I immediately think of my mom. Throughout my childhood‚ my mom has been the figure that I’ve looked up to‚ longing to one day amount to her ceaseless faith and her colossal strength. Together‚ my family and I have gone through a plethora of trials; however‚ despite these‚ my mom’s faith refused to vacillate. Therefore‚ the first of these hardships began in December 2005 when my sister‚ Jenna‚ was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. During this horrific time‚ my mom was forced to not only
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My father fought in the Vietnam War against the communist country in the armed forces. After the War in 1975‚ he wounded around his shoulder and he put into prison. Life in re-education camp has fulfilled with harsh‚ strictness‚ and overprotective. He spent eight years in re-education camp to sacrifice with all of the hardship. He was a boat refugee and was taken to Pulau Bidong‚ Thailand and Malaysia to resettle in the refugee camp. My dad came to the United States in 1984. My mother was a boat
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ACHIEVEMENT OF MY LIFE Every person have their own achievement. When looking back to my life‚ it is so hard to believed that I had achived something in young age. In my 20 yearsold now‚ there are many things that I have achieved and that make myself so proud for it. Maybe my achievement is a simple for people but not for me because without this achievement I will not become a better person like now. My achievement that I remember almost is I had perform my first umrah on April‚ 2011 at the holy
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to gang activities. In the midst of my environment disadvantages‚ my parents were doing a little bit better compared to the rest of our community until I reached the age of 5. One month after my 5th birthday‚ my life took drastic turn. My mother migrated to the United States (US) and left me in Haiti with my father‚ who subsequently became a drug addict. My living conditions came from as being ‘doing ok’ to worst. I suffered malnutrition‚ if it were not for my neighbors I would
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My Life on Paper Everyone has their own perspective on what they consider a “perfect life.” My life was no where near perfect‚ it was perfectly imperfect and I was completely happy with that. Life isn’t about money‚ cars or clothes. Yes it’s important but like Notorious B.I.G said “more money‚ more problems.” I believe happiness is a destination and all that is just luggage. My name is Iliana and I was given that name the day I was born‚ July 5tth‚ 1989. I was born in Miami and raised
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best that life can offer. But only a few understand that there is a price to be paid for whatever we desire in life. In a changing world‚ victory awaits only those who pursue their goals with diligence. There are lots of things to do but all have one common requirement‚ which is basic education‚self discipline‚faith in oneself and financial support. These are not easy to achieve but they are less difficult when we have disciplined ourselves. In my high school days‚my parents made
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Adult Development and Life Assessment Instructor: Shannon Mancuso May 27‚ 2013 I close my eyes and try to visualize a place‚ but where? There a so many possibilities. I can imagine my work place and see and feel the commotion of living in a fire station‚ or I could imagine my home in Mayaguez. Where should I go? I think and my mind seems to wander‚ I hear my kids and I try to refocus. Wait‚ suddenly my mind goes back the house I grew up‚ closing my eyes I am there‚ all my senses seem to have come
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My Life as a Bug It was a bright September morning. The day started out as normal as any day could be. I woke up‚ played with my bugs life finger puppets‚ ate some cereal‚ hopped in the shower‚ and took off towards school. I was running late‚ like usual‚ when my car decided not to start. So naturally‚ instead of asking my parents for a ride‚ I decided to sprint. I made it half way to the school when I felt something crawling on my head. I immediately started screaming and turning in circles until
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My goals in life begin with accomplishing certain things in the short term. I have already been accepted into Michigan State University and have a small handful of credits from AP tests in high school. Next is to successfully incorporate myself into the life of a college student‚ including the responsibility and fun experience of a college student. I want to be able to continue this path to becoming educated and taking on more responsibility in my community. Recycling‚ tutoring‚ and volunteering
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My Life Teacher Whether it’s a person‚ song‚ book or whatever it might be everyone has some kind of influence in their lives. An influence can drive someone to better themselves‚ or maybe send them in the wrong direction. They really determine the way people turn out. Just like anyone else‚ I have had many influences in my life‚ some good‚ some bad‚ and they all cross my mind when I have to make a big decision. Over all the ones that do come across my mind my mom impacts my decision the most
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