Jamie McGinley English Block 4
October 2, 2011 Essay

There has been a variety of things in my life that has made me the person I am today. More specifically the event I found most “eye opening” was my trip to Denver, Colorado back in July and August of 2008. During the time of August and July in 2008, I took a trip to Denver, Colorado by myself to visit my aunt and uncle who live out there. While I was visiting them, we visited many different places and did a variety of fun things. Just seeing how successful my aunt and uncle have become made me realize that I want to be as successful as them. So, I thought about what I want to be when I grow up. Also, I realized how nice it is in Denver, which made me think that, that’s where I want to be. Basically after this, it made me set my main life goal, which I work for each and everyday. Also, what I have been working for since that time. The goal I have set from this experience, is to graduate high school, stay in Buffalo and go to college for education, and graduate from there. After I graduate college I plan on taking a trip to Colorado to go job searching, if I succeed I will move out there and start my life on my own and/or whom ever else may be with me. There has been a variety of things in my life that has made me the person I am today. Specifically my trip to Denver, Colorado in July and August of 2008. In conclusion, this event has changed me in many different ways by which will be with me for