I am passionate about photography because of the free will to express yourself. Your photography is your art and it can be all you desire it to be. No one calling you to a set of rules or a box that you have to be in for a specific piece. With Photography you have the freedom to create and manipulate your piece however you want. There are so many different creative lanes you can take as well. Many different ways you can approach your own style of photography. When it comes to your color style, whether you want it to look vintage. Even with deciding if you want to go digital or film Photography. Another thing we can’t forget is editing. Editing alone gives you the freedom to manifest your own signature style and piece. Why I love photography personally is also because I get to bless others with making their own vision come to life. I can create my own pieces but within my business I can put a smile on someone else’s face when I deliver a dream they’ve been wanting. That’s honestly a highlight of every time I get to pick up my camera. If not for me then it can be for someone else. I look forward to projects that are birthday shoots or graduation shoots any type of event. My reason for that is because it is something meaningful to someone else. And having someone trust you to bring a vision that they have for milestones such as that to life says a lot about who you are and what you can do. It can also say a lot about your nature. Many people, mostly women can be insecure when in comes to having their photo taken. So, if someone has reviewed you as caring and comforting in that area that means a lot to people who are interested in having their photos taken. Overall, I love the art of photography particularly digital photography. With that I plan to take advantage of digital design tools by learning as much as I can with different editing softwares. This will allow me to be able to cater more to the projects I personally want to create as well as providing better services for my clients. This would also help me gain more clientele. I hope to use the different digital design tools to perfect my craft and produce better photos.

If money were not an issue in my book, I would help the homeless get back on their feet and get a way in this society. I would create an apartment complex for the sole purpose of helping the homeless get back on their feet. Upon moving in they will receive a certain amount of money depending on if they have family member with them, pets or its jus themselves. I would give them a certain amount of time to do things like get a job and find an official home. The Apartment complex would be essentially for allowing those who are homeless to have a chance at a change in life. I would align this with my career goal by creating a film that explains how us as a society haven't been any help with getting those who are homeless in a place of their own and providing them stability. I would talk about how we've contributed to homelessness and have not allowed those who are homeless a proper opportunity to get in where they can fit in in society. Us as a society haven't taken initiative of the fact that those who are homeless are a product of our countries neglect and carelessness. we just throw them aside as nothing instead of helping. I pretty much want to show how homelessness is a product of the running of our society and this country and government and the things we could do to change that. Going into the book title one I would provide is Proverb from the bible. Proverb means a short pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice. I chose Proverb because I want all that I do in my life to a representation of Christ and his truths. I want to speak about God and the gospels in every way possible. I want the movies I create, the speeches I may have to say to shine the truth of what I believe in. I want all that I do to have a lasting impact on the people around me or whom I may encounter. I want them to think about what God speaks through me and consider it in their own lives. I hope to make a lasting impact in that way, and I hope to provide truth and advice in the light of Christ to all through movies I create and all that I do in my life.

Hello, my name is Jazmine Patterson. I am a Film Major at Hollins University currently in my junior year. I have been studying my craft for almost four years now and I've admired the journey it's taken me on. I am thankful to have learned so much from my university regarding film, creating films and critiquing films. I had the chance to take a directing course at my university that taught me a few different positions on a set. it was a directing course so of course one of the positions was directing. We also had 1st AD which is first assistant director. Other positions included Gaffer, Grip, PA, Sound and DP. If I had to pick a favorite, it would have to have been directing. Getting a chance to see what it was like to run a movie or show was nerve wrecking but informative and fun. Considering this is a position I hope to hold one day it was nice to experience the weight of it. I am thankful that I got to experience it in my small classroom setting like I got to. it made things a bit easier to handle. Now, a goal that I have is to be blessed with the opportunity to create films that glorify God. I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and I would love for all to know truthfully who he is. Jesus Christ is our savior he loves us and wants nothing more than for us to be with the father again. That is why he died for each and every one of us on the cross. That we may have the opportunity and chance to know God fully. If I can spread that good news to all through doing what I love that would be one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. I want nothing more than to serve God and proclaim his Grace to others. I would have to say there is no other goal that could top that. but if I had to speak of any other goal, it would simply be just to have a job in my field. Many people leave college not having a job in their chosen career and that can be a fear to many. so, if I had to speak of any other goal that could come close. it would definitely be to have a job in my set career. that could be from news stations to working for commercials to hopefully one day making a movie for the big screen. Thank you so much for your time and patience.

