1. What do you think and feel?
The most important thing to me is my family. I try to let them know how much I care about them as much as possible. Life is short, and it’s crucial to let those close to you know you love them. I also do what I can to help them with whatever they need. I guess I find joy in making others happy. On the same note, I hope to either play a big role in or start a non-profit organization. A quote I try to live by is, "If you have made one human being happier, one creature more comfortable, one heart more hopeful, your day has not been wasted."
I consider myself an overachiever when it comes to work and school. I like to keep busy and am not much a procrastinator. Because of this, I tend to be easily stressed. In the fall of 2009, I was in my senior year of college full time, president of my sorority, studying for the GMAT, and applying to graduate school programs. It was the toughest few months of my life thus far (in regards to school), and I thought I would never get through it. Even though I believe things will always work out, I still get anxiety when I have a lot on my plate!
I’ve been raised to believe everything happens for a reason. Of course, I still worry about life and what lies ahead, but my family always keeps me calm and grounded. My main worries and aspirations have to do with keeping those close to me happy. I’m lucky to be enrolled in a great program, and believe my work life will work itself out. Also, I’m pretty careful with the amount of money I spend so I know I don’t need a large amount of money to be financially comfortable. I just hope that in the future, I can raise a very happy family of my own... I’m not in any rush though!
2. What do you see?
I would definitely say people are inherently good. I tend to be very trusting and see the best in people. I’m still trying to figure out if this is a good thing though. Even when people do “bad” things, I figure they have a good reason or physiological explanation for what drove them to that point.
The think the world is a great place and worth exploring. After I graduate, I want to travel and see more of the world. I appreciate nature and would much rather be on a beach than a metropolitan city. I guess this is what led me to being a “green” person. My immediate family is not as concerned with the environment as I am. I’m not quite sure where I got this from, but I don’t like to waste anything! I try to use as little paper, electricity, plastic bottles, etc as possible – AND I try to convince everyone to REUSE AND RECYCLE!
3. What do you say and do?
I’m a very shy and reserved person. Though I try to be more outgoing, I find my introvert personality to be dominant. Meeting new people is always awkward! When I get to know people better, I am a lot more talkative. Also –I would consider myself a normal girl when it comes to my appearance and the way I dress – Jeans and a t-shirt all the way!
Work hard, play hard is my motto. I don’t think I get too caught up in school. I like to spend time with friends and family whenever I can, and I might spend WAY too much time watching TV and movies.
4. What do you hear?
Most of my friends and family would probably describe me as quiet but hard working. I’m almost certain my prior boss would say the same thing. She was happy with my work, but always said I was too quiet. One of my colleagues pushed me to speak up when I needed something. The people who know me best would also say I’m pretty goofy (hopefully in a good way!) and that I’m too much of a perfectionist, especially when it comes to school and work.
5. What do you hope to gain?
Life is definitely a roller coaster of events and emotions. For some people there are more tough times while others seems to glide through life. I think the key, especially when you’re faced with many obstacles, is to maintain a good outlook on life. There are so many things that can go wrong, and you may not always get what you want. The key measure of success is a person’s attitude toward different events and life in general. The message of the day I received through e-mail today: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
