As humans, we all tend to make mistakes. However, we eventually learn from them one way or another. A big mistake I made was when I was in 6th grade. There was a scuffle between my friend group. My friend Belinda and I were in between, and then there was a miscommunication between us. This miscommunication led us not to be friends. We went through all of the 7th grade not speaking to each other. When we reconnected in 8th grade we had learned where we had gone wrong in the past. We both agreed we both could have handled the situation better. Looking back we both matured from this. Now that we reconnected we both enjoy each other’s presence and hope not to get into a similar situation again.
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Someone once said, “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.” Someone to who I can relate is Delanie Cruz. Delanie is the most fierce and the best friend anyone can have. You would never meet anyone as caring as her. I met Delanie Cruz when I was 11 turning 12 years old. I met her at a time when I had low self-esteem and 0 confidence. At first, I was very intimidated by her. However, I had one lesson with Delanie and she became one of the most important people in the world to me. Not only did she help me with sports, but she also has shaped me into a better individual. Delanie has taught me to have a better mindset and to always be confident. I would be in a very different situation if I had never met her.
Many people in my life have impacted my life for the better, but when the phrase “ someone you cannot live without” my sister, Nina, comes to mind. My sister and I have a “love-hate” relationship, but that’s just sibling love. Sadly, my sister has suffered from health issues. Even though this took a toll on her she still has the brightest smile out of everyone I know. Nina makes me feel good about myself. She always finds a way to make me laugh. Every time she walks into a room you see her jester smile. However, not only is she smiling, but she has the whole room laughing and smiling too. Nina doesn’t know it, but she makes me so happy. She shows me even in bad times to find the light. Nina makes me a better person every single day. I am so blessed to have a sister like her. Without her, my life would be so dull.
When people say "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." I believe someone looked at my own mother. My mom is the toughest person I have ever met. Growing up was a very difficult place and time for her. However, she did not let any of her struggles define her. She has taught my sister and me to be determined and to have perseverance. She pushes us to be the best versions of ourselves every single day. For example, when I get nervous my mom explains to me how I’m going to be okay. She always inspires me to be more. My mom has taught me to focus on myself, and to do things for myself. She has overall shown me what it means to never give up. I am so grateful for her. If she didn’t give me the knowledge she has I would be such a different person.
It has once been said “ Sometimes people come into your life for a moment, a day, or a lifetime. It matters not the time they spent with you, but how they impacted your life in that time.” This quote can relate to many people in everyday life. For starters, a person who has helped me in many ways is my father. My father has taught me the importance of what failure is. As a student and an athlete, there is a lot of frustration. However, I have been shown by an amazing role model to never let anger get the best of you. For example, I had made a mistake in a very important game. To get into the semi-finals, we had to win that game. I was very disappointed in myself. Yet, instead of giving up and focusing on my error, I recollected myself. The next at-bat I had, I had a single which caused 2 RBIs to win the game. If I hadn’t listened to my father I wouldn’t have got the same results. My dad always makes sure I know that I’m good at everything I do. He assures me that I understand it’s okay to make mistakes sometimes. I am forever grateful to have someone like him in my life. He has shown me how to control my emotions and how to be the best version of myself.
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