Christmas Carol in my life

Makayla Heaton

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Mrs. Watson

Ghosts of a Christmas Carol

            Every year when we sit down and watch the movie a Christmas Carol, it always gets me thinking. Reading A Christmas Carol class this semester made me think a little deeper even. Obviously, Scrouge by the end of his visits by the Ghost is a changed man. It makes me question, what would happen if I experienced something he did?

            The first ghost is the Ghost of Christmas Past, taking Scrouge back in time when he was younger. If I was taken back to when I was younger, just like anyone, I have regrets. I wish I would have done better in school. I wish I would have listened to my family the numerous times they tried to warn me about a boy or a friend. I wish me and Katie would have never gotten into that stupid fight. I wish I would have stayed in public school. All these regrets come to my mind. Some of the events I regret did make me who I am today, but I wish I would have handled things differently and more maturely in my younger years.

            The second ghost is the Ghost of Christmas Present takes him to several current scenes, trying to make Scrouge appreciate and love his peers. I know in the past, I treated people badly at times. I handle friendships that had gone bad in the wrong way. I talked bad to my family. I was disrespectful. I never really appreciated the important people in my life. As I’ve gotten older, I have grown up, and learned to appreciate those who are there for me. However, there are still days when I do not remember to do so. Like when I am having a bad day and take it out on my family, or my boyfriend. It is moments like those that I should stop and know that I am blessed to have such amazing friends, family, and a loving boyfriend.

            The third ghost is the Ghost of Christmas Future, who shows Scourge the path he is leading up to. When I look into the future, I see a struggle. My mistakes, especially in school, will affect me greatly. I have always wanted to be a veterinarian, but will never be able to do so because of the high competition for vet school and my grades. When I look into the future, I hope to grow older and wiser. I hope to keep those in my life who have proven they will always be there. And I hope to never lose the gift of my amazing family.

            I am not sure if my regrets and mistakes are just screw ups, or were meant to happen. Life is one big lesson, you learn from your mistakes. They made me who I am today, and I am sure I will make millions more to help me grow into who God wants me to be.