A black stool, as black because the night time sky, stood alone. There was nothing particular about it that anybody might see. It was merely an inexpensive black stool, however it was not abnormal to me. To me it symbolized one thing particular in my life: time spent with my brother. Our household bought the […]
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Those words were spoken by the sixth president of the United States of America, John Quincy Adams. He almost perfectly describes leadership. A leader does not have to be rich, smart, or elegant; a leader is […]
I have fractured eyes and a jigsaw soul. Years of perusing the stiff, sharp-edged pages of just-bought books have broken and crushed me physically. My eyes are not clear-sighted, despite the endless dishes of squash that my grandmother insisted would cure my deteriorating vision. My spine has curved in subtle ways over time, and perfect […]
There’s a line within the film ‘Miracle’ that considerably ties into the highschool to skilled league switch and the conceitedness that may include these sure athletes. ‘Miracle’ is in regards to the 1980 U. S. hockey staff that did the unthinkable within the Olympics in these days: this group of twenty males beat the Soviets, […]
Over the past six years my life has changed and the path I once thought I was on had seemed to take an alternate route. I had moved from a quiet and safe neighborhood to a neighborhood where violence plagued the streets. A place where drugs were of higher value than education. I moved from […]
We sped down the road as Reina, Nicole, Steven, and I were on our way to ride the famous Hulk. I had a horrible fear of heights and the last thing i wanted to do was ride the rollercoaster. When we got there we gazed up at the huge rollercoasters above us. I bit my […]
I typically ask myself, “Why am I right here?”, “What’s my objective on this world?” and “Does my existence matter?” These questions swirl inside my head as in the event that they had been repeatedly pounding till I notice some insights afterwards. As I get up on a regular basis, I do know that there […]
The moment has finally arrived; the college application essay has found its way onto my computer screen. No pressure. That was total sarcasm by the way. Days on end, I spent contemplating a “unique, and original” introduction to what may be the only chance of “standing out from the rest”. Sure the third grade self […]
When the engine turned over, and the soft purr of a newborn coupe filled the garage, the child of my high school determination came to life. My 1970 MGB-GT, a British sports car, was no longer a work in progress. It stood as a completed monument for all the jammed fingers, grease stained shirts, and […]
“I’ll do it” are three words I do not regret saying. I was offered the chance to be a coach for my school’s select baseball team. This was an opportunity to do something that I enjoy, and also teach a group of talented kids teamwork, sportsmanship, and focus. On a cold January evening, I met […]