As a child born right before the turn of the millennium, the world around me was already developed for the future. I could vision the doors of opportunity widening as I grew up. If one quote were to describe what it felt like to be a kid during this era, it would be “The future depends on what you do today.” My life was not a sad one, nor a happy one. I always try to strive to become the best version of myself because the future is what you make of it. While not occupied with my usual school work, I spend my passion time doing various things- mainly drawing, playing badminton, and volunteering. These are the few activities that show my passion and nature, all in unique ways. The way artists move the pencil always fascinated me at a young age. …show more content…
My curveball was the loss of my home. Because of drastic financial issues, my family had to abandon my childhood home in search for a new place to live. Desperate, we miraculously found a small home in the heart of East San Jose. With this change came problems, both socially and economically. The most impactful thing because of this event was the fact that I had to give up my friends, memories, and life to the past and start anew. The hardships I had experienced because of abandoning everything made me realize, for the first time, how unstable life could be. I had been living my life not worrying about a thing until reality hit me in the face. I finally realized what my parents really meant when they told me that I must use the opportunities I have for a better future. I could end up giving up everything all because I did not the position where I could stand on my own two feet. That is when something inside me ignited. I am my own human being. I need to surpass my parents. I must take my future into my own hands. I have to grow my own wings. Soon after, I started to become proactive in my life. It started with striving to get A’s. Next, I committed to drawing. Then it continued with furthering my passion through school sports. Finally, it took off with me joining in a volunteer club called Interact, where I could directly make changes in my community through volunteer work. By helping people who possibly could have experienced similar hardships as I have, I felt proud of