Time Flies

             Why do people set goals throughout life? What is the point of a goal? I think goals are important because it helps motivate and push me. Having motivation can cause success because it gives me something to look forward to each day. If I have a specific goal set, I will do whatever I can to meet that goal. All it takes is a little effort and determination. Having my mind set on something specific will help me achieve my dreams.
              Senior year is one of the most important years of high school. I have set some goals for myself to keep me motivated and to prepare myself for college.  One of my goals this year is to maintain my grade point average. I can do this by staying focused and not becoming a lazy senior. If I keep my daily habits of studying after school and working hard, then I will be successful and graduate from Fairhope High School. Another goal that I have is to get in shape for soccer season.  I can do this by attending the conditioning class and push myself to give 100% of effort each day.  Finally, one of my most important goals is to get accepted to Auburn  University. It would benefit me to take an ACT class before the September test and raise my score as much as I can.
             Once I am accepted to Auburn, I would like to go through rush and be in a sorority. To achieve this goal I will need to meet as many people as I can and have recommendation letters written for me. I would also like to go through the nursing program at Auburn and maintain above a 3.5 GPA.  I will need to stay focused and continue to study every day. If I remember I have a goal to meet, then I will be determined to meet that goal. After graduating from the nursing program at Auburn, I would like to specialize in the field of nursing and continue to go to school for a couple more years. If I make the right grades in college this goal of  mine can be accomplished.
               When I am finished with the six years of school I would like to get a well paying job at a hospital and move into a house somewhere in the South. I may have to start from the bottom and work my way up to the higher paying job. To get to that high point, I will need to show that I have the ability to work well with others and have the leadership needed for the position.  Once I settle down and have a job that I love, I will want to have a serious relationship and get married eventually. After a couple years of marriage I will want to have two kids, a boy and a girl. I hope to live happily with my husband and two kids in the South and eventually retire.
               Having a goal in life can help me through the hard times when I want to quit.  I will have the motivation to keep working hard and do the best that I can. The point of a goal is to help you achieve your dreams and become successful.  With these goals in mind, I can be happy and reach my dreams.