Town of Settlers
I believe that life is about perspective - about exploring, questioning, and discovering the good this world has to offer. The environment in which a person grows up can and does have a profound impact on this perspective. I am living proof of this. Because of my experiences in my small hometown and my family’s support and encouragement to look outside the city limits, I am inspired to strive for my aspirations no matter how challenging they might be.
Hallettsville, population 2,598, is considered by some to be one of the best places to raise a family. A small town with a low crime rate, minimal traffic, and only two high schools - my hometown is the definition of a tight-knit community. The values and lifestyle of my small …show more content…
But more than anything, my family has been the true community which has inspired me to think more of myself and my future. I long to experience different cultures and learn from the people. My mother, a true northerner, always taught my siblings and I that there is so much more out in the world beyond the gates of a small municipality. My sister who lives in New York inspires me to believe that the true beauty in people is the idea that though we may be different, our humanity reveals many similarities. We all want the best for our families, and we all hope to find love. The unity among people is what I long to experience in life and is one of the numerous reasons I want to travel the world.
My hometown settlers may doubt the accomplishment of my dreams or never fully understand why I do not fit their mold, but I have passion and something to prove. Just because it is easy to follow the crowd does not mean it is what should be done. I hope that the lessons my community have instilled in me remind me to always fight for what is right, to seek the truth, to see all people as equal, and to always be true to myself. Above all, I dream that the inspiration my family has instilled in me to seek more never
I believe that life is about perspective - about exploring, questioning, and discovering the good this world has to offer. The environment in which a person grows up can and does have a profound impact on this perspective. I am living proof of this. Because of my experiences in my small hometown and my family’s support and encouragement to look outside the city limits, I am inspired to strive for my aspirations no matter how challenging they might be.
Hallettsville, population 2,598, is considered by some to be one of the best places to raise a family. A small town with a low crime rate, minimal traffic, and only two high schools - my hometown is the definition of a tight-knit community. The values and lifestyle of my small …show more content…
But more than anything, my family has been the true community which has inspired me to think more of myself and my future. I long to experience different cultures and learn from the people. My mother, a true northerner, always taught my siblings and I that there is so much more out in the world beyond the gates of a small municipality. My sister who lives in New York inspires me to believe that the true beauty in people is the idea that though we may be different, our humanity reveals many similarities. We all want the best for our families, and we all hope to find love. The unity among people is what I long to experience in life and is one of the numerous reasons I want to travel the world.
My hometown settlers may doubt the accomplishment of my dreams or never fully understand why I do not fit their mold, but I have passion and something to prove. Just because it is easy to follow the crowd does not mean it is what should be done. I hope that the lessons my community have instilled in me remind me to always fight for what is right, to seek the truth, to see all people as equal, and to always be true to myself. Above all, I dream that the inspiration my family has instilled in me to seek more never