Hi, my name is Keenan Carter. I
don’t look at myself everyday and think I’m a hero but after reading most of
this book I realize that when I look into my past I am my own hero. During 11th grade my parents told
me and my sister that they were getting divorced now I didn’t go crying or
thinking that it would affect me but I was very wrong. By the middle of the
school year I had dropped out of two honors classes that I could have passed
with my eyes closed, I was so overwhelmed by my parent’s divorce that I just
sat in class doing nothing. The affect of this divorce was weighing heavily on
me and I didn’t like it at all my grades were horrible and I had classes that I
had to take over to be able to graduate so I finished my 11th grade
year with B’s and C’s. During the summer I vowed to myself that I would
graduate and pass all my classes with an A or B and leave all the divorced
negativity behind me. When senior year arrived I hit the ground running turning
in every assignment and knocking out the classes I had to make up. I worked so
hard my first semester of senior year that I only had two classes in the second
semester Spanish and Track, which wasn’t even a class it was just my sport at
school. I believe that somewhere along the line of all my negative energy I
pulled the strength to pick myself up and be strong for me because there wasn’t
anyone else to help me and not only was I being strong for myself but once my
energy changed my little sisters energy changed and became positive as well so
I had to do it for her to because I knew she was watching. While I was finding
my path I also found myself enjoying a pass time that I used to have as a kid
which was drawing and found that I’m so good at it that I want to pursue this
as my career so I’m majoring in art so I can study abroad in japan and become a
mangaka and create manga’s. Believe it or not this is my art drawing of myself.
your story was encouraging since you were able to take a step back and view the situation as to how it was effecting you .That shows maturity and you have a sensitive heart since you were moved to do some things for your sister. This will safeguard you if you continue to consider others ,,,,,,lets talk
ReplyDeleteI went through the same things throughout my high school years. Basically the same situation, but it took me onger to get over it. You stepped up to the plate and handled the situation correctly and motivated yourself to do well for yourself. so youa re a hero.
ReplyDeleteYour story and how you considered yourself a hero not only for yourself but also for your sister is really touching. You went through a difficult struggle in high school that caused you to bring your grades down but you looked passed the negative things and brought yourself and your grades up. You are a great hero.
ReplyDeleteI found your story really inspiring. It's a good thing that you realized how bad it was affecting your life because I've had friends who unfortunately still struggle with family problems. This shows that anyone can overcome obstacles that seem impossible
ReplyDeleteI like your quote, "During the summer I vowed to myself that I would graduate and pass all my classes with an A or B and leave all the divorced negativity behind me." Just keep going and you'll succeed in whatever you do because you know how to lift yourself when a problem arises. Good luck in pursuing your goals!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this because thats what im going through right now with my parents. Your art is really good.
ReplyDeleteKEEP DREAMING BIG! YOURE GONA BE GREAT IN JAPAN!
ReplyDeletekeep going forward and don't regret what you have done in your life
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