I Am A Tom Boy

The outdoors provide tremendous ways to do something that I’d never thought of doing. For example, hiking, in my viewpoint, I have never, personally, thought about hiking before. Then I came to the conclusion that it was one of the most astonishing activities to do. Hiking can be the experience to see the outside world and to discover new possibilities just by trekking up a little path

Hunting and fishing are my two favorite outdoor activities. There is a certain level of competition that involves hunting and fishing. I learned to have a great deal of patience; I understand the wait is well worth the reward. Shooting that big buck or catching that trophy fish are a couple things that make me admire the outdoors and the creatures in nature. Every day is a new adventure because nature changes every day. Sitting 20 feet up in the tree or floating on the water continuously for countless hours is a couple things that make people think differently of my choice in

As a child, one of my favorite activities was going outside on a nice sunny day and blowing bubbles. The best time to do it was early spring; the 40-50º (f) weather seems to reach out and pull you by the hand that time of year. The snow is mostly melted and the sun is no longer a winter sun. The brightness just looks like summer. I would run onto the porch and lift the green wooden top that covers a large croc. Inside I had my my sidewalk chalk and a large jug of bubbles. I remember it's pink exterior and long yellow wand hidden inside. I could spend hours with the bubbles. Most of the time I was reenacting the scene from Cinderella and singing "Sweet Nightingale" while pretending to wash the sidewalks.

I grew up in Cary and Barrington Illinois. During the summers, my family would stay at my Cary house because it was located on the Fox River. This left me when very fun memories of being with my family. Since the house I lived in was located on a river I basically lived in the water. However, the idea of going on the boat always put a smile on my face. While on the boat, we would go tubing and wakeboarding etc. This is what fueled my love of living on a river. During the winter we would live at my barrington house because we had a big yard and we could sled in it. Overall, where I grew up really got me to love being outside.

First, my parent’s had to withdraw me from school, along with my sisters, Callie and Alisha. I remember going to school in my regular clothes instead of my usual ugly uniform shirt and skirt. “Why is she allowed to wear normal clothes today?” questioned Bailey, as she pointed at me with her short chubby finger. The room went quiet, and the class stared at me. My teacher, Mrs. Class, told everyone that I was leaving. After I gathered

Ever since I was a child, I adored being outdoors. Whether it was going fishing, hunting, climbing trees, or playing sports, I was always outside. My

My sister, Ari, has always wanted to be a part of everything I do, even if the “typical girl” wouldn’t usually do it. Like Scout, my sister has been a bit of a tomboy; she’s always wanting to be involved in many “boy activities” such as:

I was walking in a forest behind my house, never turning left or right so I would always be able to find my way home. I normally start walking back when I reach a creek with fish and shiny rocks. This path to the creek is wonderful when it’s me alone with nature, the wind carrying the smell of leaves, the rustling of tiny animals, and the chirping of birds.

Most of all, I enjoy walking outside on windy, cool nights, gazing up at the stars and repeating the words, “I miss you,” to my parents

Growing up I loved to go to the park and on the swings I felt free swinging high; life was perfect.

My mother, on the other hand, is the one who fostered my love of reading, and introduced me to the wonders of Shakespeare. My sister Brianna and I share a love of style, and much to my chagrin, she possesses a natural fashion sense that I have never really been able to achieve for myself. My sister Lynn and I share several hobbies - including reading, drama, and horses. It is my theory that this may be why we get along so well. Elizabeth and Andrew, by contrast, are still too young for hobbies. That being said, I have spent many pleasant hours with them, reading them stories or playing with cars (my brother’s obsession - and his first word). In conclusion, our family possesses a wide variety of interests, making for a diverse - if chaotic -

Me and my friends love going outside because there’s more space to play, you get to explore new things each day and you get to see the birds and the bees and Gods trees. Believe it or not you

often wander back and think about the warm and cosy time I spent with my family back in

As a kid I loved going to the playground, I enjoyed swinging on the swings as high

Walking through the trail full of mud and leaves always made me think about my life. It was always there when I needed to walk and get things off my mind. Looking around watching the leaves fall off tree after tree flying like butterflies, all different colors. When they stopped, they immediately died and they were not coming back alive again. Piled leaves filled up under trees and children ran and jumped on them like they were pillows. These trees tripled the height of humans with numerous branches holding hundreds of leaves. While walking the river flows and it is such a beautiful view with the sun shining right off of it. The ducks and little birds chirping and floating through the smooth water puts a joy to my face.