Throughout high school, I continuously explored a wide variety of courses in an attempt to figure out what career path I may want to pursue. As senior year drew closer, the business field became more enticing. Furthermore, my aspirations were significantly impacted on the evening of September 14, 2016. I woke up that day and left for school as if it were any other day. After school, I drove to the softball field because we had a game and it just so happened to be Senior Night: the last home game. When it came time for my first at bat, I stepped up to the plate and hit a line drive between the first and second basemen, successfully making it to first base. The next player up to bat hit a double; I rounded second and sprinted for third. I clearly remember my coach kneeling on the ground to signal me to slide into third base. For some unknown reason, I hesitated and slid too late. I knew it was a bad slide, but I was focusing on whether or not I was safe. Then reality set in, I was safe, but I was not physically capable of standing up. …show more content…
Coach Cook pulled off my helmet to make me more comfortable, but it slipped out of his hands and he dropped it on my head. Even though I was in a great deal of pain, all I could do was laugh. My coaches lifted me up and I tried to put pressure on my foot, but it was physically impossible. As a result, they carried me off the field, so the game could resume. I talked to my mom, and I decided I could cope with the pain in order to support my team throughout the remainder of the game. Even though I only played a few innings, I was grateful I could stay to watch the game and sing our school’s alma mater at the end of the
First I just want to point out the obvious and say that you have an enormous heart. It must be so hard for you meeting these inmates and seeing their potential and most times seeing them revert to their old ways. I think that has to be the most painful part of it all. I know your supervisor once told you “our mission can’t be affected by individual successes or failures.”- Alice Layton. Which is what kept you going. It’s true, but it doesn’t take the sad disappointing feelings away. It’s amazing what you do, but it’s also very hard emotionally. For that I salute you. I love how invested you truly are. That fact that they feel comfortable enough to speak to you about the crimes they have committed is insane. That just goes to show how committed you are to helping them better themselves. In addition to
Though I have another year and a half before I complete my schooling, it is always important to find out as much information about my future field of work. Knowing what is to be expected when going in for a job interview will not only be a bonus for myself, but allow me to feel confident when giving answers.
We haven't talked in a while so I thought I send you a quick e-mail. My life has been school, running, sleep, and music! School is going well like all my teachers (for the most part)! I haven't raced yet in cross country because I got sick a few week ago... I am just not getting over it, and I was supposed to have a meet on Saturday, but it was canceled due to horrible course conditions. I have been spending a lot of time producing music... Over this last summer, I got very serious about it. Realistically, I don't think it will be a career field for me, but you never know, and I really enjoy it. I've thought myself a lot, but I think I will be meeting with some actual audio engineers to learn even more. Right now music production
I have come across many situation where I have had to compromise to resolve my issues. I am a cadet major in the United High School AFJROTC and was placed in a leadership position as the chief of staff. That means I help lead about 200 cadets toward common goal that is to teach them life skill that will produce better citizens. I work alongside the Group Commander and Deputy who also assist in running the corps. Our instructor often gives us many tasks to better our communication and leadership skills. Many of these tasks require us to work together as a team, but of course working together as a team doesn’t always come easy. One of the biggest challenges that I have come across so far was preparing for awards night. Awards night is a graduation for all the cadets where they receive ribbons to account for all their accomplishments
Seven years ago on a warm summer day I was nine years old and ready to play my first little league baseball game. As I walk up to the batters box with my grey pants and red shirt I stared down the pitcher with a death stare. The first pitch came in and was a ball high, the next few pitches thrown lead to a 2-2 count. In my mind, I was sacred, but physically I wasn’t. When the fifth pitch came in I made contact. I had no clue I hit it until the third base coach was screaming at me to run. It was a good solid hit that got me to first. As I was running to first I had an amazed look on my face. Three outs later we were playing defense and I got to play right field. It was kind of boring until in the last inning of the game a fly ball was hit my
I have never worked retail before this internship. Everything that I am going to learn is all new me. The department that I was assigned to work in is Cabinet and Appliances. The managers I am learning under is Joe and Heather.
