Life is all about balance. Too much of something is just as harmful as having too little of something. One of the things I have been struggling with most recently is this balance. A balance between my collegiate future and my high school reality.

We have always been taught to be mindful of our futures; we have always been taught to understand that what happens today will affect our tomorrow’s.

The problem for me lately has been that I am focusing TOO much on my future. I mean how couldn’t I? Picking a major that interests you and that will determine your career is vastly more interesting than working on math problems or reading for a history test. I’m thinking to myself (and I’m sure you are too) ‘These classes don’t REALLY matter in the long run, do they?’. But, by taking a look at the same philosophy, it is actually vital to my tomorrow that I take the time to give an effort today.

Getting accepted to my college of choice will mean nothing if I do not get any form of financial support to back it up. Will a university really want to give a hefty scholarship to a student who gives up once he reached his goal? The truth is, being accepted to a college is just the tip of the iceberg.

In order to be successful in life, you need to follow through with everything you do. With that, a decision has been made. In order for my tomorrow to become reality, I must balance. Starting today, high school work comes before college work. My today will be the forefront of my attention before my tomorrow.

P.S. If you have any questions for me or any suggestions, feel free to send me an e-mail at [email protected]