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My Ambition In Life

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What do you hope to accomplish in your lifetime? This question stumps many people who have thought of it.. Maybe you do as well? Maybe some of you have it all figured out already long ago? Life sometimes gets so hectic that we don’t have enough time to stop and think about what we aspire for life. Eventually when we do find what we want, it sometimes feel impossible to accomplish it. So many different people have different ambitions in life. So, similarly, the word ‘ambition would’ have differing definitions, depending on whom you ask. To me, ambition is an insatiable desire to achieve my life goals or to succeed, no matter what. Ambition is synonymous with hard work, motivation and time. So don 't be afraid to dream big I say.

Since this is my last few years in St.Andrews, I have been asked frequently on what I want to do later in life. To be honest, I 'm not quite sure what I want to be in the future. It used to be so easy when I was just a kid. You could be anything you want. You could be a dancer, a singer and even an actress. Now, you have to be realistic. So, which …show more content…

Life without your favorite desserts or treats wouldn’t be a enjoyable one. That is why I dream of someday being a pastry chef, it’s not the only reason however, it’s a huge part of it. I want to become a pastry chef because it’s what people love and I adore seeing people’s reaction when you create a dish that’s really delicious. When you observe that it is exactly what they wanted their face just lights up and it’s a marvellous thing to see. The path to becoming a chef will be very likely the hardest ever, but I’m willing to go through and face my fears. In order to accomplish this seemingly tedious goal, I have to go to University with a culinary arts course and then get a related job to hone my skills. Eventually, once I achieve enough experience with baking, I want to be my own boss. This then leads to my next goal in life; to own a pastry restaurant and become my

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