I will always remember that bright sunny morning of May 20th, 2009. That day the time was passing so quickly, and when the clock hit 4.00pm, it was time for me to leave. If only I knew that I took my own destiny in my hands that minute when I left to the airport I would have done it differently. I always thought whatever we do, wherever life takes us, it is written somewhere, and should happen, one way or another. Neither me, nor anyone else could change that. However my beliefs started fading this summer. I was so excited that I will finally see my family after three years being away. Bosnia seemed so far away, and I could not wait to get there. Seeing remarkable sights of London, stopping by in Munich, and getting to the final destination Sarajevo, gave me the feeling of happiness. Little did I know, my three week vacation would turn into two months of living on the edge, where dreams can fall apart, and hopes can disappear. I went from being super happy, to a person who thought there is no future, furthermore to someone who knew how to stay focused and keep going with persistency to succeed.
Even though I was exhausted, the moment I saw the lights shining as tiny stars over my home city, my lips turned into a smile, and my eyes sparkled. I was unbelievably happy to see my father and my sister, together with the rest of the family. The moment I saw them, I ran and gave them the biggest hug. My heart was filled with the most beautiful feelings that you can imagine. Everyone was so happy that we finally got a chance to be together and exchange all the missing parts of our lives during the time that I was gone. In the first few days I saw all of my friends and family. We also had a nicely organized party, with lot of traditional...
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...ish you a safe trip home, please take care of yourself”. It seemed like I was in a Lego land, where all of the tiny pieces just came together and made a beautiful picture. I was so happy. Above all, I was proud of myself for not giving up. It seemed like the destiny played with me for these two months. Yet something stronger turned my luck the other way around.
I realized that even though life puts us through a lot of situations, when we least expect it, giving up shouldn`t be an option to any of us. I went from being too happy, to being completely devastated by the situation. I never gave up on my plans for the future and I never gave up on my dreams. That’s why I will always keep in mind that bad things do happen for a reason. We just need to know how to carry on. I also believe that sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together.
In order to adequately depict my feelings, I must start at the beginning. In the fall of 1996, I embarked on my maiden NYC voyage. Armed with a camera, city guide, and my little sister, I headed for New York to discover myself. As I began this adventure, I had no idea how it would end. When I landed at JFK I was a little girl, trying to have some fun, but by the time I boarded the plane to head home my world had changed.
On top of that, I learned a valuable lesson from the failure and the loss as well. From that day forth, the past experiences transformed me to be a hard-working and responsible person. Furthermore, I acknowledged that when something bad happens, it can prepare us for the future obstacles, so let always be optimistic and never give up on trying.
Tomorrow, I thought to myself. I was not ready to leave all the memories and laughter I had lived. I felt like I was leaving a piece of me behind, I told myself that I could not turn back. I had to move forward to start a new chapter of my life. At that moment, I began to hope and mostly believe in new possibilities. As I woke up, tears were falling down my face. I couldn’t believe that I was going to leave my hometown, my native land, my motherland. I had no words to describe the desolation I felt. My body tightened; immersed in my despair I finally decided to go and take a cold shower and brush my teeth. I had confusing and anxious thoughts. I was feeling defeated because I couldn’t do anything about it anymore but at the same time as a natural optimist, I was
They taught me that through hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. On September of 2016, I decided to return to Miami to be closer to my mother and my immediate family. My return home has been an adjustment accompanied by some challenges. Nonetheless, it has also granted me the opportunity to return to school and continue my education. As a young boy, I learned to survive. As I commence the next chapter of my life, I am reassured that my past experiences will navigate me toward
I have learned that if you believe in yourself you can do anything. Gertrude Simmons Bonnin was able to overcome so many difficult live changing obstacles only because she did not give up. I want to have her strength and courage to overcome all my problems in life I have right now, so that I can be successful in life. I am glad that I read this story so that I could have a better perspective on how hope and perseverance help you to become a stronger person. I know that I am going to see life in a different way now. I will see all my problems as a way to make me stronger by figuring out a way to overcome them. If you believe in yourself and do not give up you will be like a diamond made out of coal under good pressure (unknown
I went to the airport; it was clean, quiet and empty. This was nothing of what I expected. It is the total opposite of where I grew up. Yet, I felt as if nothing mattered, all I know is that I am keen to see the spectacular scenery I recently saw. I was too exited that it didn't took us long to take the baggage. Then we went to the custom checks. It took two agonizing hours. Yet, it didn’t bother me. I was picturing how life in Canada will be different and how I could have a clean new beginning. I felt like I was lucky to have a second opportunity to have a different life.
