Personal Narrative: My Family's Choices

Growing up, I did not learn as much as I should have. I was limited in school by my family’s choices. Most of the choices my parents made did not consider my education. By the time, I started my first day at preschool my parents had already separated. Actually, in some ways I feel like I limited my parents’ education as well. I was born right after my parents had graduated high school. They were young, my mom was eighteen, and my dad was nineteen. My mom was a star athlete; she still holds the school records in both the 400-meter and long jump in track and field. She had received a full ride scholarship offer for running track at San Diego State. She was a fast runner, but she was not very passionate about school or running. Before the next …show more content…
I grew up with more focus on youth sports than scholastics. I enjoyed sports because that was what my family taught me. I liked learning at school, but I loved recess the most. This was my mind state all the way, until I graduated high school. In elementary school, I played “Little League” baseball. In middle school, I played volleyball, basketball, and ran track. In high school, I played football, wrestled, and played on the golf team. I could not tell you what my grades were but I can tell you how well my teams played. I spent most of my time after school at sports practice. These particular sports are exhausting and after more practice sessions, I did not have much energy left to study my schoolwork. I would try to wake up early and do what I could of my homework, and would struggle to grasp enough of the material so I could pass the tests. It made me feel like I was not smart and resulted with me lowering my personal expectations. I recently picked up my diploma from my high school graduation, fifteen years after I graduated. It had been in the office; filed with my transcripts. Looking at my transcripts, I was surprised to see I had a 2.8 grade point average for all four years of high school. I did not value my grades at the time because of the emphasis placed on sports. For example, I can say, “I have made a hole-in-one” in the golf league finals, but that is about the extent of …show more content…
My mind is just as important as my physical abilities. Having been encouraged by good friends whom I admire and deeply respect has motivated me to continue to pursue my classes at Coastline Community College. I enjoy learning to master new subjects and ideas. I continue to meet remarkable people of great intelligence whom remain positive. Even though, my family is not the best at showing the pride they have in my education; I know it is there now. Financial Aid has motivated me to perform well so that I can continue to receive the aid. My family motivates me to perform well in everything that I do, every day of my