Blog Entry #5: Building Momentum

Although we are at a time where majority of the students become lazy and lose motivation, my life is taking a turn and my motivation is stronger than ever. All throughout high school, I have been slacking off on school work and careless about my grades. I wasn't necessarily the ideal student growing up, and it has taken me up until recently to realize that things needed to change. I had hit rock bottom where I didn't know what I was doing with my life, and it was a wake up call telling me to do things differently that will benefit me in the future. I'm done with my rebellious phase, and have been working my ass off trying to prioritize my education. I will admit, that it is still very difficult to willingly attend my classes and do my homework, but I am working on improving my work habits. My parents have not been nearly as strict about my schooling as much as I wish they would have been (surprisingly), and my older brother was never the older brother I'd look up to for motivation. I really never had anyone to push me to do better in school, so I never bothered to... But my boyfriend has completely changed that for me. He wants what's best for me, and he's there to push me to do well in school and achieve greater things. I had realized that the way I was living my life was not beneficial for my future, and if I kept it up, I would be dealing with greater consequences along the road. I no longer feel content with failing grades or skipping classes; I feel guilt and disappointment in myself if I do. I plan on keeping my education as a priority in life, and stay motivated to achieve a lifestyle that I am happy with.