Action Jackson

To whom it may concern,

As we grow older life becomes all the more important and we begin to understand our role in life. The trials and tribulations that everyone goes through is only necessary. In life we go through things that often define us as individuals, we begin to experience this phenomona in middle school where the first real social interaction begins. School is the backbone of social interaction but also the catalyst that may positvely or negatively impact the life of a person. I remember the end of summer when the school would send out your class schedule and at least in my circle aka my "Johnston Middle School peeps" we would call each other to see who are homeroom teachers where or whatever defined the makeup of the class. I remember saying, "I hope there are some cute girls in class" and I for sure made sure that I had a Home Ecnomics class. I have to stop reminicing now but the point is that we found out potentially where we stood in our own educational society. For some there was going to the football games on Friday nights and for others it was being in band or chorus (i was kicked out of chorus in sixth grade) but too each his own. I remember going through awkward stages in my life, when i was living in Alabama it was just complete "culture shock" coming from the cornfields of Iowa. It was especially hard because would always try to challenge my blackness but I never let it get me down but it made a better and stronger person and I know that i am not the only one who had an experience like that but it made me think about what other people may be going through. We all need to experience struggle in order to progress but the problem is that we all have a moment in our life where we reach our peak but I call it our "Zenith" and for some it happens early and for others later in life but the thing is that I found that you can always be at your best but to varying degrees and in diferent aspects of life. It's as simple as doing the right thing in every decision you make and you may not do the right thing in every moment but at least be aware of your actions. "One Life, One Love, and Always Pass Left"