Hello, my name is Jazmine Patterson. I am a film major at Hollins University. A big thing I always want everyone to know about me is that I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ, I am a Christian. One way I would hope to make a positive impact on the world around me and in my community is preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know many don’t believe or don’t know about Christ, but I would love a chance to redefine who Christ truly is because many times before, he has not been portrayed in a true light. I would love for many to know the true person of Jesus Christ and his love for all of his children. If I am able to, I would definitely love to do this through the films that I create. You don’t see many films in theatres or on streaming platforms that talk about the Lord. At least films that become well known as other admired blockbusters and films many people adore. Films like Barbie or Wicked or even Oppenheimer. These types of films get lots of attention and I would love for a film about Grace and salvation to get the same amount of attention. If someone can sit and enjoy themselves in theatre's while also learning about how they are saved by God's grace to live eternally with him. And not having to suffer any longer in a world that is fallen. This is something that would be a big accomplishment for me! I love the Lord very much and the peace he brings and the clarity he provides is what I want all to know about. I strive for people to know their creator. I know a lot of people who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, myself included. It would be wrong for me, knowing the one who can take all of this away, and to not tell anyone about him. it's like having the cure for cancer but not telling anyone because you are afraid people are going to hate you for it. Overall, my goal is to preach the Gospel and hope that others would take heed to the words God speaks through me. Because in all reality the words that believers speak are often times sent from God to someone specifically. So, if I have a word for someone, I want to make sure I share it. that is my goal for the world and the people around me in my community. Thank you for your time and patience.

I’ve learned that maybe sometimes I’m actually not trying as hard as I should or could. I run track and at a meet one day. I was getting ready to run the 400 meter dash. Which is a full lap around the Track. They had shot the gun and so the race began and I ran. Now if you know me you know that the 400 meter dash is my main race and also one that scares me the most. So I am always trying to find ways to improve it. This specific race I thought that I finally had fixed the thing I needed to fix. Until I realized I didn’t. A teammate of mine, while I was running, literally yelled at me “Jazmine RUN”. I realized that I wasn’t running the first 100 meters to the best of my ability. That moment is something I’ll never forget! I thought that I had fixed the problem. But the whole time I hadn’t. I had to learn to stop holding myself back just cause I am scared. It can become blinding. So now when I run. I will always remember my teammate yelling “Jazmine RUN!”. Something I’ll never forget. Instead of second guessing I work to perfect my craft. And I use that in every aspect of my life. Whether it be running Track or writing Scripts since I want to make movies one day. I know to never underestimate or limit myself because just because I am scared.

Hi my name is Jazmine Patterson. My favorite book is the Bible. I love the Bible because not only does it have great stories. The stories in the Bible are lessons for us in life. The stories in the Bible and the different books of the Bible are meant to help us. Help us in every step of life. God has gave us something we can have in hand. A literal guide for life. No matter what we are going through we know that the Bible can help us through many things. Also everything in the Bible, even though it was written many years ago, is still relevant today. One of my favorite scriptures in the Bible is John 14:27. Which says “I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid”. I use that everyday in my life. One thing about me is that I would always worry about what others thought. This scripture helps me to realize and understand. That it doesn’t matter what other people think. The Lord is the only one who can bring me peace. And his peace is like no other. Like that scripture their are many others about peace. Their are many scriptures about everything you need in life. The Bible is the book of life. So when you are down it is always good to read and pray. This is why the Bible is my favorite book. It’s the Guide we never knew we needed.

Living a Godly life is the meaning of life. Staying rooted in Gods word and building a relationship with his son is the meaning of life. We only have a short amount of time on this earth and you want to achieve the gift of eternal life while you are here. Having that bond with the Lord is greater than all things. It brings you peace and prosperity in all you do. I am a believer of Christ. I know that while I am here, I must achieve my spot in Heaven. To do that I must grow in my relationship with God and get to know his son. That means to also help others as well. My duty is to spread the Gospel. Other than that though. Building a relationship with God is beneficial. Like I said it brings you peace. Peace like no other. Something you can't even comprehend. Building a relationship with God helps with your mental. A relationship with God can do all of these things because he know us best. God know what we need and what's best for us. So for me the meaning of life is to grow as close to God as possible. Get to know his son. Because the only way to the father is through the son. I achieve that by reading my word, praying and talking with the Lord.

