Most of you have no idea where the country, Guyana, is situated. Well, it is located in South America and a certain girl named, Chavonda, lives there. *points to self*

Guyana is beautiful. It has one of the world's largest preserved rainforests, the world's largest one drop waterfall, and fantastic cultures from at least 7 different ethnic groups. Guyana also happens to be a 3rd world country.

A lot of developed countries have the idea that 3rd world countries are below poor, are at war, have the majority of their population living in poverty, constantly have a ton of natural disasters, etc.

I have made quite a few friends who live in developed countries and their first impression of me was: Not Likely To Succeed Because Of Location And Background.

This is the 3rd World Brand and I plan on breaking away from it. I am not going to let a generalization and stereotype hold me back from becoming what I want to become and succeeding in life.

I have dreams and hopes and goals just like everybody else, and when people try to deter me from pursuing them just because of the type of country I come from, I don't allow it to get to me. My main goal in life is to prove everyone wrong.

This should be a lesson learnt by everyone; No matter what country, family, area, or background you come from, you have a choice to do what you want with your life.

You are not cursed with genetic bad luck, you are not branded with failure, you are blessed with the choice of change.