5 Original Introductory Paragraphs

Bryson Vann
Dr. Benton
2-12-09
5 Personal Introductory Paragraphs:
The Wanderer
It is often regarded as a negative thing, for a person to wander aimlessly in a direction with no real intentions other than loosing them self. Numerous responsibilities are bestowed upon us throughout life and obligations that we as humans should meet on a daily basis undeniably exist. With that being said, you might consider it folly for an individual to venture out somewhere in a frivolous manner, while more important tasks are prevalent like endless dominos. I suggest, rather that this type of action is potentially therapeutic for the person trying to escape, in that it can stir in them a sense of freedom and independence and temporarily allow them to part from earthly burdens. I think that this can help uplift one’s attitude towards their life in general, and strengthen confidence in exploring one’s feelings.
The Procrastinator
The trouble is, I cannot for the life of me complete homework ahead of time. It is not because I wait in idleness until the last moment, but because I frantically occupy myself with every other possible task or chore that I may have yet to complete. I tell myself that coffee will help, but I only think of distractions more rapidly. My lack of discipline may be viewed as worthless, shameful, and unethical. For this I have no defense. What eventually drives me towards progress is the absolute dread of failure.
Late Night Indulgence
Apart from the occasional bowl of cereal, I am not a breakfast person if it does not consist of some type of fruit. An apple: yes, an omelet: no thank you. I think that this preference is partially due to my tendency to overeat before bedtime. “Sweet tooth” would be an understatement. If there is a sugary food in my possession it will most certainly be sampled and possibly entirely consumed like the cure to a life-threatening illness, before the next day dawns.
Choosing Friends Wisely
I have had friends throughout my life, many of which I have had to leave behind because of their self-destructive behavior. It is hard not to feel certain gravity towards those that you care about, but it is unreasonable not to escape a bad situation when you see it unfolding. Growing up I have always heard things like, “You are no better than the company you keep around you.” “You can tell a lot about a man by his friends.” And “Judge a man by his company.” All of these are things that I have come to appreciate more now in emerging adulthood. I have not always recognized the full impact that friends can have on life, but I have always noticed myself become more like my friends the longer I am around them.
On Offending
It was not until they began speaking in tongues that I grew entirely uncomfortable. I could deal with the man circling the pews in a dead sprint, shaking his hands frantically as if someone had poured hot grease on them. I could handle the mixed commotion of loud voices and piercing cries. I could even manage to tolerate my mother and stepfather standing beside me as if it were all perfectly normal. I could not, however, comfortably listen to the nonsensical, illegitimate, discordant babble that was to be interpreted by only one other person as if it were the undeniable word of God.