This I believe
I believe that life presents you with lots of chances to stay loyal to what you believe in ,so stay loyal to what you believe in.
Giant wails spurt out, tears streamed down my face. I thought I had let down my team down, and the game was about to start. My ear started to throb and they turned bright red. My coach told me to go calm down, and come back when I was ready to play. I realized that my coach and team cared how I felt . At that moment I realized how much softball meant to me.
What I realize now, that staying loyal to something ,if you believe in you dream ,it can really happen! Something I realized then, believing in yourself is important. Right as I stepped into my mom’s car, I had a sense of reassurance that I was going to be ok. I had kept my promise to stay loyal to my softball team. I realized at that moment ,that staying loyal to something you believe or someone , is very important.
I have used this since in making decisions on how to stay loyal and not let people down. It made me see how much loyalty means to me. It made me appreciate my coaches , teammates, but most of all my friends and family. I learned that everything has a solution ,you just have to look for it. I learned that everything may seem like gray skies ,but you can always find good in everything .
When I look back at this event, I see that I showed how much loyalty, care, and respect for softball I have. When I look back at this event, I see how much everything in my life means to me. There are times when you need to keep at something no matter how hard it gets. As kid we need to stay true to what we believe in. This time it reminded me that, life presents you with opportunities to stick with thing you believe in.
Everyday of your life you can simply scoring a point by getting to home plate or telling someone you care. So stay true to what you believe in and always know that if you put your mind to something you can make it come true.
 By-Corey Montes
Broken heart and arm!
I believe that life gives you opportunities to have faith and believing that everything is going to be okay.
Scared and felt lonely waiting those 10 hours in the hospital was heart breaking. I just thought if she is taking this long then things are NOT OKAY. I started getting scared think if something goes wrong then I could loose my sister forever. At the end of the surgery, I found out that she was fine, but it was not for me. I found out not everything goes your way.
What I realize now is that everything goes your way all the time. There is always a time when something goes wrong. When I realized that, I was okay with it. When I was waiting in the hospital then it struck me. I realized all that had happened that day and knew that nothing went right. I felt happy but sad I was happy because I had learned something that day, but sad for my sister.
This lesson helped me become the person I am today. It made me feel smarter that things are not always going to go your way. There is a path that either what you want as your goal or there is a path that you totally throw your goal away for something you want at this moment. Some things some simple things will make you a better person each day. You never want to throw your goal away but if you do gain it back up again.
When I look back on this experience and know that, it really affected me in many ways. There is a time where you will not get your way or will not know what is happening, and there is always going to be a time where you feel alone, sad, or mad. As a student, daughter, and sister it made me feel more confident and smart about my choices. This experience has thought me how important it is to my family and me, and how sometimes they do not get there way either.
Each day I have a chance to make a difference in my attitude and life. Will you get that experience?
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Scared and felt lonely waiting those 10 hours in the hospital was heart breaking. I just thought if she is taking this long then things are NOT OKAY. I started getting scared think if something goes wrong then I could loose my sister forever. At the end of the surgery, I found out that she was fine, but it was not for me. I found out not everything goes your way.
What I realize now is that everything goes your way all the time. There is always a time when something goes wrong. When I realized that, I was okay with it. When I was waiting in the hospital then it struck me. I realized all that had happened that day and knew that nothing went right. I felt happy but sad I was happy because I had learned something that day, but sad for my sister.
This lesson helped me become the person I am today. It made me feel smarter that things are not always going to go your way. There is a path that either what you want as your goal or there is a path that you totally throw your goal away for something you want at this moment. Some things some simple things will make you a better person each day. You never want to throw your goal away but if you do gain it back up again.
When I look back on this experience and know that, it really affected me in many ways. There is a time where you will not get your way or will not know what is happening, and there is always going to be a time where you feel alone, sad, or mad. As a student, daughter, and sister it made me feel more confident and smart about my choices. This experience has thought me how important it is to my family and me, and how sometimes they do not get there way either.
Each day I have a chance to make a difference in my attitude and life. Will you get that experience?
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This I Believe
This I Believe
I believe that life is all about making choices and being honest; so don’t lie to others.
My heart was jumping up and down with fear as I was thinking if I should tell the truth or just lie. I had been waiting a week for my friend, Tom and I to have a soccer tournament. Now, we couldn’t do it, because it was raining. I decided that my friend and I were going to play inside soccer. Surprisingly, the first kick of the game hit my mom’s plates. My parents came rushing down the stairs to see what happened. When they saw what happened they were mad. They asked what happened and I lied and told them that the plates just fell.
They knew I was lying so they grounded me. I knew then I had to tell the truth. When I told them what Tom and I did, they were happy and I was surprised. I know now that if I tell the truth I won’t get into as much trouble, so I always try to be honest.
What I realize now is that I learned a valuable lesson that day facing the fears of telling the truth. I learned that it is always better to tell the truth than to lie, except for some special occasions. When I broke the plates, I was terrified and I thought I was going get in big trouble, so then I felt like I had to lie. When I finally decided to tell the truth my parents were happy and of course I was confused. I didn’t feel the joy of telling the truth but you can’t get away with any lies.
