Most people can say they have experienced a life-changing or defining moment. It's an event which changes their perception of the world and themselves. It can make the world feel upside down, and that can be either for the better or for the worse. The event can be usually dramatic and it can cause extreme sadness and traumatization, or it can be something fascinating and awesome that can cause a sense of exploding happiness and joy. It changes things for the better or for the worse and, in some cases for both. I have had my share of fortunate and unfortunate events that have caused the myriad of emotions that all human beings experience in their lifetime. I am thankful for the unfortunate events for providing the wisdom and life lessons I needed to learn. I am grateful for the fortunate events as they offered me the hope and strength to "keep swimming." To be honest I never analyzed any one of them and to decide which one was the greatest of all, or the saddest. Until I had to prepare Essay 1 for the English Composition 1020, during the Fall semester of 2014 at TSU. I count this as one of my fortunate events. I was and I still am always busy, and like mostly anyone else, I zip thru life, trying to achieve my personal, professional or emotional goals. High school years were the most carefree and happy years I lived. I felt free as a soaring eagle. During those years I lived without my parents most of the time, and I learned that responsibility and organization is important. Also gave me a sense of independence which greatly improved my self-confidence and self-worth. It all flew by too fast! Were those years defining? Yes they were. They helped me shape who I am today. But something else turned my world upside down, and it changed things for the better in all aspects. One early spring morning, waking up and rolling heavily to the side of the bed I felt a strange sensation in my abdomen. It can be described as a big drop of water th