Hello Andrew! Thank you for your service, Marine! What influenced you to choose Infantryman as your MOS? It’s great that you’re taking steps to improve your skills to be an asset in your business. What type of business do you have?
It was the start of another Shabbona Park baseball season. My spirits were high, and I was excited to get back to the grind. I was particularly excited in seeing my coach, Mr. Augustine. He was the one person, as paid to do so, on the team who would look forward to honing in on the skills of every player on the field. In previous seasons, he would give us advice to keep us motivated on the season ahead, but to me they were words of wisdom. One is his famous quotes was, “Always show your best self out on the field.” His words inspired me to work tirelessly on my craft. I watched videos on YouTube and learned my position. Went to batting cages every weekend until my hand got blisters on my
I’ve been in the health insurance industry for most of my career; with my latest role as a claims quality leader for the West, Central and East teams. In this role I was a key-contributor in improving operational efficiencies and performance. I also collaborated with department managers and team leads in an effort to improve lower performance scores.
I was starting a new job in one of the best and biggest law firms in the state. I was so proud of myself. I put on my favorite black skirt and a new blouse I brought just to show off my tits. I mean if any more cleavage showed you would see my nipples. I put on a pair of stockings; it was way too hot for pantyhose. Then I pulled my hair up into a ponytail, put on my 3-inch spiked heels and a sweater. I buttoned my sweater to the top as I got out of my car and entered the building.
About halfway home from Vermont, my team and I stopped at a fast food restaurant along I-91 in Massachusetts. When we walked in and began to order our food, I saw that same coach sitting with his wife in a booth, seemingly enjoying their food. Being in no hurry, I stopped at their table, and simply offered my congratulations by stating: “Hi Coach. Good job today.” His response was something akin to what might come out of a Neanderthal era caveman. He never raised his head or made eye contact with me but, instead grunted, made some comment about “beating you”, and took another bite from his Big Mac. As I shook my head and walked away, his wife, who I had spoken with many times in the past, immediately began to reprimand and admonish him about
As a Business Development Specialist, Financial Director, and Academic Coach I have learned what it takes to be a leader. Being a leader has provided me the right tools to be a hard-working and dedicated professional that gave me the experience in training, administration, and operations finance.
One of my failures that I experienced which can be indispensable for later success is letting both my severe depression and severe anxiety interfere when it came to any as well as everything. To a certain extent, I gave up an infinity of times without a doubt, extremely regretting it. Recently, I decided to stay single until I’m completely done with my education, thereupon not only can I focus on school, while I can focus on myself in order to be successful in life. It bothers me horribly considering it is difficult to focus without over thinking.People contemplate that I’m just making everything up in order to get out of it when in reality my mental illnesses, making it harder to participate in presentations, work in class, etc. Nobody gets
As the Chief Marketing Officer of Windermere Marketing Group, I coordinate monthly events with the vision of establishing school unity. The Professionals of Tomorrow was a networking seminar inviting students to learn from adults working in different careers. Initially, I juggled the planning on my own because I was more comfortable relying on myself rather than others. A lack of preparation became a recurring problem. After the first three events, my sponsor teacher urged me to confide in my team and delegate tasks among everyone to execute a well-organized event. Reflecting on her feedback, I realized that my actions did not exemplify a great leader. Acting immediately, the meetings I held with my team became charged with positive energy
It was just another day with a baseball game to play in the afternoon. I woke up and said goodbye to my Mom as she was leaving for work. She told me that she had to work a double and that she wouldn 't be able to make my game. I told her that it was fine as she attends most of my games, so it really didn’t phase me at all. Since my Mom was working, she doesn 't like me going out. So I stayed in the house until I left for my game. I grabbed my bag and hopped on my bike and started to ride to the field. When I got to the field I discovered I was the first one there, as usual, so I started to stretch. Coach Rob pulled up just as I finished stretching.