Sunday, October 28, 2012
Life Meaning
Every individual has something in his or her life to make it meaningful. Whatever that is varies from person to person. I personally find meaning in two activities: learning new things and doing stuff on my own. I love learning because I like feeling more knowledgeable. Doing stuff on my own gives me the satisfaction of feeling independent. It is comforting to know that I can fend for myself.
Learning is something I took for granted when I was younger. As I got older, I realized that not every kid got an education and that I should be thankful for the one I have. I have gone to different types of schools including a suburban public elementary school, a parochial grammar school, and now a Chicago public school. The types of education do have their differences, but I did take something from each type of school I have attended. Each school has something unique about it, and each has made a contribution to what I know. I genuinely enjoy learning new things, and I know an education is the key to getting a decent job when I get out of college. The perfectionist in me is what pushes me to get good grades. My grades are the result of the two things I find meaning in. I worked for those grades on my own, and I learned something new in the process. I’m glad that these two things mean a lot to me because that is what is going to drive me to college.
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I agree about valuing education. I think it's why we work so hard and it helps us reach our goals and we really do learn to appreciate that as we get older.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a strong independent woman! I've always respected your determination, and I never doubted for a second that goals like this drive you to succeed as you do. Education is definitely something kids tend to take advantage of, but not you! Congrats on grabbing your opportunities by the horns! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I can really relate to this experience because I also came from a suburban private grammar school. This really shows how much of a devoted student and how you see the importance in education.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand and feel the same way. But have you ever questioned the source of your knowledge? How do you truly know what you are learning are true facts? I always wondered about that...
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that education is an important fuel which gives meaning to someone's life. It's hard to place yourself in the shoes of another person where education is not given as it is in America. Education is not important for everyone, as there are necessities which come as a priority before the expansion of your mind.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that if you were placed in a society where education was not a requirement for your future and understanding, that you would still seek it?