determination

We like to cling to this conception that we're so special... I guess the human mind tends to do that. But it's the only way I can convince myself that, when Mr. Emery says I'll die under all these classes he doesn't want to let me take, I can do it; I can be the odd one out. When people say you'll crash under all the stress, I tell myself: I can be the lone survivor. (Look at my blog post below - how untrue! haha. Well at the least, it's not an easy struggle. But I still AM alive - that's what matters, right?) That despite the 15% acceptance rate of boarding schools, I can make it - given that I work hard.

But we're all the same. We all have talents but they're nothing in the greater scheme - what matters is determination. The legacy I leave will hopefully be one of hard work. Working past my physical limits - this mainly being sleep, and working past my mental limits - this mainly being my laziness. All I have to do is repeat, over and over again in my head: I CAN DO IT. I CAN DO IT. SO JUST DO IT.

On a side note, here's a recipe for instant inspiration :)

1.) Move Along ~ All American Rejects

2.) Beauty from Pain ~ Superchick

3.) Latika's Theme ~ Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack

4.) Can You Feel the Love Tonight ~ Lion King / Elton John

5.) Seasons of Love ~ Rent

6.) Stand in the Rain ~ Superchick

7.) What About Now ~ Daughtry

8.) Who I Am Hates Who I've Been ~ Relient K

&& WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOTTTT LISTEN TO SECONDHAND SERENADE. KILLS YOUR MOTIVATION LIKE NO OTHER.