This is an essay on the person who has influenced my life the most. It is titled "The Ideal Woman".

A Woman of Strength Beauty, patience, and strength; these words come to mind when thinking of the ideal woman. My grandmother, Jerri Self, exemplified these characteristics. If you had had the opportunity to meet her, the first thing you would have noticed would have been her striking physical beauty. She had short-sandy blonde hair and beautiful deep green eyes. Her smile was radiant, and her nose was very distinct in that it was elongated with …

…had such a brave and strong example; she showed me how to react when facing my own trial. I like to think that if she had been here to witness what I went through, that she would have been proud of how I reacted. Beauty, patience, and strength; these are the characteristics my grandmother possessed. I hope to someday possess them also, and I believe I will because of the wonderful example I have had.