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I Am MAG

By Anonymous

      I am a girl. And I want the world to know it.

I want the world to know that it is only right to judge me based on who I am. I want the world to know that I have interests. I am not someone who sits in front of the computer all day, or watches television all night. I want the world to know that I make some of my own clothes, and that I have a passion for fashion. I want the world to know that I am aesthetic. I love art. I want the world to know that I have a strong liking for music. It is one of the only things that calms me down. I play trumpet, violin, piano and guitar. I want the world to know that I can really write. All my feelings and emotions are put into every piece I craft. Writing helps wash away my problems.

I want the world to know that I love to travel. I have been to Europe, China, Taiwan, Canada and around the United States. I want the world to know that I can shop until I drop, even though that never happens. I want the world to know that I associate better with guys. I believe girls have more emotional mix-ups and small things get exaggerated. I want the world to know that I love color, especially hot pink. I want the world to know that I was born in the wrong era: I belong in the 1950s.

I am super strong. And I want the world to know that.

I want the world to know that I am a tough cookie. I can do anything I want. I play with weapons. I want the world to know that I can support myself. I want the world to know that I am a problem child. I have struggles and worries. I overreact. I have days when I cry hysterically and others when I laugh like I have never laughed before. I am emotional, but I do not have emotional breakdowns.

I want the world to know that I can handle things by staying away from smoking, drugs and sex. Instead, I write about my problems, and they fade. I want the world to know that I hate lies. They only create problems. That is the reason why I am so brutally honest. I want the world to know that I hate war. I want the world to know that I am capable of doing anything.

I am who I am. And I want the world to know that.

I want the world to know that I have friends. I look to them for inspiration and encouragement. I want the world to know that I have the worst and best parents in the world. They are supportive and they are crazy. I want the world to know that I am special. I want the world to know that I have a need to be free. I would like to fly with wings over a massive field of green, looking down at the scenery and smiling on my poetic thoughts. I want the world to know that I have goals and aspirations. I want the world to know that my imagination is what I am capable of. I want the world to know that I can be myself whenever I want to, and that is all the time.

I am Iris. And I want the world to know that.

I want the world to know that I adore life. I want the world to know that I am happy. Smiles are contagious, and I spread them. I cannot live a day without sharing my high spirits. I want the world to know that I am not simple. I am not selfish, or rude. I am not disrespectful or bad mannered, though if something irritates me, I will take action. I want the world to know that I can be shy, but at the same time, I am a social butterfly. I want the world to know that I frown and cry. Tears of sorrow run down my apple cheeks. I want the world to know that my love is passionate, and that my hatred is strong. I want the world to know that no one has ever hated me without a good reason. I want the world to know that I can express myself. That is the only thing I do right. I speak my mind.

I am everything I want to be. And I want the world to know that.



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i love this so much!

on Dec. 5 2012 at 8:57 pm
iam4evermyself PLATINUM, Chicago, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
"Hope. It is the only thing greater than fear. A little hope is effective. A lot of hope is dangerous. A spark is okay, as long as it's contained."

This shows compassion, and amzent. What collge that wont like this does't know a true writer. I will definlty read your books if you become an author one day. Keep up the good work

on Apr. 29 2012 at 8:55 am
overexposed PLATINUM, Davie, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever.

This essay is very poignant and powerful! If I could make one suggestion, it would be to break up the sentence structure; I understand that parallel structure was used for the effect, but after the first few paragraphs it gets a bit repetitive. Great job, though! 

 


foulamourex said...
on Nov. 15 2010 at 6:20 pm
was this a college essay? if it was, which college did it end up getting you into?

srg22 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 14 2010 at 3:50 pm
srg22 BRONZE, Owings Mills, Maryland
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It's good to stick out and be different while you're still being you.

on Apr. 17 2010 at 10:29 pm

While this is friendly and quite nice to read, it's very cliche.

Repition can be very useful when making a good peice of writing, but this seems childish. It doesn't show how much you've grown as an individual, which I think is pretty important in college apps.

I like how you're confident enough to write so much about it though. (:


on Dec. 28 2009 at 11:23 am
panicback BRONZE, Oak Park, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
"You may know what you need, but to get what you want, better see that you keep what you have." -Into the Woods.

I completely I agree. I love the idea behind this, and I think this essay would benefit from a bit of playing when it comes to sentence structure.

SBlossom said...
on Dec. 28 2009 at 4:07 am
The beginning was very engaging. The parallel of "I want the world to know..." made the whole essay sound much more conversational. However, as I read on, it became too repetitive. I think the "I want to world to know" would be more effective if kept within the introduction/conclusion. but overall, original piece of writing.

MyEnlight said...
on Jan. 7 2009 at 5:12 pm
This is quite an inspiration strong enough for me to relate to so much that I would want to let the world see of me and you spoke some of them. Great essay.