I have used this lesson to help me make me the person I am today. It showed me that it isn’t wrong to tell the truth, and it won’t be as bad if you get in trouble. It makes me tell the truth all the time. It also makes me think before I make decisions. It just amazes me how one thing can change your whole life.
When I looked back at this event, I think how after that moment it changed my life. There is always a time when you have to learn the hard way, and there is also a time and place to show honesty and respect to your parents. As for now, I should know that I should always be telling the truth to my parents because then they will have faith in you. The situation shows me that you should always tell the truth. Every day of your life you have just one chance to do the right thing and if you don’t, you will have to face the consequences and the fact that you will not be trusted.
I believe that life is all about making choices and being honest; so don’t lie to others.
My heart was jumping up and down with fear as I was thinking if I should tell the truth or just lie. I had been waiting a week for my friend, Tom and I to have a soccer tournament. Now, we couldn’t do it, because it was raining. I decided that my friend and I were going to play inside soccer. Surprisingly, the first kick of the game hit my mom’s plates. My parents came rushing down the stairs to see what happened. When they saw what happened they were mad. They asked what happened and I lied and told them that the plates just fell.
They knew I was lying so they grounded me. I knew then I had to tell the truth. When I told them what Tom and I did, they were happy and I was surprised. I know now that if I tell the truth I won’t get into as much trouble, so I always try to be honest.
What I realize now is that I learned a valuable lesson that day facing the fears of telling the truth. I learned that it is always better to tell the truth than to lie, except for some special occasions. When I broke the plates, I was terrified and I thought I was going get in big trouble, so then I felt like I had to lie. When I finally decided to tell the truth my parents were happy and of course I was confused. I didn’t feel the joy of telling the truth but you can’t get away with any lies.
I have used this lesson to help me make me the person I am today. It showed me that it isn’t wrong to tell the truth, and it won’t be as bad if you get in trouble. It makes me tell the truth all the time. It also makes me think before I make decisions. It just amazes me how one thing can change your whole life.
When I looked back at this event, I think how after that moment it changed my life. There is always a time when you have to learn the hard way, and there is also a time and place to show honesty and respect to your parents. As for now, I should know that I should always be telling the truth to my parents because then they will have faith in you. The situation shows me that you should always tell the truth. Every day of your life you have just one chance to do the right thing and if you don’t, you will have to face the consequences and the fact that you will not be trusted.
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
I believe that life gives you opportunities to show loyalty and be able to keep a secret for someone.
I was in the second grade. I was in the back of the bus for the first time. Usually only the big kids
sit back there. Out came the words “Santa’s not real”. It was almost Christmas. I went home with
fear in my eyes. I asked my mom if Santa was real. Of course she did not want to answer me. All she
said was “I don’t know”. She said it over and over again.
My mom did not know what to say. Then she finally came out with the truth. She told me not to
Tell my sister. She asked me, “Who told you this?” “Some kids on the bus”, I whispered. My sister was
in the room so I had to keep this secret for my mom.
Now it was a few days till Christmas break. I thought to myself, I need to keep this information
from my sister. I promised my mom I wouldn’t tell her until she was eighteen years old. One thing I had
to worry about was the kids on the bus. I had a lot of pressure to keep my sister from finding out. My
mom was counting on me! Argh! This will be hard work but I was willing to do this for my mom.
When I look back on the event I know that I have to keep this secret. Now only one more day
until Christmas break and she still doesn’t know. It is hard to keep my promise with all of the older kids
on the bus. But no matter what it will be my mission to keep the magic of Santa alive for my sister.
It is my job as the big brother to keep this secret safe!
I believe that life gives you opportunities to show loyalty and be able to keep a secret for someone.
I was in the second grade. I was in the back of the bus for the first time. Usually only the big kids
sit back there. Out came the words “Santa’s not real”. It was almost Christmas. I went home with
fear in my eyes. I asked my mom if Santa was real. Of course she did not want to answer me. All she
said was “I don’t know”. She said it over and over again.
My mom did not know what to say. Then she finally came out with the truth. She told me not to
Tell my sister. She asked me, “Who told you this?” “Some kids on the bus”, I whispered. My sister was
in the room so I had to keep this secret for my mom.
Now it was a few days till Christmas break. I thought to myself, I need to keep this information
from my sister. I promised my mom I wouldn’t tell her until she was eighteen years old. One thing I had
to worry about was the kids on the bus. I had a lot of pressure to keep my sister from finding out. My
mom was counting on me! Argh! This will be hard work but I was willing to do this for my mom.
When I look back on the event I know that I have to keep this secret. Now only one more day
until Christmas break and she still doesn’t know. It is hard to keep my promise with all of the older kids
on the bus. But no matter what it will be my mission to keep the magic of Santa alive for my sister.
It is my job as the big brother to keep this secret safe!
My T.I.B.
