Journal # 2 "Why Wait?"

Why wait? It's time to think about what you will leave behind after your time on the 'third' rock from the sun is finished. Some people manage to leave a great deal of wealth or a legacy of public service. Others are long remembered for their momumental works of aart. A lucky few are long cherished by adoring family and friends. How do you want to be remembered? What will be your reason for being?

I want to be remembered for a legacy of public service. mt time here is mine for the living and I would like to use it as best as possible. One of the things I would like to remembered for is my passion for teaching, and for helpign others. I ahve been teaching for the past 4 years through the army cadet program, and I have also peer tutored a special needs class. My expereinces through these have been amazing. With this expereince, I have discovered that I love to teach and help others learn. The measure of a teach, I believe, is based on the success of their students. Along the way of my lifetime, I would like to earn a lot of money. One of my dreams is to open up my own business and be my own boss. This business of mine would be made for everyone, young and old, as a place to learn. It would be similar to school, but it would also be different. Anyone can come in at their own times, and we will always have staff there to help. It would consist of two sectors. One sector would be specifically designed for people with disabilities and/or special needs. The other sector would be for anyone who just feels they need a little extra help. This centre would teach skills needed for school, work and everyday life. This program would be fun, creative and enable people to learn at their own pace. It would also include motivational speakers, family day (to show off the progress of each individual), holiday fun days, sports days, field trips and most importantly, a lot of fun. It would be a safe, fun learning enviroment for everyone to enjoy. Now, I know this idea may seem a little far out there and most likely will take years of planning, but, wouldn't it be great? A lot of the time, people are denied the chance to learn because of one thing or the other. Whether it be they dropped out, they don't have the time, considered a 'lost cause', whatever the case may be, everyone should have an equal oppourtunity at the chance to learn. I'm not sure what to call it now or how exactly to get it started yet, but, I will figure it out. Ambition and determination will get me there, I believe. This centre and my passion for teaching and helping is what I want to be remembered for after my time on the third rock from the sun is finished.