Who knew the transition from middle school to high school would feel so overwhelming! Stepping foot onto the Murphy High School …show more content…
I am Dr. Schwartzbob, your psychology instructor for this semester. On the last page of the syllabus you will find that most of your assignments will require you to work in groups of two. To save you all from the tough decision or shyness, I have taken the liberty to go ahead and assign you with your partner. As a part of the psychology curriculum, you will learn to work together at all times under any and every circumstance. If there are no questions, when I call your names, please stand and move to available seating with your partner.” It was at that moment when the gut wrenching sensation returned, the same feeling I encountered on the first day of school, searching for the gym. Waiting nervously, but anxiously to hear my name, I briefly scanned the crowded room trying to make a prediction of who my new acquaintance could possibly be. Amidst all of the jumbled names, finally, I heard my name along with an unfamiliar name. We both stood up realizing that our paths had crossed …show more content…
Almost every activity I did that day involved the cool water. After an awesome time on the jet skis, my cousins and I used our floatation devises as beds to glide us along the ocean surface. Just as I closed my eyes and began to relax, I heard a panic plea for assistance. “Help! Help!” the faint voice cried. Springing forth in action, I darn near flipped off my rafter in search for the direction of the disappearing voice. As I swam toward the sound, I noticed a person who appeared to be drowning. Hastily, my cousin and I scooped up the body and laid them on the shore. Without any hesitation, I began CPR. After what seemed to be an eternity, the limp body finally began to choke and cough up water. Once the adrenaline rush was over and the crowd managed to die down, the next thing I realized was totally shocking. How could this be? I thought to myself. After noticing that this was the same girl I had been encountering, I decided to sit down and have a friendly conversation with