This I Believe Essay: Draft

Life a Legend
By: Jisel Liboy

There are many people amongst this world that feel that their lives are not as good. They hate the things that they are going through and the routine of their days. Honestly, there is not one person that does not deserve their life. Even though they are going through tough times and are making bad desicions, I believe that they should give themselves another chance. At one point in life, everyone feels useless and they feel that they shouldn't be living. In other words, they hate their lives and they hate themselves. But, life is what you make of it. If you make things interesting, you can live a happy life and make it a legend for yourself. Some would say, "Life a legend?" And they would just question it. But it's not perfect, but you can make life enjoyable and a memory that will be entertaining. I would know from experience.

The truth is, I don't really have a perfect life. But even though I go through tough times with my family and my friends, I always keep my positiveness. And my family, they aren't such angels either. We have been through so many problems, but we still try and keep going on. My family and I faced a lot of difficulties. "Don't let little things get in the way," is what my dad would always say. There was lots of experiences that we have been through. Staying positive is my number one perrogative.

One day, I had come home from soccer practice, and my mom and dad were arguing. It's very hard to listen to my parents argue because us kids can't handle them not being happy. My parents, they argue about little things, like when my brother doesn't listen, or when my sister doesn't do what she is supposed to do, or when I give attitude to my parents when they are only trying to help. My sister, my brother, and I, we usually sit there and just listen to my parents argue about us. And it makes us feel hurt because we don't know how to stop their arguing and because we know that we were the cause to this disagreement. We just keep continuing, because our parents don't let anything get in the way of their relationship; especially us kids.

There was this other time, my parents and I, we had a talk about life. They were giving me tips on how to make myself happy. First, was my mom. Everytime we talk about life or growing up, she would always tell me, "You know, Jisel, when you're older, I hope that you live to the best of your ability. Don't ever let people tell you what to do, and always do what makes you happy." My mom is very important to me and when she gives me tips like that, it makes me feel like I am living a good life already, because she is putting herself out there to let me know what is going to come of it and that I should always live a happy life.

My dad would always tell me, "When I was a kid, I went through a lot of crazy things, but what kept me going is that I did all the things that I wanted to do. Even though I have made mistakes, I am glad that I made them, because it is what makes me this person today."

And with all those things said, my family is what makes me a stronger person, and I believe that I can make my life a living legend.