Life is full of so many different experiences. It’s full of phases you wish would never end and phases you wish would hurry up and be over. It’s full of people who come and go, each staying for different periods of time and each there for a different reason. There are people who make you laugh and smile more than you thought you ever could but some people, sometimes even the same people, have the ability to make you feel worse than you thought possible. So many unforgettable memories are made in every phase of your life, with every different person. There are a lot of ups, and definitely a lot of downs, but after either of these, it’s always nice to come home to a nice, warm, comfortable bed and forget all your troubles. My life is like a bed.
Make your first sentence a general reflection on life. Mention that life has its ups and downs in the first paragraph. In your final sentence in this paragraph introduce your metaphor.
Just like a good bed, no life would be right without its structure and framework; the item that holds it up and molds what it will become. For this reason, my family is my bed frame. My parents have done everything they can to help and build me into the person I am today, and the person I will become in the future. They’ve held me up no matter what, when no one else was there, and when I felt like I had nothing. My parents have been there through everything, good or bad, and are the people I know will be there with me throughout my lifetime, to guide and help me in times of need.
Begin your second paragraph by extending your metaphor by discussing your family or friends. Who has supported you through life until now? Discuss these people. If your metaphor is a rainbow then your family could be the sun that allows your colors to shine against the blue sky.
If you are a fishing hook then you could discuss your friends or family as the rod or the fishing line.
It is not just my parents, however, who are my sole framework. This is inclusive of my two sisters and two brothers. Although I am closer to some more than others and we don’t always get along, I know without a doubt, if I needed them they would be there for me. However, I do have one sister who is similar to a best friend. Carmen has been there for me in every hard moment of my life, even if I insist everything is okay. And, although there is a 13-year gap, we have identical personalities. She is the main person in my family I can turn to and who knows exactly what to do to cheer me up when I can’t seem to bring a smile to my face. Without her, I would definitely not be the person I am today and I honestly don’t think I would have gotten through these past 17 years without her to guide me through it.
In your third paragraph, you could reflect on one other form of support in your life. If you have not discussed friends then discuss them in this paragraph.
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For a good night's sleep, however, you can’t just lie on the framework. For good sleep, a comfortable mattress is necessary. This mattress supports you throughout your sleep and makes it a lot more comfortable. This is why my friends are my mattress. But, unlike the framework, sometimes the mattress gets worn out and you have no choice but to find a new one. This is similar to situations found in life. Sometimes, for various reasons, you will lose friends along the path you decide to follow. Whether it is a fallout or just losing touch, it still hurts to lose close friends you thought you would never lose, but sometimes you have to let them go and move on. Just the concept of losing the people around you is enough to scare anyone, but just like purchasing a new mattress, meeting new people can seem weird and uncomfortable at first, until you adjust.
In your fourth paragraph, you could return to the metaphor. In this example, the mattress is discussed as part of the extended metaphor of the bed. Find another component to your metaphor. If you are a rainbow you could discuss who in your life represents rain. If you are a fishing hook you could now discuss who is the fishing line.
For the moment I have a few amazing friends which I hope will not happen. Since I met most of them in grade eight, we have had so many memorable moments that I will never be able to forget, even if I tried. These people have the ability to make me laugh uncontrollably until I am sure I have a six-pack, they have the ability to annoy me to no end, they have the ability to cheer me up and get me through hard times with family or the like, and they have the ability to make me want to get up in the morning and go to school, even when I know my morning is going, to begin with, Maths and Biology - and we all know that’s saying something. I have a lot of friends but some are closer than others and as we are coming to the end of school I know I will lose touch with many, which is a scary thought. However, the closest friends I have made in my time here at Harristown are Ruth, Rebecca, Sarah, Rachael, Ashley, Jenna, and last but definitely not least, my best friend Angela.
Although I have probably known Angela for the least amount of time, she is one of the nicest, best people I know. Every time I talk to her I cannot stop laughing at the things she comes up with. She has been there for me with everything I have been through over the last few years, without hesitation, and has not judged me once. This is the same with Rebecca, both have been there for me from the start and both know things about me I would never tell anyone else, although I have told them some pretty embarrassing or serious things, they have never left my side. For this, I am so thankful because my high school years have sometimes been pretty tough and without them by my side, I wouldn’t have gotten through a lot of it.
Just like any normal kid, I was afraid of the monsters under my bed when I was little. Because it would clearly keep those monsters from eating me, I curled up under my blanket for protection; and what do you know? I didn’t get eaten. My boyfriend, Steven, is my blanket. We have been together for 19 months and he has been through every bad or good time with me. When I literally hit rock bottom and felt like giving up or like I had nothing left, he held me up, protected me, and supported me. Sometimes, he was the only one who told me I could or that I was good enough. He knows everything about me, and even though that might scare some people away, he has never hesitated. Although we fight and although we may not be together forever, for now, he is one of the best people I know and has always, always been there for me when no one else would, or could.
Since grade eight, soccer has become a big part of my life. It’s not a necessary part of my life but it definitely makes it more enjoyable… most of the time. This is similar to an extra pillow on your bed. It’s not necessary but, depending on what a person prefers, can make the night’s sleep comfier. I do not, however, like soccer purely for the sport, especially not the competitive side so much. I used to like the competitive side but, it’s hard and draining and right now all I’m looking for is to have fun with some of my favorite people. The training sessions at school with all the spec girls: that’s my favorite part. I have made so many amazing friends and met so many new people while playing this sport which has just improved my life and has made so many unforgettable moments with these girls. Soccer has been a way for me to forget my troubles and just forget the world for those few hours and just have a laugh with the girls. Sometimes I absolutely hated soccer; the fitness, and the hard work, but reflecting now I can see it was all worth it, looking at what I achieved and how it helped me grow as a person.
Every person has different aspects that make their bed best suited to them - these are mine. Without these, I would not be where I am, or who I am today, and would definitely not be as ‘comfortable’ as I am with my life. The people in my life have done so much for me to help me through everything and I wouldn’t give them up for the world. As I start this new journey in my life; leaving school, starting uni, and meeting new people, I might add more aspects that make my bed even better, but for now I’m pretty comfortable.
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