...had an unrivalled love for life and laughter. He was a kind, gentle and generous man whose number one priority in life was to look after Mum. He was always quick to help anyone, especially if muscle power was needed, and he never expected anything but a “thank you” in return (except maybe a cup of tea). He was an avid sports fan who loved the Toronto Blue Jays, the Montreal Canadiens, Tiger Woods and curling. I will never be able to watch those sports without remembering him. Many people have told me that he was a good curler and I regret that I never made the time to watch him curl. Thankfully, I did golf with him once or twice. Upon reflection, I realize that Roy was also a great teacher. He taught me how important it is to define someone by who they are and not what disability they have. He never let his disability become an inability or an excuse to not to try something. He taught me how to forgive people, for no matter how mean or rude they may have been to him, he excused their behaviour as just not understanding. He taught me how to face adversity and attack it head on rather than trying to run from it. He taught me how to live life with dignity and grace (although he was often like a bull in a china shop and not very graceful). He taught me how you can always find laughter and happiness in any situation, no matter how bad you may perceive it to be. He taught me how important an uncle can be in children’s lives. He was John and Ned’s hero with his big muscles...
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...never would” (pg 79). I can relate because my dad is my favorite person he probably is not the best person but he is my favorite person. My dad can do so much and does do so much but no matter what I will not lose faith in him. He might irritate me, make me mad, and make me cry but knowing no one else's is there for him I will always be. In the book the Glass Castle Jeannette family wasn't always supportive of what her dad was or the way he lied but she was always had a cover up and still thought no matter what he did he was always the...
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...“Superman and Me”, Alexie explains how his life is as an American Indian. He explains all of the consequences of being an American Indian and how most people considered them to be lower class and not as smart as others. During this time, American Indians were not taught how to read and write or really learn anything at all considering that they were identified as being “dumber” than the other kids by society. Sherman Alexie did not agree with being treated like this, he wanted to be smart, and he also wanted to learn. He taught himself how to read and write and when he got older he taught other kids how to read and write as well. In the essay titled “Superman and Me” it states, “I throw my weight against their locked...
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...All About Me Everyone defines themselves in different ways. Everyone also finds different things important to them. If I were to choose three main things that are the most important in my life at this moment; I would choose, family, friends, and education. These three things have helped build who I am as a person today. Family has always been important to me. Without my family I would be out on the streets like a lost dog. Both of my parents have done their best to raise me and get me to where I am today. My older brother, Hector, has always been there for me. He is the reason I am not afraid to speak my mind. My younger siblings, Denise, Nemo, and Viviana, have all taught me to be more patient than I was. Patience is something I lacked greatly until they came around and it is something that is majorly needed in life. Speaking my mind has been both positive and negative for me. I tend to say what is on my mind at all times and...
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...Draft 1 There are many people who have impacted my life and have inspired me to lead the life I live today. Among these people is my step-father, who came into my life at about the age of nine. Essentially, he has taught me how to be a man, and how to handle situations in such a way that a real, mature man would. He is one of the most dedicated and hardworking people I have ever known, and has shown me by example how I should act, work, and respect others. If it were not for him, I may or may not have some of the great qualities that he has imposed on me, merely by leading by example. My step-father stepped in at a crucial time for my family, and I learned to love him, especially for all the support he has always provided for us. He is the perfect example of the "Right Person, Right Place, Right Time," and my life would be much different if it were not for him. The moment he stepped into my life is the moment I would describe as a Kairos. This Kairos has shaped and molded my life into what it is now, and I can thank him for playing such a vital role. One factor of this Kairos is the ethos aspect. Through a showing of incomparable work and dedication, my step-father has exhibited rationale for me to follow his footsteps. A great level of respect and trust was placed into his hands when he came into my life, and he guided me by showing me how I should act and work, not by simply telling me what to do. I was asked to join him for a day of labor one weekend and I figured I might...
