Reflection

Never set in Stone Many things in life are set; the sun will rise, the rivers run, and birds will fly. However, my life does not work that way, paths change and so do people. High school is an unique place that allows people to discover who they are, change who they are, and improve who they are. In my personal experience, my high school years have been full of change. As I continue to journey through my final year, I will continue to turn over more stones and uncover new paths, different from the ones I was sure of only a few years ago. During my freshman year, I was certain that my life would be set becoming an athletic trainer. When research papers came around, I wrote mine about an athletic trainer because it was my passion and my goal. However, I have deviated from that course, chosen a new trail. Even though I still love athletics, I have fallen in love with photography. I have now decided that it would be my dream to become a professional photographer. I discovered a love for photography when I started taking pictures for a yearbook event. The ability to freeze time forever has pulled me in, and now I constantly think of moments that could be captured. I have discovered my artistic side, and it has carried me so much farther that I could have ever thought possible. It has changed me, developed me, and strengthened me. A stone that will be forever set, is that frustrating fact that high schoolers constantly judge and compare each other. In my social group, I am the biggest of my friends. Whenever we go out shopping, they rush to the small sections, while I search out for larger sizes. At first this constant reminder caused me to struggle with self esteem and self worth. However, when I made the top lifting charts in PE at the end of my tenth grade year, and then made varsity soccer my junior, I began to realize how strong I am. I am the strongest of my friends and very athletic, I realized my body gives me the strength I need to be competitive.