I relax and take care of my mental health by turning to God. Although I don't do it as often as I should, I do come to God. I pray and get myself to calm down when I'm upset and read a scripture or two. Everyday I wake up and read the "verse of the day" on the Bible app on my phone. After I read that, I pray on it. In the middle of the day I may read a devotion or a scripture. Then at night before I go to bed I read again. I do all of this everyday to make sure I continue to grow in my relationship with God. Growing with God is very beneficial when it comes to your health. Many don't understand how much connecting and surrendering yourself to God can change your life. It's not an easy thing to do but when you finally do it and commit to it. It's the best decision you could ever make. I myself struggle with consistency when it comes to God. You have to think of it as if it were a relationship with a partner. To help you and your partner grow together and have a healthy relationship you should communicate everyday. That is the same with God. You should speak with him and read his word, his word is him. That's one of the best ways to connect with God. So when I need to relax and work on my mental. I go to God. It's a never ending process that is always beneficial in so many way's. So God is how I Stay relaxed and deal with my mental health.

Hi my name is Jazmine Patterson. My dream for the future is to use all the gifts God has blessed me with. One of these things is my love for Film. I pray that one day I will be able to make movies that people will love and become inspired by. I pray to make films that will tell stories and make people happy. I pray to be able to grow and show my creativity in many different genres. I first found my love for film during the end of my sophomore year. At that time covid had broke out so we were on lockdown. I decided to bring all that I felt and thought in my mind to reality. any song I listened to I wanted to make little videos for. So one day I did. After that I found out I loved film and just creative videos. So as I grow and learn more about film production I hope to gain as much knowledge to create beautiful pieces and crafts. I hope to prove what I can do. My dream for my future career is to become well known and do what I love while staying humble.

My goal for the future is to be successful with everything I do. One major thing is to make sure no matter what. That with everything I do. I keep God in the center. Because I know with the dream that I have and the Goal I want to achieve life may get a little hectic. With God, he will always keep me humble and sane. So for right now I just pray that when I go off to college I stay focused. I pray to stay on top of my work much better than I did in High School. I will be continuing in my track career so I know i'll have to stay focused. Life will be a lot different than it was in High School. I must put a lot more effort into everything. Because at this point I'll be on my own. I pray, with what I am pursuing a major in. It will help me make it big. I hope to one day make big time movies everyone will see. That is where sticking with God comes in. Trying to become a big time movie maker can do a lot to you. That's why I said I shall remember to keep God in everything I do. He will bring me peace when I need it. encouragement when I need it. He will humble me when I need it. So, my main Goal is to stick with God to help me with my other goals in life. With God I know all things are possible.

An impact I hope to leave on this world is that I will be remembered as a person who always tried to help others. There have been many things I have wanted to do in life. I've wanted to create music, paint, draw, Make Films, and do Photography. All of those things I know would help me make money. some way some how. With that money I would help others. Yes, I know it's bad to think that the only way to help others is through money. With what I want to do specifically. Money is one of the major keys. I have alway had a thought of helping the homeless. If I ever gained the money from pursuing any of the dreams I mentioned. I would start by helping the homeless. Helping the homeless is something I have alway wanted to do. I never liked how they never had anywhere to go. Nowhere to sleep or be safe. Especially when it storms outside. Any bad weather in general. I pray to be able to open up an apartment complex for the homeless. That would be my first step in helping others. Next would be just anything else I am able to help with. Wether it be Children hospitals, regular Hospitals etc. Foundation or Donations. Anything I can help with I will. So, I pray to be known as someone who helped others.

To me the best way to live a long, healthy life is to let things go. A lot of time we like to hold on to things that we have to get free of. Things that hurt us but we love. Or even things from the past. If we hold onto things that hurt us how will we heal. If hold onto things from the past how will we ever be happy. You can’t feel great if your constantly worried about what someone’s going to do. Whether it’s behind your back or to you. I know it can be hard sometimes letting someone go. You may have known them for so long you just can’t let go. If it is for the best try your hardest to realize it. And let go. Holding onto past situations will never ever in life do anything. You’ll just be holding a grudge and looking pitiful all your life. Rather than that try and forgive and move on to benefit you. Trying to hold onto something that’s no longer relevant does nothing to that person. It only leaves you stuck in one place. So to live a long, healthy life. Let go of stress. Free your mind from anxiety. Do what will benefit you. Do what will make you happy. That’s the best way in my opinion to live a long and healthy life. God also but that’s another story.

