Descriptive Essay: Rocket Man
Rocket Man
I am finally ready. The ever so daunting transition between childhood and adulthood was now staring me in the face. After almost eighteen years of laughter, love and tears. The world around me had slowly but methodically changed me for the better. And it was not till now that I realised how unbelievably thankful I am for it. For every pain there was a pleasure, for every failure there was hope and for every angered word held back from my mouth, there were moments of pure happiness. It was these moments that shaped me into the person behind the words that you are reading. A person who I can confidently say I am proud to be. However I was about to endure on an unknown adventure. One that excited many, but also frightened to the core: …show more content…
It reminded me of the universe in a way. Immensely vast, full of questions and curiosity. Almost hypnotizing the way the stars and planets were able to coordinate so beautifully with one another. And here I was, the astronaut. Solo missioning my way through the galaxies as people watched from their televisions at home, waiting to see what I would encounter. Little did they know I was just as nervous as them, nail-biting my way through every passing minute. And as I prepare for liftoff I would question every decision I had made up until that point. As the countdown made its painfully slow descent I knew I could call off the mission at the press of a button. I could see the light reflect off the red polished gloss of the button in it’s attempts to lure me in. My mind raced and processed the consequences of what will happen if I succumb to this ever so tempting escape.
The countdown reached liftoff, I had let the clock run. The deafening roar of the engines was now accompanied by the pushing of g-forces onto my body, and all I could do was smile. Smile because I knew the journey ahead of me into the great unknown would be unforgettable. Smile because the thought of how happy my parents and family are of me in this very moment. Lastly smile because I was about to start a new chapter in my life, one that would give me numerous opportunities to learn and become a better version of
I am finally ready. The ever so daunting transition between childhood and adulthood was now staring me in the face. After almost eighteen years of laughter, love and tears. The world around me had slowly but methodically changed me for the better. And it was not till now that I realised how unbelievably thankful I am for it. For every pain there was a pleasure, for every failure there was hope and for every angered word held back from my mouth, there were moments of pure happiness. It was these moments that shaped me into the person behind the words that you are reading. A person who I can confidently say I am proud to be. However I was about to endure on an unknown adventure. One that excited many, but also frightened to the core: …show more content…
It reminded me of the universe in a way. Immensely vast, full of questions and curiosity. Almost hypnotizing the way the stars and planets were able to coordinate so beautifully with one another. And here I was, the astronaut. Solo missioning my way through the galaxies as people watched from their televisions at home, waiting to see what I would encounter. Little did they know I was just as nervous as them, nail-biting my way through every passing minute. And as I prepare for liftoff I would question every decision I had made up until that point. As the countdown made its painfully slow descent I knew I could call off the mission at the press of a button. I could see the light reflect off the red polished gloss of the button in it’s attempts to lure me in. My mind raced and processed the consequences of what will happen if I succumb to this ever so tempting escape.
The countdown reached liftoff, I had let the clock run. The deafening roar of the engines was now accompanied by the pushing of g-forces onto my body, and all I could do was smile. Smile because I knew the journey ahead of me into the great unknown would be unforgettable. Smile because the thought of how happy my parents and family are of me in this very moment. Lastly smile because I was about to start a new chapter in my life, one that would give me numerous opportunities to learn and become a better version of