One Thing I Would Like to Change About My Past

One major thing I would like to change about my past is how much me and my parents argue. Because of these fights, me and my parents do not have as strong of a bond as I would like to have. Sometimes we have good days, sometimes we have bad days. On the good days, we can all get along, laugh, and smile a lot. On the bad days however, all we do s yell, catch attitudes, and get angry. I wish I had a closer relationship with them. If I did, I would be able to trust them a lot more, and tell them a lot more than I do. We'd always get along, and I would not be so angry all of the time. Everything would be fine. I love my parents, please do not get me wrong, but they can really grind my gears. Sometimes, it gets really hard to control my anger. I know I have to though, or something could go wrong. I do not want to risk that. My parents have always supported all of my decisions 100%, and they provide me with every necessity and more. They come to all of my volleyball games, tournaments, all things school related, and all in all they are always so involved in my life. I am just trying to change how I treat them because I know it is not the greatest way, and that they deserve so much more. I am very thankful for my parents and every single thing they do for me. I would just like to start showing it more than I have done in the past.

One Thing I Value the Most.

One thing in my life that I value the most is volleyball. Without volleyball, I would honestly have no life. It is not a hobby so much as it is a passion. Volleyball is something I live for. I live for the long hours of practice, bus rides to far away places, that feeling of beating a team at its home gym. It is all very exciting. Sometimes I want to quit, or give up. Sometimes, I think "Whatever, it's just a sport." However, it really is not. Volleyball is how I take out my stress, anger, sadness, and it is where I can relieve myself. I cannot imagine my life without it. Volleyball is not really something anyone can just pick up and be good at. This is why I am glad I started learning when I did. Learning takes time, dedication, motivation, and focus. Without any of that, I would not be able to do anything. Myself, as well as my family, are extremely proud of how far I have come since I first started. I began on a little middle school team in 7th grade, and I barely knew how to underhand serve. Now, I am a sophomore playing varsity, and practicing up to four hours every single day just to improve. However, I am not complaining. Volleyball is also the source of all my happiness.

The Most Interesting that Happened this Summer

Honestly, the most interesting thing that happened this summer was probably when I went four wheeling. It was the second time that I had ever been four wheeling. The first time was two summers ago. We had gone to my mom's friend's house for the day, and she had two four wheelers. There was a big one and there was a little one. Now, this was the official first time I had ever been on one. I got on it, and I decided to go down a more difficult path. Because I chose to go down this path, I ended up crashing into a tree. After that happened, I never wanted to get on a four wheeler again. However, two years later, I found myself being a daredevil and getting back on. I succeeded my goal of not crashing. That same night, I was chased with a chainsaw. While the guy was running at me, I just stood there watching him. I learned something that day though. I learned that I'd be the first to due in a scary movie. The end.

My Name.

My name is Rachel Freeman, also known as Freebird. It is really nothing special, nothing fancy, am I right? I was not named after anyone, any special place or thing. It was not fate that brought me and my name together. There is not even a back story. It was an accident of sorts, I guess one could say. It was a late night, hours of searching, red eyes and tired brains kind of accident. An accident that, inevitably, blessed me with my identity. I was almost named Sarah. I was almost Hannah Freeman. Even though, hopefully, we can all agree that those names do not quite suit me very well. So it is safe to say that Rachel is a nice fit, correct? However, Rachel means 'baby sheep', or in the bible, 'Wife of Jacob'. Neither of these describe me at all. Rachel: soft like a baby sheep. Not even close. I could honestly not even imagine having another name, so yes, I am thankful for it. It is a common and popular name, but that is the least of my worries. My name is surely one to remember. One day, I could rule the world.

My Rule

             There is an immense amount of rules that someone could choose to live by. In all honesty, one of the most important rules for anyone to decide to live by is to be accepting. Everybody wants to be accepted. Everybody hopes to fit in, no matter where they go. Some try harder than others, but the feeling is the same throughout everyone.
             The best way to give somebody the feeling of acceptance is most likely making them feel good about themselves. It is such an amazing thing to acknowledge someone's efforts in a positive way. Even a simple smile or wave can brighten a person's day. Any kind of gesture, whether it be simple or detailed, can help make anybody feel good about who they are.
             All in all, it just feels good to make others feel good. Being accepted and liked is all anyone really truly wants. As well as it is what everyone truly deserves.