The second chances

I was watching some video clips of famous and successful people in all professional fields. Some of the most decorated ones are the ones that have acquired great heights of achievements in young ages. Some are advanced in their generation. And a few are the believers of hard-nosed effort with the genuine faith of becoming the best they can be in all walks of life. Even though these people are measured by their successes by many.. Some like me, may have looked closer at how they actually got out of their life's challenges. I find that a second chance in life is actually something that makes or breaks a person for good. The person must realize what will transpire from their decisions after the second chance has been granted. This is often overlooked by many people because they may not face a situation where they need a second chance until some experience that leaves its impressions and lessons in one's mind. The truth of the matter is, I wouldn't have noticed it myself if I hadn't gone through what I did over a year ago. A final year of your education should be every bit enjoyable as it is about it's difficulty and your responsibilities. However, I learned of these balances in a harder way.. Which was terrible for the instant but proved later that I needed that lesson to actually sink within me and teach me about it in that way because I was almost blind and deaf to see and hear what my reality was at the point due to some thoughts and feelings of uncertainty. I tried to distract myself from working at times because I thought I was working properly when I wasn't focusing on school at all. But the numbers never lie.. The reports showed me my failures in an instant and haunted me that summer which was seemingly unending. This had meant another year of attending the high school that I wasn't very attached to anymore because my friends had moved on. This meant a year of repeat telecasted concepts. But there was still some determination and faith I had in myself. I told myself that I can carry myself through this.. My own body was out of breath but the voice in my head had conviction. It was my life. My choice.. And after all the things I had seen.. I knew that educating myself and learning with its true meaning was the only tool I would ever need to reach my goals. And so, marking the end of a year of the year that put me behind my own generation in some respects... Here's to a future where I put in more efforts and time than I an ever imagine.. To the only fear that someone may outwork me.. To the belief that my ability to do work will always be my greatest wealth along with the love and care of my family and friends. After a second chance and all this to come along with it.. What can I ask for?

Thank you to one and all who have been with me through this short but defining part of my life,

D.P.