A Day in My Life Essay

as I can remember, I've had my whole life planned out ahead of me, from the little things like what I would wear the following day to where I would live once I was older. I had always imagined myself to be great; I wanted to be great. I had a belief that I could do anything I set my mind to, so long as I stayed focused. I continued to believe all of these things right up until that very day... That day was shattering. I felt like every single detail in my life had taken a turn for the…

reflected upon in your own life. The term that really spoke to me was self- depreciation. Self-depreciation is another characteristic of the oppressed, which derives from their internalization of the opinion the oppressors hold of them. So often do they hear that they are good for nothing, know nothing and are incapable of learning anything — that they are sick, lazy, and unproductive — that in the end they become convinced of their own unfitness (63).…

road and cheering us on to graduation. However, these resources mean naught if I do not choose to engage and leverage it to my advantage. Smith (2011) explains that “organizations, at their…

In my life, no one day is the same as the next. Because of this, my eating habits and amount of activity changes depending on what life has in store for me that day. Some days, I am on my feet all day at work with my meals and snacks prepared, others I am sitting in a class room all day, eating whatever I can grab between classes. Then, there are my favorite days; where I can relax and catch up on life and enjoy a cup of ice cream. In a perfect world, I would be able to meal prep for every day…

like I was not good enough for my family, and I still believe this to this day. My family treats me so different than they do to anyone else. I know I was never good enough in school because no one ever wanted me in their class. I strived for straight “A”s and sometimes that just was not enough. I wanted all the extra credit and higher grades than anyone. I made it a mission to do everything that I could do to make it in life. I learned at a young age that I was on my own. I defended me since no…

one person that comes to my mind, Mrs. Toloskiewich. She was my second grade teacher at Oakwood Elementary School. Mrs. Toloskiewich was the teacher that made some kind of impact of each and every one of her students whether it was helping them find their talents and skills, or like myself, showing them their true calling in life. It was in her classroom at the young age of seven, that I made the decision to become a teacher that was going to change lives, and I give all of my thanks to her.…

first day I got my drivers license, I felt like my life had turned into the definition of freedom. I could finally drive to get the Chipotle I always craved, cruise around my town with the music on high, and be able to go places without my mom driving me there. Three months later, I bought my first car. Paid for by countless hours of babysitting since I was 13 and endless hours clocked in at work, I finally had a car of my own, and I couldn’t have been happier. The first place I drove in my car…

option to end your life most people would say no, but that’s because the ones that say yes are not here right now. In the great depression a lot of men committed suicide due to the fact they lost their jobs and couldn’t provide for their families. Being over whelmed and stressed can lead anyone to do whatever it takes to make it right. Your genetics can also be a factor in your decision-making. No one has a choice in weather or not to live but you can choose to end your life. Not a lot of…

had many life changing experiences with them. None of those experiences have impacted my life more then what happened to me a year ago. It all happened when a parent came up to me at the school I work at and asked me to be a buddy at a program called Buddy Break. I asked, what is involved, she told me that it involved me having an open mind, warm heart and a little bit of training. With a little bit of convincing I was on board and ready to embark on a new adventure that changed my life.…

successful in obtaining positions in various departments that typically require a degree, I decided to further my skillset by pursuing a bachelor degree in Finance. The biggest challenge that I have faced over the past 5 years is achieving a healthy work-life balance. While working full-time and attending classes, I often times find myself exhausted and burnout. My idea of an idyllic work-life balance means maintaining a healthy physical, emotional, and mental well-being. I am a very active…