My Dad

Most kids these days think their cellphones  are something they can count on when they get home. Not me, my dad is someone I can count on. I feel safe when I am around him. He stays on me pretty hard about grades and sports. I always know that in the end he will protect my siblings and I. He gives me peace by protecting me so I have nothing to worry about. He is constantly there for me day in, and day out. My dad is the type of person that will never give up on you. This is why I feel so secure around him. He will be the first to criticize, but in return he will be the first to pat you on the back and tell you good job. My dad is the most valuable thing to me. I do not know what I would do without him. I love you Dad.

My Constant Family

We all have that one thing in life that we just can not live without. In my life that thing is my family. Everyday I wake up and thank God for my family. Honestly, I do not know where I would be without my family. When common people think of family they think mostly of their mom, dad, and siblings in their household. But when I think of family, I think of those people who have stuck by my side through my hardest points in life. I think of the people who care and want the best for me. I truly could not make it through the day without my family and their support. My blood family is crazy and by their mistakes I learn and by my mistakes they teach. At points I can not stand my family. When they correct me it means they love me, when they make me mad it's because they did not mean to, and they love because I am me. Throughout the years my family has taught me so much and has also got me through so much. I can not exactly explain how or why I love them so much. But looking back on my life it shows that my family will never leave me. I have come to realize that thinking about my family gives me a since of peace and security because no matter what I do or where I go, I know I will always be accepted by them. I love my family and I count on them loving me back.

Music in Me

         Ever since I was little, one thing has always been constant-my love for music. Whenever I would wake up from a bad dream, I would run to my mom and beg her to sing me to sleep. There was one small problem though, if my mom would sing to me any typical nursery rhyme, I would sing along with her. She ended up singing to me in French to get me to calm down and go back to sleep. From then on music was a huge part of my life. When I was in fourth grade, my mom enrolled me in the Livingston Parish Children's Chorus. I had just started public school and was trying to find where a I fit in because I was missing my old friends at private school. By being in choir I found myself and a true love for music. I then joined band in junior high and started playing the flute. Ever since then I look forward to going to band class to play music with others. If I've had a really bad day, all I have to do is pick up my flute and start to play. Like magic all my problems go away. Knowing I have a way to escape everything for just a few hours, I feel happier. My music is what I can't live without.

Field of Dreams

Through the long stressful days may people find security in one favorite person, thing,or place. When everything feels like its to much to handle or I just need a break I find the best place for me to be is the baseball field. Everything seems to disappear when I touch the field. Many things will leave when things get hard but when  being on the field playing baseball is like facing all the problems that have happened. When I hit the ball I'm able to take all of the frustration out on the ball instead of taking it out on someone. Being on the baseball field teaches me so many life lessons that even though you make a mistake in the field there is always a chance to fix it just like in life. No matter how the day has been I can look forward to being on the baseball field and enjoying the time I have away from all the problems. Baseball also shows me that I'm never alone that I have eight other brothers on the field with me. No mater what is going on I can look to them to pick me up when I'm down. Though days may be tough no matter how old I get the place for me to feel as if nothing is wrong and all my troubles are lifted will forever be the baseball field.

In the Night with No One but You

       To Wang Lung, the earth is his constant. It is what keeps him alive and what brings him peace. It gives him security. In this same way, I see my mother. Always there for me, my ever-faithful mama makes sure I have what I need, even when I do not exactly "need" it. It does not matter to her if I am wrong or right, if I am weak or strong. She always loves me the same way every time. Some points in life can feel like a dark, inescapable night. My mother is always the first one there to catch me before I trip in the dark, always there to shine a light where she sees fit. Even though sometimes as children we find this protective parental behavior irritating, I personally realize that it is not something parents do for fun. These actions are taken to protect us and to make sure we prosper as people. I love my mother with all of who I am, and I am so thankful that I can call her my constant. 

