As an American, I am free to follow out my dreams by using the rights that my Founding Fathers have created for those who live in America. The Bill of Rights and its amendments are such a blessing to have, which we can use for our personal being. For me, I especially love the first Amendment: The right of freedom of speech.

Ever since I was a little girl in elementary school (about first or second grade), I had trouble with speech itself. Communicating wasn’t easy for me, and writing wasn’t the first subject I would have chosen. During that year, my speech teacher went up to my mom and said that I would struggle for the rest of my life with my speech. Throughout the years, I did struggle with other classes, and I never really understood anything I was learning, except from the fictional books I would read.

In fifth grade, I grew a sudden idea that I wanted to be a writer. I remember watching Fairy Odd Parents from Nickelodeon, and they had the writer talk about the show for a little bit during a commercial. Sadly, I don’t remember what he said, but after the show, I tried to write my very own story. It failed, of course.

That same year, I wrote a story in class, and went up to give it to my teacher. She called me back, telling me how awful my grammar was, and I started to cry. I was so passionate about expressing myself, and I felt like I could never do it.

That day inspired me to always push myself to keep trying.

I wrote a lot then, writing stories that probably didn’t make sense, but my learning ability was starting to get easier as well. My grades were getting better, especially in high school, and my writings were better material to read. I made honor roll in my senior year.

Now, I'm in college and taking writing course. I am achieving over my radar by having great ideas to write about, and knowing how to work on my grammar. This past semester showed me that I can do anything because my professors enjoyed my stories greatly, and I even made Dean’s List. Even though my learning continues to expand, I still struggle by communicating with others, for I am still an introvert. However, I find it in my favor, so I can express in a creative way for others to understand me.

Overall, I have the power in my rights to continue as a writer, and I have that ability to inspire others, who will see my writings in the future. So, thank you Founding Fathers and to those who pushed me closer to my American Dream. God bless everyone, and Happy Independence Day! May you all strive to complete your dreams and goals from the rights you have.