Every since I was little, I have always looked up to Martin Luther King Jr. I'm not entirely sure when I started my admiration, all I know is that he has always been a hero in my eyes. Bravery and independence have been two of the most important characteristics that I've reached for, and Martin Luther King perfectly displays these and more. By saying what others were afraid to say, and always moving forward without using violence, I strongly admire this role model.
The second person I look up to (even though it sounds kind of weird) is Jennifer Lawrence. She's not a role model for me because of her looks or fame, but because of her personality. Despite the raging attention, glorious fame, obvious beauty, and influence of the public; Jennifer Lawrence has remained her same fun-loving self. She's outgoing, even in front of huge, critical crowds, and has a good sense of humor.
My third role model, ever since the seventh grade, is Lisa Marie. I promise this isn't some corny attempt to become her "favorite", or try and be the goody two shoes of the trip. I genuinely look to her for inspiration and guidance. When I first met Lisa Marie at an informational meeting about the CGA trips; I was interested in applying for Cambodia, and wanted to know how I should address her in my essay. Her response (which was very Lisa Marie-ish) was, "You can just say 'Your Queenliness'." My stress about making the trip alleviated somewhat, and I am relieved to have met her.
One topic we were asked to write about (which I personally love) is what animal we think we would be if we were one. I've always thought, because of course I've considered it before, that I would be a wolf. It's dog-like, lives in a forest, is free, and is fluffy, so there's nothing not to love. In Native American folk tales, wolves usually represent freedom, instincts, intelligence, boldness, and choice. All of these characteristics are ones that I find very important, and try to express. Not to mention, I would have claws and fangs, which is pretty awesome.
"Humans are amphibians -- half spirit and half animal... As spirits they belong to the eternal world, but as animals they inhabit time." - C.S. Lewis
