What shapes the person you are today? A lot of things shape who I am today. However, obviously, my family has had the greatest impact on me and my values. My family has always taught me to accept other peoples’ ways and beliefs, and still do. My family is very open-minded, and I feel this has really impacted me.
There is probably no greater situation than me not seeing my kids often. I try to stay positive as best I can at all time’s. I am striving to further my education and follow my set goals I have for myself and my children. One day I will be able to have my children back and be able to be 100% in their lives. With my family’s help and patience I will succeed in doing so.
When it come to my personality, in the past I always have put others before myself. I always tried to understand how someone was feeling and what they were thinking. I have always enjoyed listening to people and their personal issues and trying to help them when they are going through hard times. Also I have always been sensitive when it came to my own personal issues. I think that both of these test showed me that I am headed in the right direction in college and I will have no problem succeeding if I keep doing what I have been since day
Also to continue to strive for the best. I always try my best to get the best for me and my family and I hope that strive that I have never goes away. OBSTACLES 1. One obstacle I might run into is employment. I am currently employed and sometimes the need to generate hours for a decent check over powers the need to be in school or home studying for an upcoming exam.
All I want in life is too be successful. In order to be successful I must do a lot of things to better my life. My success plan starts off with school. I must always go to school prepared. This means remembering to do my homework, bring all my supplies, and get a good night’s sleep.
Throughout my entire life my parents have pushed me to my extreme in every task that I embark on. They have, and will continue, to expect greatness from me. Their expectations have allowed me to become a responsible person. Beneath their wings I have become a mature, accountable, and helpful adult. Throughout these experiences, I have learned that I must manage my time wisely and finish things on my own.
Completing my homework without procrastinating and using my resources such as my teachers when I need help are methods I use to accomplish this short term goal. I am eager to attain my Bachelor's Degree (hopefully by 2015) and am planning to continue here at pcc for my associate degree. One of the driving motivations of my education is my children. I want them to see that it is possible to go beyond what one has, to grasp what could be. I want to finish not only my Bachelor's, but my Masters degree for myself, for them, and for the people I hope to work with I have always tried to set clear targets and reach them whatever happens.
My father has always been my support system in my return to school. My father has always been there for me when I needed him the most. I always was in good and healthy living arrangements, so I never wanted for anything. Returning to school was a good decision for me and everybody I would say because the economy is at an all-time low. Stability is one of the reasons why I chose to return to school because I would someday be able to help my father the way he helped me and my family for myself as well.
Respect and obedience is also a major value in my family. My children are to always remain respectful to anyone that’s their elder. However, as they come of age, I don’t believe I will have set duties for them around the house. I believe that these tasks should be shared by both male and female. I pray that many of the religion and family values will be instilled in my daughter as well.
Course: Caribbean Culture II Name: Tiola Submission date: March 15th, 2003 “One good thing about music when it hits you feel no pain, so hit me with music”- Bob Marley. The power of the music in the Caribbean has become world renowned for its rhythm, conscious message and many other soulful aspect that only the listener can explain. From the work songs that our ancestors used to past time in the fields to our Grammy recipients, the music of the Caribbean has come a far way. The music of the region was and is still used to tell stories, whether it is of tragedy, love, war or just social commentary. Its development can be credited to several individuals and even groups in society.