does a goalie have a goal?

Long term goal : transfer to CSUSB to obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing, become a registered nurse
Mid-term goal : complete the prerequisites (to achieve above)
Short-term goal: get A's this semester, so I can claim the scholarship 

March 10, 2012

Dear Grandpa,

        

It is my third semester of college; technically it’s the fifth if you count summer school and winter intersession. I have been doing great in school keeping all the A's. I do not know what I was thinking of wasting a semester of college, I regret not giving my best or just trying to say the least. As Mom might have told you and perhaps Grandma too, I had to drop the class in my first semester of college, why? Because, I thought I was too good to be in the class and "I know" of course in reality I had to drop because, I was bad at it and I don’t know. They all were a little too harsh possibly mocking me that I could not even pass a class, but what do they know, all I can respond was " I’m bad at math always have been, always will be." So in the spring, I registered for the class again to redeem myself, and I am proud that I passed it and got an A. I was surprised myself of how much I know when I put my heart into it not just the want or need to pass. I don’t know how to explain the moment; I get my quiz back and have a smile on my face. I guess it was euphoria.

          After that semester, I tried my best to get a class for the summer; they cut a lot of classes so it was difficult to take the class I want to completely concentrate on. Luckily, I was able to get the Biology class; I decided to take it over the summer because it takes commitment, effort, and your best to stay in track. I was worried that if I had taken the class in the spring, I would not have given it my best. I know, why didn’t I at least try, well I was waitlisted for that class in the spring, but I was not able to get it because there were a lot of students before me in the list. In the other hand, I was able to take it in the summer, and that is what is important.
           I am almost done, with all the pre-requisites. I am graduating soon. Though I am excited to do so, I am not content that you are not going to be able to see me Graduate college, I was disappointed enough that you were not able to see me Graduate high school either, even in pictures. I don’t even recall you saw me Graduate from 6th grade, it’s not your fault though and I am all right with that. I do believe though, that if you have waited for me (to become a nurse) you would be in better care. I know that sounds selfish and Grandma would not appreciate that were keeping you from her, but I wanted to here you say " I’m proud of you, and Grandma would have been too," although now what you would say "were proud of you, take care of your parents and siblings, we see you soon." I know, I know I should not be saying that, but its just I do miss you. They miss you too. Before I go, I promise I will continue and persevere until I reach my goal, I will write again.

Love, Quindy