Personal Narrative: The New York Stock Exchange

Ding! Millions around the world had just seen or felt the effect of the New York Stock Exchange opening bell signaling a new day in the financial markets, and I was blessed with the opportunity to be on this podium ringing the bell alongside my father. When my dad said he could take me to the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell, I was ecstatic. The textbooks which I had read in school did not come close to encompassing all the unique characteristics at the New York Stock Exchange. I was immersed in a sea of red and green numbers everywhere, while specialists quickly tried to get the day ready. Also, I could overhear Jim Cramer preparing and discussing his financial theories that the network was about to broadcast. I felt as if I were a child at Disneyland for the first time. Waves of excitement ran through my body, giving me the desire to see everything. When I took a photo in front of the most symbolic area of the stock exchange, I knew I wanted to return as head of my own company. …show more content…
It began when I was a kid at camp, always forced by my parents to have a healthy lunch with no treats. I had to think of a solution to this problem, so I started a food trading market. I began to trade all my whole grain goldfish, non-fat yogurt, and celery for chocolate, gummy bears, and more succulent sweets. I soon became an expert and ran a food trading operation at Kamp Karefree. This trading experience not only yielded mouthwatering sweets, but a feeling of accomplishment and entertainment knowing I made a profitable trade. I was able to get rid of overvalued yogurt for undervalued