I'd first like to start off by saying, thinking about a time when I was at my best, when haven't I been at my best? Gigantic ego aside, I would have to say the time when I was probably at my best was my junior and senior years of high school. I'll be the first to admit that prior to this year I was a slacker even now actually. I had zero motivation and no direction, and thanks to people thinking I was somewhat academically slower I started to believe them. I would have rather lived in my mom’s basement forever if I wasn't so addicted to the thought of becoming rich by helping sick and injured animals on a regular basis.
By the time my junior year rolled around, I realized I needed to step it up and I was actually quite smart, some would say near genius. When I looked back on my activities I saw that I wasn't too far behind and I started to push myself. Procrastination has always been my Achilles heel so I decided to break myself of the habit. Inevitably unsuccessful I noticed that pushing myself was working so I kept at it.
I'd always been popular with everyone, especially the ladies, alright alright :) just kidding. Although I knew people liked me and I liked helping people. Using this and my overpowering charm I managed to make club and school leadership positions in and out of school. My gpa in school lacked due to being a lazy, procrastinating, slacker but I soon managed to pull that up to a low but decent 3.125(actual gpa).
After a while I finally had an idea picked out of what I wanted to be when I grew up. My first plans of becoming a beggar were easily shot down due to lovely Iowa weather, but I then decided on a new plan. I'd always had a love for animals, and the allure of making bank; so putting two and two together I came up with the idea of becoming a veterinarian. I pushed even harder to get good grades and involve myself even more.
Applying for a few scholarships I went out on a limb and filled out the Christina Hixson scholarship figuring someone a lot smarter than me would receive it. But a month or so later I got my letter saying I'd won it and new I was Iowa State bound. So that pretty much sums it up, the reason I am here now, writing a blog at 9:23 P.M. on a Monday night. Moral of the story, Owen rules, the end.
By the time my junior year rolled around, I realized I needed to step it up and I was actually quite smart, some would say near genius. When I looked back on my activities I saw that I wasn't too far behind and I started to push myself. Procrastination has always been my Achilles heel so I decided to break myself of the habit. Inevitably unsuccessful I noticed that pushing myself was working so I kept at it.
I'd always been popular with everyone, especially the ladies, alright alright :) just kidding. Although I knew people liked me and I liked helping people. Using this and my overpowering charm I managed to make club and school leadership positions in and out of school. My gpa in school lacked due to being a lazy, procrastinating, slacker but I soon managed to pull that up to a low but decent 3.125(actual gpa).
After a while I finally had an idea picked out of what I wanted to be when I grew up. My first plans of becoming a beggar were easily shot down due to lovely Iowa weather, but I then decided on a new plan. I'd always had a love for animals, and the allure of making bank; so putting two and two together I came up with the idea of becoming a veterinarian. I pushed even harder to get good grades and involve myself even more.
Applying for a few scholarships I went out on a limb and filled out the Christina Hixson scholarship figuring someone a lot smarter than me would receive it. But a month or so later I got my letter saying I'd won it and new I was Iowa State bound. So that pretty much sums it up, the reason I am here now, writing a blog at 9:23 P.M. on a Monday night. Moral of the story, Owen rules, the end.
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Haha oh Owen. Good job. Aside from you gigantic ego, I have to say that good job. At least you recognized the fact you to needed to step up and you did your best!
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! You sound a lot like a good friend of mine from high school. He is always making people laugh just like you. He also was in a similar situation with school like you. I'm happy to hear that you pushed your self to succeed.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I have to say, your blog is probably the most entertaining. Anyhow, I think it is pretty cool that you can lift yourself out of procrastination, and ultimately accomplish goals. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteLovely job Owen!!! Way to go, it looks like you did a 360 degree turnaround in less than a year!! That's really impressive!!!
ReplyDeleteCould you please write a self-help book or something? I still have problems with procrastination. And if you realize that you are overqualified as a veterinarian, I see a bright future for you as a panhandler. The crazy ones always make the most bank.
ReplyDeletehaha awesome blog. O so entertaining :) You know, it is pretty warm in Florida if you ever need to fall back on that beggar plan :p Just kidding :)
ReplyDeleteOwen, I really don't mind your ego, but it does take some of your writing space. Anyways, I think that it is impressive that you managed to dig yourself out of a hole and get a 3.125 GPA. I don't think I know anyone who could just quite procrastinating and get it to work well. Good for you and I am sure you will do well here at Iowa State.
ReplyDeleteOWEN!! I literally love reading your posts, creepy? Not at all. But, I am very proud of your drive that you have to make yourself an overall better person!! That takes a lot for someone to do that and that's great that you did!! Congrats on everything you have accomplished so far. Keep up the great work and you will become a great Vet!! :]
ReplyDeleteIts always great to see yourself going from unmotivated all the way to applying yourself and going to a 4-year University (instead of being a beggar)
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