Defining Moments That Shaped My Life

The year was 2015 and in my mind it was going to be one of the most pivotal moments in my life. I was turning 16, getting my driver’s license, inching closer toward adulthood, gaining my independence, and free from adult responsibilities and worries. What I did not know was that one catastrophic event would have such a devastating impact on my life.

My maternal aunt gathered us together and we all sat on the couch. She turned to my mother and told us she had cancer. I looked at my aunt and I did not know what to say or how to respond. Three months later, my father received a phone call from his sister telling him that my pregnant cousin, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with leukemia and had to give birth to her premature baby. She and I grew up in the same house in Arizona and what hurt me the most was not being able to be with her during this difficult time. When we went to visit her in Arizona, my dad told us before entering the hospital room that he did not want us to cry in front of her. I was scared to enter. I did not know what to say to her but I knew I had to be strong. We stayed there for the holiday season but we never celebrated the holidays, that was too

That day when I returned home from school, my mom’s boyfriend called me asking to speak to my grandmother. Typically, Gus would call my grandmother himself if he wanted to speak with her, which was rare. I found out about my mom going to the hospital from my grandmother after that phone call. The doctor told my family that a stroke afflicted her in the middle of the day. My mom confused the date with her birthday, had trouble getting words out and remembering our family member’s names. The nurse had to take her for walks periodically and exercise her legs and arms because they were weak. Seeing my mother in this condition made me appreciate my mother and everything she does for me tremendously. However, I was terrified for my mother’s health.

When my dad came home that evening he sat me down and asked me if I knew what cancer was. I had an idea so I just nodded my head, he went on to tried to explain to me how bad the cancer was that my mom had been diagnosed with. Seeing my dad so afraid scared me. The fear I felt then led me to realize that I needed to try and hide it because it would only hurt my dad more to see his children so upset. I did my best to help, I tucked my little sisters into bed while my mom was away at the hospital, read them stories and did the best I could at preparing snacks to comfort them. After my mom arrived home and she recovered from the surgery she started chemotherapy. The miserable treatment that attacks the cancer also makes her very ill. Every other week she was sick. Before every bad week I wanted to cry, but that wouldn’t help anyone. Lane and Kenna already were crying, if I cried it could only hurt my parents

I’m going through the loss of my grandpa. My mother helped my through the loss. We got through it together at my house with my mom and dad. I faced I faced this tragedy when I went to the funeral.

When I was younger my grandmother fell into a coma after her surgery. This was an unexpected situation because the doctor told our family that the surgery would be fine and she would come out alive. Next thing I know, we got a phone call from my uncle that my grandma was in critical condition. The doctor told us something went wrong during the surgery and my grandmother became a vegetable. When I went to visit and saw her on the bed, I was devastated. I was so young and I felt completely helpless. I wanted to do something, but I did not know what I could have done because I was only her grandchild. At that time, my mind was blank, but I was still observing the hospital settings. I saw numerous nurses walking around, monitoring and

She looked at me, I knew their was no turning back it was time. I had been waiting for this day since June 10,2015. This last month had been hell for me. I was finally going to meet my daughter. We arrived to the hospital and checked in. I waited in the waiting area for about 40 minutes until I was finally taken to the back. I was given a blue patient gown to change into; I change in to it and sat on the bed and just waited. My mother was there sitting by my side, I was so nervous I just wanted to get up and go back home.

Having my dad around all the time wasn’t my everyday routine. I’d see him once or twice a week so I wasn’t very much used to see him every day. One day I came home after school and he and my mom were on the balcony talking, the notice I was staring, they both looked at me and called for a family meeting by the tone of their voices I could tell there was

Hi. I’m 정세빈 and I’m going to talk about the 3 significant moments and how they have affected my life. My first significant moment was 12 years ago, when I was 6. Our entire family had to move to China, because of my dad’s work. Living in a different country and being surrounded by a new culture itself affected me greatly, but out of the 4 and a half years I spent there, going to an International school affected me most. Kids there came from all over the world and because of my experience then, now I don’t feel unfamiliar with foreigners. Also, I learned English; earned confidence about it, and English became my favorite subject.

Growing up in the South Bronx, with a single mom, living on public assistance in the projects, I have experienced many turning points. The most significant turning point in my life was finding out that I was pregnant. I was 20 years old and all I could think about was how to share this news with my mom without her killing me. My partner and I at the time were not doing well; I was scared and I knew that just as my mom did, I too would have to do this alone.

My most defining experience would have to be the time when I not only skipped seventh grade, but also when I won the valedictorian of my eighth grade year. Looking back, these back-to-back experiences made me the person that I am today for two distinct reasons, one being that those experiences made me realize that I wouldn't have gotten to that point in my life without my teachers, friends, family, and most importantly God. Without those teachers there who pushed me to challenge myself and aim high, I wouldn't have even considered making that big of a jump in the first place. Without those friends who believed in me when I didn't in myself, I wouldn't have thought it would be possible for me to handle a harder curriculum with people I didn't

Living on this Earth as long as you have, can you say that there have been memorable moments or people? Did it change your life or perspective? If you hadn't met that person would your life be different? The lovely part of life is that nobody has traveled the path in life that anyone has paved for themselves. Therefore, nobody has seen what another has seen and even felt the same in those moments. Like for example, one person could have witnessed child birth but the other person had a child. Same moment but different reactions and it could've been only memorable to one person. In my case though, that is one of many memorable moments I have encounterered in my seventeen years. I know what you're thinking and yes I was definitely the one that

When I think about an event that sticks out in my mind as one that was very important in my life, I think about changing schools in the seventh grade. About halfway through my middle school career, I became very unhappy at my school and with life in general. Upon discussing with my parents, we made the decision that I would switch schools and embark on a new journey in hopes to appease my unhappy soul. At first, I felt as if a new school would not help; little did I know what a profound change it would have on my life.

This paper explores the events that shaped my life up until this point. The paper analyzes experiences that I have had in my short 19 years alive. I delve into the particulars of being raised in a broken home by my mother. Also being addressed is how that event altered my outlook on people and life. Being black is not just about the color of someone’s skin. There is a responsibility that comes with it. During different stages of my life, things have occurred bringing my closer to realizing my responsibility as a black person. The paper also demonstrates my willingness to become an aware Black person.

There are many amazing moments one may miss if he or she is in a rush. It is ok to take the time and treasure the moments that spark life into a reality. One may not realize this until that moment is gone and becomes nothing but a memory. One of my favorite quotes written by me says: “We may have missed the moment, but soon we will have another.” That quote means that there is absolutely no reason to waste potential energy on “What ifs”, instead it would be beneficial to create one’s own moment. My friendships, family, and life challenges are my moments that define me. Live life looking for new opportunities because it is only gone for the moment. Friendships can create the most influential moments in my life because friends give me a new perspective on lessons that I may have never thought of.