If there is anything I fear more than disappointing my own parents- it would have to be hitting rock bottom. If I evaluate my eighteen years of living, I am proud to say how grateful I am for everything I have. I get the opportunity to manage a busy schedule of working two jobs and going to school five days out of the week. In addition to how I get to live under a roof rent free, eat more than one meal a day, and be surrounded by friends and adults who motivate me to do my best every day. For the past, several months, people have been telling me to not work so hard; but I would rather work hard, than not work at all. With that said in mind, I can see my future panning out well, that is if I continue making responsible decisions. However, even the most successful idols have hit rock bottom, and I hope that would never happen to me.
Take this situation for example: the richest man can one day be seen wearing the shiniest of suits, working at top level at a manufacturing company; but after a family member’s passing, his scheduled midnight drinking has lead him to self-quilt and depression- leading him into a downward spiral. After not
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The homeless man you see sitting along the side walk could have one day served for our country. The young adult you see working at the fast food restaurant had to drop out of school to support his family. Sadly, there are more stories like this across the nation, and I hope that one day- I will never see myself in this predicament. I fear that I could make a wrong decision and start making regrets down the road. It is always easier for me to tell myself I can do this or I can do that; but oftentimes, it can be very difficult to get that across and completed. I fear that one day, my self-doubt would push me back from success- leading to me hitting rock bottom. Then after hitting rock bottom, I fear that my stubbornness of asking for help would be the reason why I never move
Always, I was told from parents and elders that anyone can achieve their dreams through arduous work and dedication. Surprisingly, I hadn’t pondered this until I observed a shivering homeless person standing at the corner asking for help on one snowy, frosty winter day. This affected my life greatly. On the way, I just started thinking about the life of homeless people and how they are not fortunate enough to get their own place to live, their choice of delicious food to eat and several other amenities that we all enjoy in our everyday lives. An incident, like this, sparked an enthusiastic sense of compassion and empathy in me. Along with my family, I started thinking deeply and my thoughts to help the homeless expanded to other areas and I wanted to start helping the community around me as much as possible.
Ring, ring, ring. This sound is ingrained in my subconscious as one of anxiety, confusion, frustration, and eventual relief. Junior year had just begun and I was busy completing my homework when the phone started to ring. I was already anticipating the ways I would spend my time after completing my written assignments and reviewing the new information learned that day in class. My father had not returned from work yet, and dinner had already come and gone. This initial idiosyncrasy, one that probably should have raised a "red flag," was glossed over as routine and ordinary. Times of tribulation and stress often expose who we truly are as individuals. They strip us of our defensive layers and reveal ourselves at the "bare bones," fundamental level. I had no idea that this telephone call (and subsequent events) would expose my true identity
“ We are not leaving any man behind,’’ said George Washington. As he was the last person to leave Brooklyn. He was thinking about the narrow escape from ending the revolution. He was thinking about the disappointing loss that might’ve ended the war. This was the battle of Long Island. It was a battle of trickery and everybody knew what was at stakes. As this event was an event of fear and horror, It was a battle of surprises and mistakes. But, was it enough to end the American Revolutionary War?
We all need food and water to live, don’t we? There are so many options: from a hamburger and soda, to pasta and a glass of water. The choices we make in our diet can boost your metabolism. People make poor choices for their diet every day. Continuing this lifestyle may cause them to become obese. The Fed Up documentary concludes many valid facts on how the rate of obesity is increasing, especially in terms of adolescents. Food industries are giving inadequate suggestions to assist in solving this problem.
Screwed. That is the one word he would use, screwed. Sure things could be worse. He could be lying in a ditch dead or maybe in a shipping crate bound for Africa. Even still this was not much better. He loathed his job and everything to do with it. So a required work “party” was not how he wanted to spend his night. He considered “getting sick” but decided against it. Besides how bad it could be? He wouldn’t have to stay long and there would be free food. He decided he could bare it. Little did he know that his decision had just won him a sentence of twenty-five to life.
