Wednesday, April 28, 2010

My Goals Are Waiting For Me To Accomplish Them

In three days I walk across the stage and become a college graduate. It's exciting and unreal at the same time.

The last five years of my life have been dedicated to doing whatever others told me to do. I've wrote a countless amount of papers, reported on a countless amount of stories, and even put together a documentary that I never imagined being able to do.

However, this Saturday I will officially be a college graduate. It will no longer be about writing pointless papers for classes. It will no longer be about chasing stories that may, or may not, air on television. It will no longer be about getting the respect of my professors. Instead, I'll be stepping out into the real world and trying to command the respect of millions of strangers. I'll also have to convince millions of strangers to respect me.

Even though I will walk across the stage in my cap and gown in a couple days, it all seems unreal. I can still remember my first day of first grade. I cried that morning because I did not know any of my classmates. They were strangers and I wanted to stay with my mom. The only difference between then and now is I cannot cry. Crying is now a sign of weakness to strangers, so I won't even show fear. I'll go out into this scary real world because my goals are waiting for me to accomplish them.

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  1. While searching for a website for my favorite author Mary B. Morrison a few weeks ago I came across this site. I love all things pertaining to female empowerment so I've been visiting frequently ever since. I've never commented until now. I just wanted to say CONGRATS on your accomplishment!! I get my MBA in June so I know exactly how you feel. Good luck on your career & life journey sistah.

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  2. Thank you very much. Congratulations to you as well when you get your MBA. That's a great achievement.

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