The person that has had the greatest impact on my life is my step brother, Arnoldo. He is from my dad's first marriage and he was living with us because his mom did not want him with her for some reason. I rememeber when I was ten that he would get home at almost sunrise. My dad would be really angry at him because he would get home drunk and on drugs.
I don't think there is such a thing as a selfless act. I really don't. I think that everything you do has some benefit to you, otherwise there really is not point in doing it. You like the feeling of helping others. You want to make sure that the world will be safe for your future generations. etc.
It’s official. I’ve been accepted to my top choice college. And I have every intention of going. Why wouldn’t I?
I worked very hard to get to where I’m at right now. I’ve fought against stereotypes and personal hardships. And I’ve done it all without giving up.
I voted in Arizona in the 2004 elections. Never one for large crowds, I opted to use the early, mail-in ballot. I did miss out on getting an “I voted” sticker of my very own, though.
After coloring in little circles next to the names of potential judges, senators, sheriffs, presidents, et cetera, the only thing that remained were survey questions.
(Paraphrased)
my parents are always telling me what i can't do. i can't get into college (I'm in both i applied to and pending a response from a third.) i can't get a job. (with all the apps. I've put in I've gotta get one.) i won't get any financial aid (one of the colleges offered 5,000 just to attend). i know that every time they tell me i can't or won't i try harder, but geez.
We must live for today
Because tomorrow isn't promised
The here and now
Because the future is unsure
What we are
And not what we will be
We must not plan our forever
Because things change
Yet not live off of never
Because things happen for the better
After having a conversation with someone i consider to be my mentor now
I have come to some conclusions about myself. Whether or not you read
this in its entirety does not phase me.
