Change of Fate (A Chance to Live!!)
by
Kat Voletto
(Age: 23)
copyright 08-12-2005
Age Rating: 10 to 127
When I got to where I am living now, I thought that I was going to just get a job and make ends meet. I didn't think that a person like me could get yet another chance of doing things right. But thankfully, I was wrong. I was able to make a family right off the bat. My blood turned their backs on me after I got married. The only person I keep in contact with is my mother. She lives in Ohio and shows little to no interest in seeing me. That's the way it's always been for me... no roots, no real solid ties. But the boy who saved me took me home. And they now call me their own. They have helped me in so many ways, I don't think I will ever be able to pay them back.
So now I'm trying to find a job and working my way to my first (and only, so help me...) bankruptcy. Still looking to a fate where all I'm going to do is work. No personal reward, just make money. Survive, but no longer live. My (new) family pushed me to be more; to do better than that, because they know I am worth more. They keep telling me I am capable of so much better. I thought, "I've made so many mistakes, and hurt so many people, how can I be capable of more?" But I did a little research, and discovered something interesting. That I wasn't going to make enough money to survive on with what little training and skills I have. "No college in the world is going to fund me," I said to myself, and I gave up.
But for some reason, I went ahead and called the school that I had heard of. I figured they would sit me down, and either try to make a sale or laugh and throw me out. I'm so glad I was wrong... I took my entrance exam and on August 15 I will start college. That's right, they accepted me. I enrolled today. I'm still in shock, but underneath it all, I'm so happy. I never could have guessed that it would be so easy and they would be so eager to take me. True, I'll have about 9k to pay the federal government when all is said and done, but it will be worth it. And it will be easy. I'll be working in a hospital/clinic with an accredited certificate in less than a year. I can't wait. I finally get to live, not just survive. I'm now wondering why I was so hesitant before. Fear maybe? Ah well, that's all said and done now. Fate played it's cards, then drew a totally new hand for me. Thank the Gods, I get a chance to be what I'm truly worth, not what I'm told my value is. I hope someone reads this and gets motivated to change their lives too. Don't be afraid, the worst you can get is a no, and I guarantee, you won't get a no every time. And it doesn't matter what it is. If you want it, you can get it!
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An inspiring story indeed. I thought I could not hack it in college, but my parents forced me to try anyway. Nearly two years later, I am a two-time Dean's List achiever and on my from a community college to a larger institution (Mercer University)! I was fortunate enough to have my parents to push me into it; I was sick of tightly regimented academics that stifled free thought and the nitpicking of various principals that seemed more concerned with rules and regulations than genuine education. Despite graduating 47th out of a class of 142, I felt that I could not make it in college. To my great delight, the powers that be were nowhere as anal about rules as earlier schooling!
This fairly lax environment actually helped push me to achieve because I did not have to worry as much about people assessing my worth along the criteria of slavishly obeying professors and treading around difficult issues in class discussions. Provided that I obey the rules and did not cause riots, the college did not care how I felt about current events and whatnot, and I did not have to worry too much about offending everyone if I brought up challenging topics in discussion-oriented classes. That was a liberating change in schooling, and now I see college as a worthwhile venture and academics as rewarding. I had almost sold myself short, but my parents pushed me into it, and I am glad they did!
Enough about me. This is YOUR story, and you told it quite well. Few grammar mistakes (it's instead of its and a few commas that are not needed) and no major mechanical errors. Good flow of events as well, and the word choice was simple and effective. Another plus is the fact you went into detail about your problems and held little (if anything) back, and I admire someone willing to do that.
The detail made the story more believable and gave a concrete example of why people should try to improve themselves instead of simply accepting their current lot in life. What you said reminds me so much of what my father tells me about fighting to improve myself and my mother's words on perserverance, and those two things are important for anyone to learn and remember. In fact, the message reminds me of a couple of lyrics from Ricky Martin's song La Copa De Vida:
"And when you feel the heat, the world is at your feet. Nothing can hold you down if you really want it!"
That observation aside, my comment was quite lengthy... but your story was great and inspiring because it reminded me of how narrowly I avoided selling myself short on college and was lucky enough to have someone to push me to improve myself. Though your parents might not care about you, I for one do! As a fellow human being and fellow Gold Writer on PnP, I support your efforts! I am certain you have more inspiring stories to tell the world... do not be afraid to tell everyone! Someone just might be inspired by your example...
A heartening tale of overcoming difficulties, both real and imagined.
As a great man once said. 'The only thing to fear is fear itself'.
If we really want something, and try hard enough, we will succeed.
Glad you are now so upbeat, well done.
Welcome !