Santa by: Ethan Grote
I think that success is an important part of life, and a learning experience
I was relaxed on my couch talking with my parents. I told them I saw them putting presents under the tree (even though I didn’t). As soon as the words came out of my mouth they shushed me. I knew then the truth, and I was successful in getting it.
From that moment on I have had a taste of success. I had finally gotten it out of them. They were finally being honest with me. I loved success from then on, and I felt so good I was hyper the rest of the day.
I use this skill a lot when making decisions. I always remember how well that felt. It made me so happy I could have exploded. It was amazing that they thought I was old enough, and from then on I always make the decision that will get me success.
When I look back at this I think about winning. Winning is a rare thing to come by. So cherish it when you get to. Bragging is now ok, but it’s ok to celebrate. I was a winner in that moment. I cherished it. It is important to cherish every moment of victory you get.
I think that success is an important part of life, and a learning experience
I was relaxed on my couch talking with my parents. I told them I saw them putting presents under the tree (even though I didn’t). As soon as the words came out of my mouth they shushed me. I knew then the truth, and I was successful in getting it.
From that moment on I have had a taste of success. I had finally gotten it out of them. They were finally being honest with me. I loved success from then on, and I felt so good I was hyper the rest of the day.
I use this skill a lot when making decisions. I always remember how well that felt. It made me so happy I could have exploded. It was amazing that they thought I was old enough, and from then on I always make the decision that will get me success.
When I look back at this I think about winning. Winning is a rare thing to come by. So cherish it when you get to. Bragging is now ok, but it’s ok to celebrate. I was a winner in that moment. I cherished it. It is important to cherish every moment of victory you get.
Siblings are Loving
This I believe…
I believe in hope, respect, indomitable spirit, and caring. The biggest one that I follow and that never runs out of is LOVE.
I always thought that cutting hair would be fun when I was little; but I was eight, with a poodle dog, with scissors, what could go wrong? I started to just cut little bits when I heard my brother with his music blearing coming upstairs. Later that day he found it in a very bad hiding spot. I apologized many times while trying to blink back tears he patted me on the head. He wasn’t mad, and he forgave me. At first I didn’t get, but afterwards I had it, I was younger and still learning, these moments, he showed his brightest colors.
This has taught me very much. It helped me understand that if you tell the truth it will lighten you’re punishment or even make it just a memory; however you still did the crime and maybe you should still have a little bit of the punishment ‘easier said than done.’ It helped me understand my brother as well, as a very caring person, and loving to his little sister. I find this a very useful lesson in many ways.
My feelings were very strong. I felt carefree at first; but also not thinking at the same time. Once I realized what I had down once looking down at the little bits and pieces in my hand I grew red with tension, and I was very ashamed as well. I knew better and I still dared to do it, when I remember those moments I feel ashamed to remember the dog but I also laugh. It helped me learn how caring and loving my brother was. It always affects me in a positive way every time I remember this.
Everything about this affects me in a positive way and makes me smile. I shall never forget this.
I believe in hope, respect, indomitable spirit, and caring. The biggest one that I follow and that never runs out of is LOVE.
I always thought that cutting hair would be fun when I was little; but I was eight, with a poodle dog, with scissors, what could go wrong? I started to just cut little bits when I heard my brother with his music blearing coming upstairs. Later that day he found it in a very bad hiding spot. I apologized many times while trying to blink back tears he patted me on the head. He wasn’t mad, and he forgave me. At first I didn’t get, but afterwards I had it, I was younger and still learning, these moments, he showed his brightest colors.
This has taught me very much. It helped me understand that if you tell the truth it will lighten you’re punishment or even make it just a memory; however you still did the crime and maybe you should still have a little bit of the punishment ‘easier said than done.’ It helped me understand my brother as well, as a very caring person, and loving to his little sister. I find this a very useful lesson in many ways.
My feelings were very strong. I felt carefree at first; but also not thinking at the same time. Once I realized what I had down once looking down at the little bits and pieces in my hand I grew red with tension, and I was very ashamed as well. I knew better and I still dared to do it, when I remember those moments I feel ashamed to remember the dog but I also laugh. It helped me learn how caring and loving my brother was. It always affects me in a positive way every time I remember this.
Everything about this affects me in a positive way and makes me smile. I shall never forget this.
I Believe
I Believe
By Ben K.
I believe that life isn’t always fair and sometimes you just have to deal with it. I was surprised and angry when my dad said I couldn’t go to the movie and my brother could. He said that my brother was older and more mature, so he could do more than me. My brother was going with his friends so I told my dad I was going to go a different time. Even though my dad said I couldn’t go until I was older I was still determined. I learned that life isn’t always fair and you just have to deal with it. I was angry and frustrated with my dad about not letting me go, but I know that life isn’t always fair and I can’t do anything about it. I also know that because my brother is older he is allowed to do more stuff than I can. I am still mad at my dad for not letting me go, but I learned a lesson.
I have used this lesson a lot while making decisions. One thing I learned is that I can’t plan to do things just because someone else can. Another thing I learned was that I have to make a backup plan if I can’t do something I want. The final thing I learned was that I should not get excited and should not get ready for things until I know I can do them. I didn’t like that I couldn’t do to the movie, but it helped me in a way.
