I drag myself out of bed for my eight a.m. class and trip, yet again, over my spring break suitcase (still yet to be taken home) with a bathing suit hanging out. I feel literal tears coming on as reminisce on that heavenly week as an islander, now trapped in a rain jacket, slaving to the master of higher education. I chuckle to myself as I look in the mirror at my bed head and my racoon eyes from last night's 'scara, which I was too lazy to remove. I also laugh to myself at the thought I had before Spring Break which was that after that week of sweet freedom I would have so much more energy, and elbow grease, since I could see the finish line ahead of me. Well, I'm back from Spring Break, and from Easter, and the only thing I can see on this race to summer is the millions of winds in front of me consisting of due dates and projects galore. My only motivation recently has been: "Holy mess, this is due tomorrow." Do you feel me? The glamor of new everything (new dorm room, new city, new teachers, new friends, new places) has been distorted, leaving me camped out in my bed, eating a box of Samoas, watching a Netflix show I swore to myself I would turn off an hour ago.
Now, what's a girl to do?? I didn't work this hard to give up now?! I didn't fight for those grades to half-heartedly finish and end with an average letter at the top of my final grade sheet. No! It's time to get ourselves in gear and finish strong. Thank heavens my mother drilled into me: "You are what you read," because I have recently been finishing: How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World (an amazing read, really and truly) and came across some motivational people to inspire and whip me into the girl I need to be. I hope it does the same for you (male or female).
Enjoy:
1. Venus and Serena Williams:
These two dynamic sisters have taken the tennis world by storm. What you may not know about them is that they started, literally, from the bottom. Raised in one of the most violent neighborhoods in the country, Compton, these two girls have shown the world that hard work and determination can turn anyone successful. At an early age, their sister was killed by a gang member in South LA. Although, fighting all odds these two sisters decided to change their stories by making their goals, realities. Practicing day and night to achieve their dreams.
2. Audrey Hepburn
My obsession continues, readers. I know you've heard me mention this one's name multiple times. Although, what intrigues me so much about Audrey is her motivational story. Before this beauty was dropping jaws and winning Grammys, she was surviving World War II in her small Dutch village, overrun by Nazis. Not only did she hide out for weeks under her kitchen table, but was also only accompanied by her mother during this time since her father chose to support Hitler, taking all of their family savings and leaving Audrey and her mother behind. Instead of getting bitter about her situation, Audrey decided to use her hardships for ammunition in her life. After her and her mother escaped and moved to London, Audrey pushed herself hard to grace the London ballet stage where she ended up being picked up by a Hollywood manager. My favorite quote by Audrey for when I feel like I can not take another step is: "I worked my ass off."
3. Ivanka Trump
I know what you're thinking. And, yes, I do know Ivanka Trump is. Although, what you might not know about this hotel heiress is her incredible work ethic despite the money her family has. She had this to say when a TV hostess joked about her father's money: "I work 13-hour days for my money...I have a mortgage you know. I think we are totally different individuals..If I were to go off the rails and become this party kid, I would not be able to afford my lifestyle. I've never had a sense of entitlement. I saw how hard my father worked for his money and it was always made very clear to me that things wouldn't just be given to me."
So, here's the deal. Whether you started with nothing, or started with it all, isn't it time to finish strong? I once heard a quote that said "Whatever gardens you invest time and work into, can always be harvested at some time down the road--always." So as this school year comes to a close, let's give it all we've got. Then, look back, completely satisfied with the way we finished another chapter of our lives.
XX,
Claire
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