So for the narrative argument, I'm thinking about my job over last summer as my topic. i delivered meals on wheels for the red cross in the greater princeton area. close family to us asked me if i wanted to help with the job as she coordinated it. i delivered hot and cold meals to mostly elderly people who were either unable physically or did not have the money for it.
i did meet a lot of people and i have had memorable and ongoing conversations that have changed me personally (find names from mrs. hoagland, and interview her for extra clarity) i remember one guy who smoked pipes a lot (sensory here) and we have had many long conversations that made my awaiting list of people ask if i got into a car accident. we talked about his family and how they all moved away and his rare contact with his neighbors. we talked about my life and what my plans were for college and what sports i planned on playing. while trying not to choke on the fog of fumes, we discussed more in depth concepts about life in general and ways to live the best life and not regretting anything about it.
i remember at points during my routes when i looked down at my list and saw ___'s name and immediately started to think of thinks to talk about. after a few months of this every weekday, i realized that the reason he talked to me so long was not just that he enjoyed talking, because he did, but that there was no one else for him to talk to. this is very emotional for me. i understood the importance of togetherness and the values of having someone to talk to.
i will talk about how important it was that my grandpa lived in a senior living center so as to cope with the death of his wife in summer of 09. if it wasnt for the new responsibilities he took by creating the muggers and new title, he would be lost in a world of hurt.
end with better and more awareness for elderly living and importance of togetherness. go talk to family now!
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