GRADED+ASSIGNMENTS

I have always known that respect is the number one thing in life. It is what mainly is taught to everyone all around the world. I am 18 years of age and I still carry myself with respect allowing others to respect me as well. Being who I am today is made of all the mistakes I’ve done in the past and the people who have helped me through rough times and taught me right from wrong. A couple people who inspire me is Rebekah, my drama teacher. She has taught me so much and I am very happy she did. Rebekah is a huge part of my heart and will always carry on with me wherever I go. One major thing that she has taught me that I know really affects me today was to be myself. When I was young I suppose I never really understood the real concept of being your self. Now that I’m older I can see how things in life are much better when you are nothing but yourself. Not trying to be something your not when deep down it’s because you don’t love yourself. Last year in drama class we had a series of exercises that were based on trust. It was to strengthen your trust with your self and with our class. We had to look at each and everyone in the eyes in the room and tell them what we like about them, naming all the good qualities in them and why we value their friendship. This exercise really helped me even more to get to know myself as a person and who I am. Also helped me get to know myself with my peers and who I surround myself around. She is such a great person. Another person who has inspired me very much is Will smith. His character in, The Fresh Prince of Bel-air and the real Will Smith himself. He shows so much depth and realness that I relate to so much. I feel that by listening to what he says and his actions has really helped shape who I am. He is such a great minded speaker and expresses himself exactly how he thinks and does not sugar code. “If you run everyday and read everyday you will be successful” was what he said once in an interview and it stays with me for some reason. Its mainly saying how if you keep on running or keep on trying and do what you have to do, that is what matters. That you kept on trying and never gave up because deep down that’s how bad you want it. And if you read and keep on educating yourself no matter what comes your way, you will make it. I try to follow this method because I believe in it and I agree.
 * Jonathan Garcia **
 * 2009 **
 * INSPIRATIONAL ESSAY **