People who have FOP have flare-ups that occur randomly and without a warning. Also, there is a very unlikely chance to have FOP, 1 in 2 million people have this disorder. A person who has this disorder will be noticeable in the person’s early childhood.
“More people will die from obesity than starvation.” Many people are gaining excess weight that ultimately results into Obesity.This is a big controversy because obesity has become one of the most known reasons for cancer and many other illnesses. It’s even affecting children. According to the American Heart Association, the percentage for child obesity raised to about 18.4% ranging from children as young as 2 and older. After watching the documentary, Fed Up, by Katie Couric, it is revealed that the reason percentages for Obesity is rising is due to the fact that many become addicted to sugar, the amount of calorie intake, and etc. Sugar addiction sources from industries that finds interest in high profit and less interest on the health of
Being poor means you barely have enough money for the luxuries in life; you can only afford the absolute necessities in life. Being middle class means you can afford to splurge here and there on luxuries. Being wealthier means you live a life of opulence, and you are not concerned with money in the slightest. I do not live an extravagant live nor do I live a life devoid of luxuries. Most of my significant events in my life do not have money involved in them. Whenever I have money I carelessly splurge it on things I will never come to use or I treat myself to candy with it. I loathe saving money in such a manner it drives me insane whenever I save more than a couple dollars. I choose Katie Nolan for this section because she is the polar opposite
Enriquez, L. (2017, February 27). Pro-Life, But Left Out. New York Times. Retrieved from SIRS database.
“BOOM SHAKALAKA” hollered the announcer at the top of his lungs. Every time an shocking race had been completed in the finals session and a record was broken he hollered that. And He should have especially for this race… I won’t say that I thought it wouldn’t happen in front of my eyes but how was it possible at all, much less in front of my eyes.
When it comes down to it, I am a weirdo. If someone were to take a consensus of what people thought of me, it would defiantly be along the lines of that, however people probably would have come to that conclusion for some other reason all together. The reason I’m talking about here is because I know how to ride a unicycle and juggle. I have had the basic talents for becoming a circus performer since I was seven and I’m still accumulating a repertoire of amusing, yet odd talents that, who knows, maybe one day will be useful.
Being a freshman in College could be troublesome for others. Some find it easy and breeze through college; some takes time to find their comfort zone. A student must be able to know their positive and negative aspects of everyday task throughout College. Responsibility, motivation, and knowing the benefits and drawbacks are some of the qualities that a student must possess in order to be successful in College.
My parents have always told me that I was smart enough to do whatever I want, but I think that there is a huge difference between ability and ambition. As a little girl in elementary school, my dad encouraged me to consider becoming a lawyer or a doctor when I was older. Despite my aptitude for music, performing, and the arts, my parents noticed in me a fiery and driven disposition since I first learned to speak. It was reasonable that my parents would want the best for me. My dad was an immigrant from Vietnam who worked his way to becoming an anesthesiologist. My mother studied her way out of poverty, becoming a pediatric dentist. Since I was old enough to understand their stories, I have always adored how far my parents have come with what
The struggles I've faced have made me mature into the ambitious and goal-oriented individual I am today. I've suffered economically to the extremity of homelessness which revealed the harsh reality of life and drove me to work harder for a better life. Moving countless times also gave me the ability to adapt to anything and take charge of my circumstance. Also, my unstable life never stopped me from accomplishing my goals or contributing to my community, on the contrary, I’ve worked harder to make an impact and pursue a better, more stable life. Firstly, being homeless really opened my eyes and made me realize that if I wanted a better life I had to put in the work. I worked a couple jobs throughout the week while trying to keep my grades up
I am afraid of not making my parents happy with my accomplishments, which means that I don’t want to disappoint them with any mishaps. I’ve come to the realization that I can’t be perfect for other people. It’s about how much work I put in just to prove myself to them despite the outcome. In life, you go through trial and errors and must learn from your mistakes and grow from them.