This I believe
Everything happens for a reason
As kids we all have dreams or inspirations of what we would like to be as adults. Some of us desire about becoming lawyers, doctors, or business owners. My dream was always focused on helping others.
Born on a small island with palm trees and cool ocean breeze. I have always had big dreams to help others. Receiving citizenship to be able to move to the land of the free. I took advantage of my opportunities. I focused on school and lots of extracurricular activities. I taught long and hard of what I wanted my career goals to be.
Education has always been very important to me. Knowledge is the one thing no one can take away from you. Its something you earn yourself and shrive for. Francis Bacon himself said, “Knowledge is Power”. It’s one of those things that can separate or qualify you for things that most wish for.
I set sight on becoming a Teacher. Although I felt that it was not necessarily something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. However, to fulfill the part of me that wanted to help others. I have a love for Sports and also wanted to become a Sports Journalist.
Some days I would sit back and think about… Do I want to spend the rest of my life in the same setting?
Walking in the same school or classroom with posters that most would probably only look at when they’re distracted. No…
As I still continued on pursuing my dreams on becoming a teacher. There were many processes and several exams that would give me assurance of way this was the right decision. Neither less to say, I still felt incomplete.
As entrance to major was approaching I was still very much so confused on what to do.
Then suddenly I found a card with one of my old professor’s name and number on it. I remember her as someone who was easy to talk to. I remember saying to myself “It’s probably a good idea to give her a call and ask her for some advice” as I shook my head and proceed to call her.
As the phone continued to ring…I taught to myself. I’m never going to be able to do both Sports Journalism and Education.
My professor explained to me. I could have a Sports Journalism major and a minor in Education. I was beyond elated that I would be able to do both without spending more money, and hating what I was already doing. I was final happy and felt complete.
Who would of taught just making a phone call and finally speaking to someone everything would change. This phone call changed my life.
I came to the conclusion that I would follow her advice. I was happy that I didn’t have to give up on helping others. Pursuing their own dreams by teaching them and following my own dream at the same time.
As I have been experiencing been able to have both a major and minor I love. I can finally cherish my journey on the way to my success without regrets.
I never wanted to be stuck being a teacher for the rest of my life, but something happen as to why I would find my old professor’s card.
There was a reason why I found that number. There was a reason why I didn’t just make the decision without advice. However, there’s a reason why I am happy today and that’s, because I believe everything happens for a reason.