MY FOREVER GOAL IN LIFE

There’s so many goal I want to achieve in my life. Like get perfect in exam, lose some weight, save money, or other personal goals. And some of those goals, I already accomplished it. But there is really certain goal that I already achieved but I want to continue for the rest of my life.

I remember when I was in Grade 1; my Father went to Korea to work there and my Mother left here, in the Philippines to take care of us. At such a young age, I have already goals in life and that is to study hard, make my parents proud and make sure that all their efforts won't go to waste. And all of my pains, sweat, effort, troubles get paid off. Say I’m being exaggerated or anything but who would not? I got in 2^nd place. What’s my parents’ reaction about it? Of course, they were so proud of me and I like it. It feels like my heart was so big. And then, I continue studying hard for them and for myself as well.

Months passed and I already in Grade 2. And my big sister got a scholarship in St. James Academy. I’m happy for her but there’s part of me feels envious? I don’t know. I have a feeling that my parent was MORE proud of her and I don't like it. My mother noticed quickly that I'm a LITTLE BIT jealous to my sister and as my mother she talked to me about it, like I shouldn't feel that way to my sister because she is working hard too, for her to have a good future not just for herself but for our family as well. My mind absorbed all the things my mother said. She’s right, being envious to others is not good, especially in your own family. And since that day, my sister and I got closer to each other. I mean more close to what we are before. We stick to each other like glue.

But I still remember what my mother said to me back then. “Just be who you are. Be proud. And remember, nobody’s perfect. If you make mistake, we'll correct you. That’s what parents are for right? Just be true to yourself.” My heart is like going to melt and I’m trying to hold back the tears that will fall anytime. It’s not the first time we had a heart to heart talk with each other but the things she all said, it already mark in my mind, not only in my mind but in my heart and soul too. From that day, I made a goal that even I achieved it, I will not stop continue what I'm doing. And that is to make my parents proud.