I've been going to this school for awhile now, and the things I have learned within just a few…read moremonths have changed my life, how I view the world, and education.
I can look back at things I have written just months prior and I can spot inconsistencies in my English. They have helped me that much.
Today I was told "Thank you for the Yelp review."
But see, here is the thing: I am not the one to be thanked.
They are.
The amount of people these teachers and secretaries have helped is astounding, astronomical even, somewhere over 1500 people have received their Education from here.
When I first looked at getting my education all I seen was a huge dark mountain, with storm clouds and uneven shale. A hopeless, dreamless, nightmare, a no-mans land, where only the strong and brave make it to the top.
Now that mountain is a gentle hill.
Blue sky, vivid green grass, and rolling slopes, it's not without its challenges no doubt, but it's not that dark immovable object I had once thought it was.
But you want to know how I figured that out?
The people.
The people that volunteer their time, the ones who could be home watching television are here, and they are working hard still.
They showed me the path, showed me the way and guided me with glee. Where most teachers would point the way, and say- "good luck," these people show you the way, walk with you, and if you fall, they'll pick you up and carry you to the finish.
They've got your back.
I look forward to going to school, even if I have to wake up at an ungodly hour I still look forward to it, I love it.
I love the people there, and I love what they represent: Hard work, sweat, and tears, and an unbiased American spirit.
I was asked today if I wanted to be dual enrolled in college. I have never dreamed In my life that I could go to a college, my heart literally skipped a beat.
You want your "American dream?"
Well here's you chance, they've got the team and the equipment. All you have to do is give a little effort, give a little time and attention, and say thank you, and they'll just smile and keep guiding you until you've made it.
If I could give an award to every single person there, I would without hesitation.
These people are something else.
They make dreams come true.
Thank YOU.