A Letter to My Younger Self

Dear 18-year-old Monica,

You made it, you are about to embark on an amazing journey that you have worked so hard for. This has not been an easy journey; through trials and tribulations, you have prevailed and finally received your acceptance letter to the United States Military Academy.

It is important to always stop and be grateful for all the opportunities around you. From a very young age, you knew that you were meant to do something great in your life. You never could quite put your finger on it, but you never felt satisfied with the status quo. Although this was very prevalent in your everyday life, it was highlighted in your athletic career. Soccer, track, dance, and volleyball gave you…