Personal Essay: Basketball, Ripstick, and BB Gun By: Leo

   I could not imagine living without my Basketball, Ripstick, and BB gun.  In ancient times, these sports were not yet invented.  Because of this, I am pleased that I don’t live in ancient times.

 If I lived in Ancient times, I would miss my basketball.  I would miss it because it is a fun and challenging sport.  When I use my basketball, I like trying new skills.  I enjoy baffling the defense when I dribble behind my back or through my legs.  Repeatedly, I practice until I succeed.  I speedily dribble the ball to make a layup.  When I do, I feel elated.  In ancient times, I would have to box and wrestle etc.  I would also be forced to engage in strenuous sports every day.  I am greatly relieved that I don’t live in ancient times, because I would miss my basketball.

            If I lived in ancient times, I would miss my Ripstick.  I would miss it because it is an enjoyable mode of transportation.  When I use my ripstick, I always attempt new stunts.  Relentlessly, I practice jumping like a rabbit over serpentine cracks running through the road.  When I do succeed I feel proud.  In ancient times, I would have to ride in dusty, crowded chariot races.  These races were extremely dangerous and cheating was involved.  I am thankful that I don’t live in ancient times because I would miss my ripstick.    

            If I lived in ancient times I would miss my BB gun.  I would miss it because it is a fun hobby.  When I use my gun, I fire it in different postures.  Carefully, I draw back the trigger and deftly knock over the targets.  In Ancient times, I would use a rough wooden bow, which is much less accurate.  I am thankful that I don’t live in ancient times because I would miss my BB gun.

            I could not survive in ancient times because I would not have my Basketball, Ripstick, and BB gun.
Personal Essay 
By Leo Age: 11