Journal 4 My senior year has been stressful knowing work is due and that hard work will be mandatory, but I know if I put my mind to it I can accomplish anything. Although my past three years in high school were not my best academically, I have started my senior year different. I have started my senior year on pace, and I am continuing to be on pace and maintain a good grade point average. My senior project is actually very fun. It is also a lot of work and has made me learn new things. This project brought back memories and it reminded me of who I am and where I came from. I'm looking forward to graduating, and starting a new chapter in my life. My goal is to graduate and be successful. I plan to start a life by going to school so that one day I can provide for my future family. Journal 5 My classes have been a hassle, and I'm struggling and stressing. The lack of time that I have does not help, and time is catching up to me. However, this will be over before I know it, so I need to get on the ball and pay attention. My senior project is still great and coming along. It entertains me and just reminds me of who I am. My job shadow taught me a lot, and it made me realize what I want. I realized that law enforcement is not for me because they work too many hours. I need to be home with my future family, and see all the memories of my kids. My plans are to be a counselor or a businessman and to be successful. I applied to Fresno State, CSU Bakersfield and Cal Poly Pomona. I don't do activities in school, but i do activities outside of school. I help in the soup kitchens of Porterville, and help coach little kids basketball. I also help in food drives. Journal 6 It's getting closer to break, and I need to catch up on classes that i'm struggling with. These classes will be finished by the end of the semester, and I will be on pace. I'm struggling with the work, but I know if I put my all into it I can do it. I will do it because I believe I can do anything, and I have the motivation to keep going. I may be frustrated, but i know I can do it. This year I have not joined any clubs, however I help do the morning bulletin. I also do activities, and help outside of school. I plan on helping at the soup kitchen for Christmas, and I also help coach little kids at the church for basketball. This break will be super long, but it will be good because it gives me time to catch up. I will have distractions, but I know I can catch up and be the person I am and pass these classes. My plans for this break is to be with my loved ones. 2017 is in a month and I'm excited. I don't believe in new year resolutions, but I will be working on myself.