Mrs. Johnson
PER 101
30 September 2013
Personal Goal Essay
Some say it is my dream to be this and to be that. I don’t know about you, but I only dream when I’m sleep. Dreaming to me is like making a wish and waiting for it to happen. But, setting goals is taking the steps to meet your main goal and getting where you want to be in life. My steps are to finish my base classes in college, join the Air Force, and to retire from the force and provide for my siblings.
I graduated from Morgan County High School in 2012. After graduation I took my first step towards my future and attended school at Georgia Perimeter College (GPC). Ever since high school I was always known to give up on myself and just quit. No matter what you are going through, you just have to pick your head up and push forward. In my case I just have to be willing to do the work. I went to GPC for two semesters but I didn’t really like it so I started fresh and transferred to Georgia Military College (GMC). I am here at GMC to finish my base classes and I’m willing to do what it takes to get all of done, so I can really start working towards my life career. Once I’m done with my base classes, when I get in the Air Force I can just start on my hands-on classes. Yes there are other military forces to serve, but I’m just focused on one.
There’s the Marines, the Navy, the Army, and then there’s the Air Force. Air Force is where “Your Idea Could Change Everything.” Once I take the asvab and pass it, I’m ready to get my career started. My cousin John inspired me to go into the force as well. Just seeing how he lives now is an amazing thing to see. I’ll serve my first four years and hopefully I enjoy working in the force so I might just stay in the Air Force a little longer. In the Air Force I can start school again, but instead of me paying out of pocket they will pay for me to go school. So, I’m looking forward to traveling across the world, meeting new people, and most importantly