I loved Dr. Seuss books growing up but one book has always stuck with me. When I was younger my dad would read me Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”. He received his copy from his stepmom and on the inside cover she told him to live his life by the lessons taught throughout the book . When I was in high school my dad gifted me with my own copy and he gave me the same advice. Though most Dr. Seuss books are just silly little rhymes like "Green Eggs and Ham" this book has a deeper meaning and I often read it back to myself when I need some motivation.

The book portrays the story of "you" who leaves town and starts an adventurous journey. For me the book especially means a lot as a college student. It explains the ups and downs in life and how sometimes it does not go as planned. Sometimes, "Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest... Except when you don't. Because, sometimes, you won't. I'm sorry to say so but, sadly, it's true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you".

For me, college has had its ups and downs, I've had my fair share of Ws and Ls and passes and failures. I'm not perfect and neither is life but I see that as a good thing, if life was perfect, the exceptional moments we experience would be dull. I'm so happy my dad gifted me with a copy of this book. It's taught me that you may not always take the right path, they may be lonely or sad or scary or hard but eventually you will end up on a positive or happy path and no matter what you will succeed in the end, even if life doesn't go as planned. Everyone has the opportunity to succeed, "So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left."

"Kid you'll move mountains!"