Who you are matters- WRIT340

     Hi everyone, my name is Winston and my astrological signs are Capricorn, Taurus, and Aries. I’m from a town in the Bay Area called Morgan Hill, which is about 20 miles south of San Jose. Although I’m likely to remain in the Bay Area after graduation, I do really like here in Los Angeles. If I were not from the Bay Area and did not have close relatives there I would probably choose to live in Los Angeles. Whether it is the palm trees or the weather, there is just something about the atmosphere here that I enjoy. Either way both of these cities have a very high cost of living, so in order to afford it I plan on hopefully acquiring a high paying job in real estate. 

    While I have lived in Morgan Hill for a majority of my life, I was actually born in Santa Cruz, California, which sits on the central coastline of the state. Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, surfing, and cool climate. Maybe being born near the ocean is part of the reason I have an admiration for sea turtles. Their cool, laid back nature is something that I can relate to, as I too possess a laid back personality. I also tend to be a more introverted person, which is a trait that is very different from my parents, specifically my Dad, who is much more extroverted. However, my parents and I are a lot alike, most noticeably in our interests. We share a passion for sports, movies/tv, music, business, news, and more. Something that I appreciate about my parents is that they never pushed their expectations on me, and are very loving and supportive no matter what. This has led to me being pretty self motivated towards the goals that I set for myself, to which I generally operate under my own expectations. However, I would be lying to say that the opinions of others don’t sometimes affect my thought processes. 

    The only time I can remember my parents trying to force me to do something was when they wanted me to water ski. My Dad took me out for a lesson where I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the hang of it. I much prefer snow skiing, and I remember being a kid going down the slopes in Tahoe and slowly working my way through the trees. 

    I would say that my parents are the people that I look up to the most, but someone who serves as a role model to me that is not a relative is the boxer Muhammad Ali. Not only for the greatest he displayed in the ring but for how he fought for what he believed in, no matter the consequences. Even when that meant being stripped of his titles and losing 4 years of his prime when his opposition to the Vietnam War resulted in a draft evasion charge.