getting close to dream

Options
sharpy102
sharpy102 Member Posts: 368 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hey people:

Well, I had to share this with you guys, as I'm so happy about it. Okay, as some of you know I've got the chance to start high school earlier than the average kids (I'm smart, what can I say? jk!). Well, anyway, I am taking biotechnology and they did a testing at the beginning of the school and if you got certain score than you could take a course at the university in our city. And if you feel confident, you could also do their test just as if you were a university student, and if you accept the grade that you would get, then it would be counted in into your high school transcript, an of course, later on when applying to university, to your university studies too (unless you decide to major into history or something which is far from biology, but that's not gonna happen in my case!) So, guess what? I've got that chance! And I am taking a course on "cancer genes, and cell proliferation". :) I am learning A LOT! Like, seriously, a LOT! There's such a big pathway down to cell cycle regulation and all that it's not even funny. And I just learned today that there's this gene called Ras which is very often mutates in tumor cells an it remains active instead of getting shut down and that drives the cells into a continuous replication. I am reaching my goal! :) I'll do cancer research for sure! I will study hard for this course as I want to get a good grade, and have it counted in my studies! And if I get a good grade (if not, then I'll shy away from the teacher/professor) then I will even ask him if he knows any internship availability for the summer! Woohoo! I want to do this! I really want to! I will do this! I will put my whole life against cancer! Yes! They will get defeated!!! I cannot wait to finish high school! I will study hard, maybe I could skip another year, then instead of 3 years, I would only have 2 years left. I have to do this!!! No, not have to, I MUST! So far I'm getting As so maybe I could finish high school a lot sooner and start university sooner, so I can start research sooner! I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!! :)

Comments

  • LOUSWIFT
    LOUSWIFT Member Posts: 371 Member
    #2
    Options
    nice
    Research... I would prefer that there be no cancer left to study. Just a distant bad memory in a history book. On the other hand maybe you'll be the one who gets your name in the history books as the person that did what can not seem to be done...destroy cancer. Yea that would be something!
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #3
    Options
    LOUSWIFT said:

    nice
    Research... I would prefer that there be no cancer left to study. Just a distant bad memory in a history book. On the other hand maybe you'll be the one who gets your name in the history books as the person that did what can not seem to be done...destroy cancer. Yea that would be something!

    I love your excitement, and your dream!
    That's great...you can be my friend any time! Crack the books open, we are waiting patiently. Just don't forget to give us the formula before you get famous!!
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #4
    Options
    Good going Sharpy!
    I remember telling you once that I thought that you were very intelligent. You are proving this to be so true.You Go girl!!

    Just remember to take time for fun too. That is very important as well.

    Best wishes to you.

    -Pat
  • Fb489
    Fb489 Member Posts: 69
    #5
    Options
    Congrats
    You always work hard to achieve your goals, I know you can do this.
    Keep up the good work, your MOM is truly watching over you.
    GOOD LUck in High School.
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    #6
    Options
    one important statement
    Sharpy,

    I want to pass on to you one important statement. Think out of the damn box!

    Kerry
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #7
    Options
    Way to go Sharpy!
    You are one sharp, focused person. I am really excited for you + proud for you. You are making a difference. Thanks for checking in + letting us know.
  • Brenda3.16
    Brenda3.16 Member Posts: 209
    #8
    Options
    AnneCan said:

    Way to go Sharpy!
    You are one sharp, focused person. I am really excited for you + proud for you. You are making a difference. Thanks for checking in + letting us know.

    Wow ! What a great
    Wow ! What a great accomplishment. I am proud of you !
  • Lifeisajourney
    Lifeisajourney Member Posts: 216
    #9
    Options
    You go girl
    sometime, somewhere, someone will help us find a cure, may it be you. Sometimes it just takes motivation more than greed and that you have. Good vibes to you. Pat
  • newperson
    newperson Member Posts: 76
    #10
    Options
    You are such a good girl.
    Dear Sharpy102, my tears just come dowm when I read your post. I can understand why you are so excited about this and why you cannot wait to finish the school and get into the cancer reaserch field sooner. I'm so touched when you say "I will put my whole life against cancer!". I also was very touched by your past posts about your love for you Mom. I'm sure your Mom is very happy for you now. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Take care. -- Lucy
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #11
    Options
    newperson said:

    You are such a good girl.
    Dear Sharpy102, my tears just come dowm when I read your post. I can understand why you are so excited about this and why you cannot wait to finish the school and get into the cancer reaserch field sooner. I'm so touched when you say "I will put my whole life against cancer!". I also was very touched by your past posts about your love for you Mom. I'm sure your Mom is very happy for you now. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Take care. -- Lucy

    Sophie......You are truly amazing
    Listen up....anything that you may want to know about go to the search engine in this site and type it in and all the posts pertaining to that specific word will pop up...Gives you a little head start on info searching......You know how much is in here for the taking...you are so making me as proud as if you were my own (Im gonna say you are anyway). I know your mom is grinning from ear to ear just listening to you talk, and she knows that you will succeed as we do as well. Please let us know how the progress is going and we are here if you need anything.......You are one special young woman....We love you sweetheart, Clift
  • christinecarl
    christinecarl Member Posts: 543 Member
    #12
    Options
    Yea!!
    I am so happy for you. With people like you out there it gives me hope that one day this disease will be defeated. You are my hero!
  • Jane822
    Jane822 Member Posts: 50
    #13
    Options
    christinecarl said:

    Yea!!
    I am so happy for you. With people like you out there it gives me hope that one day this disease will be defeated. You are my hero!

    Dream
    Follow your dream and reach for the stars. With your enthusiasm and drive you will surely achieve. Stay in touch with us and let us know how you are progressing. Let us know if therre is anything we can do to help you pursue your education. Good luck!
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #14
    Options
    Great!
    That's so exciting! I'm glad you wanted to share your news with us.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • ritaclough
    ritaclough Member Posts: 44
    #15
    Options
    Awesome!!
    How Awesome it is that you can study something of such personal interest! You'll be amazing at it that way !! Kick it :~) woowhoo !
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    #16
    Options
    You go for it! We WILL see
    You go for it! We WILL see an end to this in our lifetime...because of people like you.

    Sheri
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #17
    Options
    amazing!!!
    You my dear are amazing. What enthusiasm and strength! You will help to find the cure! You are on your way! What a special lady.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • xmomtofourx
    xmomtofourx Member Posts: 44
    #18
    Options
    What a wonderful dream. With
    What a wonderful dream. With people like you out there someday we may all have a chance of beating this awful disease. Good luck with everything.

    Bonnie

Discussion Boards