The Quest for Recognition: My Journey to the Nobel Peace Prize

Have you ever felt like you've reached for the stars and still fall short of recognition? In my journey, I've definitely experienced those moments. Despite never making it to the top in terms of accolades during my high school days, I still yearn for a special kind of acknowledgment even today.

No High School Trophies

Back in the day, I didn't participate in any activities that I could really point to as achievements. High school baseball was a case of "everyone gets a trophy," but even the players didn't much care about it. It was a bit of a “beer-ball” atmosphere, and I was kind of like the Asian David Ortiz—meant to be there, but not exactly shining. My only notable moment was throwing a single strike in my career, but that was about it. High school, as they say, doesn’t last forever, but for my alma mater, it seemed like it dragged on endlessly.

Award Dreams: The Nobel Prize

Looking ahead, I have one big dream—an ambition that’s almost as impossible as reaching the top of Mount Everest or winning the lottery. I would love to win the Nobel Prize. It comes with a million dollars, and who wouldn’t want to feel that kind of financial security? But then, when the time comes, I'll chuck their trophy and accolades into the river because now I'm rich, and that's the real prize that counts.

There’s a bit of a quirk about the Nobel Prize. I have no qualifications for it since I haven’t made any groundbreaking discoveries. The application looks quite daunting—discovering something new or even those things I already discovered don’t seem to apply to me. However, the story sticks closer to home. I even wanted to join the military and, of all things, the Navy as a medic. But I faced a hurdle—I was disqualified due to my fear of heights and swimming in the ocean. It was a new world opening up to me with the downside having to face the prospect of fighting in wars. It’s quite a paradox, really. My dream of winning the Nobel Peace Prize is about as quirky as the story of Jean-Paul Sartre, who initially thought he was 2K4Skool and rejected his Nobel Prize, only to reconsider later after learning they give you a million dollars.

Other Unimportant Awards

Of course, I've had some other awards to my name, though they were more like a high school trophy in a backyard game. I had a couple of minor achievements in elementary school, and at my former jobs, I received a few “Employee of the Month” and “Customer Service Excellence” awards. But these paled in comparison to the Nobel. Thinking about winning the Nobel Peace Prize still brings a spark to my eyes. It’s a lofty goal, but every journey starts with a single step, right?

Winning the Greatest Prize of All

Deep down, though, the most fulfilling recognition I could ever receive is to simply be considered one of the luckiest people to have ever lived. Reaching the century mark in this life would be a feather in my cap. If life is about simply living, isn’t that the ultimate reward? It’s a sentiment I often echo, adding a bit of humor to the conclusion:

‘Just say’n!’

So, while the world might not remember me for any record-breaking moments or towering achievements, perhaps my story will be one of perseverance and a dream never giving up. Here's to the little victories and the big dreams that keep us going.