About Me Essays
My personal values are those things that are the most important and meaningful in my life: my belief in God and my devotion to and appreciation of my family. Those are my priorities and my highest motivations. These personal values are important to me because they shape my behavior, help to guide me through life’s…
One event that changed my life was when I met my husband. I didn’t know at the time that meeting this person would change the direction of my life forever. I had just moved to Stilwell, Oklahoma from Long Beach, California. I was in the 5th grade when I moved here and met him for…
Many people around me are very ambitious. They set many targets for themselves for their future. “I am going to be the best surgeon in this country” or “ I am going to have a record label in the States. ” There is nothing wrong with this little enthusiasm but people tend to forget one…
The first way Mrs. Johnson had a profound influence on my life is that she pushed me to work hard. Even though Mrs. Johnson’s way of teaching differed from those of other teachers, she helped me to learn. Helping students to learn is all Mrs. Johnson strives to do. She also prepared me for tests…
A place that is special to me, as cliché as it sounds, would have to be my room. All throughout my life my family and I have moved from house to house pretty consistently. Growing up I never thought of any place we would visit or where we lived as a special place to me…
The seven us are sitting in Mr. Stones room, anxiously waiting to start our meeting. We start playing games, like Hangman and I Spy. Finally we hear the squeak of the back door to the Agriculture building. The teammates and Mr. Stone are sitting in a circle in the middle of the room talking about…
Many people fear taking risks, especially when there is something to lose. This goes on to become a hindrance in developing an ability that could have helped us positively in our lives. I could have been grouped into that category of people if not for my Literature teacher in secondary school. I was always that…
My name is Oanh Tran Shields and I was born on July 25th, 1990. I lived in Vung Tau city, which has a beautiful beach in the south of Viet Nam. I’m the oldest sister of four, with one younger sister and two younger brothers. In Viet Nam, for some reason, many of the people…
Teachers can have the influence that can change a student’s life forever. To make an impact on an eighth grade student is quite a challenge. I base my opinion on the importance of trusting others, because of an amazing teacher who taught me how to read; and is now like a sister to me. To…
1. Life of every human being is a gift from Almight ALLAH. Every body out of us endeavours to spend his life in the best possible manner to be known as a respected and good human being. Life of every person is differnet from the other indiviuals in many aspects. Every body has a different…
Life is full of surprises. Often, those wonders arise at times when we didn’t expect it. And when it occurs, we are overwhelmed. There are instances, chances, and even periods that these events just poop—out of nowhere, but the outcome is somewhat stunning. Perhaps, this is what had happen to me. It’s just a normal…
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more”. This quote is the definition of me because I find happiness from serving others and not thinking about myself first. Thats what makes me happy and what makes other people feel happy is when you just give to them and love…
As a little boy who grew up in a small town of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, I had different expectations when it comes to the American lifestyle. Every immigrant has some sort of vision for their new life in America. For me, I wanted to be a famous soccer player or a well know heart surgeon….
An event that changed my life happened in 2011. It was the end of my senior year. All I could think about was after graduation in May I was free. Free from school and hopefully get away from my parents. At the end of February I found out I was pregnant! I was scared to…
As I started my new job, I notice that my boss was Muslim. I have always been intrigue towards Islam but I was afraid to look into it due to all the bad reputation it has been given by this country. And of course being born Catholic didn’t help either in being scared of my…
Many people believe that everything happens for a reason, although sometimes one may not know or see that reason. Years ago, when I was in elementary school, I did not believe that there was a reason behind events that took place in my life. I was bullied in the sixth grade by a group of…
I am not a competition dancer. They spend at least fifteen hours a week in the studio pushing to do five pirouettes into a back illusion into a tilt, all perfectly in sync. The focus is winning, and they strive to learn combinations as quickly as possible. At my studio, we study the art of…
Many people are confused when they are asked which superpower they would choose because there are many kinds of them. They do not know which superpower is the best for them. However, I am someone who knows exactly which superpower is for me. When I was in high school, there were spiteful rumors about me….
It was that time of year again, Christmas. It has always been the time of year where hearts grow fonder and happiness was in a pure form. You always knew Christmas was near because the fresh outdoors had an aura of joy with the smell of pine scents and cinnamon, as well as the sound…
Hello everyone. My name is Chen Nan. I am an eighth grade student at Atlantic Middle School. I came from Changle, Fujian in 2014. I have lived in Quincy for 10 months. I live with my parents and sister. I like this project. It allowed me and my mentor to work together and feel closer…
If you’re like me then you hate being told how to do something; especially if it’s something you are good at. There’s probably not a single person on this planet who enjoys being told in meticulous detail how to perform a task, and yet despite this there are so many people who are content to…
Ever had that scary feeling of going off to college all by yourself? Well, I was terrified about leaving my family behind, and going off to college to accomplish my future goals. I was dreading this, but it was going to happen eventually. After getting out of high school, advancing into college was a major…
As humans, we all search for meaning in our lives. We could be looking for some kind of interaction, a sense of stability, or even a family connection. Most people are looking for a place where they feel wanted or needed. Others may be looking for the answers to questions about their past, their families,…
A man I have been waiting for my whole life and that has turned out to be everything I dreamed he would be and more. As a child I dreamed of my future husband, as a teen ager I longed to meet him, and my wish came true we met August 16 2012. This man…
My mother seeing I’m responsible, earning her trust, these are two of the biggest things that happened in my life. Although, the endless struggle and intense arguments to get to that point had an even greater impact on my life. When I just started the seventh grade, about two years ago I got into the…
Everyone has their own pasts and bad memories that sometimes, they don’t want to tell anybody about it, but some people prefer to speak it out in order to feel much better than they keep it to themselves. It is hard to tell the other people about your secret, and it’s even harder to remind…
Struck by extreme pain, she found out she was pregnant, again, with twins. “I couldn’t be happier! ” Jackie was jumping with joy, or at least hopping to some extent (immediately recalling she has a pair of babies developing inside of her). Only going in for a simple ultrasound to figure out why her uterus…
“We will be landing in Bole Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in approximately 10 minutes,” says my weary pilot as a 15 hour flight comes to a close. This is my third time visiting Ethiopia, but the first two times hardly count considering the fact that I was less than 6 years old. I had…
Coming from a family with strong Democratic views and perspectives, has greatly impacted my political values. Growing up watching MSNBC with my parents, which is a liberal driven television network has me see I am a diehard liberal. with an ideology in which every citizen is inclined to his or hers natural rights. This Wednesday,…
Me: What is your full name?G: Koralina Rosa Mahogany Patterson(*Interesting factoid: All of my grandmothers daughters have the middle name, “Mahogany” and so do all of their daughters. )Me: What things make you happy? Why?G: seeing my family strive makes me feel happy. As a young girl growing up in, I didnt have much opportunity…
