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My Best Day

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The best day in my life so far was October 14th, 2012. It was an ideal fall day. When I stepped outside the air was cold, and I could feel little hairs on my arms begin to rise, yet the warm sun, shined through the clouds to counter this sensation. To my recollection, this day was quite unique as far as typical fall weather goes. I remember the previous days being dark, numbingly cold, and rainy. The environment of this day is a symbol of when I truly defined my character. It was a time when I learned my passion. It was a time when I learned of authentic love. It was a time when my life changed forever.

Character.

It was 2006, a month before first grade. Face ashen, he staggers towards me, the weighty footsteps in sync with my …show more content…

School became a passion of mine. For the first time in my life I was more than just memories. I was a future.

Love.

All my life I have been loved. It’s hard to find love and appreciation in the times of sorrow and remorse. More times than not I have felt alone, but it wasn’t until I began to analyze my life, and begin to accept myself, that I truly understood what it meant to be loved. Love is the short phone calls, just to check in. Love is the “Good Morning” from your teacher. Love is baking treats with your Aunt, Uncle, and cousins around the holidays. Love is a hug goodbye. Love is a kiss hello. Love is connecting with others, and spreading kindness through one’s experiences. Love is watching your dad cry, apologizing for his actions. Love is forgiveness. I believe the most important virtue is kindness. Every single person has experiences that define them. No one background is better or worse, all are uniquely different. Just like every person. A way to find commonality between backgrounds however, is spreading undeniable love and affection. Still, I find myself leaving marks I am not proud of. Too many of times I wish to change what I have done. Still, I persist, learning from my mistakes and living in love.

The best day of my life.

I was at school, on the most perfect fall day. When I got a call to

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