Choices Make A Difference

In "The Other Wes Moore," both Wes Moores were confronted with similar situations that they handled in contrasting ways. These situations were crucial turning points in their lives and played a significant role in shaping their identities. Despite the hardships and obstacles that they faced in their environments, it was their decisions during these challenging times that determined their outcomes. 

Every choice in life can cause a butterfly effect. I think every choice is like standing at a fork in the road, and if you are not careful, you may make a decision that you will regret in the future. Among the choices I have made, there are two that have changed the course of my life.

One was choosing to come to the United States with my family, which was a real turning point. If I hadn't come to a foreign country, I would have been exposed to more new things, and I would have been able to improve my eyesight. If I hadn't made this choice, I would have stayed in the village where I grew up and spent my life in a state of muddle. I would have been married, married and had children at an early age. Or I might go to some factory and do the assembly line work like a puppet every day. But when I came abroad, my parents were more open-minded and supportive of all my choices than before. Because of the change of environment, it means that I can absorb more knowledge. I can also bring a different future to myself.

This is the entrance to the village where I grew up

This is a temple near my elementary school

The other was when I was in the depression stage, when I was on the verge of an emotional breakdown almost every night because of the geographical problems and the rusty language system. I wondered if I had made the right choice to come to the US because I didn't fit in with the group. My cheerful personality in China was gradually shutting me down, but then I met someone. At that time, I didn't think I would become friends with this type of person. Because at that time I was not good at communicating with people, because I was afraid of giving each other an awkward atmosphere. But she seemed to have something to say, and our conversation didn't get cold. So I chose to accept the olive branch she offered. She was the first one who slowly taught me how to communicate with people, and because we have similar personalities, communication became very easy. She and I became good friends very quickly. I am grateful that she was like a light that not only helped me to be able to really adapt to the situation at hand. She was there through almost my entire middle school and high school years. Without her, I wouldn't necessarily be talking to people until now. This friendship has lasted for several years now, and it is because of this choice that has changed my whole mental state. She also taught me so many new things that I can remember to this day.