Personal Narrative: My Life In Chicago

Most people think coming from the worst neighborhood in Chicago you’ll just have a past. Well I have a past, I’m living the present, and I’m planning for my future. Uniqueness is something everyone strives for. Besides being a hard working and dedicated person, something that makes me unique is my willing to help anyone in need. One scenario is how I aid my sick grandmother since she is unable to. Not only will I help her but I will help any person. Besides being from an urban area in Chicago, I had a pretty nice home and school life. I had a mother and father who would do anything I needed to succeed. I was a diligent student at school. I was on the honor roll for consecutive years. I never missed a day even if I was sick. I was always polite and ready to learn something every day. As well as learning right from wrong, I learned everything happens for a reason. The challenges I faced such as my grandmother being very ill for months, me being ill during my sophomore and junior year of school, and getting robbed have only made …show more content…
I have surpassed not only trouble but found a way to see the bright side. I’ve learned to look at the positive in every negative situation. Life in Chicago provided me with not being so needy. It also taught me not to do things because people want me to but do things because I want to. In addition to learning many helpful aspects in life, I learned in high school that its nothing compared to the how outside of the building no one care nor wants to see anything dealing with you, especially succeeding. It is easy, nice, clean, and not a lot of work. It has sheltered me for many years. High school provided me with knowing hard work pays off. As well as the teachers giving tough love to prepare you for the real world. When you walk into the doors I feel the love right away, but outside no one cares and I have to do what I need to do to become a successful person in