Prompt: Who are you?
My name is Virginia Marie Darsey, but I have went by Ginny since the day I was born. I was born on Febuary 17, 1989 in Warner Robins, GA, and lived with my mom and dad in Gray, GA until the summer of 1991, when my parents divorced. Six months later my mom had my little brother Paul. About a year and a half later, my mom remarried to the man, B illy, who is my dad today. Although many do not understand how someone could call their step-father "Dad," I always explain that blood is not what makes the dad, its who cares and provides and loves you the most. My mom and Billy then contined to have two more boys, Chris and Jacob.
Until my sixth grade year, I went to Union Elementary school in Macon, GA. Honestly, I would have to admit, elementary school was the best part of life. I learned at a very early age that I have a passion for teaching children, and knew from the time I was about 10 that I wanted to be a teacher. My sixth grade year, my parents moved us to a small little place called Crawford County, which is about twenty miles west of Macon. I was enrolled in Crawford County Middle School, and continued from there to Crawford County High School. In 2007, I graduated, seventh in my class, with high honors, and a yearning to get out in the world and show what I could do. I was ready for the future!
My life now will always have its ups and downs, and it really is like a roller coaster. I always know that even when I am at the bottom of the hill, I am still moving upward to reach the peak, and show everyone that I can do anything I put my mind too. I have always been very stubborn, and after growing up in a family with three boys, I learned quick, if I wanted to do something, I had to do it,and not let anything stand in my way, and be proud of my accomplishment.
Presently I am working at GEICO, as an emergency road service dispatcher. Often it can be a tough job, but a good challenge never made me back down before. The one thing that is necessary to remember while I am working is to not take anything to personal. Although it is a very hard thing to do, I just always remind myself, they are not mad at me, they are mad at their situation. GEICO has a very promising career for me, but I am not sure this is what I want for my life. The idea of teaching young children will always be in the back of my mind, almost like the teaser to remind me that I can do what I want, I just have to takc the first step.
Being a full-time student and full-time employee can have its advantages and its disadvantages. Although it it a lot to handle at some times, I know I just have to stick it out and I will make it. I have always been determined to go to college, and be the first person in my family to have a college degree. I have no plans of detouring from this goal. I will be the first person in my family to receive a degree from college, and I plan to do it well.
I have never enjoyed writing about myself, because I always feel like I am laying myself out on the chopping block for everyone to see the real me. After a person has accustomed themself to have so many layers to keep others out, it is hard to just let them all fall down and let anyone in. After my parents divorse, my "biological father" left my brother and I in the caring hands of my mother. When my dad left I was never really sure why, until now. Being scared in this world is never the best option to take, because you may miss out on the best parts of life. My Dad missed out on watching his two children grow up, because he was scared he did not know how to be a father, and honestly it was the best thing he ever did for me or my brother. It allowed for us to grow into our own person, and to establish our selves in a way that no one can ever change. I will always be stubborn, and the ache I have to learn more will always be there. All I have to learn how to do now is take away a couple more of my layers.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
I'll Do Anything for Love...
Prompt: The Alligator River Story
People often do out of the ordinary things for love with the best intentions. "The Alligator River Story" is a good example of how an event with the best intentions can go so terribly wrong. Although I do not agree with the actions that take place, I can see how the characters of the story may have felt. To rate the characters, I opened up my mind, and considered each one's other options.
I rated Slug, Abigal's friend a one because he was the only one that I could reach out to on some level. Slug's actions were based on seeing his friend in pain and agony, and simply reacted on compassion and heartache. Although it does not make his actions right in any kind of way, he had passionate reasons for why he did beat Gregory.
Gregory would be rated a two. Although is actions do speak louder than words, and he should have still loved Abigal after she allowed another man to do those things to her, he should have been allowed the choice of whether he still wanted Abigal after her stay with Captain Sinbad, without having severe consequences.
Abigal is rated a three. Abigal had other options besides sleeping with Sinbad. Although it would have been inconvenient, she could have drove the 50 miles to the bridge every day, if she truly felt that she was being violated by Sinbad. Also, laughing at a man's pain is never respectable in my book, no matter what the circumstance is.
Ivan is rated a four. I will never respect turning a friend away when they are in a time of need, especially if there is something you could do to help them. Ivan could have stopped the story, and stopped Abigal and Gregory's relationship from falling apart if he would have simply helped his friend.
Sinbad, the sex-driven boat captain, would be rated a five, because I see him as a despicable man. Although many of the other characters had many flaws, this man could have easily stopped the path that the story went down by taking her over the river, without such horrifying stipulations. Sinbad truly deserves no respect, and he certanly do not get any from me.
