The Hunted I didn’t know who I was. I woke up next to a bunch of muddy kids. They all smelled like they haven't showered in weeks. There was two twins, a chubby kid, and probably the skinniest kid I’ve ever seen. Then I realized I smelled just like them.…
The thing about running is that you hate it until it’s over, at least for me that’s true. Personally, I like running, and it gives me a chance to get out and work towards something. All throughout high school, I’ve run track, and for two years I ran cross-country, both are great sports. The two years I ran cross-country made me wish I ran all four years. If you’re part of more than one sport, it’s natural to choose a favorite.…
When I was younger, I always kept a book by me. Books accompanied me everywhere, to the mall and to my relatives houses. I was called a bookworm, and still called it today. I’ve read books, and collected them. I have over 100 books in my room, and have a library in my house.…
Hawaii, the home of white sand beaches, pro surfing, hula dances, and warm weather. If I could move to any region within the United States, I would move to Hawaii with no hesitation. Hawaii contains a prestigious hospital and the opportunity to become a surfer. Both of which of which I have always dreamed of being a part in. Nothing would make me happier than becoming an orthopedic surgeon operating out of a Hawaiian hospital working on shark attack victims and other unlucky victims who need orthopedic repair, then go straight to the beach to surf and relax for the remainder of the day.…
A Few Needs on the Reservation Many reservations lack the appropriate needs for its people. There is an increase of several major issues on some of the reservations that need proper attention. There are some people who know and understand the needs on these reservations. There are also some people who know what is happening on these reservations that choose to ignore it and do nothing.…
During the salmon run, First Nation Community come out to stock up for the winter months. Standing at the river bank an elder yells out their baby floating down the river. Masses ran to save the baby, handing it over to an elder to attend too. Immediately upon another fisherman yelled horrified another baby floating down the river. Everybody gathering blanket to attend the babies, in the background another baby comes into view floating down the river.…
Amongst Aboriginal people, disabilities are twice the national average standing at 32% (Durst, South, Bluechardt, 2006, p.34) yet for many access, and treatment services received is at a lower level than the general Canadian population. This means, that these individuals don’t receive appropriate or adequate services, which affects their quality of life. This lack of equal services is a result of generational difficulties we face as a nation, complexity of funding responsibility, and unfortunately discrimination. I’m a Developmental Services Worker graduate from Algonquin College in Ottawa.…
Its kind of hard to imagine a place pure and free of teenage issues and dramas. I never thought I would be able to escape my problems in the real world. I never thought I would be able to let go. But know as I sit on this rock, staring at the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen, feeling the wind blow my hair back, and smelling the wonderful scent of nature, I know I've escaped. I have finally found a place where I can let go of all my worries and all my stress.…
Zanene is a small, sunny island located between China and Japan. The people of the island would identify more with the asian race because of this. On my way into the main village of Verser I get a nice glimpse of the rice fields that dot this small island. You see, here on the Island of Zanene, rice is their livelihood. To them, rice is their life.…
It was another day in Africa there was children running around, the women cooking and the men setting out to hunt. I had two brothers, Abiodun and Abejide and one sister, Abayomi. Hours went by helping my mother Iyapo by watching Abiodun. Abiodun was the youngest child with the age of two years old. Abejide was playing Mancala with his other five year old friends.…
I have probably spent more time gaming and watching others game than sleeping. I have been a gamer for as long as I could articulate memories. The first time I discovered games was like Christopher Columbus discovering the New World; a whole new realm of possibilities. The first thing I said when I got my brand spankin’ new console was “What the heck is this magical rectangle!?” Of course, my understanding of it grew, but not much can compare to the excitement I felt during those first moments.…
In March 2012, I had a great experience to attend a family wedding in East Africa, Kenya. During my one-month visit in Kenya, I had an opportunity to find a great volunteer organization in which help those in suburban areas in Kenya. Even though, It was hectic attending a wedding in Kenya from Canada by taking three flights it was well worth the experience. Generally speaking. However, I get best of both worlds.…
The lengthy, cramped, and quiet bus ride to Living Hope Day School both excited and terrified me. A never ending stream of “what if” questions rattling my brain caused me think twice about what I was doing there in the first place. I was a stranger to them, someone whom they knew nothing about. I gazed out the window, trying to calm my thoughts when I saw them. An endless sea of purple sweaters, and cheery faces lined the fence at the school.…
When You Gotta Go, Go! “Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.” Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States *** Many years ago, I decided to get out of Bangkok for a couple of days of rest and relaxation in Kanchanaburi. The city is the home of the Bridge Over the River Kwai, made famous in the movie and novel of the same name. The bridge is the start of the Death Railway that leads to Burma (formerly Myanmar).…
We woke up early and had some coffee before leaving the city at six in the morning. We headed to E-mall where we could catch a V-hire to Sibonga. V-hire is the term Cebuano use to refer a passenger van. The terminal is at the back of a Gas station in front of E-mall. No signs whatsoever, but there were barkers around which will direct you to the location of the van.…