Personal Narrative: Bazinga

In kindergarten, we had sports day, a day where all the kids participate in athletic competition against other classes. The main event was the relay race. I was a pretty fast runner so I was put second to last in the relay. Though I gave everything I had, my clumsiness caused me to trip and fall. I immediately got back up with a bloody knee and passed 4 people and managed to be the second in the lead. Bazinga. I like to think that I have always had a lot of perseverance and determination. I think this part of me is what also helped me win the JV Volleyball Kanto Plain tournament with my team in my sophomore year. Whether it is in sports, academics or dealing with problems, I am not the type to give up, and I’m proud to know that I am a strong person.

When I was nine, my little sister was born.

It felt so good to be the older one, instead of being an only child. One night, my mother was in the working in the basement, and as I was sleeping, I heard my one month old sister crying. I groggily got up and went to my sister’s crib. I was overcome with an overwhelming sense of responsibility. I picked her up, sat on my bed, and rocked her to sleep. Bazinga. Ever since the birth of my little sister, I have become more responsible than I ever had been. Being almost 10 years apart made me feel like I had the obligation to take care of my sister and make sure she’s okay. Since then, I have handled situations that require more responsibility. I believe that academically, I am pretty responsible. I try to get things done, and if I don’t, I take responsibility of my actions and handle the consequences the best I

can.
I have always loved photography. I began taking photos at the age of nine, but it wasn’t until eighth grade when I got my first SLR camera, that I began to realize how much I truly love photography. In my Junior year of high school, I began to take photography class in my school. My teacher taught the class to step out of our comfort zone, and to “do anything to get that shot.” I’ve climbed walls and trees, I’ve lied down in the middle of road, I’ve yelled random things to capture the shocked faces of the people around me -- I’ve done it all. After putting in an enormous amount of effort, my picture of the hustle and bustle of the Grand Central Station in New York had my classmates and my teachers in awe. Bazinga. My photography has shown how passionate and dedicated I can be when I put my mind to what I want to accomplish. My peers and family have always told me that I am a passionate and heated person. Whether it’s talking about music, political issues, books, or movies, I can be very passionate. I think my passionate personality not only makes others passionate in a cliche sort of way, but it also captivates and entertains. Some people think I’m TOO passionate sometimes, but I like that I am capable of caring about things deeply whether it’s something big or small.
Like Sheldon Cooper, I think all of the “Bazinga!” moments within my 17 years of living is what makes me who I am right now. So far, I am proud of who I’ve become and I hope to continue having “Bazinga!” moments as I grow up and figure out who I want to be for the rest of my life.