Who I am today I owe to my family. Who I am today is because of the events that shaped me. Who I am today is because of those who walked away and those who stayed. Who I am today is because I took the road less traveled by.
Who I am today is because two people fell in love. My parents taught me what unconditional love is. They showed me what a healthy relationship is and that I should expect no less. They loved me despite the things that I did to disappoint them. They encouraged me put my best efforts in everything I pursued. They encouraged me to try things no matter how afraid of it I am. They taught me how to be fearless. Who I am today is because of the love of my parents.
Who I am today I owe to the events that made me fight to continue a stable life. No 13-year-old should ever have to go through what I had to go through, almost losing my life in the glimpse of an eye. This obstacle didn’t wreck me rather it built me. It made me have to physically fight to get back to my full potential. It made me grow as a person, and to appreciate the little things in life because just like that your life can be turned upside down. It taught me to grow stronger in my faith. Now I appreciate each day as a gift.
Who I am today I owe to those who were taken too soon. My godfather passed away about five years ago. He was a big role model not only in my life but also to many. His love and passion for teaching, compels me to strive to be the best teacher I can in the future. It drives me to study as hard as I can so that one day I too can lead the future leaders of the world. As long as I live there will be a gap in my heart that no one can fulfill.
Who I am today I owe to those who disagreed with me and walked away. You taught me that I couldn’t please everyone. It is ok for me to stand up for myself and do what is best for me. Many times I thought that my task in life was so please everyone even if they hurt me or went against my beliefs, but in reality it is not. My task in life is to be there for those who need me and to learn when enough is enough. To know the right from wrong and to let go when the wrong has taken over my life.
Who I am today is because I chose to take the road less traveled by. I chose to not conform to society or the expectations of others. I decided to move away and create a new life of my own. Of course, I still have a piece of home and I carry it with me wherever I go, but I am living my best life. My new life has given me so many different opportunities that I never expected to happen. I have traveled to different places, eaten different types of food I have never heard of before. I see beauty everywhere I go. I learned to love differently and to accept everyone for who they are, the good the bad, the ugly. Embracing differences and loving who I am is who I am today. Who I am today is nowhere near the person I was. Who I am today was shaped by love, hurt, care, and being fearless.
