It was late at night and i was sound asleep and the ground started lightly shaking i thought it was a dream then the it started shaking bad and i jumped out of my sleep in fear. My whole room was starting to fall apart my shelf fell my wall cracked all my pictures fell. My mom ran in and said come on we have to get out now! So i got up and ran with her down the stairs to the front door when we got outside our whole neighborhood was out and scattering like mice.…
In the middle of my sophomore year, I was asked by a senior if I would like to be the president of a dance club they had started that year. The club members knew that I was apart of a well known dance studio. I was indecisive primarily because the club only had 3 members and so I did not know how I could make it into something starting off alone and young, but something told me to just go for it. And that I did.…
The Arrival I had originally planned to travel to Rio on September 5th through September 12th. A perspicacious and experienced hunter named Rainsford accompanied me. It was nighttime when I first spotted land of any sort. It was vaguely visible and was opaque, so misty that even Rainsford couldn’t see it. Utterly tired, I began drifting off, dreaming of the adventures we were soon to face.…
When people think about taking back control of their lives, regaining their personal power etc. Most often think about it on a large scale, which usually feels overwhelming. After all if you are at a place in life where you feel a loss of control or the need to regain your personal power, your probably facing a situation that is really rough. It could be the loss of a job or financial troubles in other ways, relationship troubles, serious health issues, problems with your children or other direct family members. When I would find myself feeling like this, I would seek out help in form or books, articles, videos and such.…
Conundrums barge in without knocking, perhaps, that’s when people encounter what is known as, the real reality. Consequently, my mother and I faced numerous of dilemmas together, strengthening our connection. My most valued moment is the times I’ve spent bonding with my mother. I cherish spending quality time with the woman who has sacrificed absolutely everything in her capacity to see me flourish to who I am today. Moreover, every moment, activity, sorrows, joyful moment we have spent together has strengthened me and pushed me.…
Who am I? For some people the answer to this question is simple. They are able to answer this question without much thought. However, while some find solace and pride in answering this thought provoking question, it has always stirred in me a feeling of angst and confusion. These uncomfortable feelings emerged because of my interracial background and upbringing.…
What Was I Doing I woke up at eight o’clock in the morning like any other day. I got out of the bed and pulled open the curtains to see what a beautiful day it was outside. The sky was crystal blue; the sun was shining, with a slight breeze. I could not have asked for a more perfect day. I went to the kitchen poured a glass of orange juice; and made some bacon, eggs, and toast for breakfast.…
My favorite mistake would have to be when I totaled my car. Sometimes you think that this is the worst day of my life. You make such a big mistake, and think my life is over. That was me 9 years ago. I had the day off of work.…
Who am I? This question has been on my mind lately. Just to think about it, brings me feelings of a doubt and uneasiness. Many times I was told that it is impossible to figure out what is behind my defiant and troublesome face. Also I had a chance to hear that same face is like the mask, hiding the real me beneath of it.…
In reflecting and attempting to asses myself, I think its safe to say that strategy with life has been one of improving myself to my fullest potential, in any way possible, in every area of my life. With that said, my goal is not long term or short term, but continuous. There is a great sense of satisfaction and pride that arises whenever I feel as though I am taking a step in the right direction towards my goal. Having my mind set towards trying to be the best I can be in every aspect of my life has allowed me to have some great experiences that has brought forth happiness. As both my surroundings and I have changed over the years, maintaining that happiness has been an ongoing challenge for me, but I will continue to fight a good fight.…
I work for my dad on our family ranch in Jones Creek, Texas. The work is hard, backbreaking, and tiring. Everyday when I get home I eat the meal that my momma makes for us: there is no arguing whether or not that is what you are having for supper. Every night I get in bed completely wore out from a hard days work, then I wake up to do it all again in the morning. This job is not for everyone, however it is for me.…
Last winter, my grandmother got breast cancer. This took a hard toll on my whole family. The doctors said that she was only in stage 2 and that it would be cured with radiation. My grandmother had to go to radiation everyday, 5 days a week. This was extremely difficult on my family.…
Every Thursday at 3:30pm I get into my dad's Air Force blue, 2005 Ford Explorer, and I am filled with a nausea of excitement. My anticipation cuts through the mixture of country music and old rock ‘n’ roll filling in the car. I am aware that once we park the car at 220 Geiger Road in front of Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters, that I will be forced to overcome a new obstacle. As a child I was always intellectually curious, musically inclined, athletically challenged, and hungry.…
The first thing I noticed was the color. It was faded in one section. The different layers were now becoming visible. The pattern of the couch reminded me of it. I sat in the spot.…
My personal narrative, though it may not be viewed as “compelling” to readers, was a compelling experience to me as I went through it. The setting in my narrative, simply locates me in the woods somewhere in a deer blinded. Being away from civilization for 5 days was much needed during that time in my life. Watching and living in the wilderness, watching as the day awakens as well as the wild life until the moment the sunsets and other unknown dangers come to a…