Generalization

To me the generalization "good things come to those who wait" is extremely important to me. I was always one he struggled with school, and would have to study my butt off in order to do good on my exams. There were times where even though i would study, i just wouldnt be satisfied with the grades i received. All my friends were honors students, where i was your average student with the mediocre grades.

I never believed in the saying " good things come to those who wait" until my last year in middle school. I had never recieved honors until my first marking period in the 8th grade. As i attended my 8th grade graduation, i saw all my friends receiving all types of awards for their achievements throughout their years in middle school. While sitting there i wondered, "i worked as hard as these other students, how come im not getting rewarded for it"? I thought to myself just because i didnt have straight A's doesnt mean i should'nt be rewarded. As waiting for the awards ceremony to be over, the very last award was for the person that worked their hardest throughout their 3 years in middle school. When the teacher was talking about the student who would be receiving this award, i thought to myself, "i wish i could get this award", until finally my name was called for the award. The minute i heard my name i was in complete shock and astonishment. I never thought in a million years i would ever recieve that award.

Until this very day today, i strongly believe in the saying "good things come to those who wait". Althought i might not get awards everyday for all my hard work i put into my school life, i still feel as though i come to school with a positive mind to do good and accomplish my goals. My graduation made me realize that i should always work hard, because in the long run i will never regret it, and will always look back on the good i have accomplished and be proud of myself.