Essay About My Old Person

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Once upon a time, there was an elephant who raised an ant as his daughter and taught her everything that she needed to know; such as how to walk, how to talk, and how to run. But one day, the elephant passed away. After a while, the ant saw a group of her sisters climbing the tree, but she could not do it herself, even though she was capable. She remembered the help of her father, and she thought that she couldn 't do it without his help. This is my story about my old man who raised me well. Thinking that I 'm going to be a successful person, I am sure that I would make him proud wherever he was. But how will I do it? A very simple question that will be answered shortly in my story.
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Especially, if a person had old standard basics that he needs to follow. For example, living with my parents all time would consider being a great value in our traditions. Taking care of your family, loving them as they getting old. It’s an authentic thing, for every home of our society to benefit from. In order to add a new value, a great effort should be made and that started when I travelled to the united states alone. Perhaps, that fear of something bad may happen if we change our personalities as human beings had followed me since I put me first step in US. But, none of that had prevented me from being successful. Travelling to the United State have shaped my personality so much that I can see a new Talal that is full of energy and motivation. The first day in united states I gathered a lot of information about its culture. From books that I read about the history of united states to the social life of the citizens and how they live. I was shocked by the different habits, activities and govern the system that differ from the place that I came from in most cases. Not talking about spiritual books and ethnicities. Having to work as independent and single person without the help of others is the most shocking fact that I had to …show more content…
,grabbed a book and started to read a novel. Afterwards, I had to have my American coffee with a cinnamon bagel. However, at that moment, I realized I have become a citizen and I allowed myself to Emerge to a tremendous culture with a whole set of traditions and values. Moreover, I began to validity my belongings with the new set of rules that I welcomed from knowing my social life here. Also, with patients comes knowledge and happiness. Having to realize my social status. There was something missing. A feeling that I had to work harder to start a new life.
I ask myself what I want. What I need in order to fill my needs. even though I was successful in my social life, something there was missing, hidden and not clear for me to see. I knew that I have to search for it.
Not to forget, a crucial point that I need to address about my success. My father starts it all. He gives me a wisdom that I followed in my life. Searching for solutions in any saturation is crucial even if there was no hope to find one. As time will pass a new goal will appear and a light will shine through the rocks. my mother took a beautiful part in my life too. She stepped in my shoes guiding me to the correct path each time I needed a family support. I know then I had a great family and what I have become it 's only a drop in the big

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