In The Journey the author, Duane BigEagle, creates the theme of overcoming obstacles by using description and point of view. The main character, Raoul has to travel in order to survive his illness. The short story states, “There was just enough for a child's ticket to the little town of Oklahoma.” The author shows the struggle Raoul has to face in order to find the cure to his sickness. In order for Raoul to survive.…
A strong sense determination has always been a key part of who I am. I've always felt that, like driving a car, unless you take control of your life and grab the steering wheel, you won't get very far, or go in the right direction. In a world full of indecision, seldom do you find someone who knows exactly who or what they want to be in life; someone who bears determination, dedication, and motivation towards their goal. Happiness is knowing one’s potential and acting on it. My ambition in life is to help others reach their goals. This is what drives me. I want to be a social worker for the disabled and rehabilitation. Getting out of bed in the morning for an average person doesn’t require too much effort, but somewhere in the world a 10 year old little girl is missing both of her legs. No one cares, no one took the time out of there busy schedule to believe in her. Somewhere in the world, a mother is telling her little boy why daddy can’t play catch anymore. The neighbors stare in disgust; they don’t know he had his arm blown off by a landmine in Vietnam while defending his country. Someday I will be the one to teach the little boy with a lung disease how to sing, and the kid with the prosthetic foot how to walk. I get my inspiration from my father. My father was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy; a condition due to a lack of sufficient oxygen at birth causing a disability in his legs. This was no one’s fault, his parents and family loved him very much, yet he has had a struggle all his life. He spent much of his childhood in surgery and recovery, including near 2 years in a swimming pool learning how to walk. While other children were learning to run, he was learning to crawl. While other children were learning mathematics, he was in a hospital room. Throughout his life he suffered the inhumanity and absence of compassion that was to be expected from his attending school. Friends weren’t friends; people have a tendency to treat those with…
Obstacles and barriers are tools that mold and shape people in their everyday life. Some might cause someone to break out into a pandemonium, while others might be small causing short disarray. Like many other people, I have had my share of dilemmas. These dilemmas range between too big for me to handle to being small enough for me to forget about…
For example, when kids would cry or want attention, they seemed to come to me for comfort. I was dedicated to learning about them and creating an amiable relationship with them throughout that one brief week in Haiti. Seeing how those kids appreciated how devoted I was to them caused me to think of the dedication I display to my family, friends, school, and sports. I noticed that in whatever I do, I always try to give it my all and stay committed to that person or situation. During volleyball season at my high school, I do my best to be faithful to my team and the game and this mindset has resulted in me winning our school's total release award two years in a row. No matter what, in any position I am in, I work my hardest and show true dedication to all my relationships with friends and family as well as with my school work and church responsibilities. In the future, I plan to excel in my daily life and professional situations by staying loyal and working my hardest in…
I am able to help my peers by suggesting ways to improve on themselves by studying with me before a test or working together on homework problems. In addition to scholarship and leadership, I am very active in service activities outside of school. At my mother’s house, we volunteer for a dog organization and foster pit-bulls who are injured and in need of nurturing. I also go with the Williamstown Jazz Band to perform at elderly homes in order to cheer up the residents. Furthermore, I will gladly partake in school sponsored activities without delay. Because of my participation in extracurricular activities, my character has grown immensely over the past year. I have adapted to easily take critique and apply…
Every day I wake up determined to do more than I did the day before. My past achievements include gaining leadership skills, being on a varsity sport, and learning outside of school. I have been in tennis for eight years and varsity for three years, where I have received two awards for most improved player. I was accepted into the program “Trees for Tomorrow” where I learned how to manage and use natural resources in a classroom and in field studies. I participated in a new sport, a cross country ski team, where it taught me skills and strengthened my mind set about myself. My early years of high school, I was part of the backstage crew for a play, performed at my high school. The theatrical plays were terrible, under equipped, with barely…
I surpassed my barriers and became Head Captain of my color guard while obtaining an officer position in other organizations such as National Honor Society and Business Professionals of America. As junior year began, I looked into different fields of creativity and discovered that graphic designing and creating things for others really was what really truly made me happy. It is set as my lifetime goal to pursue my life in a huge magazine company, Vogue, and become an Art Director or Editor-in-Chief. My creativity was hidden until I found a way to bring it out, and granting all this, I may not become the world’s most famous jeweler, but I feel like I have succeeded in unraveling my character and future career, and to me that is all that…
Throughout an individual’s life there will be some obstacles in their path. Some obstacles may take years to get over, but some may only take days to months to get over. Some people experience themselves worrying about making everyone in this world like them, or always wanting to keep the peace between everyone. Stress is one of the biggest obstacles individual’s faces in their everyday lives. A relaxing way to deal with stress is to imagine a soothing environment. Also, people use defense mechanisms to push themselves away from disagreeable behaviors and emotions.…
Throughout my high school career I’ve went through some struggles. These struggles reflected in my academics. Thankfully, with my dedication I was able to overcome these personal…
Everyone in life will have their own personal obstacles they will have to face in life. Some people will mentally shut down and give up when faced with a challenge. Others will take their challenges and use them to better themselves. The obstacles that I have faced in my life have never hit me harder than they have these past few months. This being my senior year, I always expected it to be the most laid back and relaxing year of my high school career. When in fact I set myself up for one of the biggest challenges of my life so far, by signing up for multiple online college classes, helping out with activities all over the school, and playing football for the first time since freshman year. Although, under all this immense pressure, this is where my true colors came out. I didn’t stop working to my full potential,…
Looking back on my years at Southport High School, theater was my most significant school activity. It kept me motivated to do well in my academics and instilled in me a sense of school pride. This is important because being involved in theatre is going to be a huge part of my future. I plan on attending Butler University and studying theater. I know that my experience in high school theatre will impact my college acting career. Along with this, I am involved in a community activity called “Lose the Training Wheels”. This is a program that helps disabled children learn to ride bikes. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping others. Both theatre and “Lose the Training Wheels”, has motivated me to continue to work hard in school and concentrate…
One thing that has shaped me to become the person writing to you today, is my level of determination to succeed. That probably sounds hollow, because everyone will say that, but let me explain my story. I am not a prideful person or a personal flag waver, so even telling this story is difficult. I cannot say what I am now without showing how I’ve been fighting my whole life to be able to call myself determined.…
Albert Schweitzer has said, “One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.” When you beat the obstacles you face, then you can win any battle that approaches you. When it’s a lifelong battle, however, the obstacles seem to never go away. Since I was little, I have had trouble with my vision. Being almost legally blind has made my life difficult, especially in sports and school.…
As reflect on my life, I see how my upbringing has developed me into the person I am today. My family, childhood, childhood dreams, and life experiences that have helped me become the person I am today. My life has taken left turns. I am exactly where I want to be, even if I didn’t take the road I thought I would to get there. It would have never happened without the help from my family, extended family and friends. I have been given the tools and support the reach all my goals – past, present, and…
Another obstacle I face in life was getting an Job. Before I graduate from High School. A counselor from DARS help me get my first job at Star Cafe. However the story doesn't end there. About 6 years ago I got laid off from my job at Star cafe.…