Literacy Narratives :)

So, I read "Blue Oblivion" by Jill Adams and I really enjoyed the story. She talked about how she had a bad experience with water at a young age and that she had always been afraid of it. In order to overcome her fear, she decided to take scuba-diving lessons. Throughout the story, you could tell that she was very vulnerable and uncomfortable with being in the water. Her vulnerability shows that she's only human and she's not invincible. Even though she never did learn to scuba-dive, you could also sense her determination. Even though she was terrified of going so far underwater, she really did want to learn and help overcome her fear. I give her a lot of credit for that because I would never have the guts to overcome one of my fears. But, I was definitely able to relate to the writer's story.

I have a deathly fear of snakes. I honestly don't know how it started, but I remember from a young age always being afraid of snakes. In person, on TV, in pictures, you name it. I am so afraid of them. If someone gave me the opportunity to be around a snake and try to overcome my fear, IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN. That would be way out of my comfort zone and I would be absolutely terrified. For a lack of better words, I wouldn't have the balls to overcome my fear like the writer tried to. The difference between us is that she actually wanted to and came very close to it. Me, on the other hand, would never be within five miles of a snake. But I feel I can relate to the writer when it comes to having a fear and being undeniably terrified.

Now, I just want to take a minute to mention what kind of ideas are brewing in my head for my own literacy narrative. I'm thinking I may go with when my younger brother passed away seven years ago. Losing him taught me that life is short and precious, so you have to go after the things you want in life. And take advantage of everything that life has to offer, whether it be your family, a boyfriend, a girlfriend, a job offer, or the opportunity to go to college. If you don't grasp the things that are important to you now, you never know when those things might be gone. So, that's the idea stirring in my head right now and I really do hope it's a good one. Let me know if you think so! Until next time, see ya later! :)