Anatysis 1
Troy Jones
SP2750
Individual and Group Identities
When I think of myself with an individual identity, the number one is being a father. Being a dad is important to me because I didn’t know my real father growing up. I knew who he was and where he lived but, there was no contact at all. I was raised by my step-father and mother. My step dad is a good man who took very good care of us. I don’t think I could asked for a better role model. So being there for my children is important to me. Secondly, I am a former Marine and combat veteran. I value integrity, honor, and loyalty. Having a good name is of great importance. You are evaluated by your peers or public by things you have done or accomplished in this life. Even though there are things that I deal with as result of being a veteran, I would not change a thing. Serving and protecting people is close to my heart. I am a divorced father of four great kids. I have three boys and one girl that range in age from 22 down to 11. I have been a deputy sheriff, corrections officer and manager in my past employment. I am a loyal person almost to a fault. I feel that I must demonstrate loyalty if I want my children to value the same. I am a believer that there is a creator but, I’m not sure if I buy into traditional religion. In my experience with religious folks I have found great contradiction in the difference between teaching and preaching, words without action. I am a student at ITT Technological Institute in Tucson, AZ. I feel that by going to school and furthering my education is a good example for my children. I expect them to do well in school so I have to demonstrate that I can do well in school. Also, I want to convey the importance that you are never too young to further your education and make yourself a better person. I am now engaged and will eventually get married again but, this time to my soulmate.
In introducing myself, I would say that I’m a very
SP2750
Individual and Group Identities
When I think of myself with an individual identity, the number one is being a father. Being a dad is important to me because I didn’t know my real father growing up. I knew who he was and where he lived but, there was no contact at all. I was raised by my step-father and mother. My step dad is a good man who took very good care of us. I don’t think I could asked for a better role model. So being there for my children is important to me. Secondly, I am a former Marine and combat veteran. I value integrity, honor, and loyalty. Having a good name is of great importance. You are evaluated by your peers or public by things you have done or accomplished in this life. Even though there are things that I deal with as result of being a veteran, I would not change a thing. Serving and protecting people is close to my heart. I am a divorced father of four great kids. I have three boys and one girl that range in age from 22 down to 11. I have been a deputy sheriff, corrections officer and manager in my past employment. I am a loyal person almost to a fault. I feel that I must demonstrate loyalty if I want my children to value the same. I am a believer that there is a creator but, I’m not sure if I buy into traditional religion. In my experience with religious folks I have found great contradiction in the difference between teaching and preaching, words without action. I am a student at ITT Technological Institute in Tucson, AZ. I feel that by going to school and furthering my education is a good example for my children. I expect them to do well in school so I have to demonstrate that I can do well in school. Also, I want to convey the importance that you are never too young to further your education and make yourself a better person. I am now engaged and will eventually get married again but, this time to my soulmate.
In introducing myself, I would say that I’m a very