People often do out of the ordinary things for love with the best intentions. "The Alligator River Story" is a good example of how an event with the best intentions can go so terribly wrong. Although I do not agree with the actions that take place, I can see how the characters of the story may have felt. To rate the characters, I opened up my mind, and considered each one's other options.
I rated Slug, Abigal's friend a one because he was the only one that I could reach out to on some level. Slug's actions were based on seeing his friend in pain and agony, and simply reacted on compassion and heartache. Although it does not make his actions right in any kind of way, he had passionate reasons for why he did beat Gregory.
Gregory would be rated a two. Although is actions do speak louder than words, and he should have still loved Abigal after she allowed another man to do those things to her, he should have been allowed the choice of whether he still wanted Abigal after her stay with Captain Sinbad, without having severe consequences.
Abigal is rated a three. Abigal had other options besides sleeping with Sinbad. Although it would have been inconvenient, she could have drove the 50 miles to the bridge every day, if she truly felt that she was being violated by Sinbad. Also, laughing at a man's pain is never respectable in my book, no matter what the circumstance is.
Ivan is rated a four. I will never respect turning a friend away when they are in a time of need, especially if there is something you could do to help them. Ivan could have stopped the story, and stopped Abigal and Gregory's relationship from falling apart if he would have simply helped his friend.
Sinbad, the sex-driven boat captain, would be rated a five, because I see him as a despicable man. Although many of the other characters had many flaws, this man could have easily stopped the path that the story went down by taking her over the river, without such horrifying stipulations. Sinbad truly deserves no respect, and he certanly do not get any from me.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Yes, I Believe...
Prompt: Metaphysical Assumptions
In a world with many different cultures and beliefs, it is hard to state the exact reality of nature. However, metaphysics allows you to look inside your self and take a look at you surroundings, and come to terms with what your belief is. Where you are raised and how you are raised has a lot to do with how you look at the world around you. Since I was raised in the Georgia, one of the states that makes up the "Bible Belt" of America, I grew up in a Christian family, being taught from an early age that God was God, and there is and never will be anyone like him. However, I am also aware that there are so many other beliefs out on the earth, that believe just as fiercely and consistently as I do. Regardless of this, each person is entitled to their own image of what this earth truly is.
As a Christian I believe that one God created man and woman with the intention of making each and every woman after that in a unique way. Each person is different, however still conforming to the image of God set forth hundreds of years ago, when God spoke, and there was light. I also believe that God created everyone equally, with one person not having more importance over another. Each person, regardless of race, gender, or religion is equal. I also believe that yes there are spiritual bodies out there, who watch our every move: bodies such as angels, demons, and Satan. As well, I see that there is pain in the world, but one day there will be a second coming of Christ, and we will all be sent to deal with our fate.
Although my beliefs may sounds like I am ranting or preaching, I am not. I think that just as God gave us our ability to make choices, each person should have the opportunity to make that choice. Hurdles and problems will be sometimes be in the way, but we must never give up. The journey to our self truth is what makes us human: we do not simply comply with nature, we wish to find out why it is, what it is and how it is. These hurdles will help you find your own answers.
In a world with many different cultures and beliefs, it is hard to state the exact reality of nature. However, metaphysics allows you to look inside your self and take a look at you surroundings, and come to terms with what your belief is. Where you are raised and how you are raised has a lot to do with how you look at the world around you. Since I was raised in the Georgia, one of the states that makes up the "Bible Belt" of America, I grew up in a Christian family, being taught from an early age that God was God, and there is and never will be anyone like him. However, I am also aware that there are so many other beliefs out on the earth, that believe just as fiercely and consistently as I do. Regardless of this, each person is entitled to their own image of what this earth truly is.
As a Christian I believe that one God created man and woman with the intention of making each and every woman after that in a unique way. Each person is different, however still conforming to the image of God set forth hundreds of years ago, when God spoke, and there was light. I also believe that God created everyone equally, with one person not having more importance over another. Each person, regardless of race, gender, or religion is equal. I also believe that yes there are spiritual bodies out there, who watch our every move: bodies such as angels, demons, and Satan. As well, I see that there is pain in the world, but one day there will be a second coming of Christ, and we will all be sent to deal with our fate.
Although my beliefs may sounds like I am ranting or preaching, I am not. I think that just as God gave us our ability to make choices, each person should have the opportunity to make that choice. Hurdles and problems will be sometimes be in the way, but we must never give up. The journey to our self truth is what makes us human: we do not simply comply with nature, we wish to find out why it is, what it is and how it is. These hurdles will help you find your own answers.
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