I’d say Chances have inspired me. Seeing that people actually wanted me on their team made me happy. It made me re-think how I viewed myself in a Track stand point. Seeing that actually made me want to try more and do better for myself. It made me actually want to continue in my Track and Field Career. My name is Jazmine Patterson. I am 18 years old and I am a High School Senior. I have been running track since the summer before my sixth grade year. My family has told me since I was young, that I should run Track. I didn’t start until middle school. For the longest I loved it. Even though that was the case. After I got to High School I noticed I didn’t feel the same about it anymore. I would get nervous and anxious. Even from just thinking about running, it would make my heart race. It just made me nervous. Now I was also the person who wouldn’t workout out or eat right until I was told to. That messed with me a lot as well. I had a lot of guilt from not wanting to run or workout at times. My family would sometimes say that I wasn’t a real Track runner because I didn’t workout. Pretty much like I didn’t have drive or passion as any other Track runner. In my mind sometimes I didn’t. They would try and compare me to other people. That put me down. Hearing that simply just made me to not want to run after while. Literally all the way up until now. I’ve always had a struggle with Track and Field. Not wanting to continue but thinking what else would I do. It was draining. Then the time for me to start getting recruited came around. That’s when things started to change. As I stated before I am a senior in High School. So it’s my recruiting year. When this started I didn’t really put as much energy into it. I talked to a few coaches when they called but that’s it. It wasn’t until one coach really put in the work to show that he wanted me at his school that I changed my perspective. That’s where chances come in. I looked back on how all of these coaches wanted to at least talk with me. They at least looked at my stats and showed interest. Seeing that helped me to believe more in myself. It made me realize that I didn’t need to be so hard on myself. So you asked what inspired me. Chances inspired me. Seeing that someone has potential in me inspired me. So now I know that I will work hard to be the best I can be until I’m done. I know that I want to continue in my Track and Field Career until I graduate college. I found my real passion so I don’t have to feel bad about what Track looks like for me. I will run Track until I graduate. I run with my best ability while also having fun. Chances inspired me.

Hi my name is Jazmine Patterson. One woman in my life that’s made me who I am today is my mother. She has made me into the person I am by raising me well. She has taught me a lot and cared for me a lot. Honestly I’d say it’s because of her life that I am the way I am. I say her life because my mom has been through and has done a lot in her life. My mother has a book called “Let Me Fix My Crown”. In her book she talks about, how her life was and how God turned it around. Her book tells you how great God is and what he can do for you. All things that are so beneficial for your life. To me seeing that and knowing all of those things were very inspirational for me. Knowing that she is my mom makes me feel like I can do anything. I call my mom my superwoman. My mom does so many things that just show me that all things are possible. She learned that from God and I learned that from God. The real main thing I’d say my mom has done that has made my life the way it is. Is with God. Even though she took us to church she never forced God on us. That allowed me to find God myself. So with all of this. To me my moms life made me who I am today.

If I am being completely honest I practice self care through God. I know that I cannot handle life alone. With God I feel calmer and can relax better. At times I can't get out of my head so it's hard for me to relax. With God though, he gives me peace. Peace to me is a form of Self - Care. I practice self care by making sure every few hours of the day I do something that involves God. whether it be Reading, a devotion or simply just praying. All of these things keep me in check and rooted in God's Plan for my life. With God all things are possible. So I know every time I need peace he will provide. I believe so much in God and what he is capable of because of experience. For instants one night I was disturbed by the fact that a person I was talking to wouldn't text me back. Although I knew this person wouldn't text back I still wanted to text him and ask why. I was freaking out and getting extremely nervous. At an instant I stopped and thought to myself. I don't need to be so nervous over texting someone I knew wouldn't text me back. So I stopped right there took a deep breath and looked up a scripture to pray on. It was John 14:27. Which says, "I am leaving you with a gift - Peace of mind and heart, and the Peace I give is a gift the world cannot give so don't be troubled or afraid". From that point on I always use this scripture to help me stay calm and find peace. So for me, I Practice Self-Care with The Father, God.

My Goal for the future is to become a famous Film maker. I want to use the money I get from film making to yes use for myself but to help others in need. I plan to achieve that goal by getting the knowledge I need in Film making. I am currently a High School Senior. When I go off to college I plan to Major in Film Production. so there I will learn the fundamentals of Film making. I will also be making Films of my own to put on YouTube as a way to get my name out there and show what I can do. So until then I will go to school to learn and make Films of my own.