Although I still feel mad about it, this experience has taught me a lot. I am still mad that I couldn’t go to the movie, but I hope I can get it for Christmas. Not being able to go has helped me understand that life isn’t always fair even though I didn’t like it. I know that because my brother is older he can do more, but I can do more than my sister. In a way this was a double-edged sword because I didn’t get to see the movie but I learned that life isn’t always fair.
Every day there are unfair times, but you have to deal with them and understand it is not just you – everyone has unfair times.
By Ben K.
I believe that life isn’t always fair and sometimes you just have to deal with it. I was surprised and angry when my dad said I couldn’t go to the movie and my brother could. He said that my brother was older and more mature, so he could do more than me. My brother was going with his friends so I told my dad I was going to go a different time. Even though my dad said I couldn’t go until I was older I was still determined. I learned that life isn’t always fair and you just have to deal with it. I was angry and frustrated with my dad about not letting me go, but I know that life isn’t always fair and I can’t do anything about it. I also know that because my brother is older he is allowed to do more stuff than I can. I am still mad at my dad for not letting me go, but I learned a lesson.
I have used this lesson a lot while making decisions. One thing I learned is that I can’t plan to do things just because someone else can. Another thing I learned was that I have to make a backup plan if I can’t do something I want. The final thing I learned was that I should not get excited and should not get ready for things until I know I can do them. I didn’t like that I couldn’t do to the movie, but it helped me in a way.
Although I still feel mad about it, this experience has taught me a lot. I am still mad that I couldn’t go to the movie, but I hope I can get it for Christmas. Not being able to go has helped me understand that life isn’t always fair even though I didn’t like it. I know that because my brother is older he can do more, but I can do more than my sister. In a way this was a double-edged sword because I didn’t get to see the movie but I learned that life isn’t always fair.
Every day there are unfair times, but you have to deal with them and understand it is not just you – everyone has unfair times.
This i Believe
I believe that god made the world for opportunities, and with love, self control, and respect.
What? Why are you moving Devonte? I'm not, I was joking. Why would you joke about that Devonte. I'm sorry I'll probably regret saying that to you Cody. He showed me self control on his fillings until he said he hates me, and he ran off.
What I realize now is that I learned a powerful lesson today. When I lied to my friend I knew I was going to regret it and I did regret saying it. So I ran inside moping around the house and suddenly i get struck with an idea. I was going to write a letter, and after i wrote the letter I was depresed that afternoon.
I have used this lesson to help mold the person who I am today at this moment. It made me who I am today becuase I never lie like that to a friend no more unless he knows I'm joking. It made me sad that day when I joked around like that to one of my best friends and now he will never talk to me.There is a silver lining that you can't cross or you will end up saying something you dont mean. There is a line that you can't cross becuase you will end up turning into a diffrent person.
When I look back at this event I think about, it had changed me from the inside out. There is a time where you can joke around about something, but there is also a time and place that you can not joke around with a friend. This has changed me alot since then.
What? Why are you moving Devonte? I'm not, I was joking. Why would you joke about that Devonte. I'm sorry I'll probably regret saying that to you Cody. He showed me self control on his fillings until he said he hates me, and he ran off.
What I realize now is that I learned a powerful lesson today. When I lied to my friend I knew I was going to regret it and I did regret saying it. So I ran inside moping around the house and suddenly i get struck with an idea. I was going to write a letter, and after i wrote the letter I was depresed that afternoon.
I have used this lesson to help mold the person who I am today at this moment. It made me who I am today becuase I never lie like that to a friend no more unless he knows I'm joking. It made me sad that day when I joked around like that to one of my best friends and now he will never talk to me.There is a silver lining that you can't cross or you will end up saying something you dont mean. There is a line that you can't cross becuase you will end up turning into a diffrent person.
When I look back at this event I think about, it had changed me from the inside out. There is a time where you can joke around about something, but there is also a time and place that you can not joke around with a friend. This has changed me alot since then.
This I Believe Essay
I believe honesty is the most important quality.
I was crushed and Santa wasn’t real. I was 6 and or 7 when I found out about this lie! I was bouncing chanting “Santa! Santa! Santa!” That’s when my older cousin walked up and said “Santa’s not real MaKayla.” She had officially crushed my winter spirit. Then later on I forgave her and realized she right to tell me.
I honestly think your parents don’t lie to hurt you, but to protect you. There are times when the truth must be told. When Rachel told the truth I may have been mad at first. She was right though. When my parents confirmed it I have to admit I was sad. In the end it all blew over.
I used this lesson to learn not everyone tells the truth. I have learned to be more honest. We all know that we will learn sooner or later. There for I’m happy to know the truth.
When I remember this event I’m happy Rachel told me. Its good to know the truth. People (I believe any ways) should always tell the truth. Santa will always be with me in my heart! This reminds me everyday to be honest.
Honesty is the most important quality!
