Failure IS an Option

Well, I am done with my project.  It did not turn out the way that I wanted it to, but I am still really proud of myself for getting it done.  My project was a pinata, but not in the traditional sense.  Instead of making a paper mache base for my pinata, I used cardboard and tape to create a Semi Truck base.
My pinata did not turn out the way I envisioned it would, but that is OK.
Over the past couple of months, I have learned a lot about myself.
One, I am horrible at time management.  I did not take into account exactly how much time I would need to devote to this project to make it work.  Nor did I expect the amount of time I would be away from school on 20 Time days.
Two, I don 't really do well with the prospect of failure. I was so mad at myself for not getting exactly what I wanted accomplished.  But I still worked through, and I never gave up on my project.
Three, I am proud of myself.  For so long, all I have focused on was my academics, and what I had to do to get a good grade.  This project was my choice, my own thoughts were put to the test here, and I did something with them.
I believe that this was a wonderful learning process, not only did I learn about the pinata, but I also learned about myself.  I think that when you are able to take a project, and basically teach it to yourself, you are reaching one of the best places you can be.  I was so proud of myself for even getting part of my pinata done, that I am OK with whatever grade I may get on my project.
My pinata may not look like the best thing ever, and I may have failed in that sense.  But I am proud of my failure, and my ability to accept that I can fail.  My pinata is a cardboard Semi Truck with a white cab, and a blue trailer, and I am extremely happy with that.
I really want to do another 20 Time project, as I already have something in mind.  I loved the idea of 20 Time, and I believe that it can help me become a better student in the future.  Having 20 Time gave me a break from the rigidity of school, it gave me a chance to work on a something that I wanted to work on, not just something I had to.  There had been other projects similar to this, but this one was by far the most important to me.