Independence Day .

As far as traits of people go, confidence is probably the most important out there. Confidence in your abilities, confidence of yourself. Confidence in your work and confidence in your decisions. If you have this, you undoubtedly will persevere, work hard, achieve your goals. Some may even have the seemingly insane idea that you can take on the world, and win. As far as I'm concerned though, I'm almost there. I'm learning new things, I'm interested in things I never would have thought I would be, I am balancing my finances and planning things and working hard to reach my goals (whether that be grad school or a job down the line). It's a nice place to be. And even nicer to know that I'm doing it on my own. Happy independence day.