Being a quiet and scared child, always hiding in the shadows, and not wanting to be seen was my every day. I never thought I could accomplish anything. I thought succeeding was not for me, I was under the impression that other people deserve better, but not me. So, what happened to me? What made me change my mind? Where am I right now?
Well, let me tell you, change is a process, a process you must enjoy. I won’t say it’s easy, because it’s not. As a matter of fact, you need a lot of determination. You need grit! I have learned to be strong. People around me have taught me to face challenges, to learn from them and to continue. So, that’s what I have done. I have acquired knowledge from my past, and have carried it with me to create new experiences. I have shaped that experience and used it to create new paths.
Where have these paths taken me? Well, I am currently studying for a PhD in Education. There is so much I have to learn, so much I have to read, so much I have to research, and so much I wish to write. I am excited though, I am thrilled to share with you my first step towards this degree. My first term is finished. I received my grades today!
Having a person next to me has been essential in my life. Every word of encouragement, long discussions, late dinners and kilos of patience have helped me to feel secure. I am very thankful for that, especially for the kind words given to me when I needed them the most. ¡Gracias!
I know what comes ahead won’t be easy, but I am confident I can continue! I know I have to keep learning and growing. I won’t stop! I want to use my personal experience to teach others. Teaching is in my heart and soul, therefore, as Tonto in the movie The Lone Ranger said, “I must to go!”
I have achieved more than I’ve ever dreamt I would. Dreams come true, for some of us it takes one step at a time to reach the goal, but it will become a reality. I will get there. Watch me go!