I am a very creative person and enjoy
activites that allow me to express my ideas. Just to name a few
are: traveling, scrap-booking, writing poems and short stories, and
volunteering. These are a way to express my self besides
verbally.
Some of my favorite sports are tennis, karate, and dancing.
I have traveled to several different states in the United States.
During spring break my Junior year in High School I traveled along the
entire east coast states with a few of my High School classmates and
seniors from another High School. We were able to see a broadway
play, tour
George
Town, Harvard University, historical buildings, museums, and several
other buildings. In order for us to plan our trip we had to go through
travel agents, figure the number of people, amount of money per person, and had
self-directed decision making. So, at the end it was worth the work and patience that gave us a sence of freedom
to do what we wanted, enjoy fun activities, and beautiful scenery. It was
amazing what I was able to
see all
within one week.
I have been in the southern hot state of Arizona
where my Grandmother lives and we went to a cactus nursery and saw a
whole variety of cactuses that I could not even imagine or believe my
eyes. I have also been to foreign countries, which my family
tends to go to Canada almost every year. My favorite place is
Victoria and I love the Victorian era and eating during high-tea
time.
When I was in eight grade I went to the Philippines with my
Grandmother for a month and a half. Even though I missed school
and my family at home, I still had to do homework but mine was to learn
and gain knowlegde about the culture, weather,
climate,
geographics, languages, economy, my family history, and etc in the
Philippines. So, I kept a journal and brough back different type of souvenirs, took pictures of the beautiful scenery, and cut articles out of the newspaper. I
found it to be a
wonderful experience for me to see my family, especially my Great
Grandmother. Going to foreign countries I was able to open my mind to different life perspectives and view
alternative lifestyles and gain unique experiences, which is a great learning tool for anyone.
I have always volunteered since I was a little girl. My mother was the first person I followed; because where ever she volunteered or helped I would try to help in any way I could, too. I never can stop volunteering, even if is just a little bit of my time as a busy person. The number one thing about volunteering is that anybody can do it no matter who you are, which means that you don’t have to be a specialist or need a certain talent. There are no requirements but to be there on time and do your work. When ever I volunteer it makes me feel better about myself and the others that I helped, because you are making a difference. Also people that volunteer show how they care for other people besides themselves and not self-centered. I feel like a hero or hope to inspire and become an example for others.
I love to write poems and short stories, because I am able to find a different way to express my self and feelings verses when I verbally communicate with other people about my ideas, thoughts, or interest, and even how my day went. One of the great things about poems is that they don’t have to rhyme either but many people think they do. One of my poems is titled “Dance of Life”.