Aspirations

As a president, I want my own strengths to resurface: organization, structure, dependability, dedication to quality. I want the levelheadedness, privacy, and work ethic of Mike Pedro and I want passion, character, friendliness...

As a human, I need to learn lessons:

• STRIVE.
• It's not what happens to you; it's what you do afterward that defines you.
• Always do the right thing.
• Give people the benefit of the doubt--especially when you know them.
• Even when people don't deserve it, be compassionate and, at the very least, friendly.
• Feel. In order to live life, you've got to feel things, whether it's happiness, pain, anger, or confusion.
• Be uncomfortable. It's only then when we can really grow.
• The world is a fufcked up place, so it's on us to make it better.
• Family is important. Family is important. Family is important.
• Take care of yourself; that includes your actual body.
• There's a reason and purpose for everything that happens.
  

I know I have a lot to work on, but I'm gonna try to develop my potential. To me, taking on Barkada is the best opportunity for growth. Some areas to improve upon: motivation, communication, decision making, composure.

Side note: if I am elected president, Barkada will be my boyfriend.

Key elements I want to stress:

• academics
• culture
• social
• sports
• alumni
• philanthropy
• support/teamwork
• communication
• growth as individuals
• interpersonal relations

The keynote speaker at yesterday's Golden Key induction was pretty good. I don't know why it took him to convince me. Don't settle for mediocrity. Be a leader.