Who I am

Ashley WestLab 4

10/21/11

An Introduction to Me!

• My full name is Ashley Michele West• I was born on April 2, 1991• I am 5ft 3in• I attend Campbell University, and my major is

history education.• I have dark blonde hair, and blue eyes.• I am passionate, funny, and at times serious.

This presentation will deliver all the elements you need to understand who I am.

What puts the “ley” in Ashley

My Family• My family is my whole world.• My aunt is my best friend, I know for a fact I would not be where I am

today without her; she is practically my second mother.• My grandparents make up the foundation of my life. They have taught

what is right and wrong, and what it means to lead a true Christian life.• Although my mother and I have had tensions over the last year and a half,

there is no doubt that when I look in the mirror I see her face, and no matter what we go through I love her unconditionally.

• My little brother (although he is taller than me) brings laughter to my life, it seems that every time I am with him I am laughing until I am crying.

• There are a countless amount of other family members that make my world go around, without my family I would not have laughter, love, or the guidance to get me through the journey we call life.

My Faith• I am of the Pentecostal religion.• I am a “worry wort”, and my faith offers the stability I need when

everything seems to collapsing around me.• My faith in God has given me the strength to trudge through the difficult

spots of my life thus far.• I fully believe that without the Lord’s guidance I would not have made it

here today.• I am amazed everyday of how God pulls everything together, and works it

all out for the best.• There are times I am criticized because of my morals and faith, but I know

by standing strong for the Lord, there is a place of no stress or worry awaiting me.

• “If you do not stand strong in your faith, you will not stand at all.”-Isaiah 7:9

My Hobbies• I love to read. My top favorite books are:

– A Tree Grows in Brooklyn– Gone with the Wind– Their Eyes were Watching God– Frankenstein

• I am a big fan of board games.• A perfect day, would be spending the day with my family laughing.• To relax, I like to watch TV/Movies.

– Comedy– Horror– Drama– Etc.

My Passion• My passion is teaching/helping others.• With teaching, I love knowing that I was able to help someone understand

something that they were struggling with. • I feel that with teaching, you have to get on the same level as the students,

and reach them through their world. Also, no student is a lost cause, every student can be reached in some way.

• Community service is something I strive to do whenever I can. In my opinion, giving back to those that are less fortunate or need help is the greatest fulfillment one can achieve.

• My favorite community service project to date, would have to be helping construct a house for Habitat for Humanity my freshman year.

“In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.”- Mother Teresa

Fun facts about me, that you should know

Ten Items I cannot live without1. My Bible2. My Planner3. My cell phone4. My TV5. My coffee pot6. The gym7. Cookies8. My camera9. My passport10.My car

Top 5 Pet Peeves

Wasting Time

Lying

Being Obnoxious

Slow Drivers

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

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Series 1

Level of Annoyance

Pet P

eeve

THE FUTURE

What is ahead?

In ten years I see myself teaching high school history. By this time I have completed my masters degree and doctorate in history. Some time later from this point,

I see myself teaching at a university. In the future I also see myself with five kids and a husband. I want to state that these plans are only “written” in pencil; God can change them. Even though I am a planner,

and have the next ten years of my life planned out, I want to travel down the road God has planned for

me.

http://youtu.be/dMdTBep3W9c Teachers are people video link:

The End! :D

A summary of me in ten points!• My family and my faith are the two aspects of my life that get me

through everyday.• I really, really, love TV!• Teaching and helping others is my passion.• The #1 item I cannot live without is my Bible.• My biggest pet peeve is lying.• I am 5ft 3 in.• One of my favorite books is “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”.• I am in the process of becoming a high school history teacher.• I want to have five kids: two boys and three girls.• I am a planner, but I make my plans in pencil so the Lord can make

his adjustments!

Bibliography

Title page picture: from personal collection/facebook.

My family picture: from personal collection/facebook.

Quote on my passion page by Mother Teresa: http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/mother_teresa/3.html

Bible verse on my faith page, Isaiah 7:9 from the NIV

Youtube video link on “what is ahead” page, http://youtu.be/dMdTBep3W9c “Goofy cartoon: teachers are people”