by Ealiyah Henry
I live in a calm neighborhood where most people just mind
their business and then there are others who seem to be very friendly. When I
first moved to the area, my family and I were greeted generously and welcomed to
the neighborhood. As the first couple of years went by we grew a relationship
with the nearby neighbors, speaking on a daily basis.
In the beginning, it was mostly my parents having talks with
the neighbors, which would mainly consist of the meetings that my parents are too
busy to attend. Then the conversation would move to events or situations that
currently happened in the community like a robbery or a football game that Claughton Middle School had
down the street. As everyone became more comfortable with each other, topics
became more personal, which is why I believe my sisters and I were known by the
neighbors.
The neighborhood became more like a family, or rather the
street I live on became that way. We all watch out for each other’s homes while away at work or on vacation and even take care of others dogs if need be. I now have my own
conversations with the neighbors who always give me wise advice or motivation
to get through difficult obstacles.
One neighbor in particular, Mr. Thomas, has an older
daughter that graduated with a doctorate degree and is working in the medical
industry. Because I’m working towards becoming a vet, both Mr. Thomas and his
daughter express all the struggles that I may face and inspire me to not let
the stress overcome me. The positivity encourages me to motivate others as well
as myself when it comes to hard times.
Out of the four of my mother’s children, I am the youngest
and may be the first of all my sisters to finish college. Although my sisters
as well as my mother attended college but didn’t finish, they are my main
motivation and reason I am in college now. I plan on graduating Tuskegee
University with a doctorate degree of veterinary medicine and with the help of
my community I believe that I will achieve my goal.
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