“Ends are not bad
things, they just mean that something else is about to begin. And there are
many things that don't really end, anyway, they just begin again in a new way.
Ends are not bad and many ends aren't really an ending; some things are
never-ending.”
― C. JoyBell C.
Graduation
is literally days away now, and we are all about to be kicked into the “real
world”. The thought of this happening so rapidly is still sending me mixed signals, I’m terrified and
ecstatic at the same time (probably not a good thing for my health ha-ha). This blog being the final blog blindsided me, for some reason I imagined this assignment lasting forever. I'm not one to disappoint my readers, though, so here’s “one final hurrah!”
This year was no joke, it could have literally ruined my entire
future and the futures of my classmates have planned their lives all throughout high school. One other year comes pretty close in seriousness, that being sophomore year. One day in English 9, I was just sitting there learning about whatever garbage we learned that year when, all of a
sudden, a NAVIT sign-up sheet appeared from thin air. They
basically told us to sign right then and there or we wouldn’t be able to later. If I wouldn’t have had
any curiosity in this “new field” known as Mechatronics, my life would be
totally different right now. I’d probably be trying to become manager at Popeye’s
instead of what I’m going to tell you later on. I’m so glad that I made that split second decision to join NAVIT, I had no plans to do anything with my life. I’ve changed so many times, felt strange feeling so many times, and by God I learned so many different things; I hope that doesn’t
change after this month. If my life didn’t have any of these ups and downs, it would be more boring
than hell. My ability to adapt and think has made these changes benefit me more
than they have hindered, and I love this self-evolution.
Just as my senior year is coming to a close, so is this
assignment. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback from my blogs, my peers seem to
like them. I feel they do so well because I write from the heart; I haven’t
censored my soul on any part of this assignment. That being said, as the door
shuts on my high school career and my senior blog, I have recently discovered
that my NAVIT career is launching me into life faster than I ever would have
guessed.
The NPC Mechatronics Chairman has informed me that the
Purina Plant in Flagstaff wants me to be an intern there, earning $18 just to learn
how to do my job. I have never been this excited to finish my schooling ever
before; I have to try and finish up with my Associated before anyone else can
snag this opportunity. My dream job and salary have landed right before my
eyes. After I’m done there I can apply for Baxter Pharmaceutical in Denver, and
start making $30 an hour and up, doing the stuff I love. All of this stemming
from a split second decision. I owe this success to everyone I’ve met in high
school: my friends, my teachers, my fellow peers; all of you have helped shape
me into who I am today. There is no way I could truly thank every single one of
you, but I can thank those of you who read this. It’s been a fun ride, but it
just isn’t over yet.
I believe that your split-second decision is exactly why being “kicked into the ‘real world’” is so very terrifying. There are so many opportunities out there, but they usually only present themselves fleetingly and subtly. If one doesn’t pay attention, they risk missing out on a future so vastly different, more interesting, and more joyful than they could imagine. However, bypassing such things could also be a boon; what may seem like a chance for success and happiness could also be the thing that will drag one into ruin.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a path marked down, a future you want to bring into the present. I’m happy for you and ecstatic that you have so much going for you, that your curiosity left you with a promising outlook, an internship, and a goal. I hope you make the most of what you’ve been afforded, and I hope that you find what you’re looking to find while you traverse forward through time.
I have to ask, however, that you not limit yourself. I have to ask you to keep exploring, to keep searching for those small opportunities that may cross your path. Give them the same consideration you did for your NAVIT sign-up sheet, evaluate the risks and potential rewards, and maybe you’ll find that life has so much more good in store for you.
Frankie, I'm really happy for you. I was really close to joining you on that sign up sheet, but I ended up taking an alternate path. I'm glad that you have found success and have a career ahead of you because the choice you made as a sophomore. I don't regret not signing up for mechatronics. I just believe that it wasn't the path meant for me, but clearly it was beneficial to you. Life is very interesting that way. There is no one way to live it!
ReplyDeleteI loved your quote at the beginning about endings. A lot of things about my life have changed recently, and I am not only talking about graduation. It has been hard letting go of certain aspects of the past, but your blog reminded me that when one thing ends, it makes room for something new. Thank you, Frank.