We got off from plane and headed towards the exit. My cousins and my family case worker were already their waiting for us. I was so shocked and the same time I was so happy to meet with my cousins after 6 years. This days too when I went to airport reminds me of that day. We collect bags and headed towards my cousin’s house, I was so hungry and I asked my cousin “what kind of food you made” she knew that we love Nepali cosine so she had made Nepali cosine. We ate food after that I went upstairs to rest. I was so excited and little bit scared to be here and start my new life in USA because I knew that USA life is different than Nepalese life style, however that day was my best day ever in my life. I felt like my dream came true. I had a lot of things going through my mind. Like what am I going to do, what is best for me things like
There’s an event in everyone's life that changes you, whether it be a simple hello or a death in the family. Tragically, mine begins with my mother marrying her second husband. The lessons I learned from this man shaped me into the person I am today. I came from a bad situation and he took my family in and and showed me that not every man is the same. Perseverance, the ability to forgive, and willingness to change your life for the better are just some of the things he taught me. If it weren’t for the little talks we had I wouldn’t be hopeful that I am, that I will turn my life around.
The Bosnia List by Kenan Trebincevic was an eye opening book. It made me realize how nasty the world can be, but that sometimes there is nothing we can do but work through it. The Bosnia List is a book about the authors, Kenan Trebincivic, journey through the outbreak of the Balkan War in Yugoslavia when he was only twelve. His family was betrayed by all their friends just over one night because they were Bosnian and the leader of the country, Milosevic, wanted to exile all Bosnians. They were threatened to be killed by their “friend” Pero if they weren't out of their apartment by the next day. The only way they had a chance to live is if they could escape their country to go to the United States of America. Kenan talks about all the emotions he felt going through his journey of having to leave his home, seeing horrible things happen around him, and losing people he thought he could count on. With hard work and the help from some of the good Serbians the Trebincivic family made it to the U.S where they would no longer have to live in fear.
The night before leaving I couldn't sleep. When I woke up that morning it was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shining brightly, and the clouds in the sky looked like giant marshmallows. I was so excited because this was my first time going on a vacation. I had already put my suitcases and bags in my car the night before. After I said my goodbyes to my family, I was on my way. I met with Lisa a...
Throughout my life, I have faced many setbacks, challenges, and have failed more times than I can count. Though each one has impacted me in a different way, this one in particular, has had the greatest effect on me.
It felt no different to any other day. It was the day my family and I were moving to the United States of America. After countless weeks of packing, this day felt rather calm. This was going to be our second time moving to a different country. Our first time moving was from Ethiopia to Uganda, my father had found a job there, so we followed him. I remember how excited I was to be moving since I was dissatisfied with the school I was attending in Ethiopia. Once we moved to Uganda, life became brighter. I made friends within the first week of school and the environment we were living in was simply mesmerizing. Since our first time moving was so successful, I had very high hopes for our second one. How naïve I had been.
Human rights are moral principles that describe certain standards of human behavior. These are regularly protected as legal rights in municipal and international law. They are commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights "to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being," and which are "inherent in any time or place” (Sepúlveda 3). These rights have been put into one official, universal document called: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Although it is assumed that these rights are applied to all, this is not true in all cases; for example, Article 18 states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. This article is often times not applicable in times of war where religion and political views determine one’s livelihood. One example of religion being the reason for out casting and persecution was in the war in Bosnia in the early 1990s’. As a result, many people suffer pain and agony like the author of the book, The Bosnia List, Keenan Trebincevic. Kenan and his family were mistreated and judged based on their
I was having a weekend getaway with my cousins when, at midnight, we were told that we had to return immediately. I was unaware of the gravity of why I had to come back home so soon, but I knew that it was severe. When I arrived to the hospital, I found out my brother had suffered a heart attack and passed away. I was numb and didn’t know how to process that information. He was my guiding light on my journey going back to school and coping with the death of my first brother. Instead of crying hysterically, all I could think of was “situations like this need to be prevented.” It could have been easy to give up but perseverance and resilience were my only options. Giving up on my dreams had never crossed my mind but my fortitude grew stronger with every wrench thrown my
The year 2013 was the most deviating year for me, many were killed. That year my friend died, without accomplishing all that she wanted. I remember her saying many times that she wanted to go back to school, but kept on getting discouragement from her brother. She was never true to herself, instead was true to others. My friend death didn’t make me gloomy; it just made me want to live my life to the fullest and be true to myself. Many people did not realize until the end of their life all the things that wish to accomplish, and been happy is a choice. The most common regret is when looking back they see how many dreams has gone unfilled. Therefore the death of my friend makes me want to live my life to the fullest, be true to myself, not the live other people expected me to have, and I wish my friend had allowed herself to be happy. I do things every day that will make me happy, and I encourage people to do so. I live my life likes little children who never hesitate if they want something because they know that, if they lose it they will burst into tears. I have been have been havi...