My Shield

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In the medieval time shields were used to identify knights in battle and to protect them from enemies. In this project we are to create a shield which we put our whole life into just symbols. This shield is made to represent us just as the shields in the medieval times were to represent the knights. Our shield is broken up into six different portions, all which represent whom we really are. The Colors dark blue and bright red were the colors I chose which I thought most represents me. Dark blue is a color that symbolizes knowledge, power and integrity. Three things I strive for every day of my life. And bright red represents joy, passion and love three things I am pleased to say are in my life.
The first portion on the top right of my shield are my short-term goals. I have set many short-term goals throughout my freshman year. One goal that I set for myself is, to get into headmaster’s list at least four times before I graduate. The reason I set that goal is because I have come just short of making it to headmaster’s for two quarters and I am determined to get my grades up and finally make it. Another short-term goal that I set for myself is to hit a buzzer beater in a basketball game before I leave Country Day. I have been playing basketball at Miami Country Day for four years now and I have always dreamt about hitting a shot with just one second on the clock to win the game.
Throughout my fifteen years I have always thought about what I want to be when I grow up. After years of thinking the same though kept on popping in my head. That thought was that I wanted to be rich. I want to have enough money that I could buy the world. And I wanted to share my wealth with a loving wife and two sons. Those were the thoughts that ran...

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...t the key is to never give up and make sure you try harder next time. And this quote is seen all the time in my life. Whenever I get a bad grade on a test I always make sure to keep my head up and try harder next time.
What I have learned about myself through the creation of this shield is who I really am. I have learned some things that I never really thought of like what I’m proud of or what my long-term goals are. I’ve learned that tigers and I actually have a lot in common. And I have learned how one quote can really change someone’s perspective of life. I believe it is important to always have my shield in my heart and mind to mainly remind me of what type of person I am. And with all the distractions in life, with people always being brought down and so much negativity in this world, it is good to have something reminding you what you are really made of.

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