Every moment I lived I had to persevere.

I had man doubts and fears, slowly eroding my

mind, spirit and body.  I slowly lost sense of reality

and emotion of negativity makes me feel heavier

and heavier.

        I held a glimmer onto hope and pride, to see 

a new light. I continued to go towards my goal of

having a college degree, in order for my family to be free 

of the chain of hard labor and low-income. My struggles

enabled me to grow into a strong and smart young men.

       New doors will be open when I achieve my dream, in 

the whole grand design called life. We live and struggle

to continue our dreams and aspirations. This means to 

live and survive.