What defines me is a very good question. Many events in my life have defined me. The way I look also helps to define me. The thing I like to do and the places I like to visit define me also.
One major event in my life that has helped to define me is my parents divorce when I was six years old. That situation alone has defined me the most out of anything. Only living with one parent since I was a child has shown me many different sides to life and helped me grow as a person. Living with my father every other weekend has been difficult and it also defines me. Although I did not see much of him growing up he has helped to define me also.
My long blonde hair and blue eyes also define me. The way my feet turn in and create my "piegon toes" defines me. Being short also defines me as I have a hard time reaching things off the top shelf or trying to climb up on top of my loft.
Being on the water and boating are two things I absolutely love and they define me. The many vacations I have taken define me. The most memorable one would be the trip to Washington D.C. with my family. There I saw the historical monuments and the Holocaust Musuem. Those few places made me realize there is way more to see and learn which also defines me.
Also there is a large part of me that does not know what defines me. I'm still on the journey through life learning who I am and what defines me. (:
I too grew up with divorced parents. Mine split when I was about thirteen. You are right, it does have an impact on your development and how you see the world.
ReplyDeleteYour trip to Washington, DC sounds great. I've wanted to go for quite some time, but between coursework and teaching, it's tough to make time!
I like the way you integrated your physical appearance into your piece. You are the first one I've seen do that, and you make a great point. Every aspect of our lives play into our perception of self.