The Flame In My Life

From the moment I set foot on this world, there has been an eternal flame burning within me. The flame controls me, almost every move I make. It helps me make choices and guides me through important situations in life. The flame is my self discipline and my motivation. The flame was not lit by my parents, it strictly comes from me. I am not sure why it is here, but it makes me who I am. Without this flame, I wouldn’t be the compassionate person, or better yet, the dedicated student I am today.
My parents never had to tell me school was important or that I needed to do well, I just knew. Maybe they would have been more strict with me if I did not have a passion of my own to make good grades. I have always had a burning desire to do well in school. …show more content…
Just like everyone else, I can 't wait to go home and start my summer. It was almost time to walk out the doors of West Elementary School for the last time. At the end of the day, my teacher tells our class she wants to meet with us in her classroom. She wouldn’t let anyone leave before giving us her parting words of wisdom. She meets with each of us individually to give us advice for junior high and high school. I know she thinks I’m a good student because all of my teachers tell my parents so. I’m excited to hear what she has to tell …show more content…
I am no longer in top ten, but I am eighteenth in my class. I have finally learned that even though I am not the best in my class, I am still a good student. I am also more practical with my goals now that I am older. I understand I am taking challenging courses and it is okay if I receive a “B.” My flame burns a little brighter now that I am not discouraged by my grades. I have worked hard to build a foundation for my future, and it is paying off. I realize I have done well, and even though I doubted myself along the way, it was only because I wanted to do my best. I may have pushed myself too hard at times, but I have learned from my