Alright this is the last post of today, I swear.

"You don't have to be a 'person of influence' to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me."

Scott Adams

I would like to write a little about the people that have influenced me to become the person that I am today.

I want to start with my family.  I have the most supportive family that a girl could ask for.  My parents are always there for me 100% of the time.  My mom especially, is a huge part of my life.  Since my parents are divorced, I live with my mom most of the time.  She has been taking care of my sister and I for a long time and I honestly don't know how she does it.  She works as a nurse but then always has time to come take me to practice or pick me up from school once in a while.  I know she makes tons of sacrifices for my sister and I and I couldn't be more grateful.  My mom is such a strong woman that I want to be like her when I grow up.  She has influenced everything that I do and everything that I hope to achieve.  I want to make her proud of me.  I learned from her how to take care of myself, how to be strong-willed, how to persevere, and so much more.  I could probably write a book about all the things that my mom has done for me and my life.

My dad, is also quite amazing.  Although I don't get to see him as often as I would like because of school and such, I know he is always there for me.  He really doesn't care what I do with my life as long as I'm happy and able to support myself.  I know I'm lucky because of that because I have many friends whose parents want them to be a certain thing when they grow up.  My dad's unwavering support lets me know that I can make mistakes and no one in my family will judge me.

Another person who has greatly influenced my life is Ansel Adams, the photographer.  I have never met Ansel because he died before I was born, but his pictures are what sparked my interest in photography.  I happened to be assigned to him in a fourth grade project, but he ended up changing my life.  I am so thankful to have been able to be opened up to the world of photography through the eyes of someone who really understood how unique the world can be.

I know right now, as a high school student, I can't make a huge impact or influence anyone.  But I do think that I can try.  I know, as much as I hate to admit it, my sister looks up to me.  I know that the things I do or things I say will influence her decisions.  I hope that I can be a positive influence to her and be someone that she wants to try to be like.  I also tutor younger students after school.  I hope that I am able to help them enjoy learning and reading and see how beneficial it can be.  I hope that I can be a daughter who inspires her parents and I hope I can be a friend that encourages her peers.

I hope that I am able to apply what I've learned to my life, for the rest of my life. I am beyond appreciative for the wonderful people that have been able to change my life in such positive ways.  Thankyouthankyouthankyou.


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