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...be the passing of my Uncle. He was 40 years old and died 2 months before my 20th birthday. It was early morning and he had seizures. He was rushed to the hospital and he was on life support for 8 years. His heart was beating for a full 24 hours after his brain had stopped working. The man was a fighter. He was a Software Engineer. He loved what he did and passed that love on to me. He taught me a lot of life lessons and how to be a good women to not only my family but others around me. I would have to say that this event is completely accurate due to me being at the funeral. I was there to help with the funeral and do the setup. It is possible that due to my age that some of the details were left out or even exaggerated more than what happen. It also could be due to the frantic stat that everyone was in I also could have left out some details or exaggerated some of the details. Due to my knowledge of the situation I am pretty accurate. I can tell you everything about the flowers that were on the grave and the color of the tombstone. So to my knowledge and memory I have a pretty accurate encounter with this situation and memory of what happened. Well going from the definition out of the book. “Subjective well-being means the individuals’ global judgments of their own life satisfaction.” (Introduction, 2008) I would have to say my subjective well-being would be that I am very happy and satisfied with my life up to this point. Due to the fact that he was a major part of my life...
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...would be my dad. My dad has taught me about life and people at a very young age. As I grew older he taught me about values; what kind of person do I want to be? How do I want to be perceived by my peers? He taught me to be loyal, honest, loving, and most of all have integrity. Your moral soundness is the foundation for which you build and live your life. It is that foundation on which your character is built. Having good character has always been my dad’s way of thinking. He always said “It starts from there and ends there. Weak character, weak foundation.” My dad has taught me to think for myself, stand on my own two feet, never be a follower, and always be a leader. He said it not about knowing right from wrong; we all know the difference. It’s about having the strength to follow the right path. The right thing to do is usually the hardest. Taking the easy way out is always easier. My dad has always taught me to be loyal. Your word is your bond and sometimes that’s all someone can give. It’s worth more than money. I’ll never forget the saying he used, “Never judge a man by the size of his wallet, judge on how he treats his family and others, judge him on his character.” My dad owns his own business and sometimes I would go to work with him. I think that’s when I realized what kind of man my father was and what kind of man I wanted to be. All his employees would tell me what a great boss he was and all his clients would tell me what a great person and I should...
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...noted that I was very inquisitive, active and always in a wonderful mood, which made me very different from my elder brother who had a serious operation in an early childhood and was a very calm child. This has taught me that every child is individual and special from early childhood and when we talk about child development we need to take this into account, to maintain the purity and freshness of the perception of the child as long as possible. What surrounds the child greatly influences him....
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...mother gave me my core values and beliefs. Her parents are Roy Donald Tinnin and Clara Velma (McMurray) Tinnin. Her father served in the United States Navy during World War II. Her mother worked in the Post Office Lathrop California. The values she learned from childhood are the same values she taught her children. Do not lie. Do not cheat. Do not steal. Think before you speak. Show respect for yourself and others. These are some of the values she taught me and my siblings. The values she taught us are the same values the Army has. One of the things she always told us is to ‘think before you speak’. My mom would give us an example. She told us about a sermon the preacher gave at church. He is at the pulpit with a can of shaving cream. He takes the shaving cream and says, “You see this can of shaving cream. It is like words.” He takes the shaving cream and pushes down. The shaving cream goes into his other hand. “He says shaving cream is like words. Once you pour, the shaving cream out you cannot get it back into the can. Once you speak words, you cannot take them back. Thou you say you are sorry for what you have said. The words are still in the memory of those who heard them.” She would also tell us “If you do not have anything good to say, and then say nothing at all.” Teaching us about the power words have. My mother taught us not to steal and have respect for other people’s property. I had not yet started school when I learned what stealing...
