What do I mean when I say that I am going to CONQUER life? To conquer, by definition according to dictionary.com, means to successfully overcome. I, however, have a more detailed and personally informative version I'd like to share with you.
I am the kind of person who conceitedly thinks that I can make some sort of mark on the world during my short lifetime on this planet. Yes, I know you've heard that statement a million times, but I am still young, and I have plenty of time and energy left to fulfill my self-given prophecy. I don't need to be famous or make everyone know my name and face, but I want to make use of the life I was given. Being successful to me does not mean incredible wealth, but enjoying rich experiences and gathering heartwarming memories.
There are so many things I want to do. This summer I turn eighteen, I go off to college, and I begin living in a world where I really have to weigh the consequences of my actions. I want to be an author and write fiction novels, I want to go to India to volunteer, I want to learn how to sail. These are things that aren't going to just fall into my lap or come easily. As early as six years old I learned something important about myself. I began taking piano lessons so I could learn to play as fluently and beautifully as the tunes I heard. I loved to play. After learning the kids version of Fur Elise, I played it constantly for whoever wanted to listen. But every week after my instructor wrote down my weekly homework in my notebook, I hesitated. I never wanted to practice. I never wanted to put the time in to actually struggle and work through the piece to become good at it. I just wanted to play. I just wanted to be good! Isn't that what we all want? To just be good? To have talent without trying, just like the great people around us that seem so great at the things they do? I just didn't understand. The thing is that a lot of times we don't see how much people really fight to get what they want. I never saw the state champion soccer player in my senior class spend hours and weekends and give up parties to become better at soccer. I never watch the best dancer in the school practice, I only see her perform. In order to become great, we must learn early that being great isn't always glamorous. So I don't expect glamour. But I do expect effort from myself.
I made this blog for me, and for you. I am going to lay out all the lessons and rules I learn along the way on my journey to CONQUERING my life. I guess that means eventually I will be a conquer-ess, like a princess, except not as fluffy and helpless. I will write quirky stories and posts that involve the more interesting and intriguing thoughts and happenings from my life. After all, you can find meaning in almost everything.
Stephanie
