Riya Varghese, 3/2/2021, PD8, Day C

Riya Varghese
3/2/2021
Period 8
Modern Mythology 2021

Goal Setting & Growth

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

Now that I’m in the second semester of senior year, a lot of my previous goals of finishing the application process are over. Other than mini goals of choosing a college fit for me and getting a good amount of financial aid, my main goal is to move to my new house before May and prepare to move again in August to dorms. Although this is a family goal, I’ve been personally struggling with the thoughts of packing in moving. To be honest I didn’t imagine moving until I started to dorm in college but all of a sudden my parents had found a house and started the process of moving paperwork. This impending move has been grieving me because all of my close friends are within a 5 minute walking distance or a 15 minute drive but now I'm moving to the southern tip of the island nowhere near anyone. So, my immediate goal at the moment is to come to acceptance of moving, finish packing and just make the jump and move.

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

I have demonstrated resilience towards achieving this goal by already packing 3 suitcases of summer and indian church/party wear. I find myself often starting to pack certain items but I also find myself procrastinating to finish. So I decided after my birthday I’m going to finally take a step up and start finishing what I started. I’ve also been researching activities to do in the neighborhood and possibly meet friends as I go more often. The one I’m looking forward to is the beach. According to google maps I’m a 5 minute walk away from the most southern tip of the island and is a very attractive location to travel to.

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

My environment around me is the most resounding reason in my heart to refuse moving. Currently my best friend lives a block away from me, my close friends live in walking or biking distance, and living in the middle of the island means everything is close by and within a 20 minute driving distance. For all these reasons, I’ve been hesitant to move or give my approval of moving because although we may have a bigger house, it won’t be the same as the childhood I spent in this house. That said, we also have received many congratulations and well wishes towards moving, so although I dislike the thought of moving, I know its a step in the right direction.