My life has been like a roller coaster running on its tracks going through the twists and turns and the ups and downs. Much like a rollercoaster being guided along with the urge to keep pushing forward my life has been driven by three vigorous passions that burn deep within the pit of my soul: the significance of family, the desire to help others, and the exhilarating feeling of exploring new destinations. Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, but our roots remain as one. As the youngest of three children I’ve been able to learn from the mistakes of my older siblings to help contribute to my development as a young man. For example, both my sisters chose not to take their academics seriously and as a consequence, they were not accepted into their preferred college. I on the other, aspired to excel in academics and achieve my goal of attending Texas A&M University. Nevertheless, as life continues to present me with task I can’t handle alone, my family is there every step of the way to provide support and give advice when need be. As I branch off and head to college in the upcoming year I reflect on the numerous reasons why family plays such a paramount role in my life. …show more content…
Watching my mother and father, volunteer countless hours coaching little dribblers inspired me to take up a servant’s heart. This past summer I assisted my brother-in-law in coaching his little dribbler’s basketball team and I found the experience extremely rewarding. My participation in that event left me with an overwhelming feeling of selfless joy. Therefore, I’ve decided to pursue my passion through a career in the healthcare field in hope that I can give back to the community that has shaped me into the man I have