Family, friends, health, school/education, and spirituality are all examples of what is extremely vital to me. I believe each of these areas tremendously influences a person’s ability to grow happily and individually. To me, it is also equally important to stand up for what you believe in and appropriately express one’s opinion. Perseverance and determination are another set of words to describe what matters to me and gets me through tough times. Through therapy, I’ve learned to alter my outlook on handling personal struggles by having a positive attitude, imagining positive outcomes, and understanding there is a purpose for everything. I’ve learned to accept circumstance and also consider myself a hardworking, intelligent, compassionate, creative person. As I’ve gotten older certain things have become more clear, while others more confusing. Future life decisions are at hand and I’m grateful for the person I have developed into. In terms of school, I have always remained a responsible and engaged student. Every marking period for the last three years of high school I have made either honor roll or principal's honor roll on report cards. I have been on the girl’s tennis team since freshman year and on varsity since sophomore year receiving a number of awards throughout. The clubs I have been involved in include E.R.A.S.E., G.S.A., Student Council/Interact, and the F.E.A. Through these clubs I’ve been able to experience and encounter a variety of things and many different people. Volunteering at my church every Sunday with the children also gives me this opportunity but with a younger demographic. Overall, I plan to increase my community involvement and volunteer my time
Family, friends, health, school/education, and spirituality are all examples of what is extremely vital to me. I believe each of these areas tremendously influences a person’s ability to grow happily and individually. To me, it is also equally important to stand up for what you believe in and appropriately express one’s opinion. Perseverance and determination are another set of words to describe what matters to me and gets me through tough times. Through therapy, I’ve learned to alter my outlook on handling personal struggles by having a positive attitude, imagining positive outcomes, and understanding there is a purpose for everything. I’ve learned to accept circumstance and also consider myself a hardworking, intelligent, compassionate, creative person. As I’ve gotten older certain things have become more clear, while others more confusing. Future life decisions are at hand and I’m grateful for the person I have developed into. In terms of school, I have always remained a responsible and engaged student. Every marking period for the last three years of high school I have made either honor roll or principal's honor roll on report cards. I have been on the girl’s tennis team since freshman year and on varsity since sophomore year receiving a number of awards throughout. The clubs I have been involved in include E.R.A.S.E., G.S.A., Student Council/Interact, and the F.E.A. Through these clubs I’ve been able to experience and encounter a variety of things and many different people. Volunteering at my church every Sunday with the children also gives me this opportunity but with a younger demographic. Overall, I plan to increase my community involvement and volunteer my time