The Pritzker Passion Prize evoked many emotions for me because my mom passed away just months after being diagnosed with cancer. Experiences like these serve as reminders to not take time on this world for granted and to use every chance possible to pursue passions. No one knows how long their life will last, so finding what means the most to you and going after it is of great importance. In the last letter my mom wrote me, she said her wish was for me to be happy. I live every day with this in mind in hope of making her proud and bringing happiness to others along the way. The year after she passed, I decided to take AP Psychology in order to better understand my feelings of grief and learn how to better the lives of those around me. Little
