Reflecting on the lessons of the past, I am reminded that they have all resulted in what I know and the person I have become. However, of course unable to acknowledge each of these teachings, I have to select which ones I choose to learn from. This decision is stems from my desire to become a writer and coffee house owner. Instead of completely ignoring anything indirectly related to these careers though, I acknowledge what can be applied to my future career choices. Aspiring to become a writer allows me to take from all experiences, understanding that the profession forces one to see the benefits in every aspect of life. I enjoy writing because it allows me to take from everything. Though I may not learn from these lessons, observing and analyzing them lets me benefit nonetheless. Similarly, running a coffee shop would introduce me to a multitude of people with varying backgrounds, aware of different elements of our existence, and who would be able to teach me these over cups of espresso and thin sticks of biscotti.
In fulfilling these future desires, I hope to become a person more aware of her surroundings, understanding all that occurs, including
why. The combination of a writer and coffee house owner would allow me to explore all disciplines of life, extending my learning process to subjects both expected and obscure.