The transition from childhood to adulthood is essentially a gradual process. There are several aspects of life, which take a long time to cultivate in an individual. However, certain events in life may cause the gradual learning curve to deviate sharply. Words like responsibility and planning can, in a short span of time, acquire overarching presence in life, and the world may no longer look as carefree and simple, as it once did. An air accident couple of years back was one such turning points in my life.
As the aircraft was in final moments of descent, I remember bubbling with excitement, looking for different places to visit on a California map. Blissfully unaware as I was, an abrupt jolt sent the map flying off my hands and propelled me forward as the aircraft hit the tarmac with a loud bang. The overhead bins were torn open and the baggage flew out. Most plastic and glass objects around were …show more content…
It was a chilling thought. I had been always dependent on my parents for everything, and it was impossible to imagine my life without them. This overdependence made me feel so weak at that time, and I realized that I lacked the training and strength to shoulder additional responsibilities. Therefore, I resolved to change that by pushing myself to take on additional tasks and responsibilities. This incident changed my outlook, as it showed me how important being responsible is. [ NEED MORE]
Prior to the accident, I was just another boy - carefree and happy. However, incident caused a churning and rearrangement of my outlook and priorities, as if a picture hidden in background had resolved itself. At times a few moments can do the trick, where repeated attempts from parents and teachers fail. As we grow we will always remember these few moments that shaped our lives. Discontinuities in the smooth curve, to put it
As the aircraft was in final moments of descent, I remember bubbling with excitement, looking for different places to visit on a California map. Blissfully unaware as I was, an abrupt jolt sent the map flying off my hands and propelled me forward as the aircraft hit the tarmac with a loud bang. The overhead bins were torn open and the baggage flew out. Most plastic and glass objects around were …show more content…
It was a chilling thought. I had been always dependent on my parents for everything, and it was impossible to imagine my life without them. This overdependence made me feel so weak at that time, and I realized that I lacked the training and strength to shoulder additional responsibilities. Therefore, I resolved to change that by pushing myself to take on additional tasks and responsibilities. This incident changed my outlook, as it showed me how important being responsible is. [ NEED MORE]
Prior to the accident, I was just another boy - carefree and happy. However, incident caused a churning and rearrangement of my outlook and priorities, as if a picture hidden in background had resolved itself. At times a few moments can do the trick, where repeated attempts from parents and teachers fail. As we grow we will always remember these few moments that shaped our lives. Discontinuities in the smooth curve, to put it