Don't bother looking up "Ashley" in the Dictionary;

Nothing will be there.

Instead, I implore you to look up:

"Hopeful"

Because I am hopeful for the future of every community in the world.

"Happy"

Because I am happy to be surrounded by those that I love.

"Excited"

Because I am excited to take part in my future, not later, but sooner.

And "Scared"

Because I am scared for the challengs I know I will come to face.

And "Stressed"

Because I am stressed for the student debt that I will have to repay.

And "Worried"

Because I am worried that I won't be able to make myself successful.

Now look up:

"Faith"

Because I know that I will keep trying to succeed because of those who have faith in me.

"Determined"

Because I am deterined to make my family proud of what I've done, what I'm doing, and what I plan to do.

And finally, "Calm"

Because I am calmed knowing that I can only do my best and that if that is not enough, then I am bound for something greater.