This I Believe: Live As You Are

I remember being in elementary school outside during recess. All of the children would run around frantically trying to find the clique that they best fit in to or wanted to join. Elementary school was such an interesting time period because it shaped most of our thoughts of who we wanted to be later in our lives. Often, my teachers would ask us what we wanted to be in life and often times we responded with the most popular of answers. Everyone wanted to be a firefighter, policeman, doctor, or athlete -little did we know that there was so much more available for us to strive towards. For most of my life, the media and other people dictated to me what I should be. Even as a child I was subject to the influence of others. From the playground to graduation, people have always told me what I should be. Things like money, fame, and power were used as bait to get me to change who I was. From school to the workplace, these three things have changed who people were, into what they were told to be. Many people I know fake to be someone who they are not in order to achieve the status quo. It was not until I matured enough to realize that I live my life for me that I changed my way of thinking. I learned that I did   not want a lot of fame, money, and power even though those things are great. I would rather be an inspiring artist in college trying to make a name for myself. I refuse to let anyone change who I am. In summary, exist as you are and things will change for the better themselves.

The Ultramodern Generation

This generation defines futuristic at almost every level in society. We embody the thoughts of the future and the hope from the past. Now, I’m not saying that our generation will bring the world to the super technological age just yet, but we are on our way.

The computer is the staple icon of our generation and without it we could almost not exist. This generation has everything computerized from communication to personal information to recreation. Nearly everything “old school” has been modernized. Vehicles, cooking appliances, and traditional medicines are just a few examples.

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From My Heart to Yours (Blog 5 revised)

My church back home in Prince George's County is a big cornerstone in my life. The name of my church is ‘From the Heart Church Ministries’ and it is rightfully named so. Originally the church was established in Temple Hills, Maryland and ever since then the church has had a profound effect on the community. The building does not hold as much importance as the symbol of the church does in the community. Due to lawsuits and legal rights we were forced to move out of our old building and into a newly renovated space. A big part of my life was dedicated to this church and the meaning it had in my community. A big part of my life was based on the church I attended. From the Heart was a big cornerstone in my neighborhood. The church was depended on for a multitude of things from spiritual guidance to food to housing. I met most of my good friends because of this church. Families were married, families were buried, and families were healed in this establishment. Even as the form of the building changed year to year the meaning of the church never changed. This church is a valuable part of my community, and its imprint will always be in my community. (227 words)

From My Heart to Yours

A specific place that matters a lot to me is my church back at home in Suitland, Maryland. The name of my church is ‘From the Heart Church Ministries’ and it is rightfully named so. Originally the church was established in Temple Hills, Maryland and ever since then the church has had a profound effect on the community. The building does not hold as much importance as the symbol of the church does in the community. Due to lawsuits and legal rights we were forced to move out of our old building and into a newly renovated space. A big part of my life was dedicated to this church and the meaning it had in my community. A big part of my life was based on the church I attended. From the Heart was a big cornerstone in my neighborhood. The church was depended on for a multitude of things from spiritual guidance to food to housing. I met most of my good friends because of this church. Families were married, families were buried, and families were healed in this establishment. Even as the form of the building changed year to year the meaning of the church never changed. This church is a valuable part of my community, and its imprint will always be in my community.