Funny to think how far I have come in the past three years. The fact that I have made great progress throughout my high school experience is a feeling that seems to be indescribable. To think that my freshman year I was using drugs instead of my mind gives me cold shakes. How could I have been so naive? Well in my defense I did try my best to fit in with the "cool kids"; but the actions and decisions I made are those I have moved forward from.
On a lighter note, I have been working to better my future in my DECA class. I seemed to overcome problems that have arisen over the past six months in comprising my project and it all in all has paid off. At the competition in March at the Career Development Conference (states), I- along with my group members- placed first in the state of Ohio out of thirty teams in our Buying and Merchandising category. Our win qualified us to compete at the international competition out in Anaheim, California April 23-29. I am very pleased with the progress I have put into this class along with other courses I have taken this year.
I feel that my new-found success was all based around me getting in trouble three years prior. Getting suspended from school truly gave me the will and the drive to push through all obstacles placed in my path. Although, I am not proud of the person I was back in 2009-2010; I count my blessings each and every day that I pushed through and am turning into the remarkable person and student I had always thrived to be.
Oh Adam - I am so glad that you learned that very tough lesson early on in your high school career. You are doing amazing work and I am so happy that it has paid off for you. So many kids would have rebelled, but you used it as an opportunity to get your mind right and I think that shows incredible maturity. You keep on going with your bad-self. I can't wait to hear alllll about California. I am truly excited for you.
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