Butterfly Effect

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As Maximus says in the movie Gladiator, “What we do in life echoes in eternity.” The Butterfly Effect, in its essence, says that a small change, such as a flap of a butterfly’s wings in China, may trigger a much larger circumstance across the globe, such as a storm front in New York. Drastic changes result from small changes in the initial settings. When we take a closer look, it becomes evident that this idea is relevant is all of our lives.
My experience with the Butterfly Effect started two years ago. Summer had begun and I was still without a summer job. My friends already had a couple of weeks of steady income under their belts, and I was beginning to worry that my ideal job would not present itself. Then, my problems were solved … almost. Within a couple hours, I received phone calls by two possible employers. First, I was called by Paul, my volleyball coach, in need of someone to do manual labor for the summer. I would be sandblasting for him. The pay was very good for my age but would also come only with hard, tedious work. The other job offer came from Donna, a family friend, involving a new tennis camp she was directing. She asked if I were interested in being a counselor for the summer; there would be minimal pay but a relaxed workplace.
Putting off my decision for a while, I went out with my friends, knowing I would have to face my decision when I came back. After weighing my options, I settled on working for Paul. It seemed like the right decision, especially with the bill for club volleyball still on my “To-Pay” list.
When I got home, I went to the phone to call Paul and tell him that I was available for the summer. As I was looking up his number, the phone rang in my hand; it was my grandmother with her usual call to check up on me. Our talk lasted a good half an hour before I realized I had to call Paul before he closed up the shop. I finished with my grandmother and dialed up Paul.
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