Hi, my name is Jazmine Patterson. I've had a person tell me that my name is pronounced "yasmin" in other countries I couldn't remember specifically where. It is also of Persian Origin and it means "Gift from God". I am a person who loves all types of art and creative subjects. I hope to one day become a famous Film maker and make it big. I am Growing with God and he is making my life a lot better. I pray to be able to help those in need. I thank God for all he has done for me. I know that Through God all things are possible.

I am actually enjoying life right now. I am growing closer with God and praying to stick with that. Growing with God has actually made me think about my dreams of being a famous or well known Film Director. Or someone who Creates the Ideas of Movies. Right now I am a High School Senior. When I go off to college I will Major in Film Production and Minor in business. I pray that when I go to college I will gain enough knowledge in Film that it will help me start my career and to achieve my dream. I plan to start off with little Film's on YouTube in hopes of that being a jump start to my career and show people what I can do. So while I read my word and devotions and grow with God I know that through God all things are possible. So I bring God into everything I do. So much that I ask him first if this is what's best for me. In the future I pray that one day I will become a famous Film Director and bring in big money. The only reason I've wanted money more than ever is to help others. I know money is a bad thing to obsess over. So I only want it of course for myself but also to help others in need. One major thing that comes to my mind when I think of my dream is that the money will help me build an apartment for the homeless. Every homeless person will have a year to stay there and will get a certain amount of money to provide for themselves and get back on their feet. So I will pray to God everyday to become closer with him and achieve my Goals.

A couple of things that fuel my life would have to be Film making. Any type of art in Film or Photography I take interest in. Currently I am actually watching all of the Marvel movies and plan to watch all of the John Wick movies. I decided to start watching Marvel and John Wick because they both seem very interesting. But I also started this journey because of the art portrayed in both categories of Film. Marvel has a lot of action and creativity. A lot of unrealistic creativity that you would just have to wonder how it was all put together. Something I plan to take from watching Marvel movies is how they portrayed and made different characters look and how certain locations look in the movie. How they edited every scene and used green screens. With John Wick I’m interested in the fighting scenes. At some point in life I want to make a mini film to a song I like. And in the film their will be a fighting scene. It’s good to learn the fundamentals of how to record a good fighting scene. So with John Wick I will watch them and educate myself on the fighting scenes. Film Is one of the biggest attributes to fueling my life.

A favorite hobby of mine is to make films. I try to come up with different ideas. I also have a YouTube Channel for my films. So far I only have one video but I plan to have many more. Film became a love of mine. Even so that my Major in college will be Film Production. I hope to use that to gain experience with film. So that one day I can make Major Films and movies of my own. I hope too if not make big Films but to also make short films and maybe commercials. Until then I will work on my YouTube films. Then when I go off to college enhance my knowledge and make better films.

I make sure to treat others with empathy by respecting them and their boundaries. Sometimes people can be upset and don't want to be bothered. If someone doesn't want to be bothered you shouldn't push them to speak. Just say "well if you ever need to talk I'm here! I'll check on you a little later". Most likely that person just needed time to calm down first. Another way may be cheering someone up when their down. You could surprise someone with their favorite candy or a ticket to see their favorite artist. You could even cheer them up by just being around. I know that when I am down it would be nice to just have that one person around to make me feel better. Also, you could send a person words of encouragement. That is always good as well. Words of encouragement can always build self esteem. From personal experience I know words of encouragement can be very beneficial. I use all of these things to show empathy. I may even just ask someone if they're okay. Just showing someone cares can bring a person's spirits up.

I relax and take care of my mental health by turning to God. Although I don't do it as often as I should, I do come to God. I pray and get myself to calm down when I'm upset and read a scripture or two. Everyday I wake up and read the "verse of the day" on the Bible app on my phone. After I read that, I pray on it. In the middle of the day I may read a devotion or a scripture. Then at night before I go to bed I read again. I do all of this everyday to make sure I continue to grow in my relationship with God. Growing with God is very beneficial when it comes to your health. Many don't understand how much connecting and surrendering yourself to God can change your life. It's not an easy thing to do but when you finally do it and commit to it. It's the best decision you could ever make. I myself struggle with consistency when it comes to God. You have to think of it as if it were a relationship with a partner. To help you and your partner grow together and have a healthy relationship you should communicate everyday. That is the same with God. You should speak with him and read his word, his word is him. That's one of the best ways to connect with God. So when I need to relax and work on my mental. I go to God. It's a never ending process that is always beneficial in so many way's.

