City Spotlights Leadership Program: Who Am I and How Do I Want To Be Remembered?
Posted 22 November 2011 12:00 AM by Citi
The following are samples of creative writing done by our Fall 2011 City Spotlights Leaders on the topic: Who am I and how do I want to be remembered?
Amariah, City Spotlights Leader
I’ve always been told I’m the type of person who seems unpredictable at first and “unreadable” in a sense. I actually agree with this statement because I feel like I act way different around a person when I first meet them than when I get to know them. And maybe it’s just a habit I’ve developed from being unsure of how people will think of me when I was younger. But now I feel as though I’ve almost grown out of that trait into a person that has become more daring with age. And one of the best things that I love about myself is how I’m always the person to talk to and give advice to no matter what the situation, always being real with you no matter what your situation might be.
I’d Like to be Remembered As…
The person who never gave up,
The person who cherished the peaceful bond and love between her family and friends more than anything
The person who would always listen,
The person who’s personality shined brighter than her cheesy smile,
The person who always tried to be understanding,
The person who was always a hard-worker no matter what the task was,
The little skinny check from Dorchester
Or just that magnificent girl named
Amariah =)
Jamel, City Spotlights Leader
I am Jamel, an outspoken kid, I am a girl, I am funny.
I am an independent woman. As a caring person I believe
I am smart, Beautiful, Funny, Nice, Caring and Trustworthy.
City Spotlights Leader
Glasses
Baby face
Hyper bunny
Somewhat a spacecase
Inspired Gleek
Musical freak
Outcasted because of being me,
I’m not sad, I honestly feel free.
No longer do I have to hide inside me
But the outside is becoming just another version of someone I longed to be
Someone not afraid to say I’ve seen the movie Rent 72 times, I can turn it into a one woman show
I can say that I am in love with bright lights and huge stages,
The roar of people laughing at scene in Imogen Heap.
I’m nothing close to normal,
But that’s okay.
I’ve never said normal was cool anyway.
I am a quick learner, a hard worker,
A dedicated member to the theatrical society, and someone who hears every word but
NO!
I choose bright colored shirts over plain Jane suits.
I’m me. Deal with it.
Kanisha, City Spotlights Leader
Not easily misguided, no one else can be
Who I was brought into this world just me.
Calm, chill, cool and collected all things to describe
Why I’m respected. Nothing or no one could
Change my personality. I feel it’s my responsibility to just be me.
BELIEVE…..
In yourself
Your ideas
‘Yours’ is what helps you
Your dreams
The theme
That someone who helps you
Believe
Succeed
The mentality that gets you through
I would like to be remembered as the beautiful woman (inside and out) who made a great affect on others life!
Ashanti, City Spotlights Leader
IDENTITY
Intelligence of your OWN
Daring to OWN up to your mistakes
Encourage YOURSELF because it’s what you own
Negativity that everyone holds
Truth only you can tell YOURSELF
Incredible
Talk about how you and only you, OWN you
YOURSELF
YOU OWN YOUR IDENTITY!!!
Elyse, City Spotlights Leader
Who am I?? ELYSE! DUH! Nahh JK! But I’m a girl who’s young and talents and believe in herself a lot. Elyse is a girl who’s not afraid to show or express her feelings. If I’m feeling some type of way, I’ma let you know. I believe in my dreams. And I believe I will accomplish them. Elyse is also a girl who’s quite timid and afraid. She is afraid of the future, so she does everything in her power to do her best, and always take chances when she gets there. I have a lot of time ahead of me and plan to use this precious time wisely. Elyse is a girl who loves and cares for her community, not only her family and friends. She loves everyone and doesn’t hate. I’m a girl and a smart one. Elyse is a beautiful girl.
How I Want to be Remembered
When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets; leave something to remember so they won’t forget I was here. I lived, I loved, I was here, I did, I done, everything that I wanted. And it was more than I thought it would be. I wanna be able to change others likes! Probably even inspire them. I want to leave this world as a role model! I wanna change the world and make it a better place!
