Carla9

    Who am I? Who do they see? Who do I wish to be? My name Carla, meaning �Strong Womanly�, utterly describes me. Who I am and whom others see are two similar, yet different people. I walk down the road of life with and open mind, but am faced with the task of balancing who I am, whom others see, and who I wish to be. Although this jostles me, I attempt to be the best. Even though the world can be a wicked place, I wish to live my life as an example to all.
     Who am I? I am a girl with varied emotions. As a teenager I am faced with many new challenges and decisions everyday. I am full of curiosity and spunk to discover new ideas. Although this road of life is full of hills and valleys, I am determined to advance to the finish line in first place. I am thoughtful of other�s feelings and I am always willing to lend a hand at any moment. In everything I do, I take great pride. I am meticulous and detailed in doing even the smallest jobs. Having one hair out of place irks me! I am intelligent and use this gift as a help to not only me, but also others in need. In every aspect of life, I attempt to put God first, others second, and myself last.
      Who do others see? Others look at me as a person of uniqueness. A �perfectionist� is the nickname often referred to me. Others view me as a friend, willing to share my thoughts, belongings, and ideas. When someone needs a pen, money, or help with last night�s homework, they come to Carla, knowing I am happy to share at any moment. One of my closest friends gets aggravated because she says I am too nosey. I have to see or know what�s going on in every way of life. I am also known for laughing all the time! Once I start, I cannot possibly stop. Although these qualities help to complete my personality, most people who do not know me well only look to my outside appearance as �Carla�. I always remind the others not to judge a book by its cover.
     Who do I wish to be? My whole life I have practiced certain standards taught by my parents, friends, and teachers. Despite the fact that I need all of these to be successful, I wish to be a role model for all. I want others to look at me and see her inside qualities as well as her outside physique, the good opposed to the bad, and God instead of the world. I wish to be someone a little girl can look up to as one she �wants to be when she grows up�. The qualities needed for this difficult task are honesty, integrity, and determination. Without these traits no one can possible succeed as a role model for others. As I have grown older, I have realized the most important quality of a role model is to be yourself. When I leave this world, I hope to have made an immense impression on someone�s life.
     In viewing the three persons, I have come to the conclusion that the best me is the one I wish to be. No matter how hard I strive for perfection, I will always have room for improvement. As I venture through life, I realize that the most important this I wish for is to be me at all times. I have to understand that people are always going to criticize, put down, and make me into a person I am no. Through it all, I have to remain me! I will never be perfect, but I hope to make an impact on someone�s life. Who am I? Who do they see? Who do I wish to be? ME!