Personal Narrative: What Has Made Me

What Has Made Me Growing up, my grandpa, great-grandma, and great-grandpa all lived in Arkansas. In Jasper, Arkansas, a town of 453 people, had a small country environment. Everyone waved at each other driving past each other, if we knew them or not. My sister and my cousins love to go down there to visit! We loved visiting them, though there wasn’t a lot to do, we made fun in everything. Spending time with people that have influenced family is a pretty cool experience. My great-grandma was always such a sweet lady. Every time we were there, there were always chocolate-chip cookies in the cookie jar and she always made really good food!

Spending time with my family that I don’t see very often is bitter sweet. I loved how much we could do; we could fish at the pond, shoot guns, or simply sit on the porch swing and pet the dogs. They had five dogs: Red, Blue, Bear, Iraqies, and Gracie. The dogs were one of my favorite parts because they were very well behaved and smart. I’m also a big animal person and have interests in being a veterinarian.

My grandpa had a really nice Chevrolet Camero. He let all of ride it. He said, “When I was your age, my grandpa taught me how to drive, so I’m going to teach you.” Remind

I don’t think I would be where I am in life without them. I can depend on anyone in my family to protect me and encourage me to achieve; I didn’t know I could do without them. I’m so thankful that I was raised to be the person I am today because I am a confident, educated, beautiful person. My parents have taught me so many personal aspects in life. I hope everyones parents are as great and supportive as mine. I wish everyone could have equal advantages growing into an adult. I can’t wait to grow up and be just as great to my children as my parents are. Although they are not together anymore, I want my kids to know that divorce didn’t stop them from showing and telling me how to be a good