Role models and influences

Everybody has some kind of a role model. Some people just look up to their role models, some want to act like them, and some want to look like them, and some want to sound like them. Whether it is someone famous, a close relative, or just a good friend, everyone has a person that influences them in their lives.

Famous celebrities, musicians, actors/actresses, singers, and dancers all influence some people in some way. . Some find that they have the same style in their appearance. Some find that they have a talent, and look up to someone with the same talent at a higher level. For example, a young teenager that has a talent of singing may look up to a famous singer. Celebrities are role models to many others, so they must watch how they influence others. My personal celebrity role models are Michael Jackson and Nick Jonas. They are a great example when it comes to amazing musical talents. They have worked hard to earn the talents they have, which I admire. Because of them, I have become more interested in music, and have tried to develop musical talents. Celebrities are not the only ones who can influence people.

Close relatives may influence people in good and bad ways. If you have an older sibling, parent, or other relatives you look up to, you are likely to make some of the same choices that they have made. You also must be careful about what kind of an influence you make on other relatives, or younger siblings. If you make bad choices, your younger siblings might make some of the same bad choices. It is the same with good choices. If you make good choices, your younger siblings might make some of the same good choices. I look up to my brother, who makes very good choices. He is a very hard worker, and he is very wise. I know I can always look up to him and go to him with any of my situations. He is not only my brother, but my best friend.

Good friends can influence you more than some people realize. They can put pressure on you like no one else can, because you care what they think of you and your choices. They can force you to make certain choices or make certain decisions through peer pressure. This can also result in positive and negative actions and outcomes. If they make good decisions, they can make you want to make good decisions also. If they make bad decisions, through peer pressure, they can make you want to make bad choices also. Friends not only influence your choices, but also your personality and outlook on life. If your friends are optimistic and positive all throughout their life, will be the same way, and have an optimistic personality. If your friends have a negative outlook on life, you will the same way also. I have very good friends who are positive, and I am that way also.

In conclusion, everybody has some kind of a role model. Most affect the choices and decisions you make, but they can also affect your personality and outlook on life. Role models can be famous celebrities, close relatives, and good friends. It is important to decide the qualities that you want to have, then seek a role model with those qualities.

San Diego

San Diego is the best vacation destination in California. It contains many famous zoos, museums, great hotel accommodations, beautiful seaports, beaches, awesome shopping, Broadway theatres, sports, arts, rich history, and unbeatable weather. We love San Diego because of the beaches and weather, Seaport village, and this past time we went for the BYU game. While vacationing in San Diego can be exciting, it can also be really relaxing.
One of the most popular reasons people go to San Diego is because of the incredible beaches. Hotel Del Coronado is located on Coronado Island, just off of San Diego, and has one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States, and is one of the most popular. Weddings, movie filmings, portable art shows, and surfing takes place there. There are many large navy ships that can be seen, along with several smaller boats too. The beach is great for relaxing, running, collecting shells, making sand castles, and swimming. This is a popular attraction in San Diego.
Seaport Village and the marina is also one of my favorite sites in San Diego. There is the harbor with private boats on one side, that are entertaining to look at, and many unique shops and boutiques on the other. One of my family’s favorite restaurants there is called Buster’s. We eat there at least once every time we visit San Diego. It is a fun Hawaiian-type atmosphere, that serves surfboard pizzas, which is a great memory for my family. Along the boardwalk of seaport village, there are venders selling shirts, jewelry, ice cream, musical entertainment, holiday decorations and ornaments, and unique toys. Seaport Village was a place I was able to enjoy just this past weekend.
This past weekend, my family traveled to San Diego, because my dad provides cars for the BYU football coaches, so in return they take him on a trip to a BYU game once a year. During this family excursion, we were able to hang out with several families that traveled with us, one of the families being the Iglesiases. We had lunches, and dinners with them, then spent quite a bit of time with them afterward, and found that they are really funny. A common past time was finding out more about people’s families, which resulted in a lot of discussion about the Iglasias’ two sons. One of my dad’s business associates, Carlos, served as the entertainment for us. Carlos’s humor caused him to be the center of attention this trip, but some people didn’t think it was funny. Many of the people who came on the trip were BYU alumni, and have followed the team, to support the school’s sports since the time of their graduation.
The purpose of our trip was to attend the football game and support BYU in their rivalry against San Diego State University. The two teams’ strategies were strong, but fortunately for us, BYU won, and made the trip worth while for us.
Our trip to San Diego this weekend to support the BYU game gave us a good excuse to be in one of our favorite places, San Diego. We enjoyed the beaches and weather, Seaport Village, and the BYU game.

