someday. I met the person attached to the opposite end of my red string on the first day of sixth grade in second period gym class. Her name was Marie. I didn’t know it then, but she would become my best friend and the one I would cherish the most in my entire life. She and I built an intense bond during our childhood as we helped shape each other into the adults we would become. Our friendship was passionate as we transitioned from childhood to adolescence,
The Things My Mother Neglected: Growing Up Sad and Latently Queer“What does your mother do for a living?” A friend’s mother, a professor, or curious acquaintance asks me. “She’s dead.” When asked, the question came from a place of friendly intentions. How were they supposed to know that such a simple question would produce such a morbid answer? I have answered hundreds of variations of this same question and after repeating the same answer every time, I have become rather desensitized. “Oh, I
Many of us remember our childhood with nostalgia; all those games in the open, skinned knees, muddy shoes and disapproving mom's objections. Then Internet came and all these interesting games and applications that isolated children. Engrossed in the screen where it takes a colorful virtual world, the real beauty of a sunny day does not mean much to them. Often parents, entertained by their Facebook profile, do not notice the time passing. Generation of our grandparents lived without computers and
think going to college is actually important to attend? Well, duh of course, going to college is important for everyone. College teaches people the skills that they would use later on their life. For instance, an important skill to learn is hard work because it requires a great deal amount of effort to achieve a goal. It could be any goal that a person wants to accomplish such as working overtime in order to get more money to buy a new car. Without this important skill, people would not be able to
mental images or memories, which manage to disturb us. Currently, the most common form in which the word ghost is used is
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is about Marjane’s childhood in Iran written from her younger self’s perspective. It is taken place during the 1980’s during the time the Islamic Revolution is unfolding. Due to this, her childhood is intertwined with the collateral damage of war. Through the comic strip images, Satrapi reveals the ongoing oppression the country faces and the challenges she faces. Not only is her home place being invaded but her childhood is too. Satrapi is forced to grow up fairly quickly
“None of my characters are rich or famous, and the situations they find themselves in could happen to anyone” (Brainyquote). I’ve always yearned to write novels that involve romance, yet twist with happy endings. It’s important to me that my characters are idealistic and realistic. It makes my novels seem more relatable and appealing to my readers. My goal as an author is to make my stories as realistic as possible. I’m considered the master of romance as my love for the roots of Greek tragedies
“My Father Writes His Story” In this essay I will discuss personal stories from my childhood that will outline similarities and differences of “Western” and “Eastern” cultures. “Western” and “Eastern” countries differ in many ways. They both have their own history, culture and traditions. They also differ by how “Western” and “Eastern” people present themselves and tell stories about themselves. In both “Western” and “Eastern” culture heritage, family, respect and honesty play major factors. Me
feel that education is the best way to do this. I believe that education is the most important asset for a person as it helps shape their future and live a better life. I have always wanted to be an early year’s teacher and help children achieve their dreams and aspirations, helping them achieve what they want in life is a big passion of mine. I feel that my knowledge, wisdom and love of children will allow me to achieve my goals. Currently I am studying BTEC Health and Social care which I really enjoy
when I must empty my bladder, I find a bathroom, use it and even wash my hands. When I was baby, I used to throw my vegetable baby food because I did not like the taste. Carrots were my least favorite and peas my second. I preferred fruit over all vegetables. Since then I have grown up and now enjoy almost every vegetable. My palate has become well expanded and I now enjoy trying new foods. When I was a toddler, I used to stumble as I walked, grasping everything in reach to keep my balance. However