Three Factors Contributing to Who I am

In my life, the three main factors that contribute to who I am are my family, my friends and my sport. My parents, siblings and I are very close. Also, we have an Alaskan Malamute, Lilly, who is always apart of the craziness in our house, or usually causing it. My sister, Tarah is 30, my brother Sean is 25 and my sister Kelly is 13. My siblings and I have a huge age gap, but in a way, it brings us closer. Yes, we argue just as all siblings do, but in the end, we all truly love each other in the end. I know I can go to Tarah and Sean for advice on anything, and I try to be that "advice" for Kelly. We are all so different, which I like because it is never boring. Even though Tarah and Sean have moved out, we are constantly communicating. I love the daily pictures I receive from Tarah of my 7-month old niece, Claire, and her little tiny puppy, Chloe. I love my crazy family and wouldn't trade them for the world. 

Along with my family, my friends have helped shape who I am. Coming into high school, I was very nervous that I wouldn't find the right friends and that I would lose the many friends I made at my grade school and parish, St. Rose. As a senior at the Mount, I believe that I am figuring out who my true friends are and who I am most likely to stay friendly with throughout the rest of my life. Along with the new friends I've made, I still remain closest with my friends I made in grade school, Rachel and Lisa (who goes to Mount). I am very grateful to have such great friends. 

Lastly, the third factor that has shaped me into who I am is my sport, track. Somedays, track seems like my best friend and other days, it seems like my worst enemy. I love having good days in track, but in order to get there, you must stay dedicated and train hard. I have been doing track since I was 6 years old and it has definitely become a huge part of my life since. When I was younger, track was "just for fun," then it continued to grow on me. In grade school, I was on one track team, until I joined two. Now in high school, I am on three teams. You can say I'm obsessed, but I'll tell you that it has become my life. I have met many friends through track and many people I consider my family.