Description and meaning of Identity items

Hey there bloggers and readers! Today I will be discussing the items that I would present as a way to identify myself. 

What would go in your time capsule if you could only pick four things: (1) family/childhood, (2) heritage/culture roots, (3) accomplishments/achievements, and (4) legacy left behind? And what kind of container would you put it all in?

If I could only choose four things, it would be extremely difficult to narrow down my legacy to so few possessions. If it were up to me, I would bury a treasure chest the size of Russia and hide my whole life in it, but since I'm left with no choice, I must decide on four. As for my family, I might leave behind a map of where each of use came from, so that later generations could identify with our roots. If not a map, I would leave behind a hammer. This may seem like an odd object, but it shows the hard work and persistence to preserve and to try harder instilled in each family member. As for heritage/culture/roots, I would leave behind a charm of Nantucket Island, because it is a place where my siblings and I grew up (for the most part), and generations of my family return there annually. It is truly a special place, where so many cherish-able memories have been made, and for that, I am truly grateful for the life that I have been given to live in such wonderful places. When generations down the road look at this island, I hope that they can remeber that it is a place of connection, a place where family will always be. As for accomplishments, I would leave behind a special medal or ribbon that signifies all of my hard work as a rider. I pour my heart and soul into this sport, so I feel that it is very important to leave behind part of my legacy as an equestrian. Lastly, for my legacy, I would leave behind my first dollar earned from one of the companies that I hope to create one day. This bill would represent hard work paying off (literally). It shows others that dreams can become a reality, as long as you work for what you want, and work for yourself and what makes you happy. For the container, it would be a silver plated wooden box, carefully handcrafted. Since my dad is an architect and my mom is a fine interior designer, I feel that I should leave behind their masterful skills in the form of a beautifully made box, which holds the essence of my life. 

The Bottle Imp

Hey there Readers! Today I'll be writing about the Short Story, The Bottle Imp, that I read in English class. 

       The protagonist, Keawe, in the short story "The Bottle Imp" by Robert Louis Stevenson, is faced with making two important decisions. One of these includes the choice to buy the bottle, as there are a few risks associated with it: depression when the luck runs out, going to hell if one dies while in ownership, and abusing its powers, only to turn into a greedy person. Along with this, when Keawe discovers that he has the disease of Leprosy, he must also choose to buy back the bottle so that he can marry his love, Kokua. 
      
       When Keawe sees a gorgeous house atop a hill, he falls in love, wishing he could have his very own. His decision to commit himself to the bottle not only once, but twice, shows that he has a drive to live a joyful, comfortable life. Although he wishes to get rid of the bottle and its powers, he pushes the risks aside, not only achieving happiness for himself, but also for others. I feel that my biggest past decision that I have made was moving barns when I was a younger child. Although I was happy enough, I wanted to succeed more, to get better. I loved the sport, and I wasn't willing to stay at a mediocre level where I wasn't improving. The only downfall to this was that once I moved, I would never have a reason to stop, and the thought of horses forever to my parents wasn't completely pleasing. Over time, I believe that this choice reflects my drive to constantly improve and get better at whatever I do. I feel that giving all of one's effort in whatever one does is extremely important, and I believe that the sport that I've fallen in love with has driven me to be more successful.