A Little Bit About This Lady...

I found this while cleaning my room before leaving for CalArts. And considering how I spent a lot of time on the entire paper, I didnt want to lose it.
This is the introduction to my senior Philosophy paper for Creative Writing with Mrs. Prince.
Although I'm now 18, all still applies.


My name is Marissa Erin Galin, and I am not just another blip on the timeline of life.

I am not the type of person who will accept the fact that I am just like everyone else; I am far from ordinary. I am taking my life and I am living it to the fullest, and I am not going to let anyone bog me down. I am confident in the person that I am, and who I am going to be. I come from the love of two great people who decided to live the rest of their lives together—they are the pillars that have brought me up from my foundation. I have incredible friends; they are the walls that surround me and keep me safe from hate and destruction. I am thankful to say that I no longer have to hold up my own ceiling; as Michael Blumenthal states; “someone walks into the room and holds their arms to the ceiling beside you.” At only seventeen, I am fortunate to have fond someone who has helped me discover who I truly am—pushed me out of my comfort zone to investigate the world around me. I have become a stronger, more responsible person, and have found that one person’s callousness can be counteracted with one person’s love. That’s all it takes.

I have experienced my fair share of trials in life. I have gone through things no 17-year-old girl should have to deal with. But because of these difficult experiences, I have grown and matured far beyond that of many people my age. I believe I carry wisdom that comes with trial and error, and I have found that many people confide in me when they need advice. I enjoy being the person people are drawn to, not for the attention but for the fact that they believe in me to help them, and that feeling alone is incredible. I wear my scars like a badge of honor and courage. I have let them positively impact my life and become an influence for my future decisions.

I am a woman, an artist, a technician, an actor, a musician, a writer, a student, a daughter, a significant other, a sister, a friend. I am an extroverted, sensing, thinking, judging human being. I am constantly changing—whether physically, mentally or spiritually. I value knowledge and truths greatly, and I struggle with theories and speculation. I am strongly aware and observant, and I do not like to be sheltered. That is who I am. My goal is to abolish the barrier between who I am and who I want to be. I have pushed myself to limits I never thought possible; I am achieving my dreams because I am working for them. I am never going to let myself believe that something I want can’t happen. Everyone has the power to create their own destiny. I believe that no one should be held back by fear of rejection or failure. Failure is growth, but it’s not the end; it is the fuel that can be used to work towards greater things.

I have only lived a small portion of my life, but these beginning years are crucial to shape who I will be in the future. I know I am going to change. I know hard times are ahead. I know that my future holds greater experiences than I can imagine. I have never been more excited to wade out of the shallow waters of the home that I know and love and dive into the deep, dark waters of the world and explore.

…To be continued…