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I didn't know my own strength - Whitney Houston

As we all know Whitney Houston was a legend and still remains one till this day. It was tough picking a song by her because every single one of her songs is out of this world. She is talented beyond measure and she sings with such passion and makes it look so effortless. I picked this particular song because it relates to my current situation and a lot of my fellow students/peers. I say this because as first-year college students, we are taking a leap of faith and trusting ourselves to be responsible enough to achieve our dreams and make sure we still have the best four years of our lives. I'll be honest, it can be daunting at times because being away from home can truly test ones integrity and resilience. When something gets tough we truly have to deal with it ourselves, we can call our parents but they can only do so much. The lyrics go a little like this "Survived my darkest hour My faith kept me alive I picked myself back up Hold my head up high I was not built to break I didn't know my own strength", this speaks so well to our situation. Even if I haven't been through any rough patches yet, we certainly will in the future, near or far. We're considered adults now so there are obstacles we eventually will face and we are held accountable for our actions. If you don't know this song or Whitney Houston, I strongly suggest you check her and her music out! 

P. S. YOU WERE NOT BUILT TO BREAK!

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTKjjLyvuGE

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