Boggling Question

One time, my friend and I applied for a writing position. After several filling up of application papers, we were required to take an exam. The exam wasn’t that difficult. However, I found it hard to answer the essay question, i.e. “What is your greatest achievement?”

I am having no trouble really answering an essay question. But this one made my mind boggle. It is basically I have no achievement to brag about or to write in answer to the essay question. Finishing college is not one I can be proud of. As for me, I consider it as my parents’ achievements, not mine. Having job is also not an achievement I consider because it is not a lifetime career I can be proud of. Besides, it is not my dream to be landed in such a job. Apart from that, I have no real estate or cash amount in my bank account. Precisely, I have no achievements to say. My mind was really boggled thinking of a particular achievement in life which I can say that it was from my own blood, sweat, and tears.

However, my mind settled when I thought of my sister. At my age now, I have been able to support my sister’s education. Sending her to college is a burden yet relieving obligation. Though, it was only a financial support but; knowing that I am directly involve in achieving her dreams is a big thing to be proud of. Upon realizing this fact, I was then able to answer the question. As I continue in the journey of my life, I hope to achieve more so that I won’t find it hard anymore to answer the same question.