Prompt: Who are you?
My name is Lauren Register and I was born on March 6, 1989. I have lived in Macon since the day I was born and I hope and pray that I will be able to get out one day. I am a huge football fan so that means that is what my weekends consist of during football season. I am a manager at Chick-fil-a and for the most part, I love it .I am extremely close to my family and I love to spend time with my friends.
My mom is my best friend and I consider myself lucky that she is still living. I thank God each and everyday for that. After I was born, she had to have surgery and I was not able to be around her for the first six months of my life. When I was a toddler, my dad worked two hours away so he stayed with my grandparents during the week and came home every weekend; therefore I wasn’t able to build a great relationship with him. Thankfully, he was able to land a job closer to home and I was finally able to know what it felt like to be daddy’s little girl. I have two older brothers who I have recently been able to become closer to and it feels good to know that they care so much about me. I am glad to have a loving family that means everything to me.
My grandmother played a major role in my life. She was the one who helped raise me the first six months of my life. In 2005, my family and I learned that she had an incurable lung disease and the doctors only gave her another year to live. She had to go on oxygen and eventually could not walk herself up the steps of her house. It was such a shock to learn that she was so sick when she was always so full of life and ready for anything. I remember when we got a call this past February, saying that she was not doing so well. As soon as my family got that call, we rushed to her house to see her, knowing that her time was coming. I remember seeing her laying in her bed, so helpless, and there was nothing that anyone could do. Her funeral was a celebration of her life and I know that she is in a better place now, watching over me.
I have the most amazing friends. Each and everyone has helped me learn something new about myself, but there are two that mean the most to me. I met one of my best friends, Shanna, when I was in third grade. We have pretty much grown up together since then and we have been able to share a ton of memories. The second best friend would be Aubrey. We met in sixth grade and automatically had the best friend bond. I would say we have been through the most together, but with the help of each other, we always get through. These two girls have been there for me through thick and thin and I feel so blessed to have them in my life.
I would consider high school to be the best times of my life so far. I was able to make tons of new friends and also took a part in the one sport that I absolutely love. When I was younger, I was never really able to get into sports because my brothers were always playing baseball, and it was impossible for my parents to be in three places at one time. So when middle school came, I decided to try out for cheerleading. I actually made it and ever since then, I have been amazed. Competitions were always fun, waking up at the crack of dawn, traveling, and seeing other squads routines. I was able to bond with the girls on the squad and we were able to act like fools and look crazy and not care what others thought. These are my most cherished memories of high school. I was able to learn how to be patient and enhanced my ability to work with others.
Each of these people and events that happened in my life, have played a part in helping me to discover who I really am. I am leaving Macon next year to attend Valdosta State University. I plan on majoring in nursing to become an R.N. I am not really sure what will happen from there but I put my trust in God to handle the rest.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Love Story Gone Wrong
Prompt: The Alligator River Story
I know that it is hard to wait for someone you love but if it is real I believe it can be possible. In this story, Abigail needed to wait but did not want to. If she really loved Gregory, she should have waited until the bridge was fixed or just traveled the extra distance. The actions that Abigail and the other characters took, were wrong by betraying trust and love.
I give Gregory a 1 because he had every right to cast Abigail aside. He was hurt by what Abigail did to him but I think he could have been a little more considerate of her situation. This makes me feel that he did not truly love her.
Slug receives a 2 because the only thing he did wrong was beat Gregory. I know that hurting someone is not good, but Slug was just being a good friend to Abigail. He wanted to hurt the person that betrayed Abigail. It is good to have friends you can trust in and are there for you no matter what.
Ivan gets a 3 because he was a bad friend to Abigail. It may have been a difficult situation to deal with but friends are supposed to be there for you the most in a time of crisis. Ivan was wrong for turning his back on Abigail when she needed him the most.
Sinbad obtains a 2 because of his inappropriate behavior. He was selfish and only thought of himself. He would not take Abigail to her true love unless he receive sex in return. This should have been one thing that never crossed Abigail’s mind.
Finally, Abigail receives a 5 for being unfaithful to Gregory for all the wrong reasons. If she really loved Gregory, she could have waited forever to be with him. Instead, she was so eager to be with him right away, that it blinded her love and caused her to make the bad decisions. I think Gregory had every right to cast her away but it was truly unnecessary for Abigail to laugh at Gregory as he was beaten. Her decisions caused the events at the end, and I have no respect for her.
No matter how much you love someone, you should be able to wait for them forever. If Abigail would have waited then she would have ended up with Gregory when the time was right. If you care about someone enough, they will wait on you regardless of how long it takes.
