Childhood Dreams

It’s the ambition of many children to be like their favorite superhero, Wonder Woman, Superman, or maybe even Sponge Bob. My childhood dreams were simple, but probably unlike those of the stereotypical kid. I dreamed of becoming a sister, a role model, and a teacher. I was an only child for eight happy years, and I absolutely dreaded being alone. There was usually someone always by my side to keep me company. I wanted so bad to have a little brother or sister that could tag-along. After waiting eight years, I finally got my little sister, and I was so happy to not be as “alone” as I thought I was before. (And no regrets, but I actually do kind of miss the attention!) Being an older sister is a big responsibility. I had and still have many people in my life that I look up to. As I got older, and realized the impact that those role models had on my life, I decided that I want to live my life as a role model, for my sister, my little cousins, anyone that I am able to be there for like those that were there for me. Many of the decisions I make in everyday life are based on that idea that someone is looking up to me. When I think about people viewing me as a role model, it makes me want to better myself so that I am able to live up to those expectations of having an impact on someone’s life. And some of the people that have had the biggest impact in my life are teachers. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be an elementary teacher. I admire the influence that teachers can have on so many lives of the kids they teach, being a teacher ties in with being a role model. As I got older, I realized there are many more job opportunities available, and I’ve decided to start off at a different job that might pay more and would be fun for a younger girl. But, I still have every intention of one day being able to teach.


*and that is my first english paper as a junior :] ((besides summer reading stuff... that doesn't count))