“Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” (Jerry Seinfeld) Most people don't know what life will bring or what path they will have to take until then. George never knew that the only way to save his best friend would be to kill him and Hamlet never knew that he would die from being poisoned by my uncle and friend. All the paths and tribulations you encounter only serve to make you a better person, even if it's bad. Personally, I've been through a lot in 16 years. Some good and some bad, but ultimately it made me the ultimate young man I am today. Your life experiences only prepare you for the true word. Three life experiences that have made me who I am are the death of my uncle, my mother's illness and changing schools. My uncle's death is the reason I have so much strength. I had my first real experience with death when I was 12 in sixth grade. I remember coming home from school and seeing my mother crying in the living room. I didn't know what was happening because I had never seen my mother cry before. I ask her what's wrong and she continues to cr...