The Model T shook America. A rattling beast compiled of steel, glass, and the American Dream, this pioneer vehicle paved the way for car production as we know it. We all start out as that Model T, made of the same materials, but working towards individuality. As we grow, our car remodels; the Model T turns into the Model A, and before we know it, we’re a Ford Flex zooming along the interstate.
Though exteriors evolve, technology improves, and destinations change, all cars maintain a common aspect: our engine. The driving force behind every action, these powerhouses thrust us forward throughout life. But unlike cars, people don't all function on the same fuel; we don't all share the same motivations. As I navigate through high school and find myself coming to the freeway of college, I can't help but ask myself: what makes my engine run? What is my motivation? …show more content…
Previous experiences remind me of pain or prosperity—the thrill of hitting twenty-five targets straight on the trap range, or the challenge of excelling in a difficult course, the anguish of losing an election, or the wholeness I feel when performing onstage—all moments that taught and toughened, redeemed and reassured. The future is filled with dreams dangling just within reach—delivering the Salutatorian address at our Senior Honors Assembly, taking my final bow in our school musical, being able to call every member of our class by name—all aspirations that propel me forward. These experiences have served me well throughout high school, but they're fleeting. What will thrust me forward when my arsenal of memories runs empty? What will I rely on when I don’t know what’s in store for my
Though exteriors evolve, technology improves, and destinations change, all cars maintain a common aspect: our engine. The driving force behind every action, these powerhouses thrust us forward throughout life. But unlike cars, people don't all function on the same fuel; we don't all share the same motivations. As I navigate through high school and find myself coming to the freeway of college, I can't help but ask myself: what makes my engine run? What is my motivation? …show more content…
Previous experiences remind me of pain or prosperity—the thrill of hitting twenty-five targets straight on the trap range, or the challenge of excelling in a difficult course, the anguish of losing an election, or the wholeness I feel when performing onstage—all moments that taught and toughened, redeemed and reassured. The future is filled with dreams dangling just within reach—delivering the Salutatorian address at our Senior Honors Assembly, taking my final bow in our school musical, being able to call every member of our class by name—all aspirations that propel me forward. These experiences have served me well throughout high school, but they're fleeting. What will thrust me forward when my arsenal of memories runs empty? What will I rely on when I don’t know what’s in store for my