Practicing Zuihitsu

 

1. Things that are frightening: Some things that I consider scary are, for example, spiders, since when I was a child there were always spiders in my room and one day one of those spiders was on my leg and it scared me a lot. Another thing that scares me is the darkness, because when there is no light, I am afraid that something or someone is behind me. On the other hand, I am also afraid of death or the future, since they are unknown aspects of life, so they give me a lot of anxiety about not knowing when or what to expect. I am also very afraid of the hours of 3:00-4:00 am, since they are hours that can be related to paranormal situations, and they always give me terrifying forebodings. Finally, another of the things that terrify me are dolls or toys with sounds or music, I consider that music very scary and it makes me feel uncomfortable. 

  

2. Things that are beautiful: The things that I consider beautiful in life are different, for example horses. For me, horses are very majestic, beautiful, and different animals and they have a lot of history. Another of the things that I consider beautiful are the landscapes and the different skies since they have so many colors and are never the same, they are unique aspects. I also consider the rain as one of the magical and beautiful moments that remind me of my childhood memories, and I also enjoy the smell of rain. Also, I consider the sea beautiful since it is a place that gives me peace and tranquility and being there my worries are paused for a moment. Although it may be ridiculous, I consider food beautiful and what it causes in me. I believe that food can always fix a bad moment, the thousands of flavors change my attitude and the diverse types of food, and their cultures are impressive. Finally, the most beautiful thing that exists in my world is my family, faith, and my goals since they give me hope, love and peace to my existence. 

  

3. Things that are unforgettable: I have had many unforgettable moments. One of them was when I learned to ride a bicycle since it was a moment when I felt particularly good about myself, and I felt capable of doing whatever I wanted. Also, another moment was when my brother got married and left the house, so from that day on I felt that my best friend had abandoned me forever. Other inexplicable moments of life are my mornings on the way to school, since crossing the bridge at 6:00 am with the sky still dark, walking towards the school that is still closed and with the streets of Brownsville alone is a sensation like If it was an unreal moment or as if only I existed. My graduations are also unforgettable moments and my first day of college classes as I was extremely nervous and excited to be fulfilling my goals. Also, other unforgettable moments were my childhood friends, when I played with them, my kindergarten years, and the memories with my parents in my childhood, they are the most beautiful and pressured moments that I have and will have forever. Finally, some unforgettable moments of my life were also when I suffered bullying in elementary school and personally, I do not consider them negative moments since they helped me to become a good person, who looks to help others, a person with goals that looks for overcome daily and this helped me not to be like those people who humiliated me or treated me badly.