Adversity: I Harden Like An Egg

When adversity knocks on my door, how do I respond? Do I soften, become hardened, or do I show that I am unique? If I picture an egg, a carrot, and a coffee bean that has been put in boiling water, which do I compare myself to? If adversity is the boiling water, which object am I? When faced with adversity I would have to compare myself to all three. I believe I harden like an egg, soften like a carrot, and become unique like a coffee bean. In some cases, when put under pressure, I believe I harden like an egg. I have a difficult time opening up to my parents when they ask about my actions. Most of the time I keep to myself, so when my mother and father ask about my behavior I don’t say much at all. They’ve always encouraged me to do my best in school, so when I make a poor grade I become stubborn. I know that hardening like an egg isn’t the best way to handle adversity, but it’s how I choose to respond to these certain situations. In cases where I’m having to face a loss, I become soft like a carrot. I’ve always had a heavy heart for animals. I believe that’s why I’ve always wanted to go to college to become a veterinarian. The loss of a pet has always hit me hard, so being able to prevent that hurt for others would be the dream. I believe the only loss that hits harder than that of a pet is …show more content…
When faced with challenges at dance, I turn them into accomplishments. My team and I are always faced with new steps during dance class. I am known for always being the first one to “master” a them. Dance has always been the only thing I feel I excel at, so I try to stand out and show that I am unique like a coffee bean. I’ve also realized that I’m not the best at taking advice but I’m usually the one giving it. When asked for advice I try to make whatever situation it might be have the outcome of a coffee bean. Even if I don’t always handle adversity that way, I attempt to lead others