I become bored very easily. I do have my moments of laziness, but nine times out of ten, even if I'm tired, I would rather find a legitimate activity to do than sit around or take a nap. So, naturally, I become SUPER annoyed at people with little to no motivation. I am constantly finding ways to keep myself busy. It's hard for me to understand when people are unmotivated or stay in bed all of the time. It's really hard for me to be friends with these people. This is not to say I don't love a good night in of watching movies and eating popcorn; this is saying that I love having things to do.
When I began college, I was pretty annoyed that my classes wouldn't be taking up a big portion of my day (I love school, call the police for my desire to learn). I had to find things to fill in the gaps. I have an on-campus job, giving me less do-nothing time, and I put a lot of time and energy into these articles every week. I also joined the cheer team, one of my favorite things to do, to motivate me to go to the gym in those extra little gaps and to meet more people, all while doing something I love. But filling my schedule with things to do doesn't mean I get to do EVERYTHING I want to do. I've actually received far more "no's."
Being a motivated individual, I decided to start applying for internships the second I began college. No internships have accepted me yet. It's discouraging, but I just think about when I'm going to receive a "yes," and how amazing it will be. I want that feeling, and I strive to obtain experience, so I will never stop applying.
I want to be really good at what I do. I love computers and I am so excited about the career path I've envisioned for myself. I don't want to have a career where I show up, do my job, and leave. I want to wake up in the middle of the night with incredible ideas to share with my team. I want to feel like I am making the world a better place, or helping make someone's life a bit easier. I want to empower others. I am always striving to be my best self, and my best self is capable of being an incredible employee.
I want to change the way people view the technology industry. Right now, people in the Bay Area see this industry as something that has only made the property values increase. The technology industry is capable of having so much more of a positive impact on the Bay Area. Property value reform is plausible, but pointing fingers at the industry is silly because SO many other factors have contributed (2008 Economic Collapse, etc.).
All in all, I'm always aspiring to be my best self. I'll fail a lot. More than I'd like to and more than I'll ever publicly admit. But I know I'm always putting myself out there and being my best self. If that takes making a fool out of myself a few times, I'll gladly do it.
