W.O.W.

Day 2 of Leadership Week, and all I can say is WOW. Literally, WOW! We headed to our classroom a little after 9 in the morning to begin our discussion on the Power of WOW. Garrett started us off by sharing an inspirational story about a a man doing an anonymously good deed for a stranger in order to illustrate the type of lifestyle that WOW people lead. After, we read an article that explained the difference between living your life and living a WOW life. What I learned? The secret lies within one's expectations. The sky is the limit; anything is possible; don't stop until you accomplish your goals. WOW is for the strong, the determined, the willing. And the best part is...it's totally obtainable! We had a group discussion about different people in our lives who really stand out as motivators and encouragers. We spoke about family members, teachers, coaches, friends, mentors, everyone and anyone who has touched our lives. This real life application made me realize that anything is possible, and I can be anyone I want to be. Appropriately, we were given the chance to create a Bucket List after our discussion. Things we want to accomplish in our lifetime. Just to name a few of my favorites from my list: I want to meet Sarah Jessica Parker; I want to experience a live Mardi Gras; and I want to be at the ball park during a grand slam. The more experiences I have, the more likely I will be able to reach these hopes. The more WOW I put into my life, the more I will gain from each experience. WOW is not just a good deed, it is not just a great moment. WOW is continuous; it is a mindset; it is a way of life.

Jessie Friedrich