It ends

Sighing, I looked at my profile, at my portfolio, and see the work that's amassed.

"Wow, I can't believe I did it. I can't believe I did this."

Putting a hand on my shoulder, mom smiled down at me, "You did a lot, and this only goes to show you what you can do when you're willing to."

Stamping my forehead with a well placed kiss, dad said, "Now, it's time for you to compete against yourself instead of everybody else."

"You think I'm ready?"

"Honey, we know you're ready. You're meant for more than this."

Finally, my membership's ended.