I have been volunteering at my local library ever since my high school career has begun. Over the summer, I motivate little kids to read: I convince them to comprehend the various stories read, and in return they are rewarded with various prizes. During the weekends, I assist children with the material they may be struggling with in school. Every now and then, a few kids would bring in their homework, while others brought in either textbooks or their notes.
A sophomore girl had come into the library one day, and had brought in her math notebook, binder, and several textbooks. She struggled with geometry, failed her tests, and was overwhelmed with her projects. Fortunately, I was volunteering that specific day and was these to assist her.
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This quote, for me, means that nothing will be able to appease the unsatisfied. If one is not already grateful for what they have been provided with, not one piece of matter in this world will be able to make one content. This saying allows for me to be respectful of others, and constantly reminds me to not value items solely due their price.
Ever since I was four years old, I have had one dream: to travel to Great Britain. I have always been in love with the diverse culture they have, and how everything there is incredibly tiny and compact. I have adored the different accents, and have always praised the British sense of style.
I also love how close-knit and family-oriented the British culture is, whereas the American one is not as much; everyone just seems "closer together" across the Atlantic.
I have watched a numerous amount of British-Asian movies, which strongly represent the South Asian culture I have always wanted to be a part of here, back home. I have also read several British books, and most of my music library consists of British-style songs. All these mediums of entertainment make me feel homesick for a place I have never been to, and I am longing for the day I will finally set foot on the land of my
A sophomore girl had come into the library one day, and had brought in her math notebook, binder, and several textbooks. She struggled with geometry, failed her tests, and was overwhelmed with her projects. Fortunately, I was volunteering that specific day and was these to assist her.
Together, …show more content…
This quote, for me, means that nothing will be able to appease the unsatisfied. If one is not already grateful for what they have been provided with, not one piece of matter in this world will be able to make one content. This saying allows for me to be respectful of others, and constantly reminds me to not value items solely due their price.
Ever since I was four years old, I have had one dream: to travel to Great Britain. I have always been in love with the diverse culture they have, and how everything there is incredibly tiny and compact. I have adored the different accents, and have always praised the British sense of style.
I also love how close-knit and family-oriented the British culture is, whereas the American one is not as much; everyone just seems "closer together" across the Atlantic.
I have watched a numerous amount of British-Asian movies, which strongly represent the South Asian culture I have always wanted to be a part of here, back home. I have also read several British books, and most of my music library consists of British-style songs. All these mediums of entertainment make me feel homesick for a place I have never been to, and I am longing for the day I will finally set foot on the land of my