Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Blessed dreams of gold

My school is a very rules-based institution hell-bent on instilling self-motivation and discipline into its students so that, when they depart these walls, they can succeed in their vocation of choice. We write endless lists about short and long-term goals, how to achieve them, and how the short-term can work its way into one's long-term plans.

..I wrote Sogni out of a desire to use my thoughts and maybe a little bit of what I've learned to positively add to the world around me. The meaning of the phrase 'Sogni di'oro' is 'dreams of gold', or rather 'happy dreams'. It's an Italian goodnight phrase used in a familiar, way. Sogni was chosen as a name for a reason that has twofold meaning:

-dreams-

and

-sharing the same stars-

My dreams are long-term goals that, in reality, I can attain.

To share the same stars is to keep those whom are far away from me within my heart. I remind myself that we share the same stars, even if they glitter for us at differing times.

Write lists. Make a plan. Make -realistic- expectations for yourself. Do be consistent. Don't give up.

..You can do it.


I believe in you.

~Alexandra

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