Personal Narrative

I’m confused about life. There are just so many things I don’t understand about our world and life on earth. I get taught a lot in school and learn new things everyday, but I don’t think being stuck in a classroom reading from a textbook is the best way to learn. I think the best way to learn is out of experience. The thing is though; being only eleven doesn’t give me much of that. I know I’ll never figure certain things out until I get to heaven, but I can’t help wanting to know them now. Growing up is also something that deeply confuses me. Year by year I gain more and more privileges, but at the same time I get just as many, if not more, responsibilities. In some ways I feel like I’m ready to grow up and I’m excited about it. In other ways I’m scared and not sure if I’m ready. Honestly, it’s all just a lot to keep up with and right now it might be a little too much.


I think that I’m a very emotional person. Things people say to me really hurt sometimes. In a way I hide behind a mask because I try to look like I don’t care and that it doesn’t bother me, but on the inside, I’m crying. If I’m in public and someone makes me feel bad I’m not going to cry, I’m going to act like it didn’t bother me a bit. I’ll stay “presentable” but as soon as I get into the safety of my home or car the tears start coming. I believe that words hurt more than actions. I’d rather get a scar from someone scratching me, than getting a scar emotionally any day.

I believe in God. I trust Him with my life, but most of all my heart. I wouldn’t even be alive today if it wasn’t for Him, no one would. Sometimes He’s absolutely the only one who can get me through bad situations or even bad periods of my life. I'm not afraid of dying because I know I'll go to heaven. I know I’ll be able to find out all the answers when I get to heaven. That makes it even harder to wait though.

My most prized possession that is a thing is definitely my Bible. I honestly don’t read it as much as I should or want to, but it’s helped me get through a lot. Whenever I feel alone, praying really helps me, but opening up my Bible and simply just reading a psalm lifts up my spirit more than you can imagine. The Bible shares so many stories about God helping us, saving us. I like to look at the bible as a book that holds all of the secrets, and all of the answers to our world and even some about heaven.

I always try very hard not judge people by where they’ve come from, how they have been raised, and who/what they believe in. Sometimes I do have some trouble getting past peoples' beliefs and I really wish I didn’t, but it’s hard for me because I have such a strong belief in God. Sometimes t confuses me how people believe in someone else other than my God because I’ve been raised learning all about Him and the wonders He’s made, like our world. Some of my friends have very different religious beliefs from me, but we’re still very close. I do understand it’s not my place to tell people whom to believe in, but sometimes I really want to.

My dogs can usaully cheer me up. I’m pretty sure they have a sixth sense when it comes to emotions, because they can always tell how I feel. If I’m happy they’ll come over wagging their tail and try to get me to throw the ball. When I’m tired they’ll come and nuzzle their head under my chin and lay there beside me. When I’m angry they’ll usually just stay in their dog beds sleeping and give me some time alone…and when I’m sad they’ll come over and cuddle with me and just stay there letting me rub them until I feel better. No matter how I’m feeling, they always seem to know how to turn my frown upside down.

This might sound extremely boring to you but my favorite way to relax and rest is listening to the sound of water. I love sitting by a body of water and just thinking. The sound of waves or water dripping is just so relaxing. Sometimes it’s as if I’m in a trance because everything around me just seems to disappear and it seems like, just for that moment that everything in the world is OK.

I also love to watch movies. I just love it when a movie is so good it almost seems as though you’re a part of it. It’s kind of like watching other people’s lives happen. My favorite kind of movie would have to be a romantic comedy. I’ve always loved love stories, but I like my entertainment to make me laugh at the same time. My favorite time to watch movies is on a rainy day because there’s really not much else to do and it relaxes me.

The United States is great. We worked so hard to form the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and I wouldn’t want to change a thing about it except to add something about animal rights. I consider my pets my family and I think all animals are important and should be taken better care of. A lot of animals get tested on to sample OUR products, so we’re killing or hurting the animals we test on and at the same time some of the products we use are hurting our environment. We also need to take care of animal’s habitats. They need homes, when we take that away from them they don’t have anywhere to go. They deserve better treatment, that’s is something I think the Constitution and Bill of Rights lacks.

I think people need to know that everyone makes mistakes. Everyone deserves a second chance, no matter what the circumstances. God wants us to love one another and try our best to follow in His footsteps. He gave up his only son for us so we could have everlasting life. Humans sin, but because of Jesus dying on the cross, God forgives us, “for God so loved the world, that He gave his only son, that whomsoever believes in Him shall not perish but will have everlasting life.” We need to try to forgive people as He forgives us and sometimes we also need to remember to forgive ourselves. I think the main part of being human is finding out more about yourself every single day.

The reality is, the world we live in is a very brutal and unfair place. It has gotten better over time in some ways, but in other ways it’s gotten worse. I believe we still have much farther to go. In America, a lot seems to depend on whether you have money or not. It’s not an easy fact, but it’s definitely true and you can’t deny it. Think about if you may be rich now and you suddenly became poor. Your life would change and vice versa. I think America is too caught up on all the artificial things and people are forgetting to enjoy the simple, free pleasures in life. I think that every human should strive to be the best that they can be. I think it’s important to work hard for what you want in life and not always try to take the easy way out. As humans, we have so much potential. I believe that everyone on this earth is here for a reason and that God has something planned for every single one of us. And I think we should do everything in our ability to fulfill our role in life.