This is me in the Grand Teton National Park
Significant Event 1 – When I was 12, I had a slumber party for my birthday. The next morning, my friends and I went exploring in the woods from backyard. After some time went by, we actually got lost. It was almost noon and we really needed to find our way back. We climbed a hill, which seemed like a mountain to us. From top of the hill, I saw a small wetland that seem so peaceful to me and I actually wanted to stay in the woods longer. Using skills we learned from boy scouts, we followed a meandering stream in hopes of finding any trace of civilization. Finally, we found a road not far from my home. This was an important and very memorable event because it further instilled my love for the outdoors. I will never forget it.
Significant Event 2 – Back in March 2007, my wife, her dad and I went to Wyoming to visit her grandparents. Her father suggested that we should take a road trip to see the Yellowstone National Park. It was an 8-hour drive from Cheyenne, WY to Jackson, WY. When we got closer, I could see the mountain ranges a distance with snow jagged peaks. I was getting so excited. I had never seen anything so beautiful. When we got there, the Yellowstone National Park was closed due to season (it opens April 1st). Driving out of the National Park got scary because it started snowing and it turned into a blizzard. Imagine getting stuck in a forest getting submerged under several feet of snow. If we had not got out on time, we would have been stuck. I got to admit it was kind of fun and exciting. On the way back, we got a majestic view of the Grand Teton mountain range. I was in awe. This is when I decided to think about careers involving the outdoors, especially in the mountains.
Significant Event 3 – When I was 8 years old, my mother had sent me on a trip to see my godparents in Ohio. This would make it my trip on a plane and I was by myself. I was not nervous or scared at all. I was actually curious to see what it is like. The taking off was so much fun. It felt like a roller coaster ride to me even though I did not know what it feels like at the time. I constantly looked out the window and watching the whole world running around like crazy. Like little ants doing their things. Then I remember thinking about how do planes flying. I was so perplexed and fascinated by airplanes. In fact, you could say that I was obsessed with it until I realize that it was a pipe dream of me being a pilot. I actually had a goal and it was becoming a pilot for the military, joining NASA to become an astronaut and then settle down to become a commercial jet pilot. Even though I cannot become a pilot, I still am fascinated by the atmosphere and everything involved with it.
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