Faith and God

Wang Lung feels as if he can't live without his land. Some people, not only Chinese, but people who have nothing else to depend on would agree. It takes a lot of courage to leave things in the hands of God, trusting that He will take care of everything. Faith requires you to belive deeply. You must feel as if you don't have anything else. I know I couldn't live without my faith. I really couldn't live without my breath. There are moments when things take my breath away, but I get it back obviously or I wouldn't be here. For some people, faith is just something they say they have to go through life, but for me its different. I do need it to go through life, but it gives me something to live for. I can live to serve God and obey His will. When God's with me, I know that I have security around me!

She Loved Me Through It

Often times, we have the nature, as human beings, to get caught up in petty situations. No matter race, sex, or culture, people will eventually stray from what they know is right. In the book, The Good Earth, Wang Lung goes from being a poor farmer to a wealthy land owner. With this new wealth and a stronger sense of pride, Wang Lung's character begins to change. Wang Lung often falls victim to his desires, which allows for only temporary happiness. Wang Lung's only true happiness comes from the land which is a constant in his life. No matter how bad his fortune, Wang Lung can always rely on the land.

The one thing in my life that is a constant is my mother. My entrance into high school has been a rough one for not only myself, but also for my family. The trials and tribulations of high school have made me realize how great my mother is to me. When everyone else turned their back on me, my mother was there. Unlike some friends, my mom not only celebrated with me through the joyous times, but she also comforted me through my lowest points. No matter what I'm dealing with in my life, I know I can always turn to my mother for comfort and advice. She might not always tell me what I want to hear but she is always looking out for my best interest. Like Wang Lung, I do not always realize when I am turning my back on the one constant in my life. It takes complications before Wang Lung truly realizes what treasure he holds in the land. I sometimes take my mother for granted by not showing my gratitude for her constant support, even though I know in my heart that I would not be half the person I am now without her. I can credit the person I am today to the person who has shaped my character for the past fifteen years, and that could be none other than my mother.

My Reliable Parents

          My parents are always there for me like Wang Lung's land is for him. He can always count on his land to be there when he needs to think. I can always count my parents to be there when I need to sort out my crazy thoughts too. They always have encouraging words for me, when I need them, and that gives me peace because I know that they believe in me. My parents are something that will always be a constant in my life, for I will always be able to go to them for help. They also give me a sense of security. I know that, no matter what, they will never desert me, even though they might want to sometimes.
          So my parents are just as valuable to me, as Wang Lung's land is to him. I sometimes drift away from them, like Wang and his land, but after the arguing my parents are still right there. Both my parents and the land are something Wang and I are able to count on and need. Without his land, Wang would never be able to stay true to who he is, and without my parents, neither would I.         

My Family

Many things enter and leave my life all the time and will continue to for the rest of my life.  I may have friends that I feel I cannot live without, but who’s to say we will always be friends.  One thing I know without a shadow of a doubt is that my family will always be in my life no matter the circumstances.  Each and every day I can count on them to be there to help me through what I am going through.  Even if I do not always succeed my family will support me all the way.  They provide for me all the time in the best ways they can.  Also, their guidance helps me to make better decisions for my life.  When I need help I can always turn to them anytime and know they will give it to me.  Besides just providing for me they also love me, care about me, and spend time with me.  My family is very valuable to me and I could not live without them.  Life may change but I know I can count on them to be there every step of the way.  Their presence gives me the security and peace to always keep trying and do my best.

My Place of Refuge in a Troubled World

The land has always been a constant in Wand Lung's life. The land has been there for Wang Lung through both good times and bad. The same is true when it comes to my home. I have lived in the same home since I was born. It has been here for me, and I hope it always will me. It has shielded me from the warm Louisiana sun, and provided me warmth through the cold winters. Whether I had a bad day at school or am simply in a bad mood, I know that at the end of the day I have my home, where I can go to unwind and relax. Now matter how much people change, my home remains the same. My home serves as a place of refuge. It gives me hope that no matter how much things change in this world, some things will always remain the same. It gives me a feeling of safety in this very troubled world. Whether I am just down the street or half way across the world, I will always return home.

