Personal Narrative: How Things Work

As a kid I loved doing going fishing and exploring the mountains of Virginia with my dad. We would have an amazing time! We were only able to do all that fun stuff on the weekends because he worked at a feed mill so he could help my mom take care of my brother and me. He was always happy, every time I saw him he was smiling and having a good time. What I did not know was he had really bad anxiety and depression; however, he always tried his hardest to be happy in front of me even though he lived in a trailer and did not have much to his name. I went back and forth between his trailer and my mom’s house. I was not doing very well in school then because I did not take school seriously. My dad was always upset when he saw how my grades looked. It always made me sad to see him sad, but I just could not make myself try harder. One day I found out my dad had been put in the hospital after having a stroke, and
after a week of visiting him in the hospital, he passed away one night. After I came back to school, I had the drive to bring up my grades, and I started enjoying school and wanting to learn. That’s when I decided I was going to go to college so I could have a good job so I would know that he would be proud of me.
This desire to succeed has reinforced my interest in science.
That’s why i’ve always been interested in science and the science behind how things work. I can see myself working hard to solve new problems that come up in today’s society. I always think before I do anything so problem solving is a strong point of mine. Most science involves a lot of problem solving to get to the actual solution and I am not one to give up until i find the answer.
I have a good work ethic. I get all my work in on time and try my best on everything i do. If i do not understand anything i keep trying to understand it until i get it down. I treat everything the same no matter how small the thing is I use the same amount of effort every time. Im also always looking to get better at everything i do.
I am a friendly person and work well in a group. I am good with people i can talk to just about anyone and get them involved. I am good in front of a lot of people and am able to speak up in front of a crowd with confidence. I like to help people understand something if they do not get
it.
Iw will take alot of work to get to where i want to be but im sure i will make it. I am ready to put in whatever amount of work it takes to get there. I will stay focased and remain on my path till i meet my goal. Im dedicated to being a success. Im ready for whatever comes my way and wont let anything slow me down.