Through the Mist

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In high school, I was part of an honor society that required its members to complete a certain number of volunteer hours each semester. The rewards were usually medals, scholarships, and certificates. It seems like a lot of young kids don’t really get involved with their communities because they just don’t feel like it. If I could, I would make it a requirement that each student had to volunteer at least 3 hours a week at a local nonprofit organization. Volunteerism promotes selflessness, strengthens communities, and helps make the world a better place for all people in the long run.

My favorite game to play as a child was Pokémon. It taught me how to use logic to solve complex problems and built my strategy skills. No two games were ever the same and some events occurred at random, such as encountering wild Pokémon and the moves used by them. This helped me to be more prepared for the unexpected. The most difficult part was the Elite Four. In order to win, you had to train hard and have a ton of healing supplies for battle, because once you started, there was no turning back. I still play Pokémon today, and I probably always will.

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There are only two books I’ve read in my entire life that have had an impact on me. The first is a book entitled “Tending to Grace,” written by Kimberly Newton Fusco. The main character, Cornelia, is shy and socially awkward, like I was as a child. I related to her in many ways, which is why “Tending to Grace” weighed so heavy on my heart. The second book is “The Wind is My Mother,” by Bear Heart. He is a Native American Shaman, and I am part Cherokee. His book helped me to embrace the peaceful ways of American Indians, and I live by it like a Bible.

I’d rather spend my time watching a police drama. Law & Order and CSI are my two favorites. I’ve always been interested in the legal system, and I’m studying to become a forensic analyst. These two shows capture my attention more than any other show of their type because they actually focus on police work and rarely sway from it to focus on other things like NCIS does. Reno 911 is supposed to be a police show, but it isn’t serious and turns the job of a police officer into somewhat of a joke. Sure, it’s funny, but not what I want to see.