Undergraduate / The Perfectly Imperfect Woman - Your most important influence(s) [3]

Instructions: Write the introduction and one body paragraph for a practice cause and effect essay. Format the document according the MLA standards.

The Perfectly Imperfect Woman

Influence is having the ability to change/ affect someone or something in ways in which they may not be capable of achieving themselves. "Example is not the main thing in influencing other. It's the ONLY thing."-Albert Schweitzer. To influence others, you have to be able to be a leader and set the example. Setting the example is having integrity, being honest, and being positive. My influence is none other but my grandmother, Big Mama. My Big Mama is my influence because she taught me how to set goals to become a strong woman, be independent, and she taught me the true meaning of family values.

There are numerous of things I could say about my grandmother, but I am going to express only a few things about her. My grandmother isn't perfect, so what is she? She's perfectly imperfect. As a minority, Big Mama has taught me to rise above and be strong. There's nothing better than a strong woman. She once told me, when I was beginning high school, that "Being a strong woman isn't easy. You must do things you may not want to do and give up things that matters most." In middle school, I was a hot- headed teenager and didn't care what anyone thought of me and my actions. I was always fighting, getting suspended, arguing with teachers, etc. However, in high school I made a complete turn around because of my grandmother. I learned how to be a young lady, have high self-esteem, and be professional at all times. Turning my life around, brought me a long way. I enrolled in JROTC, became Battallion Commander, graduated with high honors, and joined the Louisiana Army National Guard. My grandmother is the cause of it all and I am very thankful for her.