The second row from the door and the third seat from the front. I had my head resting in the palm of my hand, with my elbow placed on the bottom left corner of my desk. My algebra teacher sat on top of her desk. She sat with a stack of our very first tests […]
Dripping wet, a boy with blue swim trunks dashes up to me after his name is called. I gently extend my hand to give him his ribbon. He got fifth place. Instead of snatching the ribbon from my hand, he flung his arms around me. Unsure by how to respond, I gave him a hug […]
Although this may occasionally sound absurd to some, not proudly owning a pair of $200 denims at my highschool is as uncommon as somebody boycotting Fb. And I’m not speaking about only one pair of costly denims for particular events. I’m speaking a few heck of a variety of them. For years, I had a […]
I never thought I’d make it far enough in life to write a scholarship essay-let alone an essay that asks for my life’s story. It’s not that I ever thought I wouldn’t succeed in my life, I was born with enough privilege that college was always an option. It’s more the fact that I’ve lived […]
My biggest fear has always been being alone. The idea of not having any company and losing my loved ones has always been such a tough subject for me to talk about with anyone, including myself. There comes a point in life though where you have to let go and cope with your loss of […]
The English and the French both settled in North America around the same time. The English however was more successful than the French. Some historians say that the French was dominant and settled better than the English. However, because of the English being able to settle permanently, religious tolerance, and the active role the English […]
I was a middle schooler, eighth grade, when I first received audition music. However, this music was not 13-year old caliber. It was – wait for it – high school music! Scary, I know. My band teacher at the time, Mr. Burger, had suggested to me, as well as a few other trumpet players in […]
Passing via the gates within the parkinglot close to the theater was like coming into one other world. Chaos reigned andeveryone embraced the speculation “something goes.” Music blaredfrom open vehicles as youngsters sang alongside and drank. As quickly as a beerbottle was completed it was smashed on the bottom. Individuals in garden chairsand vehicles have […]
When I found out I would be speaking tonight, I figured it would be appropriate to open my speech with a scholarly quote. So… I chose some lyrics from the infamous Asher Roth song, I Love College. “I wanna go to college for the rest of my life. I can get pizza for a dollar […]
After I was six years outdated, I informed my neighbor, Jessica, that I used to be a witch. Now, as unfaithful because the assertion was, I used to be not in jest; I truly had proof of my magical prowess to corroborate my reasonably weighty declare. Tossing a haughty look again at Jessica, whose dainty, […]