Personal Narrative: I Was I Born To Do?

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1. What was I born to do?
This question really gets me thinking because I really do not know but I was born to do. And yet, and I may never figure it out. But to be completely honest, I want to feel that I was born to make a difference in this world. Being able to change someone's life for the better has always been a big thought in my mind. I feel that even making someone’s day just a little better and changing their mood that day is my purpose. I have always strived to be the person to make someone smile and change their day for the better, even if it is just a smile back while passing someone on the street or on the bus. God made each and every one of us for a reason, and I believe he put me here for one specific reason. I have not figured
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Throughout high school, basically every night I would be downstairs with my mom and we would just watch our “shows.” My dad would travel a lot for work and so my mom and I would like to relax and watch the television while he was gone. My mom and I have about 7 different shows that we would watch every week and time would just fly by for us and the next time we looked at the clock, it would be around midnight or later. Once my sister, who is 4 grades above me, went to college (at Texas A&M WHOOP), my mom and I got very close. I tell her everything and our television time was our bonding time. Now that I am at college, I really miss her, so when she comes to visit, all we do it talk about A&M football and our television shows. That is hands down my favorite thing to do.
4. What are the recurring themes that I find myself drawn to? What I mean by “themes” is what subject matter(s) are you drawn to and also what is unique about your personal
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She responded with, “Organized, not bashful, dependable, hard working, and punctual.” To be completely honest, I was shocked and honored at the same time to see that my mom sees me in that way, but I can see it. I have always been an organized person, and always will be. When my townhome is messy, I am stressed and so I have to clean it before I can get things done. For example, before finalizing this, I had to clean my entire bedroom so I could relax. Not bashful was a new one for me because about 2 years ago, I was super shy. But, starting my junior year in high school, I got a job in retail and immediately opened my shell. Now, I can talk to someone and make a good relationship very easily, and it has benefitted me while in college. I love getting to know people and bonding over the smallest things. I have always been the dependable friend, because I care so much for my friends and family. That has been a negative in the past because people took advantage of my generosity, but I enjoy helping others. Hard working is something I care deeply about, because it shows people that I am dependable and want to make a good impression. Being a hard worker can bring many opportunities and in the end, helps others. Lastly, I hate being late or running behind, so punctuality is very accurate. I do have my fair share of running a little late to a meeting or class, but it

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