One Thing I Would Change

If I could change one thing that has happened in my past it would be not riding the Maverick with my friends at Cedar Point this summer. It was my first time going to Cedar Point since I was young, so I was very nervous. The ride sounded very fun as I heared many people in the line talking about it. We waited in line for around an hour and a half to about two hours, until we made it to the front of the line. I told my friend that I was not going to go upside down, drop at a steep angle, or around in circles, so when I heared about the 89 degree angle drop I started to second guess going on the ride. When we were about to go on I walked past, and felt really bad. When my friend got off he said it was really fun, and I should have went on. I felt really bad and regret it now.

Who I value the Most

One person I value the most is my mom. I really do not have a lot of people that I can depend on in life, but my mom is one. although we argue and fight, she will always be there for me. I love her and she loves me, and we have each other. Ever since my father passed away my mother and I have lived alone, together. Sometimes we do not have much, or do much, but we have each other. I know she will always be there to talk to, even if I do not want to talk to, and she will always have a shoulder to lean on when I need one. I value her a lot, even when we argue and disagree, I know that she will be there waiting with open arms. There are so many people in this world, but she is my only mother, an I know that we can stand together in his world, even if it is just the two of us.

One Interesting Thing That Happened This Summer...

One interesting thing that happened this summer was me getting a job. I work at an Ice Cream shop called K-Cream Corner. I started in April, but continued through summer. This showed many opportunities that would not have come if I had not made a decision to work for myself. I was able to make my own money, and buy things that I really wanted, such as my 4-wheeler! Although I had to  go to work for up to five days a week, I loved making my own money. This also showed me responsibility, I was responsible for being on time, and ready to do my job. It also showed me how having respect for others pays off. Many people have left tips, and some have not, but people have asked to talk to my boss to tell her how good I have done. Some people have called in saying that I have showed respect and they like that, and others have personally told my boss that they should give me a raise, because of my help to them. Having a job encouraged me to get another job at a restaurant down the street, for the winter!

My Special Name

Joseph,
Joseph is me.
Joseph Rafael Gonzalez is who I will always be.
No one can change it, because this is me.

My name, originating from the bible, is where Joseph, the 11th son of Jacob, and his mother Rachel, was loved by God and the favorite son of Jacob.
My mother believes in God and loves him very much,
So, she wanted a name for me that was loved by God as such.
Hated by others,
Mainly his brothers.
Who sent him to Israel,
Where he was a prisoner in exile.
He raised in rankings,
And was in charge a possible famine outbreak there.
Later on, as we all know.
He was the husband of Mary, and father of Jesus.

That is not me,
Nor who I will be.
But, I will create my own story,
And one day find my Mary.

Right now I look at my name's history,
And create my own poetry.
While thinking about who I will be.
And I will be 100% me.


-Joseph Gonzalez

My Most Important Rule-Respect

     There are many different rules in all of the different aspects of life. The rules are all very important, but I believe that one stands out. Respect is very important to anyone, and it gets people very far. If someone shows respect for people under their level, they will look up to them. If respect is shown to people above their status, it will be give back, and they would not be ignored by their superiors. When respect is earned from others they will offer opportunities that may not have come if they had not noticed their respect.

     If respect is shown to customers at a job they may tell the manager, owner, or the person's boss that they are doing well, and recognize their respect. If the boss gets compliments multiple times, for that person, then they may give them more respect, responsibility, and higher ranks (more pay, better jobs, better hours, etc.).
     My point is that showing respect will get people a long way in life, and lift them up in ranking. It has for me.