expectations

What is the truth? Growing up, I’ve always been told to tell the truth and that I could be whatever I wanted to be. Unfortunately, my parents did not prepare me to be what the world wanted me to be. I never wanted to be an astronaut or a firefighter. Maybe a traveler, or a teacher. No, I should be a doctor and have tons of money, and use it as a security blanket. Then, there can be peace. The truth is, these so called expectations, they hardly come from our own mouths anymore.

Reading, my multivitamin, has awoken me to the truth about truth and our great expectations through “great expectations”. Upon reading this very interesting novel, walking aside dearest Pip, suffering with him, dining with him, trembling with him, I was able to connect to him. Pip grew up as a poor child, and he thought that he would never become more than a blacksmith. Surprisingly, Pip was ecstatic when he heard that he would have a chance to live a better life, a richer life. He took this chance, and my oh my, his life turned right around. He had a nice home, a great friend, money, and a business, but he didn’t have someone to thank for everything he turned into. In his own mind, he accused a good friend for all of his success, but when he finally learned the truth, he was a bit disappointed.

I know that in this way, I follow Pip. I have high hopes, and they get shot down. I admit that when I read the truth, I was also disappointed. I thought to myself that I had a grand idea to have lesser expectations. To avoid ending up like Pip. But like some other decisions I’ve made, this was flawed. Of course, lowering my expectations would ultimately lower my rate of personal success. And finally I started to conclude that my life without challenge, and personal goals (may they be high expectations), would be failure. And failure brings sadness.

I like to be happy. I sure hope that you do too. Honestly, being what I want to be, no matter if the world deemed it pathetic, is what I want to be. Finding out the truth that makes me sad, angry, disappointed, frustrated, gloomy, or pissed, would bring about happiness. I find that this world will not make me happy, I will make me happy. And the truth is essential unless I like living a fake life. Thanks to Charles dickens, the creator of this magnificent novel, I can construct myself based upon what I like to do. Expectations can be especially hard to live up to if they are my own. But the truth that it’s mine, and only mine, stuffs joy in to a body that has been overstuffed with goals. This book makes me appreciate truth for all of its glory. I like being a Pip. A distinctly true Pip.

first expectations

Reading, my multivitamin, has awoken me yet again, with “Great Expectations”. Upon reading this story, I realized that writing can be taken to new levels I’ve never seen before. Sure I’ve read great stories, but none quite like this one. I chose to share with you how this book is making my life, and this way, you can start to understand who I am.
Not only did I feel like I’ve walked next to Pip his through his entire life, suffering with him, dining with him, and being terrified with him, but after returning to reality I noticed that there was so much truth to this page turning, exhilarating ride through Pip’s life. I think I’m so drawn towards this book because it feels like a story, and also a lesson.
The title of the book can explain itself, but it really made me think of society’s many great expectations for my generation. Just like in the book, these expectations can seem too good to be true. There is so much pressure associated with living a life filled with happiness.
In the book, Pip’s false expectations whirlwinds him into a state of disbelief and confusion. I know that in my life I have expectations that are too high, and often, I end up so disappointed in myself, and with the world. After reading this book I learned to accept things the way that they are, no matter what nonsense people will throw at me. I learned that I can control whether or not I will be satisfied or not. Whether I will be happy or sad. And so I decided that with lower expectations come decreased amounts of disappointment.
when I think of happiness, I don’t really think much of how many things I have, or how much money I have, but instead having the simple rights like the right to love and the right to speak can bring happiness in itself. That is why my decision of having lower expectations is very flawed, because yes, I will be less disappointed with myself, but I will not be satisfied with living a bland life, and therefore, unhappy.
Finding the truth can make me feel sad, and angry. But I know that I have one life to live. And that it should not be wasted. I know when I can be truly happy, and eventually I want to reach the area of my life where i cannot complain about a single thing. But i will not achive this state by being something I’m not. This book has great detail and great ideas. It also holds great truth. Expectations can be very hard to live up to, but through this book, (with thanks to Charles Dickens) I believe that even if my hopes become crushed, I cannot shed the truth... what makes me happy, makes me happy.

college anyone?

For me, life after high school consists of OREGON. I really want to go to the University of Oregon. I checked out thier guidlines for admission. And under the essay section, it states: "Essay:
If applicable, submit a clear, well-organized essay (500- word maximum) in which you tell us about a book or article you have read, whether you liked or disliked it, and why. Your work should reflect your own ideas and be written by you alone. Present your ideas in a focused, thoughtful, and meaningful manner. Write in a natural style and support your ideas with specific examples. At least one person should edit your essay prior to submission."

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