It is almost time to start back to school. This summer has been well spent for me. I have made some major accomplishments this year compared to last year. I am really excited about this upcoming semester, starting my senior year of college.

As I compare my last few summers to the present, it has prepared me for my next journey in life. I am now realizing that I come first in major situations and that I am a priority. That whoever comes in my path, will either be a lesson or a blessing. But I will always appreciate the good and bad experiences, because it will help me help someone else in their journey.

I am a firm believer that before you take direction, you must gather all information needed in order to go forth. And in my life, at my age, I am definitely thankful.

For the past four years, I spent my time working a job where I learned so much about people and how they can be. For me growing up, my parents taught me the famous saying, “treat people how you want to be treated” and that is how I have tried to live my life. When most people view me, they say that I am always happy or in a good mood. But the reason for that is, I want to be this way. If I sit and mope about every single thing in life, I probably wouldn't have some friends and actually be a failure.

Working that job sometimes had me in shock, because the lifestyle of others around me would make me feel out of place. But I went through the process and survived. As time went on, I was able to gain a new venture working with children and that job makes me so happy. I actually love going to work, I am able to love and receive love from those children. But sadly, the journey of the other job came to a close and it was a bittersweet moment for me. It was time for change.

What I love now is that I can work five days a week and have the weekends off. I enjoy working with people who express work values and takes it serious. This summer I was able to make new friends while working as a counselor at camp.

Summer camp is almost in the last week and I have become so attached to my group of children, who are headed to kindergarten in September. As school will be starting soon, last week I hugged my group of children and almost cried. Some of them even hugged me and said that they will miss me. From that being said, I know I have done my job correctly.

With a week and three days left until the end of camp, many are preparing for the next school year. For grade school students and college age, it will be time to renew and get hooked into studies again.

As I begin my last year of college, I thank God for all of my accomplishments and failures, it has made me who I am today.