Fall

Each season brings many unique activities, moods, and holidays. Spring brings a new birth of plants, animals, and warm weather. It is when the world gets over the cold winter, when the roses bloom, and the leaves on the trees blossom. Summer brings heat, pools, and no school! It brings outdoor activities, family reunions, and barbeques. Winter ushers in cold, wet snow, Christmas, and a new year. Fall is magical because of the beauty, harvesting, and the holidays that accompany it
Fall is full of various kinds of beauty. The leaves on the trees phase from green, to radiant yellows, shining oranges, and fiery reds. When the time comes, and the cooler weather approaches, the leaves slowly fall off the trees one by one. Many fond childhood memories have been formed as family raked the falling leaves together. After the leaves were gathered into piles we would jump in them. Leaves are also a very good prank. Last year, my dad told me to take care of the leaves up with my friend, before he got home. We scooped the leaves up in my garage in huge piles. To my dad’s surprise, we did “take care” of the leaves, but not how he had imagined! As he opened the garage, he was astonished when he saw the leaves overtaking his parking spot. Leaves of Autumn provide entertainment.
As the autumn leaves change and fall, it signifies fun holidays approaching. While the beauty of Fall is still surrounding us, the cool air approaches, and Halloween comes. Every year we have a tradition of throwing a big Halloween party. We have a pumpkin carving contest. We thumb through the carving patterns and speak for the most challenging ones weeks in advance. We all anticipate the party, and grow more curious about what the prizes will be for the carvers. We eat delicious homemade soup and breadsticks. We all cherish our very own mouth-watering caramel apples, and hide them from others. The party is always a big success, and is a huge part of Halloween for our family.
As Halloween ends, we look forward to another holiday: Thanksgiving. It is the holiday of the harvest. It represents the Pilgrims coming to America, and giving thanks for the food they had to eat. This is a special holiday, and we should remember to be thankful for all the blessings we have. Thanksgiving is a holiday unique to America, and no other country or nation celebrates it. As I was growing up, we visited my grandparents, and had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Afterward, we were pulled by a four-wheeler through the deep snow on a car hood. We would be freezing cold, then go inside and lay by the warm fireplace. Thanksgiving the last significant holiday of the Fall season.
Although all the seasons are unique, the Fall is unique to me because of many family traditions, vibrant colored leaves, the Thanksgiving holiday, and harvesting that comes with it. I will always cherish the fall seasons because of these memories.

Benefits and Difficulties of Traveling

People spend money in different ways. Some like to buy big houses, some like fancy cars, some like to buy boats, some like expensive clothes. My family enjoys traveling. My first traveling experience was when I was a month old, and since that time I have been coast to coast, as well as outside the United States. Because I have traveled often I have learned the pros and cons of vacationing that come with both road trips and more exotic locations.
There are many benefits as well as challenges in traveling. Vacations take a lot of planning and organization. You have to plan your activities, ground transportation, entertainment, and food. You must know what the weather will be ahead of time and pack appropriately. Some challenges include trying to pack so many activities in one day, and walking far distances. When your vacation is over, you feel exhausted instead of restful. If you miss school, you must make up all of the missed work, which can be stressful and overwhelming. Those are the challenges of traveling, but there are more benefits then difficulties.
“Traveling is the best education.” That’s what my parents have always taught us. Education is one of the best benefits of traveling. You can learn about different cultures and people, which helps one become more open minded. At the very least it helps you understand why certain people are the way they are because of where they live. While you are traveling you can see famous land sights and cultural landmarks. I have seen many of these benefits as I have taken road trips and more exotic vacations.
I have taken road trips to California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho. My most memorable experience was driving to California with my mom and sister, to surprise my nephew and sister for their birthdays. My mom drove while my sister and I watched movies in the backseat, listened to songs, and played guitar hero on the DVD player. We went to the beach, we ate at our favorite restaurant, Busters, at Seaport Village. We went to the San Diego Zoo at Balboa Park. We took a shopping trip and met my sisters friends. We bonded as a family, and I will always have great memories of our trip to Southern California. Although I enjoyed these road trips, I also really enjoyed traveling farther from home.
On the more exotic side of my trips I have been to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Boston, New York, Florida, Bermuda, The Bahamas, and Western Samoa. My most memorable experience was Maui, Hawaii. I traveled with my mom and dad. And since I was the only child that went with them, we got to do what I wanted to do most of the time. We swam in several pools, and the ocean. We got to go on a shopping trip, and ate delicious food with an incredible view of the ocean. We went on a whale watching tour boat, and saw many whales up close. I will always have amazing memories of my trip to Hawaii. The memories of spending time with family are always the biggest advantage of traveling.
While vacationing is sometimes a challenge, the benefits far outweigh the difficulties. Traveling is expensive, but a very good learning experience. I am grateful that I have had many opportunities to travel, and I hope to continue doing the same with my family as I grow.