My Passion

Okay, so, I went to honor's night tonight at my school. I knew I was getting some kind of award - they call you ahead of time - but I didn't know what. So I get there, they list off all the subjects, and they never call my name. This worries me a little bit. And then some special awards come up. First is a history award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. They start talking about the person who wins this award. Saying how they have a passion for history. Obviously. And then they go on to say how that person always stays after history class to talk to the teacher, either to ask questions or share some information. This is when I start to get excited. Because I do this. Every day. And sure enough, the principal says 'Michelle Miller'. I could've squeed with joy, but I restrained myself and simply smiled while I accepted the award. I got a certificate, a card from my history teacher, and a medal. And this is apparently a big award - one teacher said it would be something to include in my college application.

My love for history began a few years ago, maybe 2004 or so, when my family took a vacation to Southern Missouri. We visited a few places - among them the Laura Ingalls Wilder home in Mansfield, Missouri. Of course, like any kid in elementary school, I probably thought 'Wow, some dead woman's house. So boring.' But I did like it. And my mom just happened to buy a boxset with all of LIW's Little House books. I, being the bookworm that I am, had to read them. And soon I was hooked on all things pioneer. These books both spurred my love for history and my interest in writing. I wrote pioneer stories, I read all the books I could. And soon other areas of history began capturing my interest - the American Revolution, the American Civil War, the Romanovs, the Tudors, and a whole bunch of other categories. And I have been hooked on history ever since.

There are many places I'd love to go - Washington, Paris, London, Rome, and so on. I'm even set on making it my career. I really want to be a history teacher - I'm aiming for college professor, but I would be just as content with high school or junior high. I am a history nut, and I'm proud of it! It's not just a school subject - it's a passion.