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The Ultimate Gift By Jim Stiovall
In class, we have recently been reading the novel, The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall. Jason, the main character learns about the value of dreams and it gave me time to reflect on my own dreams and goals for this next year and for my future. If most people were to go through the process that Jason went through about the value of things I believe the world would be a better place. As well this novel has opened my mind to how I could help make a difference in others lives. My goals and dreams for this coming year are mainly school and sport related.
My goal for this upcoming year is to get a 4.0 GPA. I really would like to achieve this goal because it will help me in my future of wanting to go to college. I want to go to college to become a computer engineer and make things that make a difference in others lives. The second goal for me of this upcoming year is to play competitive soccer because it is my favorite sport and I am very passionate about it. Although, my third goal which is more helpful is to get my licence and a job. This goal is important to me because when I achieve this goal I will not have to ask my parents for rides or money when I want to go somewhere or do
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First I would like to get my dream job as a computer engineer so I can travel the world not only to good places but places in need to work on technology so I could get to meet new people and do new things. After my adventures are over and I have gained knowledge from around the world I would settle down and get a house, get married and have kids. Next, I would start my own business in the industry of computer technology and within that business have different ways of making a difference in others lives. There have already been many ideas that flow through my head of how I could help others with different inventions to help those in need such as easier access to computers around the

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