I know that it is hard to wait for someone you love but if it is real I believe it can be possible. In this story, Abigail needed to wait but did not want to. If she really loved Gregory, she should have waited until the bridge was fixed or just traveled the extra distance. The actions that Abigail and the other characters took, were wrong by betraying trust and love.
I give Gregory a 1 because he had every right to cast Abigail aside. He was hurt by what Abigail did to him but I think he could have been a little more considerate of her situation. This makes me feel that he did not truly love her.
Slug receives a 2 because the only thing he did wrong was beat Gregory. I know that hurting someone is not good, but Slug was just being a good friend to Abigail. He wanted to hurt the person that betrayed Abigail. It is good to have friends you can trust in and are there for you no matter what.
Ivan gets a 3 because he was a bad friend to Abigail. It may have been a difficult situation to deal with but friends are supposed to be there for you the most in a time of crisis. Ivan was wrong for turning his back on Abigail when she needed him the most.
Sinbad obtains a 2 because of his inappropriate behavior. He was selfish and only thought of himself. He would not take Abigail to her true love unless he receive sex in return. This should have been one thing that never crossed Abigail’s mind.
Finally, Abigail receives a 5 for being unfaithful to Gregory for all the wrong reasons. If she really loved Gregory, she could have waited forever to be with him. Instead, she was so eager to be with him right away, that it blinded her love and caused her to make the bad decisions. I think Gregory had every right to cast her away but it was truly unnecessary for Abigail to laugh at Gregory as he was beaten. Her decisions caused the events at the end, and I have no respect for her.
No matter how much you love someone, you should be able to wait for them forever. If Abigail would have waited then she would have ended up with Gregory when the time was right. If you care about someone enough, they will wait on you regardless of how long it takes.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Only God Can Judge You
Prompt: Metaphysical Assumptions
We are taught different values and beliefs throughout life. These values and beliefs cause us to have our own metaphysical assumptions or our own view of the world and its creation. I believe that it is important to have beliefs and our metaphysical assumptions come mostly from our religion. The Greeks believed in separate gods that controlled things such as: love, beauty, eternity, family, and many other things. Although I believe that one God controls the things listed above, the Greeks used many gods to answer their questions on life and understanding the world.
I believe that there is one God who created the Earth and everything beyond it. I believe that he was crucified and died for our sins. Also, that he rose from the dead and was ascended into heaven. One day, he will return to gather those who are believers. I am a huge believer in fate and I think everything happens for a reason. God answers prayers even if they do not turn out like we want them to. It gives me a sense of security knowing that God put so much into creating me and is there to help me when times are tough. We were put on his earth for a purpose and we will serve that purpose with guidance from God. He died for our sins and it is our job to serve him.
It is a never ending question to all of how the world was created. Many are turning to the scientific approach to come up with more logical answers. I do not agree with this at all. I am not saying that science is wrong but I think that it will never be able to explain every question that arises. I would rather believe in my religion than trying to look at it from the scientific point of view.
Many people have different metaphysical assumptions of how the world was created. I respect others opinions but I think it is important to establish your own beliefs. You should not listen to others when it comes to telling you what or what not to believe in. One should establish their own sense of self because after all, only God can judge you.
We are taught different values and beliefs throughout life. These values and beliefs cause us to have our own metaphysical assumptions or our own view of the world and its creation. I believe that it is important to have beliefs and our metaphysical assumptions come mostly from our religion. The Greeks believed in separate gods that controlled things such as: love, beauty, eternity, family, and many other things. Although I believe that one God controls the things listed above, the Greeks used many gods to answer their questions on life and understanding the world.
I believe that there is one God who created the Earth and everything beyond it. I believe that he was crucified and died for our sins. Also, that he rose from the dead and was ascended into heaven. One day, he will return to gather those who are believers. I am a huge believer in fate and I think everything happens for a reason. God answers prayers even if they do not turn out like we want them to. It gives me a sense of security knowing that God put so much into creating me and is there to help me when times are tough. We were put on his earth for a purpose and we will serve that purpose with guidance from God. He died for our sins and it is our job to serve him.
It is a never ending question to all of how the world was created. Many are turning to the scientific approach to come up with more logical answers. I do not agree with this at all. I am not saying that science is wrong but I think that it will never be able to explain every question that arises. I would rather believe in my religion than trying to look at it from the scientific point of view.
Many people have different metaphysical assumptions of how the world was created. I respect others opinions but I think it is important to establish your own beliefs. You should not listen to others when it comes to telling you what or what not to believe in. One should establish their own sense of self because after all, only God can judge you.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)