Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question that many of us have been asked and have been asking ever since we were in Kindergarten. There are a variety of responses to this question, such as a doctor, teacher, scientist, mathematician, architect, builder, principal, etc. Having a profession is one thing. But having a good personality and a good attitude is another. Many people have amazing professions, yet they can be rude and disrespectful. This doesn’t include everyone, though, because some are very kind and generous. Today I will be sharing with you WHO I want to be starting from now.

    As of right now, I am in middle school. And even though we might not notice it, there are still small acts of bullying going on. Just the other day, I saw this other girl picking on this kid, and saying rude and mean things to him. The teacher immediately stopped her and told her to watch what she said to others. At that point, I understood that even though we might not realize it, every single thing that we say affects others in one way or the other. Sometimes, it can be helpful or even depressing to them. So these three years that I am going to attend middle school, I want to make a promise to myself, to always watch what I am saying, and to always pass on a good compliment, not a rumor. Here is a small quote to always remember, “In a world where you can be anything, be kind. ~Jennifer Dukes Lee”

Now, as we get older and start high school, then college, and eventually university, we will be facing far greater challenges than anything you could imagine, such as financial problems when we get to a higher level, such as college. Some people may not have problems with money or families or whatever it may be, but others will. We are different. None is the same as the other. And that can also be a challenge in life. “Your skin is too dark,” “Your hair is too short,” “Your family is poor.” These are all examples of bullying, whether it be physical, emotional, or even cyber. This is when we will have to strengthen ourselves and will have to stand up for our rights. I hope that I never say anything to anyone, that I will forever regret afterward. Because once something is said, it can’t be taken back. I also want to help people in every way that I can. I will, and still do, donate to charities, help the poor, and assist the old in with every chance that I get. I want to live on the famous quote by Dr. Seuss, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Remember, the only way to success is to believe in yourself.

    When we get to the stage that we are independent adults, maybe married, and living on our own, we’ll face different challenges. Some of those can be keeping up with the trend. Most of us here like to get or have what the “popular” idea or thing is. A few years ago it was fidget spinners. Last year the big news was Momo and the killer clowns. Now the trend is Tik Tok and VSCO girls. Everyone is rushing to meet the fad. I’m not saying that it’s a bad thing, but it’s not necessarily great, either. People wasted a lot of money on fidget spinners when it was popular. Some people have like 10 fidget spinners just sitting at home, taking up space, and collecting dust. It’s just a piece of junk now. And Tik Tok. It wastes so much time from our daily lives when we could be doing something way better. So as we get older, some of us will want to have our wardrobe changed every month to meet the new fashion style. But I will not get into such complications, because eventually the same styles will turn around and be “popular” again. I also want to promise to never lose my temper as I get older because that can also be annoying when you are at your new job on your first day and get fired for yelling at a co-worker. I want to follow the quote, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. ~Oscar Wilde” Being myself means just doing what I like, not what others want me to be like or what they want me to do, when I am by myself. This is another thing that I want to improve.

    Lastly, I just want to conclude by repeating who I would like to be. I would like to watch what I am saying, be kind, helpful, generous, and patient, never be a bully, and not get caught up in any harmful trend. In conclusion, I have one message for all of you. Just be yourself. “Follow your heart, listen to your inner voice, stop caring about what others think. ~Roy T. Bennett”