The Blog-a-day Challenge

Official Start Time: 4:00 a.m.
Date: 3/31/09
Official End Time: 4:30 a.m.

It's the end of the month and it's seem like it's the end of alot of things. I'll try to keep it simple but words make it hard to express the mixed feelings I have when it comes to the site and the future that lays ahead.

#1. YOU'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT'S COMING NEXT
I've said it in the past and I'll say it again, you'll never know what lays ahead in the future to come.

• What you're doing today might not be what you're doing a year from now.
• The experience you gain from these projects are the greatest gifts you can ever get.
• Being open minded and patient will be the greatest virtues you will ever gain through these experiences; cherish them.

#2. BEING DEVIOUS NEVER WORKS
Something that I've learned through this experience is that being devious never works.

• You can never force anyone to do anything they don't want to do.
• Making friends for no obliterate reason doesn't help
• Selling your soul to the devil happens more than once when you're desperate; try not to make a fool of yourself.

#3. SEEING THE BIG PICTURE ISN'T EASY
It's hard to accept the truth and a lot of times it means seeing the big picture

• Sometimes, it might be wise to admit when things aren't working out
• It's better to be honest to yourself instead of lying to those around you
• Being earnest is the real road to success; once you find it you're destined for greatness

FINAL SUMMATION
So, my goal for March 31. 2008 was to have 1,000 members on the Ningxia Dragon Student Ambassador website; I got 672. It was a valiant effort but I kind of saw the mountain I was climbing against and knew from the beginning that gaining 373 members was basically impossible. I never really gave up but I will admit that after a while I stopped giving it my all. I started to see the bigger picture and realized that reaching that goal shouldn't be my goal. My goal should be to provide a better service to the members that are already here and not worry about all the ones that aren't here.

The future that lays ahead is bright with opportunity and I hope to take every chance I have to take advantage of these opportunities and give back so that others can have the same chance I did. I have therefore decided to start my own social network: Curriculum Designers, Inc. In no way do I plan to leave the site or betray everything it has taught me. I just simply want a bigger breeding ground where I can publish a lot of the things I have learned. Wish me luck ;)

May the Ningxia Dragon Student Ambassador website prosper and grow; fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of its teams, members, and guardians who wish to provide opportunities for students everywhere in a time that needs shelter and care.

Sincerely, Hector Guzman