https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g I am from guilford CT, in the USA en-us 2023-06-01 18:42:52 UTC 2023-06-01 19:26:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f602.png samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612123766 2023-06-01 18:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612123766 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612125280 The first time my river changed is when we moved to a different part of guilford when I was in second grade. I had to make new friends and find new places to play. It taught me to always be opened minded. ]]> 2023-06-01 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612125280 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612130588 I recently went on a service trip with my peers. We worked on rebuilding houses and helping those in need.  It shaped my river by giving a new perspective and it gave me an idea on what it is to be a leader. ]]> 2023-06-01 18:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612130588 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612132211 I was confirmed in my christian church. It was a 1 year period where we explored our personal faith and we learned  more about ourselves. This gave my river place of calm waters where I was able to relax and be myself. ]]> 2023-06-01 18:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612132211 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612136648 This is how my river is shaped. The first curve is when I moved (this transition was smooth, I was a kid and it was easy to make friends), the second curve is when I was confirmed at my church (this was not sudden it have over a year and my perspective changed on my life what it means). The 3rd sharp curve was when I went to my service trip it was an extreme culture shock and it gave me a whole new perspective. (This change was very sudden).]]> 2023-06-01 19:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612136648 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612139752 The water in the beginning was rough, moving seems easy until you actually do it. When I was confirmed the water looked like glass, I was in touch with my spiritual side and this was the most peaceful time of my life so far. Covid was the biggest obstacle in my life. ]]> 2023-06-01 19:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612139752 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612143997 The scenery through my river has been ever changing. In my earlier years my scenery was very beautiful filled with blooming trees and birds. In covid I felt inside a box that limited me from doing anything I loved. Now I feel I am in a fiery inferno with finals, SATs, works, and just life. ]]> 2023-06-01 19:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612143997 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612145431 My dad is my most significant relationship in my life. It has been that way ever since I was a kid. He taught me everything I know today, he helps me with school, and he is always there when I need him the most. Always willing to support me and make sure I am okay. My dad was also the one who most shaped me, this is due to him always being there when I was struggling. ]]> 2023-06-01 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612145431 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612146071 During Covid my best friend Grant was one of the only people I was able to talk to outside of my family, this kept me from loosing my mind. My friends at school was the group that we're always most supporting. We knew how to make each other laugh and could never stay mad at each other. ]]> 2023-06-01 19:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612146071 samuelberes18 https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612149114 Right now I am very uncertain of my future, I am going to be in 11th grade next year and with SATs coming up and having to decide where I want to go to collage it is all very stressful. The reason I am unsure is because it all depends on this next year, it will depend on where I end up in life. I for-see that I will have some hard times with all the school I will have to do and the stress that it brings on. I think that if I handle it correctly my river could be smoothly flowing soon. ]]> 2023-06-01 19:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelberes18/eimlyboq16pp7v6g/wish/2612149114