In the earlier days of being in school in Trinidad, my teachers had me believing that I had a learning disability. In the early 80's Trinidad was still influenced by the English and the education system they had set up so that at the age of eleven we all had to write a test to determine the high school we go would to. If we didn't pass we would get thrown out of school at a very young age.

Unfortunately I was one of the people that did not pass, so my parents had no choice but to have me learn a trade.

Now that I have been in school for about one year my progress has been good. My reading, writing, and spelling have gotten so much better, it's like I have the confidence to reach whatever goals I set my mind to. In the time I have spent in this class my teacher, Miss Kathleen, has shown me that I don't have a learning disability. The teachers back home just did not take the time to help me.

For the past few years my goal has been to go to college to get my auto mechanic license. I used to think that would be the biggest obstacle I would have to overcome. Now with my progress and hard work in school my goals are so much easier and definitely possible.

In the time I have been in school, I have met a lot of people who had the same problem as I did. I think it was an inspiration to hear their stories and the effect school had on their lives. In my opinion if someone needs advice on if they should go back to school, I would say yes because school has made all the difference in my life, and it has made me the person I am today.

Have you ever woken up and started living?