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Personal Narrative Essay

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It was a beautiful, cool July morning in the mountains of Colorado; the birds were chirping and the leaves on the trees were rustling. I could almost taste the bacon sizzling on the stovetop as my mother made breakfast. Nothing could ruin a perfect morning like this… At least that’s what I thought. Interrupting the cooking of breakfast, my mom’s cell phone strangely began to ring; there hadn’t been many people trying to contact my mom since she was on vacation. However, my mom ran to answer the call. “Oh, it’s your sister,” I heard my mom say. Although I was in a different room, I could hear the concern and worry in my mother’s voice moments after she answered the phone. Instantaneously, my heart began to race. I began feeling sick to my stomach …show more content…

By planning ahead and prioritizing, Craig was able to juggle schoolwork, a job, sports, and a social life. In fact, by prioritizing his multiple responsibilities, Craig gained strength and preparation for the future. Before Craig’s passing in 2014, I was involved with school, extracurriculars, and work, but not as much as I could potentially be. Within this past year, I decided to become a part of a group at school called “International Club” that meets once in awhile to get to know the foreign exchange students in our school. I never knew how interested I was in other cultures until I joined the club. Also, I chose to apply for another job at a restaurant called Schuett’s Drive-In in order to experience a different work environment. I was already employed at Piggly Wiggly, where I worked retail. I was also eager to meet new people, learn new communication skills and work ethic skills. Altogether, I was managing multiple AP classes, two jobs, International Club, the musical, show choir, and a social life. However, with the help of Craig’s exhibition, I learned how to prioritize my responsibilities. In the future, I am planning to stay busy and involved in my college years so I will continue to prepare for my busy

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