When reflecting on my character; my most dominant trait has stood out, being a caring person. From listening to a friend in need, feeding the homeless and volunteering for Make-A-Wish I have learned I love to lend a hand.
It was seven o'clock in the evening when the sun finally started to set and the children in the neighborhood begin to head home, when I could distinctly hear Survivor by Journey; Jorge was calling my phone. Jorge had been distant for the past few weeks and as a matter of fact his attendance at school was quite poor so I was not sure what he needed. In a soft monotone voice and with long pauses between his sentences he says, "Hey man, I need someone to talk too. Would you be able to come over. I can't do this over the phone." Without any hesitation I …show more content…
But for my family.", I was just glad to see him smiling once more. Besides his rough start in life, Jorge has overcome the odds and is now attending one of the best liberal arts colleges in the
United States.
"One hour and forty-five minutes, Fifteen more to go, who new classes could be this long." I murmured under my breath. Time seemed to be frozen but ultimately the class ended and the long needed break arrived. With over and hour to the next class to begin and with hunger pains, as well as my stomach making noises I decide to get a bite to eat. Walking down the campus of The University of Incarnate Word the cold fall wind started to pick up and knock down the leaves covering the paths. Strolling down the center of campus my mind was made up and I came to the decision I wanted McDonalds. Being across the street from where the campus stood it seemed like the perfect option. While heading to the McDonald's at the front of the campus the Our Lady's Chapel is located there is a man curled up in a checkered blanket against the wall. The unfortunate man seemed to be homeless and without any shelter he was stuck in the cold freezing half to death, with nothing I could possibly do for him to help I
It was seven o'clock in the evening when the sun finally started to set and the children in the neighborhood begin to head home, when I could distinctly hear Survivor by Journey; Jorge was calling my phone. Jorge had been distant for the past few weeks and as a matter of fact his attendance at school was quite poor so I was not sure what he needed. In a soft monotone voice and with long pauses between his sentences he says, "Hey man, I need someone to talk too. Would you be able to come over. I can't do this over the phone." Without any hesitation I …show more content…
But for my family.", I was just glad to see him smiling once more. Besides his rough start in life, Jorge has overcome the odds and is now attending one of the best liberal arts colleges in the
United States.
"One hour and forty-five minutes, Fifteen more to go, who new classes could be this long." I murmured under my breath. Time seemed to be frozen but ultimately the class ended and the long needed break arrived. With over and hour to the next class to begin and with hunger pains, as well as my stomach making noises I decide to get a bite to eat. Walking down the campus of The University of Incarnate Word the cold fall wind started to pick up and knock down the leaves covering the paths. Strolling down the center of campus my mind was made up and I came to the decision I wanted McDonalds. Being across the street from where the campus stood it seemed like the perfect option. While heading to the McDonald's at the front of the campus the Our Lady's Chapel is located there is a man curled up in a checkered blanket against the wall. The unfortunate man seemed to be homeless and without any shelter he was stuck in the cold freezing half to death, with nothing I could possibly do for him to help I