Life Without Memories Essay

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Life without memories would be empty and dull. Every person is shaped by the events they experienced , pleasant or painful, memorable or not. Some memories may fade entirely, some may blur with time, but the impact of every experience is forever ingrained in our mind. Almost everyone could pinpoint the moment that turned out to be crucial in some way. I have my own share of memories, one of which stands out whenever I think of what made me a person I am today. It happened when I was eleven years old — my father decided to surprise me and to take me hunting with him. It was a trip I am never going to forget.
My father and I spent a lot of time camping, fishing and exploring various places. Going hunting was the next logical step and I was …show more content…

There were thick bushes where we could hide and where the deer would not be able to see us. It was the first time I understood that we were going to actually take a life, and a shiver ran up my spine. My Dad started to explain something about the tracks, the cover scent to conceal our odor, but it was getting more and more difficult for me to listen. Disappointing my father after all the troubles he had gone to was my biggest fear, so I tried to hide my nervousness. Time was passing and we were sitting quietly, watching the stream. After an hour I was cold, I felt hungry, but I remained silent. Suddenly I heard a quiet noise. When I turned my head, I saw a deer that was slowly approaching the stream. I did not know if my father had noticed it as well. I was fascinated. The deer was beautiful, all caramel-colored, strong and peaceful. It was treading carefully through the underbrush, as if it did not want to hurt the plants. I saw the exact moment it relaxed and started drinking from the stream, so graceful and calm. “We have to wait for a shot,” my Dad whispered. He started to count, and I felt the adrenaline coursing through my veins, making me shake. At first I thought it was from excitement, but when I looked at the deer again, I realized that the feeling raging inside me was dread. I did not want the deer to

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