I was crushed and Santa wasn’t real. I was 6 and or 7 when I found out about this lie! I was bouncing chanting “Santa! Santa! Santa!” That’s when my older cousin walked up and said “Santa’s not real MaKayla.” She had officially crushed my winter spirit. Then later on I forgave her and realized she right to tell me.
I honestly think your parents don’t lie to hurt you, but to protect you. There are times when the truth must be told. When Rachel told the truth I may have been mad at first. She was right though. When my parents confirmed it I have to admit I was sad. In the end it all blew over.
I used this lesson to learn not everyone tells the truth. I have learned to be more honest. We all know that we will learn sooner or later. There for I’m happy to know the truth.
When I remember this event I’m happy Rachel told me. Its good to know the truth. People (I believe any ways) should always tell the truth. Santa will always be with me in my heart! This reminds me everyday to be honest.
Honesty is the most important quality!
The Day my Dad Made my Life Better
I believe you can do anything you want and you can show great leadership!
I was so frustrated one day because I couldn’t hit the ball. I was practicing for baseball with my Dad, and went to the hitting cages. When I started every time I would swing and miss over and over again it made me so angry. After that all I wanted to do was get in the car and go home. My Dad came up to me and said you can do anything all you have to do is just to try hard and put your mind to it. That next I thought that my dad showed great LEADERSHIP plus led me in a good path.
What I realize now, is that I learned a very good moment that will help me get through later on in life. I am in a lot more sports and other activities because of what my dad has said to me. That saying that day just lead me on a good path, and when my dad was done saying that I was like ya that’s right. Also it made me feel as if I were invincible. To me my dad made my life a whole lot better!
I have used this lesson to make me who I am today. Now I like to try new things and practice to be the best of my ability, and it makes me be thankful for my dad being there for me. Also I already have started many different activities and I am hoping to find new ones and try them to. This one five minute event changed my life completely.
When I look back at this event, I think where would I be if this event were never to happen and now I always think that there is room for improvement and get better at something. To me I think everyone should try something difficult or challenging because it is a good experience to have. This situation made me feel it always won’t be bad because it will get better.
I think you should go out and try that thing that you aren’t really sure if you can do it!
I was so frustrated one day because I couldn’t hit the ball. I was practicing for baseball with my Dad, and went to the hitting cages. When I started every time I would swing and miss over and over again it made me so angry. After that all I wanted to do was get in the car and go home. My Dad came up to me and said you can do anything all you have to do is just to try hard and put your mind to it. That next I thought that my dad showed great LEADERSHIP plus led me in a good path.
What I realize now, is that I learned a very good moment that will help me get through later on in life. I am in a lot more sports and other activities because of what my dad has said to me. That saying that day just lead me on a good path, and when my dad was done saying that I was like ya that’s right. Also it made me feel as if I were invincible. To me my dad made my life a whole lot better!
I have used this lesson to make me who I am today. Now I like to try new things and practice to be the best of my ability, and it makes me be thankful for my dad being there for me. Also I already have started many different activities and I am hoping to find new ones and try them to. This one five minute event changed my life completely.
When I look back at this event, I think where would I be if this event were never to happen and now I always think that there is room for improvement and get better at something. To me I think everyone should try something difficult or challenging because it is a good experience to have. This situation made me feel it always won’t be bad because it will get better.
I think you should go out and try that thing that you aren’t really sure if you can do it!
Being Aware
I belive that if everyone helped charity our world would change.
My face was filled with glee as I learned that I could help parents that couldn’t afford presents for there young, for Christmas. Those people that stand outside of busy places and ring bells are collecting money for people that don’t have much money or sometimes they have no money. I was so happy I could change lives that me and my mom donated. From then on we have donated every time we have some money and have time to stop.
What I realized now is that I need to be more aware of my surroundings. You will never know if something is there if your not aware. Now I know to be more aware of things around me. I’m glade that my mom told me about the donations, and now I know.
My parents have probably learned this lesson in life because they are always on the look out. Now I know my parents are for sure there if I have questions because my mom really explained what donating meant to other people. Just like my mom in everyone you meet there is a knowledge side. Donating really gives a helpful hand if you, and your family donate for good causes.
When I think about learning I could help I compare it to life now, and it makes me feel good that my family and I have donated to good causes. It feels great to donate. Knowing there are always places to donate you can donate simply. And the best part is you don’t have to donate much every dollar helps.
If we all helped the power of charity we could change our world.
My face was filled with glee as I learned that I could help parents that couldn’t afford presents for there young, for Christmas. Those people that stand outside of busy places and ring bells are collecting money for people that don’t have much money or sometimes they have no money. I was so happy I could change lives that me and my mom donated. From then on we have donated every time we have some money and have time to stop.
What I realized now is that I need to be more aware of my surroundings. You will never know if something is there if your not aware. Now I know to be more aware of things around me. I’m glade that my mom told me about the donations, and now I know.
My parents have probably learned this lesson in life because they are always on the look out. Now I know my parents are for sure there if I have questions because my mom really explained what donating meant to other people. Just like my mom in everyone you meet there is a knowledge side. Donating really gives a helpful hand if you, and your family donate for good causes.
