I Have To Go

I'll be a Ram next year.

The decision was an easy one to make when I saw how excited and supportive my whole family was. My mom, Dad, and Pap all said not to worry about money because they would make it work. They said college is four years you won't ever get back and that you can't put a price on a good education.

It was nice hearing all of that. It was even better when Pap called and when I got on the phone he said, "So you're a Ram. Congratulations." There was no questioning involved. My family knew how bad I wanted it and now that I finally have it they're fully behind me.

I'm proud to say I'll be living in the Bronx next year and not in Queens. I'm proud to say that dreams do come true. I'm proud and appreciative that my hard work paid off. I'm proud to follow in the footsteps of two people I look up to more than anyone.

I've wanted to go to Fordham since Jarrett was a freshman there some five years ago. I've always looked up to both he and John. And now I won't be far behind them.

The next step in this process is sending in my deposit and buying as much college gear as I can. I'm talking sweatpants, shorts, tee shirts, crew necks, hoodies, a tie, and of course a sticker for my car.

I'm proud to say that next year I'll be attending Fordham University.

What's cool is all the people who were rooting for me all along. Walking through the halls people have been congratulating me and I've received numerous texts from friends saying how excited they were for me. It's a good feeling knowing people are proud of you, but it's nowhere near as amazing as being proud of myself.

I'm truly proud of myself. I did it. I never thought it would happen, but it did.

Keep dreaming and keep working towards making those dreams a reality because unfulfilled dreams are the saddest of all disappointments.

NP: From West Texas- Explosions In The Sky