My Rock and My Refuge

In The Good Earth, Wang Lung's most prized possesion that he can depend on is his land. He is like most people, in the fact, that they would choose something or someone that they can physically see or touch. I am different because the only person that I know that I can always count on is God. No matter what I go through, whether it be good or bad, I can always call on him. My faith is strong enough in him that when I pray I know that in some way it will be answered. The outcome may not be the way I would like for the prayer to be answered, but I know that it been answered in the way God knows best. He is also the only person that I can freely talk to. I know that when I do talk to Him, He will always listen and will not judge me. When I do something wrong, He is there with His arms stretched open wide, ready to forgive me and take me under His wing again. Unlike Wang's most prized possesion, God is not tangible for me to physically have with me at all times. However, from constantly learning more about Him and praying in various ways, I am drawn closer to Him. My God is my Rock and my Refuge and my life would have no meaning without Him.

What Gives Me Security

Everyone has at least one thing in their life that they can count on, and always depend on. For me, my faith is what I count on. If I did not have a strong faith, I do not know where I would be in this crazy world that we live in today. If it were not for my family and God, I probably would not have this faith that I do. I rely so strongly on the people in my family and God, because I have faith in them. I know that if I were to ever need absolutely anything, or just someone to talk to, they are right by my side. Knowing that someone is there for you constantly, is the most peaceful thing you could ever know. My family and God know what is best for me and I know that because of my everlasting faith in them. If I did not have my faith to always count on, I honestly do not know how I would be who I am today. I am where I am today because of my faith in my family and God. My faith in them, is the reason I am a strong person and never loose hope. Faith has taught me to have full confidence and trust in my family and God. I am so blessed to have something in my life that can always make me feel safe.

My security, My Father, My Savior

In the story, "The Good Earth", Wang Lung has his land to depend on. His land will never lie to him or judge him. It ensures peace and security because no matter what happens, it will always be there. It will always be his land. What do I have that fills my space where Wang Lung has his land? What or who can I always count on? What is the constant in my life? I can always count on God. He is my constant and will always be there for me. He is most valuable to me. God is worth more to me than any gold, silver, Iphone, or material object on this Earth. He has paid for my sins and done what no other has so that I may have eternal life and unconditional love. When I need Him he is there. The sound of His name brings covering to me and He protects me at all times. God isn't only my savior, but my father. He is the reason I live.

My Grandmother

In my life she is my only constant.  Though aged with time she stands strong and is the beacon of light in my sea of troubles.  She is always there with a smile and kind words to say to anyone even when she knows it's all their fault.  She is constantly there as a wall to buffer out the feelings of hurt and humiliation that come out of everyday life.  Without her I would have no one to share my feelings with.  I would have no one to share my lonely time with.  And most of all I would have no one to share the trials and tribulations of my life.  And even when she is gone she will be a constant reminder of a strong woman who faced life with her head held high and a spring in her step.  My grandmother will always be a goal in my life to strive for.  I want to become someone's constant.  Someone who can bring you back from the darkness of despair and show you the light you've been to blind to miss.  I want to be someone who like her is a being of security, peace, and understanding.

God Is All I Need

Wang Lung's constant is his land. No matter if Wang Lung drifts away from is his land for a little while, he always comes back. My constant is God. Mine and Wang Lung's constants are very similar because I might drift away from God for a while but I'll always come back. No matter where I turn, God is always there. God will always be there for me just as Wang Lung's land is there for him. I can count on God to be there for me. If I'm having problems, I pray to God so I know I can count on him to fix my problems. Being in church gives me a sense of security. I can listen to the message the preacher gives and use it in real life knowing God will always be by my side. That is all the security I need. I consider my relationship with God very valuable. Without God I would get nowhere in life. I would have no hopes and dreams of going to Heaven when I die. Wang Lung would never be anything if it wasn't for his land just like I will be nothing without God who sent His son to die on the cross for us.

Support and Belief

Our sense of security can define our very personalities. My personal sense of security is knowing that I have people supporting me at every turn. This is my security sense because I know that at every moment I've got someone on my side, backing me 100%. To know that there is someone believing in what you do has got to be one of the most comforting feelings out there. The fact that you know you're not alone is a sense of security that no one can deny. Anyone can create a new idea, but without support the idea disappears. If even one person believes in what you're trying to accomplish, the idea can then spread like wildfire. All it takes is one supporter to fuel a movement. The fact that one person can change the minds of normal people is why having people believe in me is my sense of security.

