After I read chapter one, I began to think about what it was truly saying. That if you want to live life to the fullest then you need to live life while serving others. My favorite story was the story of Virgina Ramirez. She went from thinking she was a nobody to believing in herself and becoming a somebody. She spent lots of her time and effort helping others, and she fought for what she believed was right. I was turned off by the story of Rich Cizik because I don't like it when science and religion get crossed. The author is trying to send messages to make you a better person all-around. His stories make you stop and think about yourself and things that you could change to be a better person. They are definitely worth my time and attention because I want to live a good life. I want to help others and reach all the goals that I have set for myself.
I witnessed, a few years ago, kids stealing candy from a grocery store. I was shocked but didn't tell anyone about it. My lack of response let the kids get away with stealing. It affected me because I know now that I should have told the store manager because that was the right thing to do.
I keep my treasures in a small wooden box that was passed down to me after four generations. In the box is my great grandma's old jewerly and keepsakes. They are important because I am really close to my family and they are a way for me to remember her by. I think they say that I am family oriented and that I love my family dearly. In view of my treasures I live my life to leave memories for me to pass down to future genrations. I put my family at the top of my priority list. I intend on adding to my family treasures by getting married and having my own family. For me to obtain these treasures I will need to finish college and start my career.
One of my heroes is my mom. She was diagnosed with cancer when I was two weeks old. She had multiple brain surgeries and many complications. Her stories of fighting cancer makes her the bravest person I know. She lives her life everyday to help others and to take of her family. She always puts herself last and never once complains. My other hero is an Olympic gymnast, Carly Patterson. When she was eighteen years old she was the Olympic All-Around gold medalist. This is the highest accomplishment in the gymnastics world. I look up to her because I not only was a gymnasts too, but because she fought through all her pain and injuries and managed to come out on top. Both of my heroes had to work hard for their goals and they are very inspirational to me.
