The Class Clown … No More

by Elijah Ellis

My name is Elijah Ellis. I am twenty-one years old. And was born in Hopewell, Virginia. I am in school right now for my GED.

Growing up I hated school and didn’t really pay attention. Mostly because I was the CLASS CLOWN, which is the reason I didn’t finish high school. With the help of my Mom taking me out because she didn’t want to get in trouble. The last grade I finished was eighth and not I’m taking my GED class, but not by choice.

I’ve gotten in some trouble and the court made me come to classes. I never really thought about getting my GED until now but I’m glad that I’m working on getting my GED. Life is not a joke.

I wish it was under better circumstances and by my own choice but I’m here now. One day I’ll be able to do so. I told my sister I was getting my GED and she said next is college.

I always want to be the next Pablo Picasso. I love drawing and I do a lot of it in my free time. Hopefully when I complete the program, I will be able to go to college for Art or even a mechanic being that I just picked up a really good skill for fixing cars and doing body work. Being in class is not a laughing matter and I know time will tell.