My Brother

As the dependent people we are, we all need that one thing to give us a since of security and peace. Some people will rely on their faith, their friends, or even a toy. In the book The Good Earth, Wang Lung gives his all into the land. To Wang Lung, the land gives him that sense of peace and healing that everyone needs. His land has healed him numerous times and he feels renewed when he works in it. To me though, my place of peace and security is when I am with my older brother. My brother is one of the most valuable things in my life. I am able to go to Jerrod for anything and everything. To ya'll, he may just appear as my brother, but to me, he is one of the most important people I know. Jerrod is a one of a kind person and is always willing to help when it is needed. My brother to me is like the land to Wang Lung. He is my healer, my sense of security and peace, and he is my family.

Who Says You Can't Go Home?

My home provides me with a sense of peace and security in the same way that Wang Lung finds strength in his land. Whenever I stray far from home, I am overcome with emptiness. All I have to do to cheer myself up is sit on my backporch and savor the unchanging pleasure I get from relaxing.

Much like Wang Lung, if I am away from home for too long, I do not feel like myself. If I go away on vacation, when I return, a sense of warmth and peace radiates from my being. When I think of home, memories surge forth; times of family and happiness, as well as times of despair. Whenever I am at home, I can escape from it all; school pressures, social pressures, and even the crazy world all around me. Everything disappears when I am at my residence.

In similar ways, Wang Lung and I seek peace and comfort in our property. Maybe our home gives us a sense of belonging and that is what call us home. But, whatever the future holds in store for me, I hope that I will always be able to come home.

My Safe Haven

Many people feel like they must have something or someone to keep them safe. For a child, this could be a teddy bear, a favorite blanket, or even a parent. As an adult a security blanket might be money or a spouse. For me, I need to have both of my parents! They are the constant in my life and my rocks to lean on. Without them, I would be like a lost puppy dog looking for its master. Even if I only had just my mom or dad by themselves things would not function properly. With dad, I come to him with problems or whenever I need something major; he also works so that we all have money when we need it. On the other hand, mom also has a job and she budgets and balances the money they both earn! She is also the parent I go to for advice about boys or school. They need each other to function just as much as my brother and I need them! I love both of my parents to death, and they are deffinately the most valuable things to me.

My Sense of Security

The thing would be most valuable to me would definetly be my family. Every one's immediate reaction to "What could you not live without?" are material things, but the way I see it is, if you never had those things, you culd easily live without them. So, for this matter, I will not say my cellphone, or my video games, or my facebook. I truly could not live without my family. Even if all my blood relatives were dead and I was shipped off to some other home to take care of me, I would have them, and they would become my family. I could not live without them because if I had no one in this world, I would be lonely and depressed. Family and friends are the stepping stones to happiness. In fact, i find a very thin line between the words family and friends, to me, they're the same. My family does bring me my sense of security, because without them, i would be all alone. With my family, I feel as if i can accomplish anything. Like Wang Lung's land, my family will always be there to pick me up when I've fallen. My family means the world to me and they bring peace into my life.

Future Comforts

An array of things can give me security and peace such as faith, family, friends, or even tangible items.Although I often feel the most secure and safe not when I hold a trinket or talk to my family and friends but when I dream of all the possibilities open to me and allowing me to be whoever I want to be. When I feel scared I realize that one day it wont matter who did this or that or what outfit I wore to a certain function and the thought that I can dream big and not be judged  for listening to a certain kind of music or wanting to have a certain occupation. My security comes from a thought that I control my own life and I wont always have the same life. My originality and opportunities allow me to change my future and direct it in any vector I choose. My future can always be changed and will always be able to be changed. I can make my dreams into realities. Sometimes the most comfort comes from ideas such as hope in the future and love from people. The future is always changing every second based on words exchanged, actions committed, and ideas planted in our heads.

