We grow great by dreams... Some of us let these dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams come true.
(Woodrow Wilson)
(Woodrow Wilson)
I've always been curious about the world we live in, what makes us unique and why we have dreams.
My name is Maddison; I grew up in a town called Ballina, along the east coast of Australia and am now sixteen years old. There are so many things in life I don't understand and so many questions I will never know the answer to.
There is one thing that fascinates me most though. The sky. To stand still and look up at the clouds or the night sky is breath-taking. Everyday it holds a different mood and seems to have endless secrets scattered upon it. It puts everything into perspective and makes me appreciate things. When I look into the sky I feel my dreams are within my reach and anything is achievable if I believe in myself.
The end of the old year has quickly passed and the new one is already racing by. We've hit double digits, twenty-ten and I feel hopeful for this year. I believe in myself and in my dreams and I'm confident that I'll grow as a person. I don't have a New Years Resolution, but I jotted down a few characteristics I hope I can build up:
In 2010 I'd like to be more considerate of others and do small things for people every chance I can. I want to wear a smile that gleams with radiance. I want to be the best in Japanese & French. I want to be focused and independent in class, and I want to be organised not always leaving things till last minute. I hope I will become more self-confident. I hope I would be bold and able to jump at opportunities that come my way. I hope I would be a step closer to my dreams.
Well, I'm just Maddi. There's nothing particularly special about me, but I will aim for the sky and hope for my dreams to come true. I will become great, just wait and see!
