i did it

I did it. I never thought I could do it. But I made it.

I was ecstatic; completely overwhelmed. I know it is cliché, but I was honestly speechless.

Yes, I had a ton of people behind me. But it was still my effort; it was something I could call my own.

And then you scoffed at me. You put me down with such disdain. Am I just not good enough for you? I never will be. Your expectations that come highly strung with degrading comments have left you with a naive perception of the world. There aren’t many people where you come from.

So you know what, it’s okay. I’m going to be okay. I hate it when you belittle me. Why should I let my hard work be ridiculed? But I am satisfied with me. And so I’ve found that I don’t need to please anyone. I know that I did it.

I really did it.