The life I Intend to Live by Rachel

The life I Intend to Live by Rachel - December 2015 Scholarship Essay

The vision I have for my future is most likely the same as the thousands of LDS, or Mormon students writing this same essay. When I am 28, I want to be married with kids, living in a house somewhere in the great state of Utah. The job I want to have is also one that is most sought after: a business woman/cosmetologist/photographer. Sure, this job in this state might not be the most profitable, but it is what I have always wanted to do.
I find that the more I talk to adults who have been doing their jobs for years and years, the more I realize that passion, and a deep love for the job is what is most important. I will never be able to be a lawyer, zoologist, or professional ice skater, simply because I don’t want to do those things. I don’t have that passion, that desire. The passion that I do have however, is one that I intend to fully pursue and succeed at. I want to be the kind of mom that can do their kids’ hair, and capture every moment of their lives. I want to have my own business, and be my own boss. The success I intend to have in college and training programs will most certainly be something that sets me apart from others, who are also pursuing this career choice.
Currently I plan to attend Brigham Young University and work towards a degree in business and entrepreneurship. I then plan to complete additional schooling in order to be able to start my own cosmetology business. The valuable lessons that I have gained thus far in my education have led me to be able to clearly see the countless directions that my life could go in, but having a solid plan in place will help me ensure that I reach my final goal. The experiences I have had in my life outside of school have also educated me on my career choice, and have helped me discover why I want to pursue these things.
When I was 8 or 9, I was sitting in my families mini-van on a road trip. I don’t remember where we were going or why, but I remember sitting there playing with the hair of one of my dolls. I taught myself how to braid for the first time right then, and I remember the satisfaction and excitement I felt as I learned a simple but valuable skill all by myself. Somehow, I knew that that moment would impact my life in some way. Although it sounds trivial, as reflect on that moment, I still feel the excitement and contentment that I felt then.
When I was 13, I had the opportunity to assist a family friend, who was a professional photographer, with a wedding. She came to my house beforehand, and taught me the basics of a DSLR camera. I remember taking detailed motes, and feeling extremely excited that she was going to lend me one of her older professional cameras for a while. I spent hours practicing, and when the day of the wedding arrived, I got dressed up and spent the whole night taking pictures of the events. That night inspired me, and made me enthusiastic about honing my photography skills. I am currently taking photography, and plan to pursue it at a higher level as well, in order to develop and perfect the skills I have already gained.
As I attempt to plan the next few years, I feel overwhelmed with all that I must accomplish. But thinking about the end goal, and the family and job I want to have, helps me see the bigger picture in all that I do right now. To be successful later in life, I have to work hard and be successful now. Each task I accomplish will propel me forward and help me fulfill my dreams.