i'm no superhero

Recently I have become increasingly aware of the astounding humanitarian contributions my fellow 2013 classmates have made impacting society. In the frenzy of junior year, we are all looking for a way to "separate" ourselves from the others. In fact I've even heard the term "separator" used by a college planner not long ago; it is the one thing that makes you stand out in they eyes of a college admissions staff official. Because we all know that simply being yourself and being honest about what we normally do isn't nearly fascinating enough, we are compelled to continually "better" ourselves. And not only better ourselves, but better the rest of the world and all of its people too. Of course the crowning achievement for the college hopeful is that one sacred document: your resume. It is the end all be all. Judging by what I've seen, kids nowadays are doing some really spectacular things in their spare time. The days of taking a break and watching a little TV are long gone. Instead, such unproductive activities are replaced with some of the following:

1) feeding the hungry

2) housing the homeless

3) advocating for a fair and just society

4) reducing greenhouse gases

5) working on a cure for cancer

All of these lofty accomplishments, may I say, quite impress me! They can all make a girl feel, well...average. I feel as if some of my more realistic goals and standards live up to these just as well, as I can honestly say I am just being myself. As I look around a room full of what appear to be normal-looking individuals, I soon realize that instead, these people are all changing the world. I think I'll stick with getting good grades, being a good person, and being involved in my community for the moment. I think the future of our country is in great hands, and with that in mind, I think I'll go grab a snack and watch the latest episode of Gossip Girl.