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We Need a Star Spangled Man With a Plan
The last few weeks have not shown our country in the best light. Our government, the economy, and the American worker are in the middle of a stress test. It seems we are now caught in a perfect storm. What our country needs is a boost of hope.
I watched Captain America in the cinema this weekend. Ironic as it was seeing it in England, the movie reminded me—as I’m sure it did thousands of others—that our country is resilient. The issues that we face today may be large, but we’ve made it through civil wars, world wars, terrorist attacks, and rap*.
At the end of Captain America, the song that read the credits was Star Spangled Man. The song is hummy, and warrants flag waving. It also seems to represent a symbol which our country is lacking. In no certain terms, what America is looking for is “a star spangled man (or woman) with a plan.”
*Purely for entertainment value. But for the record, if I can’t hum a song, it is probably not on my iPod.
“A Change of Operation”
In the coming days and weeks, my life will be changing quite dramatically. Like thousands of other students, I will be heading to my first year of college.
Looking back over my years, I can honestly say that I have experienced wonderful opportunities and learned many valuable lessons—both inside and outside of the classroom. These lessons and memories I would not trade for anything for they have become a part of me and made me a better person. As I have expressed on many occasions, I owe so much gratitude to my parents who selflessly raised me to achieve a better quality of life than they were given the opportunity of having.
Nevertheless, it is an interesting transition that both my parents and I are on the brink of undertaking. Yes, I am filled with many emotions, but all of them are surpassed by the drive and excitement that I have to progress to the next chapter of my life. (I hate clichés too, but hang with me.) I am so excited to meet new people and experience new challenges and opportunities that will inevitably serve as a foundation for the rest of my life.
My goal is to blog about as much of my college experience as is (at least moderately) interesting. The next post should be a good start. I am starting college already climbing a mountain…literally.
