Hello there! I am glad to tell you about myself. My name is Preston Mwangi, but people call me Piston. This fills me with joy because I feel like one of the champions who have won the Piston’s Cup. I am 16 years old, and I live in Kenya, Laikipia County, in a place called Marura. This is the third-largest agricultural producer in my country. I study at Thome Boys High School, which is not far from my local area. My school is the best place for academics and sports, thanks to a good learning environment and high competition among students.
According to my understanding, the word “community” means a place where people live and do their daily activities as a society. In my community, individual mental and physical growth is the main goal for everyone. My community provides a better growing environment from a young age to adulthood. Wrong actions are acted upon with immediate response, not by everyone, but by the elders of the community. They decide on the kind of punishment to be given to the person who made the mistake. During difficult times, I have trained myself to relax by either taking a deep breath or listening to cool music.
One of the reasons I joined the Butterfly Effect program is that I like expressing myself to others. I also love writing, and this encouraged and motivated me to join the program. I came to know about the Butterfly Effect through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is near my home area. I am a Christian. The main type of food consumed in my community is rice and green beans. This meal continues to evolve, passing from one generation to the next, with new ingredients being discovered that give it a new taste.
If I could have any job right now, it would be in engineering. I prefer engineering because I get to innovate and build spectacular structures that everyone can be amazed by due to their uniqueness. Even though I haven’t reached the level of studying engineering yet, I still do small research through the internet. If I could solve a global problem, it would be corruption. This is because most of the suffering people go through on a day-to-day basis is supported by corruption as its backbone. Corruption has been fueled by practices from the highest government ranks down to the lowest. This has resulted in a decrease in development in countries and also in individual status. I have encountered many situations where corruption has taken place, and the result is always that people with power and wealth get all the attention, leaving the oppressed in a very difficult situation, often stressed to the point of wanting to commit suicide.
I welcome you to walk with me as we interact in many areas along the program.
Thats amazing Preston, especially the part where you want to become an engineer. Your determination will pay therefore keep working smart in both your studies and be the best.
Hello! Preston. It’s such a great thing to know about your story. Am honored to know where your nickname came from and what your friends call you in your village. I look forward to working together so that we can achieve our goals on becoming champions in our communities.
Hello Preston 1 Like the way you have highlighted the role of the society in guiding children .With great honour am congratulating you .The community indeed plays a role in promoting mental as well as physical well being .
Hello Preston I agree with you that corruption has made many people to suffer and should be cut off from the roots. Therefore let us study smart to ensure that we stop corruption in our community, country and even the world.
Hey Preston, its so wonderful to hear that you want to be an engineer since it knowledge in three sciences ;physics which many people says it is so hard.Firstly, work smart and harder in order to achieve your goals and you will be able to build spectacular structures which will be amazed due to their uniqueness.
Hey Preston, your story is interesting I like your commitment towards your career and I wish all the best.
Hay Preston, its amazing to hear your community’s way of copping with with difficult times. Listening to cool music sounds like a great a great experience. I’m gland to hear that you love writing and expressing yourself that sounds great. its good having to know that you are passionate about engineering, therefore, continue working extra-hand to achieve your dreams. I’m very amazed to know that you are a good researcher
despite your young age. That’s great continue working to end corruption and aim higher in your studies. Thankyou.