Let's Keep Going.

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Yes, it does seem cheesy, but this quote really resonates with me- and apparently a lot of other people too. Not to say that life is purposeless -but if you think about it, this quote really captures the lives of working-class Americans. We are a part of a constant uphill battle for success. Whether it be in a career or simply finding happiness, we are always yearning for something bigger. It’s simply human nature.

 

Think about school, for example. Now, I think I’d be correct in assuming that everyone in this class is attending college (if you’re in AP English and not attending college, what’s the point?). College, as many of us know, is very expensive. We spend thousands of dollars per semester just to go to school. This is a great example of striving for a higher purpose.  College is a choice. We choose to put ourselves through endless hours of stress, sweat, and tears all for a tiny piece of paper that says congrats, you made it -now onto the next journey. We have the option to just forego it all. Forget about everything- it’s too hard. Drop out of high school and live with our parents until God knows when. But we don’t. We keep on dreaming. We are a society of achievers. Always striving for better. So, as we work through this school year (one more after this!), lets remind ourselves of our ultimate goals. Let’s keep going.