"I think I can. I think I can."
Ah, "the Little Engine that Could". A children's story that I'm sure most of us know fairly well. When I was little, and reading all these stories, I never would have thought that I'd be able to apply them to my life now.
It looks as though that positive and optimistic attitude in which you believe in yourself has come in to play this year, more substantially than I would have thought.
We all know that grade 12 is stressful. We've had our rants and our complaints, even in this very blog. But while I've struggled through my endeavors it seems as though that little engine has had a presence in my mind, encouraging me on the way.
It seems that I, too, have chugged my way up a mountain and overcome obstacles. I set on a course believing in myself and that I could succeed this year. And I think that it is actually working. With the dreaded Social Issues Report (place dun dun dun music here) finally completed, I feel as though the worst is over. That I have made it to the peak of my mountain, and can begin the less stressful decline.
That does not mean that I don't have any major assignments anymore, but I do feel as though a major weight has been lifted off my shoulders. After all I dreaded and stressed over it is apparent that 'things are never really as bad as they seem' reigns true .
I hate it when cliches are right. Nonetheless, the things I stressed over weren't nearly as frightening when I got around to them. Just like the mountain. It looks ominous from the base of it, but once you begin the climb, its not nearly as bad as it looked. Each step you take brings you closer to that peak.
Anyways, sorry for the rant. But my point is that you have to set goals for yourself, and most importantly believe that you can achieve them. So hang in there everyone. We're nearly half way there.
:)
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UGHH i know exactly what you mean! even while i was writing that stupid social issues report, i didn't care too much about staying up late, or writing to perfection... all i wanted was to get it done. I didn't mind writing it because i knew that once it was over there wouldn't be as much chaos and mountains of homework. *sigh of relief* :)
ReplyDeleteyou mentioned in this piece that you were ranting, and i have to say that i didn't get that sense at all!
but aside from that, you had a great introduction (with the quote) as well as talking about the whole childhood experience. it made this piece personal and reminiscent, which was nice!
"We're nearly half way there" - yes, we are!
it actually seems like we're more than halfway what with getting our OUAC numbers this week. i'm applying this weekend!
sorry for getting sidetracked! you emphasized the feelings of stress - and our reluctant recognition of the truth of that quote "things are never really as bad as they seem".
good choice. i cant say that i always agree with it, but good choice! :P
this was a good post, i agree with diana, in the sense that i like your connection to the little engine that could
ReplyDeletethis was a very inspirational piece, pushing everyone to try and make it through as best the can and i espesially like the part where you talked about how it
"looks ominous from the base but does not nearly as bad as it looks" i thought this rings true about all parts of life.
good post
Aw very cute usage of metaphor! :)
ReplyDeleteWith the mountain and all...
I didn't have to deal with the social issues report thank god, but still I can relate to this post.