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The Day I got My First Dog
In the summer of 2010, my sister and I received our first pet, a dog named Sunny. This was a major milestone in my youth as my parents weren't the type that surrendered responsibility to us easily. This motivated me to become a more responsible and mature individual. I had another life to take care of. -
Joining My First Swim Team
In the summer of 2013, I joined my first swim team. The Glenmont Gators became my second home and I soon discovered my passion for swimming. This led to me joining club teams and advancing in the sport. It also helped me with discipline and focus. I also developed leadership skills through volunteering as a swim instructor, and even coaching kids in the younger age groups at my pool. -
The Day My Dog Died
in 2015, my aforementioned pet, Sunny was hit by the car during a walk. He had escaped from his leash and ran into the road. He was only 5 years old. This taught me a sobering life lesson; the things that you love most in life can be taken away from you easily. I had to learn how to deal with grief in the form of losing a loved one. This was the first real experience of that in my life, and it contributed to how I am today. -
My First Day of Highschool
Before I became a freshman, school was never something that troubled me. I'd take advanced courses, but I'd still be successful without putting in much effort. Freshman year was a grueling experience that molded me into a better thinker, writer, and even helped boost my work ethic. Without the experience I gained through Freshman year, I wouldn't have been able to survive Sophomore year. -
The Day I Got My Permit
The day that I received my permit was a huge step towards becoming more independent from my parents. On some other level, it was even more than that. I've always lived in a controlled environment. and this opportunity allowed me to be in an enviornment where I was in control. It was a new experience and it's helped shape me in various other ways