When I think about learning I could help I compare it to life now, and it makes me feel good that my family and I have donated to good causes. It feels great to donate. Knowing there are always places to donate you can donate simply. And the best part is you don’t have to donate much every dollar helps.
If we all helped the power of charity we could change our world.
This I Believe Essay
I believe that life can aggressive and be hurt sometimes. But that is why I wrote this story. Enjoy!
My friends and I were outside bored and had nothing to do. We sat out there for awhile until one of my friends said we should play doge ball. And we all thought his idea was ok so we spent hours trying to find some doge balls.
Until, somehow we started throwing rocks at each other. And this is how it happened…. One of my friends was up stairs in his room trying to find some doge balls. And I found a piece of pizza (his room is a total mess) so I decided to throw the piece of pizza at him so he threw his used boxers at me so we chased each other out of the house throwing stuff at each other and started throwing rocks.
And finally when I got home I tried and sneak myself upstairs to make sure my mom wouldn’t notice that I was getting mud all over the house. But as soon as I got up stairs my mom walked out of her room noticing my mud tracks I had left. And to my surprise she didn’t start yelling she just grounded me for a week.
And from now on then I am going to make sure that when my friends and I want to something I’m going to make sure its not going to give anyone amnesia or a concussion.
I believe that you can have fun with your ideas but make sure that you know what you are doing. And if you do make sure it doesn’t give you brain damage or any broken bones.
End!
My friends and I were outside bored and had nothing to do. We sat out there for awhile until one of my friends said we should play doge ball. And we all thought his idea was ok so we spent hours trying to find some doge balls.
Until, somehow we started throwing rocks at each other. And this is how it happened…. One of my friends was up stairs in his room trying to find some doge balls. And I found a piece of pizza (his room is a total mess) so I decided to throw the piece of pizza at him so he threw his used boxers at me so we chased each other out of the house throwing stuff at each other and started throwing rocks.
And finally when I got home I tried and sneak myself upstairs to make sure my mom wouldn’t notice that I was getting mud all over the house. But as soon as I got up stairs my mom walked out of her room noticing my mud tracks I had left. And to my surprise she didn’t start yelling she just grounded me for a week.
And from now on then I am going to make sure that when my friends and I want to something I’m going to make sure its not going to give anyone amnesia or a concussion.
I believe that you can have fun with your ideas but make sure that you know what you are doing. And if you do make sure it doesn’t give you brain damage or any broken bones.
End!
This I Believe
This I Believe
I believe that learning life isn’t fair is important. We would argue a lot more if people didn’t know that.
I was crying into my mom’s arms during the funeral, and I protested. “It’s not fair grandma is dead”. I kept pelting her with my “unfair speech” until she said that life isn’t fair. I was so sad I was angry actually. Defeat and disappointment surged through me. I learned that life isn’t fair. That day I learned a valuable lesson.
Now I know a lesson has been learned. Life isn’t fair and it never will be. Learning life isn’t fair is very important, but respect is also key. I was so sad my grandma died. Everyone else in my family felt the same.
The lesson I learned is a part of who I am, but also a part of others. I use this lesson lots of times. It could also be used on any given day. Other people can teach other people this lesson too.
I feel like that was probably one of the most important lessons of all. Everyone should learn this lesson. Many people could not live the same without it. I feel right now that I should be flexible if things don’t go my way, yet it is hard to be like that.
When you don’t get what you want, let it fly. I learned that in the lesson above.
I believe that learning life isn’t fair is important. We would argue a lot more if people didn’t know that.
I was crying into my mom’s arms during the funeral, and I protested. “It’s not fair grandma is dead”. I kept pelting her with my “unfair speech” until she said that life isn’t fair. I was so sad I was angry actually. Defeat and disappointment surged through me. I learned that life isn’t fair. That day I learned a valuable lesson.
Now I know a lesson has been learned. Life isn’t fair and it never will be. Learning life isn’t fair is very important, but respect is also key. I was so sad my grandma died. Everyone else in my family felt the same.
The lesson I learned is a part of who I am, but also a part of others. I use this lesson lots of times. It could also be used on any given day. Other people can teach other people this lesson too.
I feel like that was probably one of the most important lessons of all. Everyone should learn this lesson. Many people could not live the same without it. I feel right now that I should be flexible if things don’t go my way, yet it is hard to be like that.
When you don’t get what you want, let it fly. I learned that in the lesson above.
The Day I Was the Bat
This I believe
I believe without love we’d be a lost cause.
One day I was playing baseball with my friends Ben, Nick and Zach, and it was a normal day outside until …….
Zach was up to bat, so it took a day for him to hit the ball. But at the time he was only 7. Then he hit the ball. WHOA! then he flung the bat back right into my face. WHOA! He was using a metal bat too so that doesn’t work together very well (DUH) so I start running at him like a terrorist with a bomb. Then I see blood all over my hand after I take it of where I got hit. Everyone was going crazy. But eventually I got to the hospital. And I was o.k. but everyone’s faces were all o.m.g are you o.k.
