Five years have passed since 9/11 and I feel as if I haven't accomplished much at all. Five years ago today I was in a senior in high school. I was going about my normal routine when someone told me that something horrible had happen. I gathered my composure, stepped into class and had the teacher explain this great tragedy. I think it might be an understatement to say that things were different then. Sure we had the occasional attach on America, the Oklahoma City Bombing, the uni-bomber, but never anything like this. The word "terrorism" has become a major issue. But I have seen little change. I have also seen little change in my life. Five years have gone by and I feel like I have little to show for it. What have I been doing? How did I allow time to escape me like this? I must seize the day. I need to redirect my focus and attention on a positive outcome. I need to rethink my strategy and take note of my past experiences. Have I really become this afraid of hard work? Where has my will

and self-motivation gone?

            To say that I haven't accomplished much might not be entirely true. I am a senior in college and plan on finishing in the near future. I have considerable grown as a photographer by completing two fine art photo books that I am very proud of. I am still hard at work as a web-photographer and creating a solid work portfolio. My golf game has improved but could still use some work. And I have a smokin hot girlfriend who I care very much about.

             Hard work will pay off, that will be my motto for the next five years. I will work hard cut out the distraction, focus my attention and create my own destine. It is no longer acceptable to be a slacker. I will become self-sufficient and a hard worker. I am 22 years old...it is never to late to start trying. I am tired...I will go to bed earlier. I am not prepared...I will study, practice or do whatever it takes to be ready to become the person I am waiting to be.