So far in my short eighteen years of life, I have experienced a few moments where I felt I did my very best. In high school I was a good student. I turned my homework in on time, did projects efficiently, and studied for tests. I participated in many groups and clubs and volunteered my time to my community and Church. However, none of these things made me feel like I was at “my best”. The word “family” to me is much more than just a word. My family means the world to me, more than they probably know. I am quite positive that the moment where I have felt “my best” was repairing the relationship with my mom and my brothers.
Like fifty percent of America, I am a child of a divorced family. When I was thirteen, my parents decided to split up. Of course, it was a hard situation to go through. I felt like the relationships I had with both of my parents meant nothing anymore. Basically, I felt like my family broke up. Being apart from my mom took a toll on me emotionally. Even though she lived a few blocks away, I missed being a family unit.
Over the next few years I continued the resentment towards my parents. I still didn’t know how to deal with it. None of my close friends could relate to my situation, so I couldn’t really talk about it with them. But eventually, once I entered high school, I realized life was too short to be bitter. I slowly started to mend the relationship with my mom back to what it was before the divorce. By the time I graduated high school, my mom and I were living together apart from my brothers, and we became closer than ever. I feel so great to be able to call my mom one of my best friends. I know that whenever I have a problem about anything I can turn to her for advice and if needed, a shoulder to cry on. I can honestly say that right now I am at my best. I did my best work in mending my relationship with my mom and it worked out to where we can count on each other. Now that I’m in college, I can have a great support system in my mom that I’m not sure I would have if I continued the resentment.
I can translate this positive moment in my personal life to prepare myself in my time here at Iowa State. In my opinion, looking forward with a positive attitude is one of the things you must practice in life. While at college I am sure that I will know the feeling of accomplishment and success because of my happy relationships I have made in my life.
The moments in life when you feel your best aren’t necessarily getting a good grade or making the game winning shot. Sometimes you can feel your best just by having a great relationship with a family member or friend.
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