Someone that I admire that has had a strong impact on my life is my mom. She has had a huge impact on me and my character. Ever since I was little she's been my role model. I did everything that I could to be just like her. I would go to work with her, rummage through her closet, and always offer to go with her to run errands. My mom has taught me so many life lessons growing up that I won’t forget. She taught me to have confidence in myself, be kind to everyone, and that my actions affect others. She has shaped me into the strong person that I am today. My mom is one of the wisest most caring people that I know. At times where I felt like I had noone, she made sure I knew she was right by my side. I have always looked up to my mom and I hope that when I grow up I can have the impact that she had on me with other people in the world.
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Mirrorball by Taylor Swift
I want you to know I'm a mirrorball I'll show you every version of yourself tonight I'll get you out on the floor Shimmering beautiful And when I break it's in a million pieces Hush When no one is around, my dear You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes Spinning in my highest heels, love Shining just for you Hush I know they said the end is near But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes Spinning in my highest heels, love Shining just for you I want you to know I'm a mirrorball I can change everything about me to fit in You are not like the regulars The masquerade revelers Drunk as they watch my shattered edges glisten Hush When no one is around, my dear You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes Spinning in my highest heels, love Shining just for you Hush I know they said the end is near But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes Spinning in my highest heels, love Shining just for you And they called off the circus Burned the disco down When they sent home the horses And the rodeo clowns I'm still on that tightrope I'm still trying everything to get you laughing at me I'm still a believer but I don't know why I've never been a natural All I do is try, try, try I'm still on that trapeze I'm still trying everything To keep you looking at me Because I'm a mirrorball I'm a mirrorball I'll show you every version of yourself Tonight |
In this song mirror balls are used as a metaphor. Mirrorballs are on the dancefloor because they reflect light, they have been broken a million times and that's why they shine. I think that my past experiences are what have shaped me into the optimistic person I am today just as the light on a mirrorball. The lines “I'm still a believer but I don't know why, I've never been a natural, All I do is try, try, try” shows how all throughout Taylor’s life she has had a hard time she’s never lost hope even though she’s been determined to keep going which I feel I can relate to. Even though I’ve had to experience struggles throughout my life, I’ve done all that I can to continue to be my optimistic self.
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This peer in leadership is someone that I’m glad to be able to call my best friend. Ava Keast is someone that I love dearly. We became closer last year and have continued to do so. I tell Ava everything and love spending time with her, especially our morning chats in my car before school. She’s always there for me, listening to my problems and giving me advice, making me feel heard. I feel that we think on the same wavelength and sometimes it feels almost as if she’s reading my mind. Ava is one of the most kind and caring people that I know. She always checks up on me. Ava has been one of the only people that makes me feel valued and I’m so grateful for all of our memories we’ve been able to make and that I hope to continue to make.
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My favorite hobby to do has always been traveling. Ever since I was little my family has always had some big vacation planned over summer and with my parents being separated it meant being able to explore at least two completely new places each year. I’ve been to places like Canada, Hawaii, St. Thomas, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C., Tennessee and much more. Traveling is something that I enjoy because I always see something new. My dad always has us go visit a National Park or Museum when we travel. When I was younger I thought they were boring but now I really enjoy learning about history and nature. Being in a new environment feels like an adventure with so many different possibilities. One of the reasons that I travel so much is also to see family. Two of my aunts live in Pennsylvania so I usually go there about every other summer which is really fun because I get to hangout with my cousins and we get to go see monuments and memorials that are in that area. I know that not everyone has the opportunities that I do so I’m really grateful that my family has been able to travel so much because it has allowed me to explore pieces of history and have a stronger gratitude for the past. I especially enjoy trips with my mom because we always do something unique that we wouldn’t be able to do at home like snorkeling, scooting underwater, going to amusement parks, riding a horse, and a lot more. Overall, I really enjoy traveling because of the time I get to spend with my family and the memories that I am able to create and I’m so glad that I’ve been able to see so many different things in the world.
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