Someone or Something I Admire
fact, I was ashamed of what my mom did. I was afraid that
my friends would find out about what my mom did.
Therefore, I didn’t even go close to where she was selling.
One day on the way to the piano academy with my friend,
my mom (wearing a yogurt company uniform) asked me
“Suk, did you eat yet? Where are you going?” However, I
pretended not to hear and walked away fast from her
because I was ashamed and I was with my friend. A few
minutes later my friend asked me “I thought I heard that
woman call your name. Didn’t you hear?” Then I replied,
“Called my name? I didn’t hear. I don’t know her.” That
night mom called me and asked, “Why did you pretend not
to hear?” Then, I said “I was afraid that my friends would
find out what you do.” My mom said, “I was trying to give
you better clothes and buy you delicious foods. There are
rich and poor in this world, but being poor is not something
you should be ashamed of.” When I heard that, I cried.
From that day onward I did not feel ashamed of my
mother anymore. I studied more eagerly. I owe a lot to my
mother because she has sacrificed so much for me and my
brother. That is why my mother is the most important
person in my life. No one can take her place.
Suk Ha is a student at the Adult and Alternative Education Center in Key
West. Her teacher is Ms. Josephson.
The Power of a Song
Music has the power to change the brain and affect the
way it works. It has the potential to help and heal people.
We associate music with memories. When we hear a
familiar song it can evoke strong emotions, both happy and
sad. Songs can be a reminder of loved ones that we have
lost, and help us reminisce about the times we shared
together. The power of a song can be a moving tribute to an
American Icon, such as "Candle in the Wind" sung by Elton
John or Princess Diana. A song can be a powerful reminder
of past tragedies like Hurricane Katrina or the Twin Towers.
A song can draw people closer together in difficult times
and give us renewed hope. A song such as "We are the