In the course of being exposed to the experiences of high school I have faced many struggles and accomplishments that have led me to set goals and aspirations for myself.  Even though it seemed like I was going to be stuck in a rough place for the rest of my life, I somehow managed to pull myself out, redirect my focus, and push through. As I began noticing that MY future is in MY hands, it has led me to set goals and aspirations that will be achieved with a little effort and of course struggle.

A wise person once said, “A struggle is pointless if you do not learn/grow from it.” A few of my struggles are personal, some are general, and some are only things Moriah Ballard could understand! One of my first ever struggles were going to Amherst schools from 2^nd grade-8^th. This was hard because I was obviously the minority and no one had any interest in accepting me. I will never forget two main things that changed everything about me. One of the incidents happened in 5^th grade at Nord Elementary School. One of my peers decided I should not speak my mind for whatever reason and took it upon his self to spit in my hair. That did not take as much of an emotional toll on me as the fact that I told my principal and there was no action taken. Even though I was mind blown, I realized it was only an opportunity to build my character.

Accomplishments throughout my high-school careers are scares because I am still an underclassman, but still there. One in particular was and is maintaining an appropriate GPA in order to stay in Early College High School. This requires me to turn in assignments on time, come to school, and participate even when I do not want to. It was definitely an accomplishment to not be cut and still be included in such a great program. This was also a struggle to continue, but I am.

All my life I have had aspirations. My first one was probably to be married, like every young girls is. But now since I am older, my aspirations have been thought over and better planned. So today, my aspiration is to graduate high school and attend Spelman College, graduate from there with my Bachelors degree and then go to University of Kentucky and get my doctrine. I have such a desire and passion to be successful. I will go to college and get straight A’s and come out in the top 10% of my class.

All of my struggles have turned me into this creation that I am now. They have brought phenomenal characterizations out of me that I had no idea were inside. Some people do not see how far I have come in this process called life. But I tell whoever thinks that to take a walk in my shoes, and you may get a glimpse of what I deal with.