The Ginger Gull

The Ginger Gull: something that doesn't necessarily roll off the tongue, but definitely represents so much more. 

This title, probably extremely cheesy, given that my definition essay is about being a red-head and possessing the identity of what it means to be a "ginger", but it is just THAT important to me. Being a ginger absolutely defines who I am a person both visually and personality wise. Coming from a blond mother and a brunette father, having red-hair gives me even more of a reason to be exactly who I want to be. Although I have an amazing support system, that is, my family, being a ginger makes me feel like I do not have ties to anyone. It makes me feel independent and special and reminds me that there is exactly ONE of me in the whole world. I am fiery, passionate, goofy, and extremely caring to everything and anything that challenges me to be a better person and I believe that all of this has something to do with the fact that I have red hair.

I was going to make my title, "The Ginger Gal", but i decided to scratch that idea after remembering that I have recently committed to a college for soccer by the name of Salisbury University. This university's mascot just so happens to be a Seagull; Therefore, I decided it would be proper to include that somewhere in my title due to the important role it will play in my future. Becoming a "Gull" represents all of the hard work I have put into my soccer career so far. All of the long, school-nights spent extra at club soccer practice; the determination to bring home a state-trophy for NDP's Girls Varsity Soccer; guest playing with a kind, yet challenging Minnesota team in order to get more looks from colleges; taking and utilizing all of my coaches' harsh criticism throughout the years; and spending most of the hot, Arizona summer mornings to improve my soccer skills. All of this work led up to the Identification Camp held at Salisbury University last summer where I was officially offered a spot to go and play there. I will never forget the feeling, as it was one of the greatest moments of my life. I never knew that I could love a place so much and I cannot spend four years as a "Ginger Gull".