Nothing Gold Can Stay Gold

As Johnny had said to Ponyboy “stay gold” which refers to when Ponyboy recites the poem “Nothing gold can stay” to Johnny in the church. The qualities that I feel allow me to stay gold were passed down to me at a young age. The strength and values being passed down from generation to generation feel as though they have grown stronger with time. My golden qualities are that I’m honorable, I’m ethical, and a nurturer.
Honor means to stand up in what you believe in. I believe standing up for God, my country, and my family is something that keeps me gold. My parents both took an oath to honor and protect our country. I feel that I will lose my honor when my parents lose theirs. If my parents are gone, if they were to die because of their fight in the military then that’s when my honor will fail me. I show my honor by helping to raise money and bring awareness to Multiple Sclerosis for research by participating in community walks and fundraisers. As a military brat, I supported Special Forces through four deployments and multiple operations assisting with reintegration parties for the teams. I’ve dedicated my time at my church to children’s church and after church meals and clean up to reduce stress on the church elders.
For me, when I’m given independent work I follow the school code of ethics regardless of my location and resources around me. I never have and hope to never let negative peer pressure of other students and teens affect me or lead me to make harmful decisions. I’m honest with myself and others no matter the cost. This is a gold characteristic because ethics are important in directing us in the choices we make every day. Ethical moralities and our views of right and wrong will conclude most of the decisions we make throughout our