Baseball Life

Many people have many different sense's of security, and what makes them feel safe. We are all differnt so we are going to have differnt opinion's about our constant. However my constant is the baseball feild. The baseball feild always seems to be there so I know I can count on it. I always seem to be at some kind of baseball park or watching some baseball game. The baseball feild is basically my second home. When im haveing a bad day or not feeling to bright, when I go to a baseball park I can always count on that making me feel alot better. Just the atmosphere of the park and the game can brighten my day up a ton. If I am ever stressed either just being there can help relax me. The park to me is a major sense of security. Your not going to understad unless you play the game and truely love it. This all just comes in the life of a baseball player.

Security

In the book The Good Earth, Wang Lung finds security in his land. He cannot stand to be away from it for too long. Everyone has something that brings us security like Wang's land does to him. For me, this is my family. They are always there for me when I need them. I feel that I can always trust them. The two sides of my family are complete opposites. This has made me into the person I am today. They encourage me to do my best at all times. They are crazy but this does not affect my feeling of security in them. They also act as a vent for my anger at times. I love my family and they give me a constant feeling of security.

Here till the End.

     In our generation, kids do not treat their parents like they need to treat them. Although we do this, they still love us and stay by our side. That is why my parents are my constant. Without my parents, I would be lost like you could not believe. My parents will provide for me with things like a home, food, and clothes. That is why I need them in my life to survive. They will do anything that will help me in any sort of way. They are who I count on when I need advice. They are what fuels me to strive to be the best I can be in life. They are here to help us. I know it does not seem like they are because they are always nagging us, but the do want the best for you. And for that my parents are my constant. 

Peace of Mind

In my life there are many constants as in everyone's life, whether good or bad. My friends and family are constantly here, giving me security and peace of mind. Also I count on my relationship with God to fall back on and count on. He gives me the most security and peace in my life. These people are the most important things in my life. Without my family, I do not know where I'd be. They are the reason I have the greatest security in my life, God. I can count on Him and my mom and dad to push my life into the way it should be going, and have me living right. Some of the most valuable things in my life are the relationships I've built with people. I know I have friends that always have my back no matter what. Remaining yourself is one of the most valuable things I think everyone should be proud to have. The gift to not change and stay who you really are inside and not let anyone change your life is something I wish everyone had. God and my family have molded and shaped who I am today and have always been the ones i can count on and have security within.

Together Forever

        In the book Wang Lung's most important thing in his life is his land. He depends on his land and needs his land. What do I need and depend on? What does constant mean? A constant is something that stays in your life and does not change. A constant can also be something that you need. Something that gives me a sense of security and peace in my life is my family. My family is very dear to me and I could not go on without my family. My family is always there for me and always has my back. We are always there for each other through thick and thin. No matter what you do you cannot leave your family. Whatever happens y'all are blood. I have no idea where I would be without my family to lead me.

Music is Happiness

The most important thing to me is music.  It's something that's always there and easily accessible.  There are many styles and genres of music; there's a type for everyone.  It's a magical thing that can make a bad mood better.  It's also important to me because it's my main hobby and interest.  Playing my flute is the best mood lifter and stress reliever.  I can't imagine life without playing and performing.  It's something that provides me with confidence and a meaning to life.  I don't plan to become a professional musician but I know music will always be an important part of my life. 

Can't live without those Constants!

In the story The Good Earth Wang Lung, the main character, believes his constant in life is his land. Throughout his journey through life he shows that he has a connection with the land. When he and his family go through troubles he has to leave the land, but when he returns his fortune changes and the land helps him get back on his feet. This is what is called a constant in someone’s life. A constant, by definition, is someone or something that remains faithful to you.
            I have three constants in my life and the first would be God. As said in the bible, God will never leave us and be there for us anytime, anywhere. This is why he is my number one constant in life because no matter what, I know God will be there for me.
                My second constant in life would be my parents. Yes, they are not as perfect as God but they are the best parents in the whole world no matter how crazy they can be. When I need help with something or just need to talk, my mom is there for me. When I need a good laugh or need advice, my dad is there for me. I know that they will always be there for me no matter the case.
                My third and last constant in my life would be, of course, my friends. I'm pretty sure if I did not get to see them at school every day my days would be very dull. If I’m in a bad mood it seems I am in the exact opposite mood after talking to them. I can talk to them about anything and they would understand.
I honestly wouldn’t be able to go through life without God, my parents, and my friends. In fact, I believe constants are what get us through life. We cannot live without constants!