I saw my family + friends all caring about me. They all said are you o.k. Zach’s family gave me cookies, but my sisters ate them all. I know that they didn’t want me to die. Though sometimes they want to hurt me they still love me.
Always wear a helmet for sports, and be careful. I could have gotten killed hundreds of times because of not wearing a helmet. But usally I never wear a helmet. my parents always yell at me for it. It doesn’t affect me very much.
I didn’t like getting hit with the bat (DUH). It didn’t hurt but blood was everywhere. Until I saw the blood all I wanted to do was hurt zach, so I could of lived whithout it.
As the beatles say all you need is love.
The end
I believe without love we’d be a lost cause.
One day I was playing baseball with my friends Ben, Nick and Zach, and it was a normal day outside until …….
Zach was up to bat, so it took a day for him to hit the ball. But at the time he was only 7. Then he hit the ball. WHOA! then he flung the bat back right into my face. WHOA! He was using a metal bat too so that doesn’t work together very well (DUH) so I start running at him like a terrorist with a bomb. Then I see blood all over my hand after I take it of where I got hit. Everyone was going crazy. But eventually I got to the hospital. And I was o.k. but everyone’s faces were all o.m.g are you o.k.
I saw my family + friends all caring about me. They all said are you o.k. Zach’s family gave me cookies, but my sisters ate them all. I know that they didn’t want me to die. Though sometimes they want to hurt me they still love me.
Always wear a helmet for sports, and be careful. I could have gotten killed hundreds of times because of not wearing a helmet. But usally I never wear a helmet. my parents always yell at me for it. It doesn’t affect me very much.
I didn’t like getting hit with the bat (DUH). It didn’t hurt but blood was everywhere. Until I saw the blood all I wanted to do was hurt zach, so I could of lived whithout it.
As the beatles say all you need is love.
The end
Truth
Truth
I believe that telling the truth is the better thing to do.
As I slowly cut my hair I knew that I could not tell my mom or she would never let this go easily. I knew that she would notice when I realized that I had cut it uneven. But when I told her surprisingly she let it go, and that’s probably the only time she will.
Now I realize that telling the truth was the right thing to do after all. I was basically always scared of the mad side of my mom, and learned to never lie to your parents and always tell the truth. But I could always trust my mom with good advice. Lying is never going to make things easier in life.
I have used this lesson in many ways since we were assigned it. It has been better for me because now I can tell the truth without getting in too much trouble, and when I don’t lie I get closer to getting a cell phone. Also I’m setting a better example for my younger brother. Not lying has been a awesome thing for me lately.
I think writing this helped me learn a very valuable lesson, and I think that writing this has helped me overcome my fear of the bad side of my mom. This has helped me understand how other people feel when they lie. And now I’ve realized that it is a better idea to tell the truth instead of lie and suffer the consequence.
Now I’ve learned to never lie again.
The time I made someone cry :(
I believe that life will give you family and friends that will be flexible when you need them to.
I was feeling scared when we arrived at my 5th grade conferences. I was remembering that Mr. madden would probably mention the bad event that happened before. I didn’t want to go into the room. My mom was pretty flexible, so after that I wasn’t worried about my punishment.
Why was it better to tell the truth? I’ll tell you why! There’s a time that you’ll learn not to lie. Don’t lie about a good day at school to your parents. When you lie about that only bad comes out of it NO good. I’ve never lied about anything since.
How did this event change my life? I’ll tell you how. This event actually improved my moms trust in me! She felt that this made me learn my lesson about lying, and it did. Since that taught me a lesson now I have a lot more privileges for example having a phone! Now I have a phone and don’t get into much trouble!
It kind of matters now. When you think about it we didn’t mean to make him cry. But I have a lot of feeling now, because now I learned a lesson. Since I feel for this event it does matter kind of. I’m so glad I learned my lesson.
NEVER think lying is ok because its not!!!!!
I was feeling scared when we arrived at my 5th grade conferences. I was remembering that Mr. madden would probably mention the bad event that happened before. I didn’t want to go into the room. My mom was pretty flexible, so after that I wasn’t worried about my punishment.
Why was it better to tell the truth? I’ll tell you why! There’s a time that you’ll learn not to lie. Don’t lie about a good day at school to your parents. When you lie about that only bad comes out of it NO good. I’ve never lied about anything since.
How did this event change my life? I’ll tell you how. This event actually improved my moms trust in me! She felt that this made me learn my lesson about lying, and it did. Since that taught me a lesson now I have a lot more privileges for example having a phone! Now I have a phone and don’t get into much trouble!
It kind of matters now. When you think about it we didn’t mean to make him cry. But I have a lot of feeling now, because now I learned a lesson. Since I feel for this event it does matter kind of. I’m so glad I learned my lesson.
NEVER think lying is ok because its not!!!!!
Dad Saves the Day
I believe that life presents you with opportunities in which you can show compassion and “save the day” for someone else.
