the future. It would probably be impossible if I had to work a full-time job to pay for school while also trying to be in one of the most competitive programs. If I don’t finish school and accomplish my dream then I will be faced with loads of debt and probably live in poverty for the rest of my life which is why I fear this scenario so much. I don’t know what I’ll do if I get in that situation but what I’m going to do now is just live in the moment, put in all of my effort, and hope for the best in the future to come. Hopefully, things will work out and I will not only be able to fulfill my dreams but also be able to continue my desired hobbies.