Dilhara DeSilva, Period 5, 10/01/20, Day B

Dilhara DeSilva

10/01/20                                                                          

Period 5

Modern Mythology 2021                                                   

At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?

How do we move on? How do we keep going when we know there’s terrifying things occurring in our world? From a personal point of view, I have focused on maintaining a healthy mindset and body. It has definitely been a struggle with the pandemic but I have found a flow in the scheme of things by setting goals for myself. To begin with, I have been working towards completing my college applications, performing well academically, and being a dedicated cross country athlete. These goals have kept me in check and on top of things so far this school year. Though college applications have been stressful, I have found them quite useful in preventing me from procrastinating.  The constant thought of deadlines and essays have pushed me in a better direction in terms of getting my work done. This year, school has brought forth a sense of balance and satisfaction for me. I have been enjoying my classes which has allowed me to thrive academically. Running has been very important to me these past few months. The commitment that comes with training every day as a cross country athlete changes you as a person. I’m thankful for the sport since it has allowed me to stay healthy, fit, and driven.  

How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)

Achieving these goals have been difficult, especially on the days where I have just been overwhelmed by the world around me. However, at the same time it has been this world around me that has kept me going. My friends and family are my biggest supporters in life and have been extremely helpful in achieving these goals. My parents have always stressed the importance of education so their constant reminders about college and school have kept me focused and on task. At times, I tend to lose sight of the importance of my academics so I have found it very motivating to think about the bigger picture and my future which has allowed me to strive for more. Apart from this, my teammates on the cross country team have pushed me to be the best athlete I could possibly be. Talking to them on a daily basis and discussing what we want to accomplish as a team has been inspiring to me and I hope I don’t let them down this season. 

How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)

In my perspective, the world around me doesn’t affect my perception of these goals. The goals I set for myself were made to align with the circumstances of the pandemic. I’m still able to train, go to school, and prepare for college. The only difference this year is that I am running and learning by myself. It has been a lot about being optimistic and accountable for myself through this pandemic. As long as I have hope, I can still achieve what I want to with laser focus.