The men in Tim O' Brien's, "The Things They Carried" carried many things with them. Whether it was physical or emotional, just like everyone else, they had baggage which made them who they are.
A physical item that I have with me at all times is my iPhone™. Whether it is to communicate, cure boredom, keep a schedule with reminders and help with school work I can't leave my house without it. If I didn't have my iPhone™ I would be so lost and unorganized. I wouldn't be able to make plans, remember plans, or have knowledge (the internet) at my constant disposal. Along with my music and social media I would go crazy without my phone.
My inspiration is my brother. He is about 30, married and living in Austin but he is still my best friend and the person I go to for everything. I admire him for his attitude on life and his confidence in the kind of person he is. Without him I would not be the person I am today because he has taught me to view life with an open mind.
The dreams and goals that I carry for my future are to be happy and be surrounded by positive people who I love. I think that is the key to a successful life. Surrounding yourself with positive energy gives you a vibe that will show through everything you do.
In my own eyes I see myself as imaginative, humorous and reliable. The person I want to be has of those traits, but I would be a better person by becoming more patient and compassionate with people different than me. Other people view me as comical, sarcastic and the person they have to give up shotgun for because her long legs don't agree with the back seat. My outgoing personality has allowed me to create special bonds with people that I wouldn't have otherwise.
My childhood memories have molded me in who I am today. Growing up with older siblings forced me to try to be funnier and more outgoing.
I'm not used to writing so much about myself so it was hard sharing so much. The difference between our surface personality and our true personality is often misinterpreted and this blog post shows it. This establishes an understanding of the things everyone carries, just like in the book.
