FMP – Week 1

The things you like? – 

I like to write as it allows me to express my thoughts through the words I use and stories I write. I also like being around my family as I believe family is one of the most important things in life. Another thing that I like is being outside and seeing the world around me. I like doing this through playing sports such as cricket and football, and also simply travelling around.

The things you do not like? –

I do not like it when I am stuck inside as I feel limited in what I can do. I feel that I cannot explore or take pleasure in simply being out in the fresh air. Another thing I don’t like is politics as I find the subject very boring and confusing. I try to stay well clear from conversations involving the topic.

The things you are passionate about? – 

The two huge passions I have is sports and travelling. From the age of 7 or 8 I have played football, rugby, cricket and variety of other sports, some of which I’m good at and others I am not. The competitiveness of sport gives me a buzz and is something that I simply can’t get away from. Sport has influenced my decision to join this course as I knew that it was something that I could write about. Travel has also had a huge influence on my life ever since I was born. My first experience of travel was going to Spain as a baby and since then I have been to 3 continents and 8 countries. The experience it has given me has opened my eyes to how other people live and made me appreciate other cultures which I would have know nothing about, had I not traveled.

Things that influenced you and shaped you as a person? – 

The one of the main things that influenced me and shaped me as a person is my parents. They are both very hard working people who have made successful careers for themselves. My dad started out as a lifeguard in America, having earlier played handball for Great Britain and cricket at a high standard. He came back to Britain and went into recruitment, rapidly rising to become the managing director of a multi national company. His love of sport and work ethic have rubbed off on me and I hope to be as successful as he is one day. My mum created her own business looking after dogs which has become very successful and allowed her to do what she loves. This inspires me to do what I love and hopefully in the future I will do a job that I enjoy.

Writing this year that has been your favorite and most successful? – 

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My crime story is my favorite piece of writing as I feel that it is very well written and sticks to the conventions of crime writing.

Things that you worry about? – 

The major thing that worries me is getting very ill as I hate the thought of being trapped inside a hospital all day. Hospitals are probably my least favorite places to be as the smell and gloom of them sends shivers down my spine. To overcome this fear I think I need to appreciate health whilst I still have it and just push the worries to the back of my mind.

Things that you would like to change? – 

There a hundreds of things about the world that I would like to change, but one of the main issues that I have witnessed first hand is the resurgence of racism in society. Over the past hundred years, huge steps have been made to improve equality in England and we have long prided ourselves on being better at it than those overseas; however people have began to slip back to the darker times. One of the prime examples of this is at football games where certain sections of fans have directed racial abuse towards players and each other. In my ideal world this wouldn’t happen, and I hope that in the future steps are taken to route out these individuals and punish them appropriately.

Your deepest fears? –  

My deepest fear is losing family as they are the most important thing in my life. I would’t be able to function without them as we are all so close.

People you feel comfortable talking too: who and why?

The people I feel most comfortable talking too are my family and friends. I know I can tell my family anything, especially my mum and dad. If I’m angry or just not feeling myself they can usually make me see sense. My friends make me feel comfortable as we’ve all known each other for a long time and have been through a lot together. If one of us is down we can always make each other laugh which generally makes everyone feel better.

Your small thoughts and big ideas

My small thoughts mostly relate to my hobbies which are football and cricket. I think about the teams that I’m going to be playing and if they’re any good. I also think about going out with friends and what we’re going to do. My big ideas relate to what I want to do with my life after college. I aspire to be a SWAT officer or soldier who makes a living helping and protecting people.