The year I was born was a year of triumph. It was a year to celebrate and praise, because I Maniratanga Mariam, and other kids were born. Luckily, I’m proud that the year I was born wasn’t a leap year, but a year to raise the roof, and celebrate with dignity. I was born February 28th, 2003 a jolly smiling proud child!

I’ll never forget that day, the day I stepped my first foot on an airplane, the day where I knew my life would change forever. Ever since that day, life has momentarily changed vigorously, and rapidly. To this day I thank my parents for having the opportunity to bring our whole family, over to the United States of America. If I would’ve never came to America, I wouldn’t have had the options that I have today. I wouldn’t have been educated the way education is taught here. In my days in America, I may have not known the language, but I’m still thankful that we had advocates support us along the way. Without them, I can’t imagine us trying to tackle everyday obstacles. Presumably, I think we would’ve made …show more content…
That was a major move for me. I left all my friends, and some close people that I grew so close to. I grew so fond to the state itself; when we moved I was so reluctant; I didn’t want to leave, but I’m glad I moved to Wisconsin. If I would’ve never moved from Idaho, I wouldn’t have met the friends, nor people that I know today. I had to learn the hard way, that sometimes change is good. When I came to Wisconsin a few years ago, I attended two schools. I attended a school called “West Side Academy” which was an uniform school. I envied the fact that I had to wear uniforms, I rather wear weary rags, then uniforms, I told myself everyday that I walked in their halls. Three months later I moved to a new school called “Victory school.” When I came to the school, I loved the fact that they didn’t wear uniforms, but they had their own sense of style. I’ve been here at the school since second