I remember it clearly. It was a cold winter night near the end of December. After losing a basketball game for the ninth time of the season I had finally lost all hope and given up. Stomping up the stairs towards couch I was trailed closely by my grandfather some five minutes later. My stubborn attitude and selfish manner forced me to tell my loving grandfather to go away because of the fact that I …showed first 75 words of 424 total…

…showed last 75 words of 424 total…me realize how downbeat I was and that it was time to change my attitude. From there on, I have used my grandfather's story to my advantage by becoming more positive, obedient, and caring. My grades have escalated as well as my allowance, which is tied to my educational success, because of the new and improved me. In the coming years I will continue this mind-set and hopefully become more successful for a better future.