Ever since I was about four years of age, I lived in a family where technology was not our main focused of entertainment. My dad way into surfing, my mom was into modeling and my sister was into reading. But, in those moments where I was able to do whatever I wanted, without any distractions, I found using Legos led me explode my creativity. I see Lego’s as a very powerful metaphor in my life. Those blocks that were used to build a house when I was small, know it represents what I’ve learned. And the opportunities that I’ve been given by my parents are the windows that are on the walls. And my friends and activities that I do outside of school are what have helped me decorate my house. But as I see all these small parts of the house being build, I ask myself: “where’s the door to the outside?”
I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life 8 months ago, nor was I sure what I wanted to study. But as my house kept growing, I felt the urge to leave and grow as a person but I did not have that door. It was like being stuck in your room with all your most precious items, yet after some time you wanted to go out and try something new. And as I grew older this past semester, I realized that the door to my house is not give to me by my parents, or by my friends. Nor will it be delivered to me by simply waiting. I had to build it. I had to use what I have learned, and construct the door to the new stage in my life.
And in order to do this I had to step up. I had to take action and stop waiting for someone to tell me what to do. I had to find hammers; nails, wood and a metal saw in order to build my door. Yet I couldn’t find all the materials because I was so filled with things to do. And when I finally got the chance to find the materials after outrageous amounts of hours working at school, I realized building that door wasn’t that hard after all. I had to put my knowledge and time into it, and do what I knew was right.
I had to start contacting colleges.
And I must say, that door is being build right now. I have the time to contact universities. I have the time to share my work and be proud of it. And most importantly, I have the time to build my door. And when that door is ready to be opened, I will be able to cross it with a big smile and say, “go hard, or go home”
And as always, thanks for reading.