In my generation, people don't often find anyone, friend or stranger, who will lay their life down for them. If anyone ever comes in contact with someone of that much generosity it would be a surprise to the whole entire world! In most tragedies a humans body tends to go into a fight or flight reaction meaning a human will either stay until everything is okay, or the will leave as quickly as possible. Humans who usually go into that form of a reaction will save themselves first, based on their gut-feeling. Other people who tend to strategically plan things out will put their lives in harm’s way for others, because it is the right thing to do. Someone who may risk their life may realize that they should, in a sense, "pay it forward". Me, personally? I'd save the lives of others. I feel like if God out me in a situation to help his children, I would do it to the best of my abilities.

Carrie Walls

Carrie Walls is more than an idol to me. She is someone who I would want to have similar traits to. Carrie Walls was one of the first graduates of a new HBCU, Spelman College, which is my dream college. Like many students, Carrie Walls came to Spelman from Columbus, Georgia. Carrie graduated with the highest honors in her class from the high school-level program at Spelman in 1888.  She had seven children. Two of their sons attended Morehouse in Atlanta. Carrie herself maintained strong ties with Spelman, making regular donations. She especially enjoyed receiving the annual presidential letter that provided an update to alumnae. In the 1934, she wrote to then-president Florence Read: "Please keep sending me the letters [about events there] as long as I live." Carrie died in Cleveland in December of 1935. If I were to meet Ms. Walls, I would probably invite her to come on Spelmans campus. I would walk with her, take her on a tour and hope that she would share some of her knowledge and secrets with me. Being in her presence and having an in-depth conversation with her would be pure gold to me.

Christmas

One event that I did over Christmas break was visit my Godparents in Winter Garden, Florida. During my five day vacation, we did everything anyone could possibly think of to make a teenager excited! The weather everyday was always above 60 degrees, no humidity, and clear skies. Even the air smells differently than Ohio's! It is such a great spiritual feeling to be there, it is almost magic! This break, I got the pleasure of helping my Godmother prepare for her annual Christmas Party! She invited all her friends and family to enjoy the night with her! There were games, food, and music that everyone loved! The day after that, she took me to Universal Studios. Even though it was a little cold, we rode every ride in the whole park. We also enjoyed a parade and some expensive food. My Godparents are like my best friends ever! They are always the highlight of my winter break and I never want to leave!