I don’t feel as though I’m very talented. From a young age I was bombarded with these expectations. And through pure talent I was able to meet them. Then when I grew up a little bit (being in the 9th grade or so) I was expected to maintain these standards. So the first two years I coasted by once again passing with flying colors and not studying for exams. This turned out to be a giant mistake as junior year was the hardest school year I’ve ever had. Pre-calculus was awful and I had to take chemistry to fill out my science having taken physics sophomore year. But I was tired of school and now I had to work for my grades. And at the beginning of my junior year my expectations for senior year were anything but hopeful. But now I have my girlfriend. And she spurs me on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24) and she sees who I am. She has faith in me. She thinks I can be anything. And yes I have shortcomings and I don’t have the stereotypical senior year (a job primarily, but also college choice or if I even want to go to college), but she loves me anyway. We work hard for each other. She’s in a tough spot right now because she’s trying to get a job with her newly acquired CNA (Certified Nurse Aid, she got 100% on her test, A++ to her) and she hates her current job. So we’re in this tough time and it’s hard. But even though we each might feel worthless sometimes, we know we’re not. And we remind each other of that. And it’s awesome. Hold onto those people in your life. Hold so tight to them.