Happiness is a universal solution to a large amount of our problems, and is often overlooked for “more important things”. I believe this to be an incredibly detrimental problem to mine and future generations, as mood affects all the important aspects of human life. Time after time I’ve reflected on my decisions, attempting to evaluate […]
The biggest problem that this world is facing is the huge gap between the wealth of people living within the same countries. This gap is demonstrated through the massive amount of differences between the lifestyles, access to medicine, and opportunities of the rich and successful upper class and the lowest class of poor or homeless […]
I was just outside of Baghdad when out of nowhere, tragedy struck. I didn’t understand what was going on because I was only 4 years old, but I vividly remember coming back to my house and seeing it obliterated. My family later found out that the bombing was from Muslim Sunnis that hated our Catholic […]
Once I was youthful, I wanted for a Porsche and a mansion. That was my thought of success. I vigorously took all of the superior courses attainable and aced the exams with my thoughts set on going to an Ivy League faculty. I simply knew that I might by some means turn into well-known and […]
Surfing With Death by Michael Miller, Bay Shore, NYOver the past five years many people, places and things have influenced me. One particular experience gave me a renewed zest for living and a different perspective on life.It was during the summer of 1995. I rose from a long sleep to find the sun gleaming in […]
There are many aspects of my life that have led me to my decision of majoring in Business and Communications. Some of these aspects are derived from childhood experiences and my extracurricular activities (Future Business Leaders of America). When I was younger, I had an obsession with money. Around the age of 10, I had […]
Through the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly my friend Dante has been my succor. He has offered me solace and guidance through my years in high school and always gave me the encouragement I needed to reach my goals. Before going any further, I feel obligated to mention that Dante is not […]
It is 10:30 pm, and I have far passed my bedtime. But a magazine spread on Egyptian mummification lies before me, blocking the clock from view. All I can see is what the yellow ochre light from my nightstand has to offer. My petite fingers grasp it like a lifeline. My young eyes soak in […]
The instructor dragged me by the arm to the entrance of the classroom, and struck me with a completely formed, peeled picket stick till my palms turned crimson purple. My brother, a candid particular person, had simply had instructed his instructor I had executed his homework for him. My eyes shed tears and my hand […]
1:03.59. The numbers flash in my mind. It is the time that will prove my efforts were not in vain. It is the time that will decide if I end up on top. It is the time that will make me a winner. 1:03.59. The numbers flash in my mind once again. I am ready […]