Namratha+Kumar


 * __Cancer vs. Myself__ **

** People often ask me what zodiac sign I am. Upon hearing that I am a Cancer, they think that I have all of the character traits of a classic one, but that is obviously not true. I have some similarities with a classic Cancer, and I have some differences. This unique mix makes me a truly different and special person. ** **  Being emotional is one Cancer trait that I do possess. For example, when I was six years old, I had watched the movie __Jungle Book 2.__ I remember when Baloo the bear was injured, and Mowgli was crying. I became emotional and started bawling too because I loved Baloo. I remember exclaiming, “Oh no! Baloo is hurt!” Another Cancer trait that I have is being imaginative. I am very imaginative in many ways. I am constantly saying to people, “Imagine if..........happened!” It drives people insane when I do that, but what can I say, I am a very imaginative person. I also remember a time in fourth grade when I was told to imagine how it would be like to live in the Amazon Jungle, and then write a story about it. Thoughts poured from my mind onto the blank pages. Thick, long vines, gargantuan trees, and brightly colored birds flying around. All of these things soon developed into a highly detailed and imaginative story. I wrote so many pages that my teacher actually told me to shorten it! Another trait of a classic Cancer that I possess(but wish that I didn’t) is being extremely touchy. For instance, during the summer before third grade, I received a negative comment from friend about my hairstyle. I immediately burst into tears and ran home. I was so devastated that I didn’t talk to my friend for days! Talk about touchy! ** **  Although there are some character traits of a classic Cancer that I do possess, there are some that I don’t. A classic Cancer would be very intuitive. However, I am not intuitive at all. For example, once, when I was in sixth grade, we got a little lost on one of the local roads because the road kept going in circles. I told my mom to take the next left because I had a feeling that that was the correct road. So my mom took the next left, and we ended up getting more lost! As you can clearly see, I am definitely NOT intuitive! Another Cancer trait that I do not possess is being cautious. A typical Cancer might be very careful around varied situations, but I am certainly not! I remember a time when my friends instructed me to do a double cartwheel, even though I did not know how. A typical Cancer would have said no, that’s too dangerous. However, I didn’t. I took a risk and tried to do a double cartwheel. The world started revolving around me. Of course, I fell! But as you can see I am not cautious at all! ** **  As you can clearly see, I possess some traits of a classic Cancer. But I do not have some of them. The thing we all must ask ourselves is that is there anyone out there that actually possess all of the traits that their zodiac sign tells them they are supposed to have? No, of course not! However, this makes us all have unique and colorful personalities that that just wouldn’t be the same if all of us were what our zodiac sign told us we should be! **

** I Am From........ **

** I am from gray laptops that never turn off, and from bright, sparkly trophies that  ** ** mirror the smiles of the people in the house. From bulky books of various genres littered all ** ** over the house. From crystal bowls, plates, and glasses that jingle every time we walk. And ** ** from photographs that fill up the walls reflecting many mirthful times from the past. **

** I am from gargantuan trees that tower over my friends and me as we play hide-and-  ** ** seek. I am from beat-up bikes that lie around, forgotten by their owners. And from ** ** treasures, such as lost papers and little plastic toys, that are scattered around. And ** ** from long hours spent frolicking in the buildings in the apartment complex. **

** I am from a loving mom who says, “Clean your room, its a mess!”, and from a  ** ** remarkable dad who says, “Come on, let's do some math!” From a world-class grandma who  ** ** always says, “Strive to do your best.” I am from a family who loves me and is proud of me  ** ** no matter what. ** **  I am from varieties of ice cream, shared by all of my family members. And from ** ** delightful dishes with steaming white rice. From spicy, lip-smacking curry made by the ** ** women in the family. And from superb displays of festive feasts, luscious for every occasion. **

** I am from long games of Clue on rainy days with friends. And from lasting summer ** ** days filled with numerous games of Manhunt. From spring breezes that ruffle through our ** ** hair during intense bike races. And from a classic game of Spud always leaving us hungry for more. **

** I am from a phenomenal childhood that will forever be remembered. And from a long lasting childhood that is filled with warm glowing days. And my heart is complete with these everlasting memories. And from a photo album that captures the emotions of the enduring past and will forever remind me of sensational years that will be cherished all my life. **