Constant security

Wang Lung has his land, lots of land, to make him feel secure. I have my family, my dear and wonderful family, to make me feel secure. As humans the basis of our lives is our family. As a family we look after each other, care for one another, and are always there through thick and thin. I have been blessed by God to have the most wonderful family. My step dad with his jokes and humor, my mom who knows just what to say all the time, and my two spastic and random sisters. Sure at time we may have our differences, sure I may get punished and have to suffer the consequences, but in the end we all make up and life goes on as normal. So many teens have problems in their family life. Some may say that its because their parents do not understand them or just do not care, but there is two sides to every story. The parents may say that their child ignores them or does not do as they are told and for the most part they are right. As teenagers we challenge authority and think we know everything, but the truth is we know so little. All our parents want to do when they tell us we can not got to a party, for example, is protect us from making mistakes that could be costly to us. They want to protect us and that is what family is all about. My mom, even though I may dislike her at times, is the best mother I could ask for. She is the strong guiding hand I needed through my early years to become a well disciplined young man. If it was not for her I do not know where I would be today. She is my single biggest source of security and there is no amount of thanking I can do to repay what she has done for me. Thank you Mom, and Happy Mother's Day.

The Constant In My Life

       In the book "The Good Earth"  Wang  Lung can always count on the land. The land is always a constant in his life. It is something that gives him security and peace. As in my life I can always depend on God. No matter what the situation is,he will always be there. Even when it seems like nobody else in the world can help you he will help you. He will be there one hundred percent of the time. God is the one that is a constant in my life. He is the one that will listen to you when nobody else will.  He is the one to count on. God is the one that gives me the feeling of security and peace. When you are having a bad day and feeling down God will always be there. Even when you are having a good day he is always there to help you out.

Sense of Security

The “The Good Earth” tells the tale of Wang Lung whom and his love for the land on which he lived and farmed his nearly his whole life.  The land always gave him a sense of security, and he knew it would always be there for him and his family long after he was gone. Because of terrible famine, Wang was forced to sell everything and move his family for the city to avoid starvation.  However, Wang refused to sell his land.    For Wang, the land provided hope for a brighter future after the terrible famine passed. 

Similar to Wang’s land, my mom provides me with a sense of security and constancy. She always gives me hope and guides me to a better future. We have and will get through anything together. She always is willing to go the distance for me. She is such a big part of my life that I know for certain if she wasn’t around I wouldn’t be able to function.

During the period when Wang is separated from his land, he feels profound emptiness.  Wang feels as if his land is calling for him.  Although I am never really physically separated from my mom, when we argue I feel the same sense of emptiness.  Even when we are ignoring each other, I know we still love each other and I can always count on her just as Wang knew his land would be waiting for him.  As Wang reunited with the land, so do I with my mother after every trying situation we face.

Everybody has that one thing

Everybody has something that makes them feel peace and safe, like nothing can ever hurt them. For Wang Lung that is his land. But for me it would have to be my family and my grandfather’s blanket. With my family, I know they will always be here for me no matter what. I feel like I can go to them for anything no matter what time it is. I know they will do anything for me. My family will love me no matter what I do and will always support me in my decisions. I don’t know what I would do without my family to help me through life. With that blanket, I feel like he is here with me. It gives that feeling of his big hugs he would always give me. Whenever I am feeling down or missing him I just go and wrap up in that blanket. It makes me feel like I will never be hurt by anyone or anything because I have my grandpa watching over me. My family and my grandfather’s blanket mean the world to me.

