Personal Narrative free essay sample

Sunday was always our book buying day, my father’s and I. He would take me over to the Carousel Mall every Sunday and let me walk through all the bookshelves while he read his newspaper and drank coffee and then we would sit side by side and read in silence. Then after awhile he would ask me which one out of my large pile of books I liked best, if any at all and I would choose. Sometimes if I couldn’t decide between two and he could tell I really would love to read both he would give in and buy me both books, but back then the books I wanted were no more than seven dollars. In this way, my father encouraged me to read, he never discouraged me by saying what my mom often did, which was, â€Å"Why are you reading constantly? Get outside, stop living in fantasy. I followed my mom’s plan and schedules for me religiously because I did not want to disappoint my mother. Also, I promised to stay away from my friends in order to reduce times spend hanging out with them. It was a waste of time that could be better used for learning. After following her recipe for learning my English skill improved. However my mom was not pleased enough with my development. When I was twelve, my relatives introduced my mom to Chinese Christian School and my explained to her that going to America was a more efficient way to learn this language. My uncle stated that coming to the U. S. would be more than just an education, it will also be a life-changing experience. You could learn about the other countries’ culture and religions, government policy and society, educates and environmental advantages. My uncle also said that it would be a good challenge to experience the turning point from a teenager to a mature and responsible adult. He thoroughly explained the policy and teaching method and materials of this school to my mom. My mom wanted to learn more about this school in order to make the right decision for me. When I heard about the conservation, I was touched by my mom’s ending love deeply, and I decided to study hard and not fail her expectation on me. After my mom and uncle had long conversation and discussions about studying abroad for about a year, she asked for my opinion and my desired in life. I replied that I wanted to be a successful person so that I can repay you in the future. She discussed with me about this situation for a long time. I was not willing to accept this valuable opportunity at first because I did not want to leave my family and friends, and I was afraid of traveling alone. My mom explained to me and persuaded me to give it a try. I still remembered what she said to me and convinced me to change my decision, she said â€Å"Son, this is an incredible chance for you to improve yourself to a higher level. When I was little, we did not have the money so I studied very hard until I got to this position in the company. If I had the chance like you do, I would have been a higher management level than now. I hope you will take this opportunity seriously because this chance will benefits your life more than anything I can do for you here in Hong Kong. † After I heard about this, I was touched from my heart; therefore I promised her that I will be successful after I graduated from college and become the first high education scholar in my family. I decided to overcome my fear of traveling alone and speaking an unfamiliar language in order to prove my declaration to my mom. I will not waste her precise money because I understand that if she save this abundant amount of money, she would have a better and less stressful life. I left my hometown at my thirteen years old summer and began my new life in America. I The opportunity of coming to the America that my parent had given me as my thirteen years old birthday present was the optimal gift ever in my entire life. Through this experience, I felt my parent’s unending love and how much they care and worry about me. They would use an abundant amount of money in order to provide me a better education. I promised them I would succeed in the America and go back to Hong Kong as a high education scholar. I love my mom very much and I will repay her with my action.