I am going to be happy, no matter where I end up or what I'm doing. I have my goals, my dreams and an idea of what I want to do with my life. And I will make it there, one way or another.

There are so many things I want to do, so many things that require patience, determination and perseverance. I want to be an actress, a musician, a writer and someone that expresses emotions in more ways than one. I want to make other people happy by showing them that goals can be accomplished, no matter what anyone else says. I want my future to be full of happiness and I want the people a part of my future to also feel happiness.

I will make it there! I will live a life worth living! I will smile every day! I will cry with no fear of judgement! I will follow my dreams until they come true, no matter how far out of reach they are or how many people say it's not for me!

My life was never horrific. I never suffered through traumas that changed who I was or survived any terrible event that changed me for good. I've seen things, I’ve heard stories, I accept it for what it is. My family has its own dark past and I have choices to make because of it. I can fall and stumble and refuse to get up or I can look my challenges in the eye and say 'Bring it on'! My family is strong and thriving to this day, despite the setbacks they lived through. As a member of that family, I have my expectations, the expectation to stay strong no matter what and to continue doing what makes me happy!

My future is bright and waiting for me! My future is sitting in bright sunlight anxiously awaiting my arrival. But when I get there, I want the people I've come to love to be there with me. The people who helped me when I fell down and didn't want to get up. The people who told me that I could do anything I wanted to be, and meant it! My future means nothing if I'm alone, but I won't allow myself to be alone. I've come this far only because of the people I've decided to trust and they have yet to let me down. asdfasf a

I want to share my happiness with the people who helped me achieve it! I want to prove to them that my goals were not just passing thoughts or jokes I came up with on the spot! I'm going to prove to everyone that goals are not silly dreams that can't come true--they're plans to make your life mean something! Yes, it'll take time and there will be bumps in the way, sometimes mountains that seem impossible to climb, but I will get there! Hand in hand with everyone I love!

People ask me what I want to do upon graduation and I tell them a specific job or place I want to end up. But if you listen closely, what I'm really saying is, "Upon graduation, I want to be happy and free." Where do I see myself in 10 years? Successful, living it up and ready for more! My future is waiting for me and I am on my way! Thank you.