Jehovah: My BFF

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.  ~Deuteronomy 31:6

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.   ~Psalm 18:2



  I love my family. They are very loving and understanding towards me. I have truly been blessed by my large family. I love my friends. They know the raw, crazy me and put up with it anyway. They have really blessed me. However, all of the people I love most are human. And, therefore, they are imperfect. Whether I like it or not, they will fail me and hurt me because they are imperfect humans. Although I love them, this is the way of life.
  However, I have chosen to place my faith in something more resolute. Not just something, but someone. Jehovah: God of Israel, Father of Christ, The All-Powerful, The Almighty, The Unshakable, The Indescribable, The Uncontainable, The Unmovable, The Merciful Father, The Loving Father, God. God is the most important thing in my life. As it says in scriptures, He will never leave me, even if I try to leave Him. He will love me even when I let him down. He will forgive me no matter how many times I cross Him. He will never and can never let me down. I cannot grasp His crazy love. I truly cannot describe how wonderful my God is.

Security and Peace Comes With FAITH !

                       Wang Lung loves his land more than anything in his life. The land has always been his most prized possession, and it will always be priceless to him. Like Wang, I have something that will always be my constant and give me a sense of security throughout my life. Faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith gives me a sense of comfort by just knowing that if I believe, it will happen! I tend to put my faith first in my life because without faith, it is impossible to please Jesus. And Jesus is the one who I always strive to please. Through faith, I feel like I can accomplish anything whether my goals are big or small. My connection to Jesus is through my faith so, it gives me a peace of mind knowing I still have this connection. This intangible thing helps me believe that I can do anything. When I have nothing else to turn to, I still believe I have more possibilities through my faith. Most importantly, faith helps me to believe in myself even through difficult situations and different tribulations. My faith is something that will always be here with me although it is not tangible.

Home is where the heart is

Out of everything in the world, there's no place I would rather be than home with my family. Home is truly the only place I feel safe and at peace. That's the place I will always come to, even when I move out on my own. It's something about home that always makes me feel welcomed. My family is the people I can count on, no matter what. They love you through thick and thin, and there is nothing that you could say or do that will change that. My parents are the ones who cared for me all my life. In my biggest dreams, I wish to travel the world, seeing different cultures across the globe. I'm sure my family would wish me the best with my ambitions. But, where am I to go when it's all over? The truth is, my parent's will always love me and welcome me back home and there really isn't any place as great as my home. Home is where my heart is.

Peace of mind thanks to God

                                                        Peace of mind thanks to God

           His grace is eternal and He is always there to pick you up when you are down. God loves everyone no matter what their past or their life. He is always there for me and is someone I know I can trust. Just think, the most powerful being in the universe is on your side, He commands stars to shine and rain to fall. God can give peace of mind but if you anger Him, He may punish you. God is not only a loving God but He is also a jealous God. If you love anything more than God, something is wrong. I love God over all things in life, I can tell Him my problems and He will listen to every one of them. With God in my life, I am complete, He will provide and take away all that is neccesary. The Lord is more precious to me than silver or gold or any other thing that has value. He is my light, my path, and my way. He is my sword, my shield, and my armour in life.                

In A World Of My Own

Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.  ~E.L. Doctorow

I'm crazy, and I'm not afraid to admit it. Must of the time I try to hide, the real me.  The crazy rambunctious me.   When I write I become that crazy girl that I would always like to show.  I become the character when I write. I push the entire away and escape, where I can just be me.   When I go into my own world, no can judge me for who I am, but me.  Sometimes I share my stories but most of the time I keep them to myself. In my stories I make the characters anything I want to be, and sometimes into things I wish I was. 

The Love and Protection of Family

In life we always find something that gives us secuirty and peace. Wang Lung found out that it was his land that did all that for him. In my case, I must say my family. My family has taken so much good care of me, and been there with me through my bad days, and good days. While friends over the years I have lost, even the ones I told everything to, and I believed we would always be friends. With family they can't ever leave you, which is what gives me alot of peace. I have always counted on my family to provide everything I ever needed, shelter, food, and water. All the essentials to keep me alive and healthy. With security cameras surrounding my house, and an alarm system to let me know if someone breaks in. I have never been afraid to stay home alone, for I knew I was safe and sound. My family will always be here for me when I need them, and keep me alive, and safe. I value my family, and all the things they have done, and given up for me.

