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Born into the world
Being born has an impact because it is the beginning of my life. It is when I began turning into who I am today. If I wasn't born, I would not be here today -
Death In The Family
The death of my grandpa has impacted me in a few ways. It was a realization of how precious life is. I learned not to take anything for granted, because one day it will all be gone. -
Discovering My Passion
Discovering my love for cars is another thing that has helped me on the road to adulthood. I realized that working on cars is something I would love to do for the rest of my life. Cars are my passion, and I want to make it a career. -
Leadership Award
Receiving a Leadership Award from the City of Glendale is important because it symbolizes me as a person. I feel more honored to be recognized from a city, rather than just a teacher. This award has given me confidence to be a leader in life. -
Post Secondary Goals
Realizing my post secondary goals has helped me shape my future. I know exactly what courses I need to take, and I know exactly the field I want to go in for work. It is also a step towards my adult life. -
First Job
Getting a first job was important because it is a step in me beginning my adult life. I am now responsible for showing up to a job every day. I also learned how to budget my money. -
First Paycheck
Getting my first paycheck really opened my eyes. I realized what it feels like to have money, and I also realized the responsibility needed to keep this money. I have developed a savings plan that I have been using since my first paycheck. -
Recognized For Grea Work in Auto Class
Being recognized for my work by Mr. Ramirez was a real eye opener. It gave me the hope I needed to get into the automotive field. I knew that I was doing something right, and now I can apply what I learned to further my education -
Learning To Drive
Learning to drive has opened up a world of opportunity for me. I no longer have to walk or ride a bike from place to place. It has also given me the opportunity to find better jobs because I can travel further from home now. -
Auto Class
Taking auto shop class helped me broaden my range of automotive knowledge. I also met my instructor, Mr. Ramirez, and at the time I did not know he would have as much as an impact as he did. He was a great instructor and leader, and he was always willing to share anything he knew with me.
