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Prompt: Reflect on a time when you or someone you know had to choose between fitting in and staying true to their identity; what was gained or lost in that experience?

  During middle school is the time where we begin to feel the most pressure about fitting into peoples standards and even losing ourselves in the process. In 6th grade I was completely influenced by the people around me which led to losing myself in a bunch of lies. Lying to those around me and to myself about who I was. I remember specifically taking the rude comments with a smile because it was from people I wanted to like me so badly. It took a long while until I was finally comfortable enough to be my true self. After I began acting like myself I lost many friends and became a loner. I think that in the end it was the best thing to happen because although I got picked on I never lied, now that I am older I pride myself in being my full honest self. 
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Prompt: Much of this section focuses on Cheryl’s physical exhaustion and discomfort. Describe a moment when your body limited what you could do, and explain what that experience taught you about your mental strength.

 A time my body limited what I could do was in 8th grade on a sunny afternoon at my school. It was my first year cheering and I was at practice along with all the other girls. We ran across the track and then went to practice after. As I was standing there in the hot sun, I began to feel light headed, but I thought I could push through. After a minute my vision began to blur and I couldn't see anything I tried to walk to a bench but ended up walking a different way where I then fainted. I ended up with a huge gash on my knee, cuts on my face, and pain all over my body. That day I learned that if I feel bad its better to say something than to push my body over it's limit.
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Prompt: Write about a time you didn’t feel like yourself.

Not to sound depressed, but I still don't feel like myself. It's been years since I looked in the mirror and saw myself, now I just see a stranger. I'm not the same Iv'e changed completely and I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing. Back then I was free spirited, ambitious, happy, and determined. I would talk to anyone and have an amazing connection quickly. But recently I've been more reserved than ever. I don't talk to anyone unless they talk to me, I am scared of what people think even the ones I don't know, I lost my motivation to even go to school, and I will be so quick to cut anyone off. 
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Prompt: Describe a place where you feel the most at peace and explain why.

A place I feel most at peace is Mexico. Mexico has always been my safe spot since I was young. From me begging to go to see my cousins, it being an escape from my bully's, to loving every part of it to the point it feels like an escape. Specifically, my hometown Luis Moya, Zacatecas. I have plenty of memories in this town it almost more like home than my house.When I am over there I have many people who surround me with love and more. I have the peace of not caring if i bump into someone from school. I love to see all my family and even those who aren't,I love to walk around and appreciate the beauty that we don't have here in the States. When I am in Mexico I am happy. When I'm in Mexico I have peace.
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Prompt: Reflect on a time when you had to rely on someone else. How did it feel?

    A time where I had to rely on someone else was not that long ago. On my senior night Feb. 3rd, All of my closest friends & family came to support/ cheer me on for my final time cheering. I had left many things at home which led to me relying on my family to get them to me. They not only brought me what I needed, but also showed out by making posters and bringing me many flowers. At the end of the night I looked at my family and knew I could rely on them for anything. No matter what they would always be there. 
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Prompt: Write about a moment when you had to step out of your comfort zone.

 A time I had to get out of my comfort zone was when I had to go skiing for the first time. This was stressful and scary because my parents had made a trip with their friend group to go up the mountains and ski. Hearing this I was taken back because our family had never done this before. Later when we went on the trip I brought my Bible with me and read it over the beautiful view of the snow which gave me enough confidence to finally try. Then the moment was there where I had to go down the mountain and I was never more ready. It had been 4 years now and I go every January. I only get better and it's one of my favorite things to do!
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Prompt: Describe a hike, long walk, or outdoor experience you have had and explain what it was like physically and mentally. If you have never been on a hike, describe a time when you were outside your comfort zone or had to rely on yourself in a challenging situation. Explain what you learned from the experience.

 I've been on many hikes, all the way from the heat in Mexico to Icy mountains in North Carolina. One hike that completely changed me was my most recent hike. This was a retreat with my church group. The experience was so eye opening and one I'll never forget. On this hike we went to a Mountain about 5 hours away from Atlanta. The way there was calm until Mr. Patrick said, "Okay guys so now I will be taking your phones". I stood frozen but I knew I'd be in good hands, God's hands. The hike was amazing and we had mass when we got to the waterfalls then we got in. It was beautiful. I found it very hard to keep going but I felt the strength of the Father with me. I kept going and was one of the first ones out in the group. We ate and played after and by the end of the day, I didn't even realize I never had my phone. It was the most beautiful life changing experience and I cannot wait to go on my next one.
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