The Value of Music

They have two major types of value in this world. First you have your typical money value, and then of coarse you have sentimental value. However value is not always what makes something special. For me the most valuable thing in world is music. It has always been there for me throughout the years no matter what cataclysms might have befallen me and my family. No matter what i could always seek refuge in this simple but beautiful thing. Regardless of my mood there has always been some song or another that would comfort me and make me feel better. Whenever I need to think something through, music has always helped me to clear my head and work it out. They have so many different kinds of music and I'm a fan of almost every kind. If I'm feeling sad, depressed, or even self conscience there is always some upbeat or inspirational song to pull me right out of my slump. Music can really set a mood, it has a lot of influence on people so no matter what it can always brighten or sadden a day. Classical music always brings me peace of mind. If I feel stressed or overwhelmed  i can turn up my mp3 on some Bach, Vivaldi, or Chopin and just feel my anxieties melt away. Music is without a doubt the most valuable, dependable, constant thing in my life.

Value of God

There is something that we all hold close to our heart. It could be a necklace, a picture, or even a stuffed animal. The thing that holds the most value to be is my walk with God. He gives me peace when I am struggling. God gave me life and everyday I am thankful to be in his presence. To me comfort can only be found in God. Never has he left my side. They have an old poem called, "footprints in the sand." In that poem it talks about how there are always two set of footprints in the sand, and the times where there is only one that is when God is carrying us. He is the closest friend I have. Knowing that he is always watching over us creeps some people out, as for me it gives me s sense of comfort. Through thick and thin he has been by my side and carried me through. Before God was in my heart I wanted material things, but after he gave me a new life I no longer lusted after the things I did not need. Only because I had everything I needed in my heart. That was the grace of God. I am proud to say I am a Christian and that God is the most valuable thing in my life.

The Posession You Can't See

          There are many different things that people find security and value in. It could be something such as the land, like Wang Lung. It could also be a much more common item, such as money. For a little kid it could be a really cool toy car or for an adult it could be a really expensive sports car. I do not believe you can ever truly find security in these items though. They might help you find security or comfort, but only temporarily. They are all material possessions and can be lost in an instant, without warning or reason.

          The only thing that I think can give someone a true sense of security and comfort is a relationship with god. It can never be lost unannounced because it is your decision to have it in the first place. It gives me security and peace because I know that it will never go away unless it is my decision. It costs you no money and you don't have to be popular to get it, and in turn, it is priceless and you will never be alone. In my opinion it is the most valuable thing you could ever posses.

         

My Little Life

When someone asks me what I care about, I say my family. But then again, isn't that every one's answer? If someone asked me what I couldn't live without, I would say my sister. My sister, who is 5 years younger than me, is always there for me when my friends, family, and everything else isn't. I know that she's not going anywhere, and I can always count on her to make me feel better. She gives me a sense of security, not exactly how a policeman might, much more than that. I know that if something bad happens in my life, my sister will be the one to make me see the brighter side of things. I count on her to help me through those bad days we all have. In the chaos we all know as high school, with all those teenagers packed together for eight hours a day with raging hormones, I can count on my sister to bring a sense of peace, and regularity to my day. She's the most self less person I know, always willing to give up anything for anyone, and rarely ever thinking of her own happiness. I would do anything to protect her, no matter the consequence. She's the most valuable thing in my life and that's not going to change.

My Peace

In the book The Good Life, by Pearl S. Buck, Wang Lung lives for his land. It gives him the peace and security that everybody longs for. We all have at least one thing that gives us this same feeling. For me, that peace his the faith I have in my God, and the family he blessed me with. Without these two things, I feel my life would somehow be so incomplete. These people get met through my hardest days when i forget what to do. They are always there whether I need them or not. My God provides me with the knowing that everything that has happened to me, He caused for a reason. My family is the rock that is always there to catch me when I fall. The rock that somehow knows when something is wrong, and provides the shoulder to cry on when I need it the most. Both of these things give me the unconditional love we all long for whether we think so or not.