A way I used persistence to over come an obstacle was when I worked at Pizza Hut. Even though I didn’t stay long when I was there I learned a lot. I learned how fast paced everything could be and that is where I used persistence. Going to work constantly and just doing everything over and over again was how I learned to jump into fast paced situations. Working at Pizza Hut their was never a moment where you weren’t working at a fast pace. The only time I could think of is early weekdays which I never worked because of school. So that was how I used persistence. Working every chance I had and just keeping it going the little time I did work at Pizza Hut .

I live with gratitude and appreciation with everything I have by looking at what’s around me. Not everyone is able to have a nice big house to live in with a lot of presents under the tree. I say thanks to the lord who blessed my parents with the funds for everything because not everyone can have it. I say thanks to the lord because he blessed me with a car at the age of 16. Of course my parents bought it and no it’s not some nice 2020 Benz but it’s a car. Not many have that. I express gratitude and appreciation because there’s nothing that I can be upset for. Even when we didn’t have a nice big house God still provided. I will forever be grateful for everything he does for me and my loved ones. I express gratitude and appreciation in hopes of that one day I will be able to obtain the funds enough to build a little building that I want to build for the homeless. One day I want to build a little apartment complex for the homeless. Every homeless person that goes in there will have there own room and enough money to get back on their feet. They will be able to live there for a year to help themselves find a job and a place to stay and get back on their feet. I show gratitude and appreciation because of all that I have, the family I was blessed to be in and the heart God gave me. I pray to one be able to give back to those in need. That’s how I show my gratitude and appreciation.

I practice bravery and live boldly by just living everyday. Life can be crazy sometimes and just drain you of any energy. I practice bravery by stating my opinion in class and actually participating. I was a student that most likely knew the answer but wouldn’t give it because I was afraid of it being wrong and didn’t want anybody to judge. I learned that it doesn’t matter what other people think. I just need to be brave and confident in my self because I’m the one who’s leaning too. So if I want to know if I have anything correct or just need to learn anything I have to ask questions. I live boldly my simply just expressing myself. I was also a kid that didn’t express herself. After while I realized I didn’t even know how. Thanks to my boyfriend though he taught me how. It was hard but I learned. It’s actually very healthy to express your self because those are your emotions. You have to know how to express them in the right way. So express yourself and speak your mind. Practice bravery and live boldly.

My future career is to be a Film major and also an architect. I know that I will be starting off with film and then when I graduate attend another school for architecture. I pray that I will be able to do short films and then venture into big films. I have started a YouTube channel for my films and I pray to have more on my channel. Now for architecture I’m not to sure what my goal is. For a long time I couldn’t decide if I wanted to continue to pursue a career in architecture. I love building and modeling houses even landscape architecture. I guess I could never let it go so I’m still planning on continuing in building a career in architecture. Also I know that architects make big money. So that was another reason I want to Pursue it. I pray to obtain a big name in both.

I remember when I faced a challenge with my Math 4 Honors Class. My grade was low and my mother wasn’t so happy about that. Her way of getting me back on track and getting my grade up was to take my phone. At first when she took my phone I was upset. I couldn’t talk to my boyfriend and do anything. I was bored. Later though, I understood that it was for the best. I am a Senior in High School getting ready to go off to college. My mother told me that the Scholarship they gave me could easily be taken away and I didn’t want to hear it. She was right though. Thank God that that was something that did not happen. I learned very well that people you love will do things that make you upset but it’s all for good. When my mother took my phone it actually helped me to get my work done sooner rather than later. I was so bored in class that I had no choice but to just get my work done. So later sometime down the road my grade went up and eventually I got my phone back. I know now that I should always stay on top of everything because that’s best to do. Even so I relate it to getting up early in the morning. If you get up early, you start your day early. If you start your day early you get lots of things out of the way that you wouldn’t have gotten out of the way before. So doing my work sooner allowed me to have time later to do other things without having to worry bout a paper or homework that needs to be done. So that experience with getting my phone taken was needed. I’m glad that was something I went through because now I’ve got in my head that no matter what I should just work hard because it pays off later. I am now striving for all A’s to finish out the semester and I pray to gain all A’s next semester to boost my GPA and prepare my for college. That was an experience that challenged me.