My heart was racing and my pits were sweating as I realized that I was without my typing book, and class was about to begin. I had missed the previous week of school and was working feverishly to complete all of my class work. I was given permission to take the typing textbook home to work that evening but was given a stern warning that I was to return it the next day. I feared Mrs. G my typing teacher. She was by far the meanest teacher I had ever encountered, and I was shaking in my boots when I realized that I had left the book at home. I was too scared to go to class to face the wrath of Mrs. G., so I did the only thing I could think of…. I ran to my dad’s classroom and begged him to retrieve the book for me. He did the unthinkable. He agreed to run home and get my typing book and then wrote me a pass to return to class. The day that my dad showed extraordinary compassion; he became a hero in my eyes.
What I realize now is that I learned a very powerful lesson that day. This lesson was far more influential than facing the natural consequences of forgetting my book. I learned that sometimes when people fall they need YOU to help them back up. When I first realized that I had forgotten the typing book I was panicked. There were four minutes between classes, and I had just realized it before class. I didn’t have much time to react, so I took to my natural instincts and ran to my dad for help. When he agreed to run home to get the book, still perched by our computer, he gave me the greatest gift… freedom from my shortcomings. I didn’t feel joy knowing that my dad had to bail me out; I was simply relieved that I didn’t have to face Mrs. G. knowing that I had let her down.
I have used this lesson to help mold the person I am today. As a student, it made me more responsible. I never forgot important things again. I was always checking twice to make sure that I had what I needed in my backpack. I also learned that there were benefits to going to the same school where my dad was a teacher. Sometimes it was hard to have my dad at school with me. I was in middle school, and I wanted the chance to grow and be who I wanted to be. I didn’t always want to be under the watchful eye of my dad and his colleagues. This led me to the discovery that every situation in life has a silver lining. Sometimes you really have to look hard to find it, but in all things…. good exists! It still amazes me that this one simple gesture shaped my life in the way that it did.
When I look back at this event, I think about how it has changed the way I think about both parenting and teaching. Most often I feel that both students and my own children need to learn from their own mistakes. By learning from your mistakes, you are able to really think about the effects of your actions. I also learned that there is a time and a place to offer grace. There are situations where you need to just be there for your child or your student. I can remember the FEAR I felt towards Mrs. G the typing teacher. As a teacher, I want to make sure that no student ever experiences that. This situation has reminded me that it is important for me to set boundaries and expectations as both a parent and teacher, but also realized that kids need to feel safe and loved.
Each and everyday you have the chance to make a difference in someone’s day and potentially in someone’s life. What will you do with the opportunity?
My heart was racing and my pits were sweating as I realized that I was without my typing book, and class was about to begin. I had missed the previous week of school and was working feverishly to complete all of my class work. I was given permission to take the typing textbook home to work that evening but was given a stern warning that I was to return it the next day. I feared Mrs. G my typing teacher. She was by far the meanest teacher I had ever encountered, and I was shaking in my boots when I realized that I had left the book at home. I was too scared to go to class to face the wrath of Mrs. G., so I did the only thing I could think of…. I ran to my dad’s classroom and begged him to retrieve the book for me. He did the unthinkable. He agreed to run home and get my typing book and then wrote me a pass to return to class. The day that my dad showed extraordinary compassion; he became a hero in my eyes.
What I realize now is that I learned a very powerful lesson that day. This lesson was far more influential than facing the natural consequences of forgetting my book. I learned that sometimes when people fall they need YOU to help them back up. When I first realized that I had forgotten the typing book I was panicked. There were four minutes between classes, and I had just realized it before class. I didn’t have much time to react, so I took to my natural instincts and ran to my dad for help. When he agreed to run home to get the book, still perched by our computer, he gave me the greatest gift… freedom from my shortcomings. I didn’t feel joy knowing that my dad had to bail me out; I was simply relieved that I didn’t have to face Mrs. G. knowing that I had let her down.
I have used this lesson to help mold the person I am today. As a student, it made me more responsible. I never forgot important things again. I was always checking twice to make sure that I had what I needed in my backpack. I also learned that there were benefits to going to the same school where my dad was a teacher. Sometimes it was hard to have my dad at school with me. I was in middle school, and I wanted the chance to grow and be who I wanted to be. I didn’t always want to be under the watchful eye of my dad and his colleagues. This led me to the discovery that every situation in life has a silver lining. Sometimes you really have to look hard to find it, but in all things…. good exists! It still amazes me that this one simple gesture shaped my life in the way that it did.
When I look back at this event, I think about how it has changed the way I think about both parenting and teaching. Most often I feel that both students and my own children need to learn from their own mistakes. By learning from your mistakes, you are able to really think about the effects of your actions. I also learned that there is a time and a place to offer grace. There are situations where you need to just be there for your child or your student. I can remember the FEAR I felt towards Mrs. G the typing teacher. As a teacher, I want to make sure that no student ever experiences that. This situation has reminded me that it is important for me to set boundaries and expectations as both a parent and teacher, but also realized that kids need to feel safe and loved.
Each and everyday you have the chance to make a difference in someone’s day and potentially in someone’s life. What will you do with the opportunity?
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