This is my final version due on October 12, 2016. I had some issues in writing this merely upon the topic that I chose was so emotional. Other than that, I didn’t have too many problems occurring.
My Dad Throughout my life, I have had many a lot of life changing events happen. I don’t like talking about most things that have happened to me a lot. Although, I know that some things are bound to come up in conversation, so I try my best to discuss it with grace. My parents got divorced and remarried when I was young. I also had to grow up dealing with a lot of issues between my family members. I never thought of my life as simple or easy. I didn 't think my life was the worst, but one day changed how I viewed my life. …show more content…
I feel like my friends are genuine and caring and want to actually be my friends. I changed my major and haven’t danced much this semester. It was a hard transition at first, but I love what I have decided to do. While at times I get sad and miss ballet, I still felt secure in my decision to switch majors. In a weird way, I also feel more connected to my dad because I did switch majors. My dad had originally wanted to go to the two art schools I was debating on going to. In the end, he didn’t go to either. He then switched out of his art major to an academic major. It’s a small little thing that I didn’t realize till recently. Although, it’s made me feel like I’ve finally done something worthwhile. The decision to switch majors, for me, has been a blessing in disguise. I love the new major, and I love the new school, and I know my dad would be proud.
Some days I am really upset about my dad. Some days I don’t think about it because I was used to not talking to him often. Other days I make really bad jokes about it to help me cope. Although, at the end of every day, I know deep down that my dad would be proud and is looking down from Heaven smiling. It’s not easy living without my dad, but I keep a picture of us on my desk that reminds me he’s still with