The things I carry are many, from my Papa's ID of the Connect Americas Summit, for he is often traveling, to my watch to keep time as the minutes go by at school, and my Samsung cellphone kept away for long minutes of talking. I also have my extra change of dollar bills and quarters stowed in my pocket, and in my backpack are: my books and papers, my Toyota flashlight strung on an old camera cord for blackouts, my green umbrella to keep the rain off of my back, my CISL PE bag with my runners, towel, and PE uniform, which hold the memories of running; sweat; and freedom. I carry my agenda covered with drawings and thoughts to go along with my homework, my Buffalo pencil case, my Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator, and my geometry set. In my mind I carry assignments, stress, my old locker combination and my new one, my locker number, sleepiness and memorized notes. I carry my computer in its black Incase computer case with the one broken zip slider, my computer charger, hours of late night and last minute work, my navy blue Balboa sweater and uniform on my back along with my black Ecco shoes, my schedule; kleenexes; and Mirriam-Webster Spanish-English electronic dictionary. I carry my pewter eagle from my Nana, a poppy pin, a keychain from first grade, a deck of cards, and a tie clip from the days when I would play dress up with my Papa's ties. I carry not all because it is necessary, but because it helps me go to school with a feeling of confidence and pride.
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