Sixty Acres by Raymond Carver

The protagonist Lee Waite in the short story "Sixty Acres" by Raymond Carver is faced with making two important decisions, leasing his settlement or not. Lee Waite was offered a thousand dollars to lease his land, but he is confused and contemplating what he wants to do. He is unsure and believes its better to not lease his land even though it will still be his.

These decisions that Lee Waite has to make express his emotions by showing his brave side while another decision represents his fearful cautious side. By leasing his land, Lee Waite shows how he wants to take a risk and how his curiosity comes into play, but by Lee Waite not leasing his land it shows his protective and cautious side because he could not want to leave his land or let any damage happen to it. The biggest decision I have ever made was deciding in fourth grade if I wanted to transfer schools. At my old school, I was faced with picking between staying where I was or leaving to come to Laguna. At the time it was very hard for me because I had been in the same environment for about five years and leaving really terrified me as a fourth grader. I decided that a change was good even when I felt like I was making a wrong decision.

What Would Go into My Time Capsule?

The first thing I would put into my capsule is many pictures of the family vacations I went on with my family. While I was younger, traveling around California would be a very fun tradition that would make our family closer. 
The second thing I would put into my time capsule is my fourth grade graduation paper. My elementary school was a memorable and exceptional time of my life. 
The third thing I would put would be a small dove ornament that is always hung on our Christmas tree. This dove has been passed down through many family generations is significant and special to our family.    
The fourth and final thing I would put to remember myself would be the CD for Kidz Bop 2. Me and my sister when we were really young would rock out to it on the daily. 
My capsule would be made out of a box covered in the many flags of my nationalities.