Personal Narrative: The Sugar Beet Factory

As a child, I always expressed joy when we passed the seemingly giant factory located on the edge of my hometown. It was always a happy experience to witness the factory that produced the clouds for the sky. My eyes were met with wonderment when I say the giant white, billowing clouds produced from the smokestacks of the towering, majestic factory. However, I was always met with concern when the clouds weren’t coming out, and I deeply hoped the clouds would resume soon. I always nagged my parents about the factory, and would interrogate them thoroughly when the clouds stopped billowing out of the stacks. Of course, they always drew out their responses with in depth explanations. But, as time went on, I realized no one else expressed the joy …show more content…
As a child, my mind was filled with feelings of wonderment for the world when I thought about the cloud factory. My sense of imagination was so powerful that I thought up a thousand little details about the mysterious cloud factory. The fictional idea of a factory producing clouds made me feel awe for the world around me. I was completely fascinated by my idea of the factory, and it gave life to a thriving imagination. However, the feelings associated with discovering the truth about the factory weren’t nearly as pleasant. When I learned the truth, I felt betrayed by my parents and the world. A part of the awe I had for the world was taken from me when I realized that the “clouds” were actually a source of pollution being filtrated into the sky from the world of industry. The truth turned out to be quite unpleasant compared to my lovely misinterpretation. Rather than producing a thing of beauty, my magical factory was producing harm to the environment. I can still feel the bits of awe that the cloud factory inspired in my little eyes, but I can also remember the harsh realization that the real world …show more content…
Like previously mentioned, the cloud factory made me feel completely enchanted by the world. When I remember the cloud factory it reminds me that small things can show the true wonder of the world, as well as the unique beauty encompassed by the universe. Likewise, the cloud factory has taught me to examine all things heavily, because reality is much different than appearance in many cases. Discovering the truth about the sugar beet factory was a harsh shock, but it taught me that not all things are as they seem. This experience was one of the first that taught me to question others before believing what they say. More than anything, the cloud factory has served as constant reminder that it’s okay to laugh at yourself. Of course I felt a little silly when I realized the extent of my misinterpretation, but remains a good story to laugh at. This experience taught me that it is okay to be wrong, and to admit that you are wrong. Sometimes it is difficult to truly laugh at yourself, but many years later I can still laugh at my childish