Comparison Essay

Since I was young, the differences between my brother and I flared out in obvious ways. The root of our fights had a lot to do with the fact that we did not think, act, or look the same. As I got older, our similarities and differences surfaced and became more noticeable. Looking back, there was a few that definitely stood out in comparison to the rest. One of our similarities is our choice of hobbies. Ever since I can remember, our life has been entertained by hunting, fishing, and spending time on the water. Trips to Lake Murvaul or the deer lease at a young age set up our love for the outdoors. If we were not in the woods, we were on the water with a pole in our hand. Often times, my brother and I would wake up at 5:00 a.m. to go sit in a tree stand until the afternoon. Then, we would hook our boat up and drive to the lake where we would fish the rest of the day. These activities brought us together in a way like no other. Our fights lessened and we seemed to be at our happiest when we were doing our favorite past times. My brother’s choice of hobbies and mine were definitely one of our greatest similarities. Another one …show more content…
My brother can be a major pessimist and does not seem to care as much as I do about different things. The majority of the time, he has a negative attitude about anything and everything. He does not ever work hard, no matter what the circumstances are. There is never a time when he is not insulting someone, but I can assure you, he will not back it up if the that is what the situation comes down to. However, I like to think of myself as an optimist. Sometimes I care about things too much, but I guess that is a problem that is fine to have. I believe I am a pretty positive person that is not too cocky or arrogant. I am not scared to grit my teeth and get my hands dirty because I understand that working hard is important to being successful. Also, I like to get along with