Assignment 24: Sam Clark

I suppose I've had a pretty good year. Most of my pursuits yielded awards or successes on some level, and the work to receive them remained enjoyable. But when I look back on my efforts, I wonder whether or not it was worth it. I sacrificed commitments, time, and actual learning. I read fewer books this year than I'd done previously and missed too many church services. I did read the Bible cover to cover though, which was pretty cool. Are hundreds of KUNA votes worth my spiritual enlightenment? Probably not. I found myself sucked into the ruthless cycle of competing for accolades in a state where it's fairly easy to win accolades. So does that mean I should reach out onto a wider level, forcing my parents to spend more money? I don't know, these are serious questions I'm just now thinking of. I suppose it would've been more pertinent to ask them before I actually embarked on my quest of competition. It's too late now, anyways.