Hero as Warrior

My name is Alex Moore. I'm 15 years old and I attend John Horn Highschool. Hero as a Warrior best describes me because I have had to go through many tough challenges throughout my life. At times it got very hard and I felt like I was going to give up. I play basketball and it alone has been a major challenge that I have had to face. I've played for years and each year it gets even harder. I've lost and gained friends along the way. Some people were not suitable for me to be around anymore. It was hard to let them go, in a way, but in the end I know it was what was best for me. I'm sad about the ones I lost, but happy and thankful for the ones I've gained. Being a hero and a warrior is tough, no doubt about that, but I know that I have to keep pushing and fight through. Through all my challenges I have found who I really am, and just how strong I can be.

The Quest

I'm on a journey in search of knowledge. I'm smart, but there are tons of things that I have yet to learn about. I strive to be a vet; it's what I love to do. Working with animals is something I'm really good at. Recently I started working at a vet clinic as an intern. Its the most rewarding job I've ever had. I don't get paid, but the time I spend doing something I love is enough for me. I know becoming a vet will take a lot of hard work and even more studying, but I know I can do it. I work hard in school now so that when I graduate I can go to Texas A&M University to study to become a vet.

The Mentor

My parents are my mentors. They watch over me and give me great advice. They protect me and love me for who I am. When things get really tough, my parents are always there. When I fall they are there to pick me back up. They tell me what's best for me even when I don't agree with it. I trust them and look to them for guidance. I love them very much and am grateful for all that they have done for me.

The Threshold Guardian

My dad is my Threshold Gaurdian. He pushes me in every activity that I'm in, whether that is school or basketball. He keeps me in line and makes sure I'm doing the best that I can. He makes it impossible for me not to give one hundred percent in everything. Sometimes the tests that he makes me go through are hard, and sometimes seem like they are too much for me to handle, but her encourages me to keep going and move forward. He tests my mental and physical ability with every test.

Shadow

My Shadow is a person, but we're going to call this person Bob because I don't want to use this person's real name. Bob is someone I have known for a very long time and someone I thought was supposed to be a good a friend of mine. But a good friend is something Bob is not. Whenever I had a bad day, or things just weren't going good with me, I would go to Bob. But Bob would never listen to me or let me vent my feelings about the tough situation I was going through. Bob never stood up for me either. Whenever someone was on my case or getting in my face, Bob would just sit there and not say anything. I would look to Bob for help, a word interjection or something, but I never got a word. Bob was like the demon on my shoulder, always praising my failure instead of building me up. Bob is my mortal enemy and I will never forget what he's done to me.

Lauren My Trickster

My trickster is Lauren Lopez. She is one of my best friends. She's really cool and when we're together she constantly makes me laugh. We laugh at just about everything! Whenever I'm feeling down she knows exactly how to cheer me up. She is amazing at making me feel better after a long hard day at school. I can talk to her about anything and her hugs are the best! I love spending time with Lauren; it's so much fun. I could never be without Lauren. If I was to lose her I would never be the same. There are no words to explain how lucky I am to have met someone like her. She is a great friend and I will always go to her after a horrible day. She gives me the strength to keep going when I feel like I have nothing left to give. I love her to death and without her I just would't be me. I love you Lauren!

My Dearest Loyal Companion

My loyal companion would be none other than my best friend Monica. I met her in the eighth grade and at first we didn't get along very well. We fought all the time and we constantly argued. But now everything has changed. My freshman year of high school wouldn't have been half as much fun without her! When we're together we have the best time, and laugh constantly. We hardly ever fight now and we stand up for eachother in tough situations. We tell eachother everything and without her, life just wouldn't be the same. Whenever I have a bad day, she is the first person I want to talk to. She cheers me up and let's me know everything is going to be alright. I love her so much and she means the world to me. Without Monica I wouldn't be who I am today.