Julia Burchfield
Adam Weinstein
EN 101-099
September 4, 2007
My name is Julia Burchfield, I am 18 years old, and I am a freshman at the University of Alabama. Choosing to attend the University was an easy choice since I am from Tuscaloosa and since both of my parents went to school here. I am a huge Alabama football and basketball fan, and I love attending the games; however, there is always a risk in going because I have an immense fear of our mascot, Big Al. Not only am I scared of Big Al, I am also terrified of the dark. This fear results in me either having a light on throughout the night or a television running at all times; the shows I like to watch while I drift into sleep are the typical “non-scary” shows, like: The Cosby Show or Fresh Prince. These fears, however, are not just figures of my imagination; I have had several traumatic experiences that caused me to feel this way. When I was 8, Big Al grabbed me and did not let me go, which is terrifying if one thinks about the situation, nobody knows who is inside that costume. As for my fear of the dark, when I was 13 I found a man in my closet, which I think speaks for itself. Although I have had a few scares in my short but exciting life it does not mean I am a homebody. I love going out with my friends and having a good time. I love meeting new people and spending time with my family. Although this does not describe me perfectly, maybe someone will see me running from Big Al at a game and they can meet me and find out the rest.
Adam Weinstein
EN 101-099
September 4, 2007
My name is Julia Burchfield, I am 18 years old, and I am a freshman at the University of Alabama. Choosing to attend the University was an easy choice since I am from Tuscaloosa and since both of my parents went to school here. I am a huge Alabama football and basketball fan, and I love attending the games; however, there is always a risk in going because I have an immense fear of our mascot, Big Al. Not only am I scared of Big Al, I am also terrified of the dark. This fear results in me either having a light on throughout the night or a television running at all times; the shows I like to watch while I drift into sleep are the typical “non-scary” shows, like: The Cosby Show or Fresh Prince. These fears, however, are not just figures of my imagination; I have had several traumatic experiences that caused me to feel this way. When I was 8, Big Al grabbed me and did not let me go, which is terrifying if one thinks about the situation, nobody knows who is inside that costume. As for my fear of the dark, when I was 13 I found a man in my closet, which I think speaks for itself. Although I have had a few scares in my short but exciting life it does not mean I am a homebody. I love going out with my friends and having a good time. I love meeting new people and spending time with my family. Although this does not describe me perfectly, maybe someone will see me running from Big Al at a game and they can meet me and find out the rest.
2 comments:
I was scared of the dark for a long time and i think that you really do have a reason to be!
That story about big Al sounds terrifying! I'd be scared of him too. Plus, people dressed up in animal suits are just a bit creepy anyway.
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