Who influenced your life?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:01 pm

Besides a family member, who out there really influenced your life?

For me it was my Jr/Sr English teacher. Mrs. P, as we all called her, was one of those women who didn't put up with B.S. Her comments on papers really made you think about what you had wrote. She was tough but she had a sense of humour too.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:05 pm

My 7th grade teacher, Miss Vial. She was brillant, and and taught us everything. We went everywhere imaginable, and nothing would stop her from going places with us. She did all this and never thought a moment of herself-and she was handicapped and in a wheelchair. She taught us nothing is impossible to do, if we try hard enough.

She was also a beautiful artist, and several of her pictures still hang in my home today. I think of her quite often, with happy memories.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:06 pm

Good question have to give it some thought and come back later. My dad was the biggest influence in my life..but you don't want family.. :rolleyes:

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 1:15 pm

My 9th grade Algebra teacher was somewhat influential in that she praised my work and inspired me to pursue higher level mathematics. A few of my friends were influential, not in anything specifically they did, but more in how their parents were able to provide for them. I could see what kind of life you can have if you work hard and get an education.

Blackjack · Post by **Blackjack** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:22 pm

Heh. My students wish I would just shut up and put up with their BS, if it's good enough for them it should be good enough for me. Don't know if any of them will be citing me as a positive example later in their lives. :p

A very eccentric girl named Nicole who I met in college has probably had more of an effect on how I think and who I am than everyone else put together. For better or for worse. Our relationship ended badly but what I came away with was mostly positive, I think. She was also the one who introduced me to Rilke, laying the foundation for a major shift in my priorities and attitude towards life.

venus · Post by **venus** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 5:42 pm

A great influence on me were two young friends of mine whos lives both ended before they reached 17..

One had it taken and was same age as me 14, the second took her life and was 16.

They showed me great love when they were alive despite the fact they both were living through very difficult times(neither had what anyone could call a good childhood). They taught me that life is fleeting and that sometimes all you need is to love yourself and accept that life isnt easy but that you can move on...

Also that sometimes despite everything your heart and soul simply can not take anymore no matter who is there for you, its you that keeps you strong.

They showed me that life can end in an instant, but that you are never really gone aslong as those who loved you keep a place for you in their hearts.

and that tears as much as they flow will one day dry and you can see the sun again