Narrative Essay On Leaving Public School

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Disclaimer: I must mention that it is extremely rare for individuals to escape public school with even an ounce of imagination left. As a child my status as gifted in creativity sparked fear in the hearts of teachers everywhere. They vowed to strip me of my imagination so that I didn’t stick out from the others. Anyone caught practicing creativity in the vicinity of any and all English rooms was to be punished by failure. In the classrooms, each lump of clay sat at his desk and patiently awaited the impression of the mold. Educators ingrained “think the same” in our hearts while barking “be unique.” In the hallways, the robes of creativity confiscated at the door laid atop piles of untapped potential. Let it be known that I have survived the American Public Education system.

I vividly remember the moment I fell in love with reading
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There is no method that I follow. I do things my own way and at my own pace. Staying up late to do in an assignment is not only exciting, but necessary. As a young writer and chronic procrastinator, I can affirm the notion that sleep is for the weak. The imagination jumps into overdrive during the wee hours of the night, producing whimsical thoughts and ideas that break boundaries. Up until hours (occasionally days) before a deadline I am struck with the worst form of writer 's block that only pressure and an all nighter can cure.

Fortunately, my daily life does not run like my writing style. I am a stickler on time. I’m too busy to be setback by rushing. Being busy has altered my attention span. I no longer have the time or energy to focus on a reading book. Thankfully, my subscription to the great and powerful Audible has saved me from becoming an uncultured blob. Each week I’m able to tune into a new book- guilt free. I can listen to stories while I drive, run, walk, and eat! From the classics to my favorites, audiobooks have expanded my appreciation for

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