Three Wishes
Written by a wonderful Spring Break Intensive student.
She has only studied with us for four days
and is already a highly successful writer.
Congratulations LBJ!
Everyone dreams about being granted three wishes. What if this dream became a reality? Wishes need not be for unrealistic things. In fact, wishes should be similar to goals that we work hard to reach. If I had three wishes, I would wish for a time machine, a healthy family and to act more like my father.
Many people might wish to have a time machine. However, I do not want a time machine for wealth or world travel. Rather, I want a time machine to travel back in time so that I can change my poor behaviour. If I had a time machine, I could correct my errors that I was only able to notice after the fact or in the future. Now that I am older, I am able to realize that in the past I was so immature and did not listen to my parents suggestions.
I want to have a healthy family, because I think health is the most important thing in everyone’s life. You can not do anything without health. Also, illnesses always bring pain and sadness. Sadly, I have already seen a lot of sick people around me. My heart suffered when I saw them, so I really don’t want my family to have these kinds of experiences. I feel scared of death, but I never dream that everybody will live forever. Living with my family for as long as possible is the only thing that I desire.
The person I have the most respect for is my father and I really want to act more like him. In my heart, he is truly a good father, because he really cares about me, my sister and my brother’s growth. For example, my dad often talks to me about my school life and we share our thoughts to make sure that my thoughts are on the right track. He is also successful in my heart. Whenever he works, he always tries his best. When he is working, he never cares about the time and nothing can interrupt him.
A time machine, a healthy family and to act more like my father are my wishes. Some people may think that I am too selfish, and don’t really care about the world. However, every change is started by some small acts that begin with yourself. These wishes are not too grand but they would enrich my life. What would you wish for?
