Philip Allison Assignment 8

Fears- sharks in murky lake

Annoyances- rubbing styrofoam, insults

Accomplishments- being a good person, being a good but athletic student

Confusions- equal opportunities

Sorrows- want to be able to dunk, be taller

Dreams- travel, success

Idiosyncrasies- look like Shawn Mendes

Risks- want to be a more extreme skier, investor

Beloved Possessions, Now and Then- phone, people that I know

Problem- studying

Murky lakes are mysterious. Perhaps some of the most mysterious things on this Earth, not because we don't know exactly whats in them (because we pretty much do) but the darkness and opaqueness of the water leads the mind astray. Facts tell me that nothing harmful or terrifying is in the lake, maybe some fish, mud, but that's all. But logic tells me that if I can't see exactly what's down there, anything is possible. I've watched my fair share of river monsters, and those dirty rivers look an awful lot like the dirty lakes. I haven't really had any direct experience with something scary in a dirty lake. The worst experiences were probably when a fish brushed up against my leg while swimming by, or touching the muddy floor with my feet. But my mind tells me that there is always a chance a tiger shark might be lurking, because I think they can survive in lakes. You never know when one might mistake you for a seal.