Just like the author of this quote, I believe that God will not care about how smart I am, how famous I become, or how many awards I earn. God will only care about how much I have learned from my journey and how much it has taught me.

My life, so far has been full of heartbreak, suffering, pain, anger, sadness, and despair. Of course, my life hasn't been completely bad, there have been many good times, but I think the harder times reward me with strength, honesty, and motivation. These traits will be used when I reach my Ithaca, which is Heaven.

Heaven, to me is not just the typical Heaven (as far as the halos, wings, angels, and spirits go). My Heaven represents the happiness and harmony shared with...