It's funny, when I see Gallaudet from the distance whether I am arriving by taxi or by the shuttle bus, it is sort of relieving yet exhilarating due to the fact that I'm back at the place where I have learned so much without having my mom around. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom very much and she has given me so much to take with me in life, but this is that time in life where we have to learn things on my own and Gallaudet is definitely the place where that can happen for anyone. It seems the time I was away from Gallaudet, I continued to learn more and more about myself and this world. For example, I have noticed that I should take my own advice about various things such as finding that focus and motivation to stay in school no matter the cost. Finding that key motivation whether it be a future job you dream of having or having a successful life is a must have to survive in college. As much as I have loved Gallaudet, I didn't have that motivation or the drive to try hard or even fight for my dream because I didn't have any goals set for myself. Now, I have come to realize my dream has always been there and it has been to succeed in life so that one day I will have the means to take care of my mother the way she took care of me. I want to be able to tell my mom one day,"you know what, you can retire and you can follow your dream whatever it is, I'll take care of you." I feel I owe my mom the world for letting me go to Gallaudet even though it was out of state and it was very hard to let go especially when it was just the two of us. With that being said, I have a reason to fight and to strive to succeed. It's hard without a doubt, since some of the friends I made have left Gallaudet for various reasons. Friends have come and gone, friends have kept me up when I was down and I will miss them dearly but they give me all the more reason to continue here at Gallaudet. Now, it's time to get back to work and to continue my journey, I have five classes this semester and I will be working. Wish me luck... I'll be around to keep ya'll in touch with the everyday life of Gallaudet. Peace and Love