Personal Narrative: This I Believe
This I Believe
I believe in cherishing every moment in my life. In my life, I’ve had some very amazing things happen to me. I’ve also had some very dreadful moments. But even though not all of my memories are the best, they’ve made me into who I am today. They’ve made me different than everyone else. My experiences have made me the knowledgeable, strong person that I am, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
In the years since I’ve moved from my home state of Michigan, My family and I have gone back almost twice a year to see my family, mostly my grandparents. My grandma, who has been very sick for the longest time, looks like she’s deteriorating more and more every time I see her. I remember the woman who would laugh with me when I was little, who I could have a little red suitcase already packed for, so every time she came to visit so I could spend the night at her house, only later to lay together in her bed and brush each other’s hair before going to sleep. I hold on to those memories, those times that we used to be so close and she used to be healthy, for every time I look at her fragile looking five-foot-frame, the happy memories hold me together, and make me strong. Her teachings and her stories have helped shape the personality and views that I have now, …show more content…
Getting on an airplane, which I had never been on before, in itself was very nerve-wracking. When I stepped off the plane into London, an amazing feeling rushed through me, I felt alive. This experience was one of those that someone would describe as once in a lifetime. From the views on the London Eye, to getting to see Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Eiffel Tower with its sparkling, eye-catching lights at night, all of these experiences and more made me so appreciative of everything I’ve ever received in my life. I cherish those memories, because I have no idea if I will ever get to go back
I believe in cherishing every moment in my life. In my life, I’ve had some very amazing things happen to me. I’ve also had some very dreadful moments. But even though not all of my memories are the best, they’ve made me into who I am today. They’ve made me different than everyone else. My experiences have made me the knowledgeable, strong person that I am, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
In the years since I’ve moved from my home state of Michigan, My family and I have gone back almost twice a year to see my family, mostly my grandparents. My grandma, who has been very sick for the longest time, looks like she’s deteriorating more and more every time I see her. I remember the woman who would laugh with me when I was little, who I could have a little red suitcase already packed for, so every time she came to visit so I could spend the night at her house, only later to lay together in her bed and brush each other’s hair before going to sleep. I hold on to those memories, those times that we used to be so close and she used to be healthy, for every time I look at her fragile looking five-foot-frame, the happy memories hold me together, and make me strong. Her teachings and her stories have helped shape the personality and views that I have now, …show more content…
Getting on an airplane, which I had never been on before, in itself was very nerve-wracking. When I stepped off the plane into London, an amazing feeling rushed through me, I felt alive. This experience was one of those that someone would describe as once in a lifetime. From the views on the London Eye, to getting to see Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Eiffel Tower with its sparkling, eye-catching lights at night, all of these experiences and more made me so appreciative of everything I’ve ever received in my life. I cherish those memories, because I have no idea if I will ever get to go back