The Day Ivan Ayala Analysis

Early last summer, I was on my way to becoming a high school senior. This was one of the most exciting transitions of my high school career. My best friend Modolyne and I always told ourselves senior year must be epic, I mean it’s our last year, right? So, this meant we were participating in all school activities - which wasn’t free. My senior year spending was well over a thousand dollars. Together, we decided to apply to a local Chick-fil-A in hopes of getting a job. I felt anxious towards applying, I’ve never been on a register before and I feared being rejected. Days past after applying and I grew sad. The self-fulfilling prophecy of me not landing the job was slowly echoing in my mind day after day. I woke up one gloomy morning, telling myself to forget about

Going to college not only helps you but also the individuals around you. A person works hard to make sure that their application is presentable to the college. Angel B. Perez tells us that we should learn to fail, if we want to go to college. This comes as a shock to many people however, he is correct. As a student we assume that colleges look for an “A+” on a transcript rather than a “B-”. Though they do not. In other words, you don’t have to have 4.0 gpa to get into college.

To my amazing and talented nephew’s and niece; Blake, Brandon, Braydon and Brooke. First, I would like to let you all know how much I miss you and how proud I am of all of you. You have been growing so fast and unfortunately for me, I have to experience this miracle through pictures. I have been gone too long, the last birthday I was able to celebrate with you was Blake’s, in Visalia. Please believe me when I say, I think of all of you every day, no matter what I’m doing or where I am.

At the beginning of this school year, I began to realize something. I realized that my high school years were coming to an end. This was an eye opener for me. I didn't know what to expect of my last year nor what I wanted to do after high school. I then began looking for a job. So I applied to Chick-fil-a. I waited patiently several weeks for a call, but received no call whatsoever. I patiently waited for a new opportunity to come along. Until finally, I was given an opportunity at an electrical shop. On the first day of work I was introduced to the staff and learned the procedures of what needed to be done. My job now was to maintain the shop clean and to keep all materials organized as well as other tasks that helped me grow with my skills.

I organized college trips with my school staff and a career day for the students. I joined the student government and worked closely with the administrative staff. I made a 180-degree turn in my life. The teachers didn’t believe I was the same girl who was missing class, had a couple of fights in school and recovering from depression. The summer of 2015 I attended summer school and night school so I was able to graduate in August 2015. I had classes Monday-Thursday, my first class started at 9:00 AM and my last class ended at 9:00 PM. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday I worked from 9:00AM-11:00 PM in the Dyckman Community Center. I felt like superwoman! It was overwhelming but I knew this was the consequences of my actions freshman year. It was hard but it wasn’t impossible and I was able to motivate other students as well. They saw how dedicated I as to graduating and many students followed my steps. I graduated in August 2015 and received an award for the best intern of the year. I took a semester off because I didn’t want to go straight to college three weeks later after going to school for 12

Everyone sat down at the big rectangular table like if they were all a big family enjoying dinner together. There was food such as guacamole, carne asada and tacos. Families were able to take leftovers home and were grateful for this. They each hug their neighbors good bye as they leave the backyard into the sidewalk to their own unique

A couple of months later I heard about a program that offers work experience, and helps with college assistance. I was excited thinking I finally found help. I went in to fill out the paperwork, and was told I wasn't eligible to receive college assistance; again I was disappointed. The doors to succeed kept closing. The good news was they were able to help me get a part time job with a housing agency. My coworkers encouraged me to continue my education. They also motivated me to keep trying. Since no one would to help me, I knew I would have to start doing something on my own. My only option would be paying out of pocket attending a community college, and holding a part time job. I knew I couldn’t afford to attend full time, so I decided to enroll in two classes and work part time. I told myself they were baby steps and I would eventually “get there someday”. In the very first month I got a slap of reality when all the fees were due and I had to buy textbooks and supplies. Still, it was worth it and every day I woke up and was grateful to be attending

My Middle School year to my Junior year I was moving to different schools and again my attendance and grades were not improving. I was doing so bad my Dad sent me to live with my Sister which is two hours away from where I lived. I went to a new School, I hung out with the wrong people, and on the third day or my second week I got suspended and I didn’t care at all. I just wanted to go home. I ended up going to a Continuation school. Some students I would hang out with would talk to me about how they messed up and it’s hard for them now that they want to graduate knowing I was going to soon be in there shoes. I still didn’t care till later. I was where they are in their shoes. It didn’t hit me till I got notified at school that I was going to have to go to court. I didn’t want to put my Dad through it. My friends Mom knew what was going on because her Daughter was the same so she recommended us this program. I was interested so I decided to join Job Corps. I was informed about all of the opportunities this program had to offer. I wanted to make my

The recession was becoming a huge thing for the American people in 2008. People began to lose their houses; people were laid off their jobs you see more homeless in the streets. Soon the American people were scared that the recession will soon hit to the depression. Unfortunately, my family were the ones effected by the recession and we end up losing are house and my father was laid off from his job so we end up living with are aunt. My father tries to get back to his feet by selling some are things in a garage sale. After all, that my dad decided to go to school for a CDL training program so he can become a truck driver. It took him 4 months until he got his CDL and then obtain a job at Bolingbrook. We were finally getting back to are feet and then I graduated in 2012 and then I decided to get a job instead of going straight to college. The reason I chose to get a job first was because so I can help my family; and to tell you the truth the job I obtain was my first job ever and the only reason I obtain this job because my father sister helped me get in so you can imagine how nervous I was when I first started. I really wanted to make a good impression and show them I was a hard worker. So the position they give me was shipping and receiving clerk and I’m like it doesn’t sound so hard.

At the beginning of the year I strived to get everything done and apply to Rhode Island College. Once I got in I hit a slump, I was accepted it to college and had nothing to wory about. Then it hit me I have to work my hardest and complete senior project so I can graduate and eventually start my future. If I one day wanted to start my graphic design career I would have to work hard. With that inspiration I completed everything early and kept my grades up all year. I have mature and I am no longer last minute on work. Thought it is one week until last day of classes and senioritis had kicked in a long time ago, I know I need to keep up the work so I will not have to take finials. Not only am I a lot more happy at new school, I feel more comfortable and less shy all the

The sun is warm on my skin, like the heat off black pavement in the summertime. All six of us lay down on our cotton towels and take in the summery smell of the ocean. The sound is breathtaking. Waves are crashing onto the shore and seagulls scurry around on the beach making soothing noises. I close my eyes and lay relaxed on my towel by the sea.

By "The Big Day" I refer to my Toefl exam. I am very nervous about the exam as it is an extremely important exam for me which will decide my future. All my hopes and dreams are vastly depended on this exam and I am unfortunately not been able to study for it, so I've decided to write in this journal to improve my English. I will continuously check the grammar and writing on rate my essay website since it is an exceptionally beneficial website. So I think I will write everything I think in this journal and I hope it will be a knowledgeable exercise for me.

To my family and friends. Without your help and understanding this would not have been possible.

I don’t even know where to start to express my gratitude for having such an awesome group of friends. In reality, we are not only friends we are family! I want to thank each one of you (Tiffany Davis, Aliesha Morgan, Ashely Gilis, Courtney Waite, and Jaron Nash) for seeing something in me that I did not see in myself and believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself.

Lastly, a very particular thank you is expressed to my mum for her love, support as well as