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...Influence my Life. People like to say that “nobody knows what they have until they lose it,” and is exactly that happens with my brother Chico. Although I love him a lot and I recognize the strong values he has, it was when he disappeared in a cool and rainy night, fourteen years ago, when I realized how vital he was and still been in my life. Walking through this long path that seems not to have an end, I ask myself everyday how something like that could happen? Where is he? What happened in that night of October 3, 1997, in which looks like the earth swallow him? He, the kindest person I have ever met, whom taught me to dream and then, to believe that my dreams could become realities. He taught me with love and patience about love and respect. Respect to myself and respect to others. Chico González, my brother, my mentor, is not only a great poet and writer, but a tremendous human being, who influenced greatly my life. Strong set of values he passed on to me. Chico was one of my older brothers, but the only one who remain living in the Dominican Republic, while the others used to life since very early age in the United States with my father. Since I was a young child, besides the fact that I was the youngest of twelve siblings, and a kind of doll for my siblings, I have fascination with my brother Chico. Something that characterized him was his clear set of his values, values he had passed on to me. He taught me how important is for everyone to have dreams and how one...
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...passionate man, who spoke these words was taken from us too soon, but his impact on the lives of everyone he met, including mine, is everlasting. Coach Heller, my swim coach, pushed me to always reach my full potential. This will not be a sad story about the pain of losing such a great person. It will be a tribute to him and the impact he had on my life....
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...in incredible man who affected all of our lives. He showed us the good in people and helped us try to understand the world we live in. He was a different type of father for Scout and me, but he was the best we could have asked for. He taught us to care for our loved ones. He taught us right from wrong. He taught us the right morals and their importance. We learnt so much from him, and I believe I wouldn’t be half the person I am today without his great influence. His contributions to our lives made us all better people, and we are always reminiscing about the many amazing times we have had with or because of him. My...
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...impact than my father. He is and always continues to be a positive role model as a father. He always stands by my side, and whenever I fall down, he encourages me to stand up by myself and on my own feet. My dad has a huge impact on the way I become a person today. He has influenced my life by teaching me the lessons and showing me the right behaviors and wrong behaviors In the description of my father, it is evident that language and language diversity plays a large role in critical thinking and expressions. Creative writers have the power to make the ordinary unique and the unique ordinary. My dad taught me the most important lesson: how to be a man. I still remembered the day that my father sat next to me and said that "Hey son, the most important think to help you become the successful person is your honesty. Never lie to anyone and never lie to yourself". After saying that, he slowly explained the value of honesty. He showed me that every bad situation in the world began with a lie. When a person steals something, he lies to the law, or when a husband cheats on his wife, he lies to his wife. My father often tells me that being a man means facing the truth. I always think back on those words when I get into trouble. My dad's teachings were a cure for my selfishness. He taught me to consider everyone as a part of my family and taught me how to love people by sharing and giving. I believe that the biggest fantasy in life is to buy someone something he really needs and watch...
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...teachers have encouraged me to do. The books I chose to read taught me different lessons in many ways. The Job by Steve Osborne, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario all had different messages that changed my thinking in different ways. The Job by Steve Osborne is an autobiography that tells the true tales from the life of a New York City cop. In each chapter of his book, he shares a different experience that he felt affected him in some way. Throughout the book, Osborne informs the reader a lot about decisions he had to make in different situations...
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...that Jesus loved me and died for my sins. I did not go to a Christian high school, but the cool thing about Northwest Iowa – I think – is that my high school was not much different than the other Christian schools in the area. Even though we didn’t have dedicated “Bible-Time,” our teachers weren’t afraid to express their love for the Lord if it related to the lesson. Honestly, I was very blessed to have grown up where I did. When I decided to attend Northwestern, I knew that Bible classes would be harder for me, but I also knew that I would learn a lot. I never realized how “comfortable” I was with my own understanding of the Bible and of God. Some parts of this class made me uncomfortable and made me think about what I believe to be true. The first major topic that made me question my understanding was when we talked about masculine and feminine language for God. I had never thought that God could be referred...
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