The Light Bulb in Me My life is what you would say ”off one’s rocker”. Everybody always makes it seem like their life is perfect with all their ducks in a row, but let's be honest, their ducks are in a zig-zag type of pattern. It’s personality! That's what we all have in common, yet so different. Still, different is good. That's how I came to be the one and only Kendall Murray. The one question that everyone seems to ask is “What would you say is most meaningful in your life”. While that question is great, it tends to make people feel like they are being interrogated. To avoid that feeling, let's try a different approach. So to start, I’m like a lightbulb. When you have a room that is dark and you finally put the first light bulb in, you watch the room light up. That is how I would describe myself when I walk into a room. The main reason for this is the light in my life, God. My dedication to music and show choir, passion for my family and friends, and time management skills to balance school, church, and extracurricular activities have been challenging but worthwhile. Having to finish essays for class and at the same time learn new choreography for show choir is challenging. But doing all these activities are what makes me, me. Growing up wasn't easy. I grew up with a single mom, and never really had a dad figure in my life till 4th grade. Looking back now I can appreciate the hard-working and dedicated mom I have. My mom has prayed and believed that I would do ten times the amount she did, and I believe I will too. Perseverance is a word I would use to describe myself. Freshman year I went to a show choir competition and I fell on stage during my performance. I wanted to cry, run off stage, and quit, but my lightbulb never went out. Being able to do something despite difficulty is what I live for. We all have light bulbs in our house that always flicker but never go out. It bothers us when it does flicker, but we can still see the beam of light it gives off so we never change it. Although it may feel like I am going to lose the battle. I will continue to fight. Distinguished Honor, I would say, was one of the most challenging things to accomplish, but I did it. Learning a new dance and having it memorized quickly is extremely tough, but I did it. Keeping my 4.0 GPA was extraordinary testing, but I did it. It's not about the battle you are facing my the way you handle the fight till the victory is won. Finally, there is more to people than what their academics or social status says about them. Though it might look good on paper, you can't put personality on paper. I know that my ducks aren't always in a row, but I am always confident and diligent in everything I do, not for everyone to see, but for me. The lightbulb in me will always shine, and never go out.

The Light Bulb in Me My life is what you would say ”off one’s rocker”. Everybody always makes it seem like their life is perfect with all their ducks in a row, but let's be honest, their ducks are in a zig-zag type of pattern. It’s personality! That's what we all have in common, yet so different. Still, different is good. That's how I came to be the one and only Kendall Murray. The one question that everyone seems to ask is “What would you say is most meaningful in your life”. While that question is great, it tends to make people feel like they are being interrogated. To avoid that feeling, let's try a different approach. So to start, I’m like a lightbulb. When you have a room that is dark and you finally put the first light bulb in, you watch the room light up. That is how I would describe myself when I walk into a room. The main reason for this is the light in my life, God. My dedication to music and show choir, passion for my family and friends, and time management skills to balance school, church, and extracurricular activities have been challenging but worthwhile. Having to finish essays for class and at the same time learn new choreography for show choir is challenging. But doing all these activities are what makes me, me. Growing up wasn't easy. I grew up with a single mom, and never really had a dad figure in my life till 4th grade. Looking back now I can appreciate the hard-working and dedicated mom I have. My mom has prayed and believed that I would do ten times the amount she did, and I believe I will too. Perseverance is a word I would use to describe myself. Freshman year I went to a show choir competition and I fell on stage during my performance. I wanted to cry, run off stage, and quit, but my lightbulb never went out. Being able to do something despite difficulty is what I live for. We all have light bulbs in our house that always flicker but never go out. It bothers us when it does flicker, but we can still see the beam of light it gives off so we never change it. Although it may feel like I am going to lose the battle. I will continue to fight. Distinguished Honor, I would say, was one of the most challenging things to accomplish, but I did it. Learning a new dance and having it memorized quickly is extremely tough, but I did it. Keeping my 4.0 GPA was extraordinary testing, but I did it. It's not about the battle you are facing my the way you handle the fight till the victory is won. Finally, there is more to people than what their academics or social status says about them. Though it might look good on paper, you can't put personality on paper. I know that my ducks aren't always in a row, but I am always confident and diligent in everything I do, not for everyone to see, but for me. The lightbulb in me will always shine, and never go out.

The Light Bulb in Me My life is what you would say ”off one’s rocker”. Everybody always makes it seem like their life is perfect with all their ducks in a row, but let's be honest, their ducks are in a zig-zag type of pattern. It’s personality! That's what we all have in common, yet so different. Still, different is good. That's how I came to be the one and only Kendall Murray. The one question that everyone seems to ask is “What would you say is most meaningful in your life”. While that question is great, it tends to make people feel like they are being interrogated. To avoid that feeling, let's try a different approach. So to start, I’m like a lightbulb. When you have a room that is dark and you finally put the first light bulb in, you watch the room light up. That is how I would describe myself when I walk into a room. The main reason for this is the light in my life, God. My dedication to music and show choir, passion for my family and friends, and time management skills to balance school, church, and extracurricular activities have been challenging but worthwhile. Having to finish essays for class and at the same time learn new choreography for show choir is challenging. But doing all these activities are what makes me, me. Growing up wasn't easy. I grew up with a single mom, and never really had a dad figure in my life till 4th grade. Looking back now I can appreciate the hard-working and dedicated mom I have. My mom has prayed and believed that I would do ten times the amount she did, and I believe I will too. Perseverance is a word I would use to describe myself. Freshman year I went to a show choir competition and I fell on stage during my performance. I wanted to cry, run off stage, and quit, but my lightbulb never went out. Being able to do something despite difficulty is what I live for. We all have light bulbs in our house that always flicker but never go out. It bothers us when it does flicker, but we can still see the beam of light it gives off so we never change it. Although it may feel like I am going to lose the battle. I will continue to fight. Distinguished Honor, I would say, was one of the most challenging things to accomplish, but I did it. Learning a new dance and having it memorized quickly is extremely tough, but I did it. Keeping my 4.0 GPA was extraordinary testing, but I did it. It's not about the battle you are facing my the way you handle the fight till the victory is won. Finally, there is more to people than what their academics or social status says about them. Though it might look good on paper, you can't put personality on paper. I know that my ducks aren't always in a row, but I am always confident and diligent in everything I do, not for everyone to see, but for me. The lightbulb in me will always shine, and never go out.