Assignment 22- My Way of Thinking-Hayden Caldwell

In terms of what makes me unique, there’s not a lot of stuff that someone who doesn’t know me too well would see and think “wow, he’s different.” However, people who get to know me will quickly find out that there is a lot separating me and your typical high school guy. Most of it stems from my unusual way of thinking. I have been both blessed and cursed with a forward-thinking intensity that can make a situation very awkward as quickly as it can win me a generous college scholarship. It’s been something I’ve continually had to work at channeling at the right times, because in the soccer state championship hard work and effort are expected, but it’s not exactly the best idea to dunk a basketball on a team of 7 year olds. It’s expected to speak professionally to a state senator, but it’s not exactly the best way to make friends in school. These examples aside, I feel like this generally presents itself in good ways because I commit to friendships and always try to invest in other people. I also feel very comfortable speaking up for what I believe. I can commit to studies and sports. I enjoy all the things I do because I’d rather spend my time out helping people and doing things than alone. I can totally understand people who hate me for how seriously I take myself and what I do. It happens and I hope I can always be patient with those people and exercise self-control. But in response to the college question, any university I attend can guarantee that I’ll give my all to make it a better place.