Personal Narrative Essay

As the Notorious B.I.G said it was all a dream, I wonder what he was talking about. In America where most people are privileged and have opportunities that other people may not have in any other country. If you were to ask me what else is it they could possibly want? I would simply say the American Dream. This is the thing that everyone wishes for American or not. The American dream to me would be you with a happy family living a comfortable lifestyle. Three things could explain it all family,…

Claire closed her eyes and inhaled deeply, trying to exhale but her mind raged on thinking about the issues and problems at hand. She could not focus her attention to anything but the daily struggles in her life. She finally let out a breath with a sign… Has this become my life? Who did I marry? I met him when I was seventeen what was I thinking? Who have I become? How I am going to fix this? She looked back and thought about couples who said they make their relationship work, couples who…

As I scrutinize the azure abyss and its infinite cotton balls, I respire gradually and contemplate my existence and my purpose. I am surrounded by colossal, emerald trees and feel the invigorating breeze down my back. Perhaps, I am not an F. Scott Fitzgerald, when it comes to describing and recounting the scenery around me. However, I am anything but ordinary, I am a seed! I live with an everlasting hope and desire to sprout and impact the world. Meanwhile, I depend on innumerable elements like…

Happiness can be defined differently from everyone. With knowing that everyone as a since of purpose can make people view their life differently. They are different ways to find happiness in. Purposeful and meaningful way of living can be positive way of life. Throughout Matthew Kelly The Rhythm of Life, brings up that everyone has a purpose, and have a way to achieve happiness. They are different ways here people can get happiness from. Also, happiness can help us become the best version of…

In today's society the average person goes through high school, then repeats the cycle through college, gets their degree and goes out into the “real world”. They meet someone, have a family and move out to the suburbs. That is the path that most americans take throughout their long journey in life. Contradictory to that some of the wealthiest people took the risk of taking their own path and profited very well from it. “Have the courage to follow your own heart and intuition” (Steve Jobs).…

I think in life we all look back and think to ourselves, did I do or say the right thing in that situation? I believe life is full of choices and everyone makes some mistakes, and that’s okay. We are all human and our lives won’t end simply because we screw up a few times. In life, many people are looking for happiness, power, money, and everything else in between. I am trying to improve myself every day, appreciate the little things, work through the hard times, and I believe that will allow me…

Many assume if they can't succeed without jeopardizing health and life, they lack certain abilities. Everything is possible with some planning, care, and facilitation. Planning is an important part of life. I plan my day, my week, and even my year to help myself set goals and make sure I'm following the path for my success. I like structured plans so I could assess and prepare. Just like roads, I may have to follow a detour, even if it takes longer. Sometimes I stall just like anytime of the…

Making a Difference What is the meaning of life? It`s no doubt that we`ve all asked ourselves this question. The answer is subjective. It might be 42 or something different. For me, the answer is being happy, and the best way to do that is leaving a big smile on the face of others by making a difference in their lives. Yet, in order to fulfill the meaning of life how can I make a difference? Initially, I divided the problem into minor goals to make it more intriguing and enjoyable. The first…

As I struggle to sit comfortably in my hard-as-a-rock seat on my thirteen-hour Amtrak ride, I watch the skyscrapers in New York fade into worndown factories in Philadelphia, which turn into monstrous monuments in Washington, D.C. I drift in and out of sleep to the sound of Khalid's soothing voice as I make my way to my family's new home. My life changed drastically during the Summer of 2017. I graduated from high school. I moved from a quaint suburb in Connecticut to Charlotte, North Carolina,…

Relationships are complicated, on one side they are the best thing to have while sometimes it may be the worst thing to have. When I view life, I see it as mix up of good things and bad things, much like everyone has. Most people like myself would rather have “good” relationships with the people they interact with for many reasons. I favor positive relationships over negative ones because they simply cause no problems in my view and it just seems like the better thing to yearn for. When I have…