The Never Ending Rollercoaster As my friends and I pass by store to store we had realized that there was a bright red flyers. It had caught our eye, we went and grabbed a flyer and it had said “Ladies and Gentlemen there is going to be a new rollercoaster opening up this Saturday! Come and join the ride!” My friends had said that they wanted to go and check out the rollercoaster.…
Twenty-two years ago on January 4th, 1994, Taryn Staley was up at Finny Cumberlane to celebrate Gary’s, Taryn’s brother, fifteenth birthday. It was her mom, her step dad, her friend (Amy), Gary, her mom’s friend, four or five of Gary’s friends, and herself who traveled up the Finny Cumberlane mountain side. Their day was spent playing in the snow and snowboarding on the small, snow-capped mountain, but the day took a turn for the worse on their way home. “At 10:00 AM everyone met at our house in Burlington with their snowboarding gear, extra clothes, etc. We also loaded up a camp stove, pans, cups, cocoa and a pot of chile with freetos dip chips for lunch.…
Moving Again Have you ever moved schools? Have you lost friends? Well it really stinks. Moving schools have affected me for lots of reasons, but I am getting better.…
I have been watching Survivor ever since I can remember. Every Wednesday night my family and I will sit down and watch survivor together. Throughout the years of watching it I have learned many valuable life lessons. Ranging from loyalty all the way to general survival tips and these are some of the most valuable ones. All's fair in a game Survivor has taught me that all is fair in a game.…
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.…
Lately the days feel like they are combining together. I cannot keep up with them. Next week is the week of finals, and I am so ready for them. I know I can do it. In all of my classes I am passing.…
Imagine standing in the street, in front of you is your house. The house you grew up in, where all your memories were made. You walk in the front door and your best friend is standing there...waiting for you. That person is your safe place, the place you go to when you're hurt, scared, elated, or ecstatic. You close your eyes and when you reopen them they’re gone.…
Have you ever thought of somewhere that no one can bother you? When someone thinks of a place to get away, I automatically go to a place with my horse. This is because horses project this comfort kind of feeling. My horse makes me feel secure, like nothing can ever go wrong. There are some days that I will finish any school work with my horse beside me.…
Most people decide to move out at eighteen. I was ten. My parents had made the decision to move to a better school district. I ignored their rationale for leaving completely and begged them not to move us away, but it was to no avail.…
There once was a chance I didn’t take, the boy I loved wanted me to run away with him. Leave this boring old town and travel somewhere new and exciting. Jason, the one that got away. I lay awake thinking about how my life would have turned out if I went. Where would we have gone, a different city, state, country?…
Attempt to Escape “Hurry up. It’s almost 5:00” my dad yelled from the back room. Mumbling I turned the hilarious video off and started to get ready. “I’m leaving” I yelled.…
One week. That was it. In exactly five days I would be in a different city, different state, eight hours from home. I had made a decision; I had signed papers and contracts, and had registered for classes, yet my parents were still trying to come up with excuses why I should go to a school that was close to home. “Que locos,” I thought, “Can’t they see there is no turning back now?”…
t was my last day of work at the Play Cafe, I woke up in the best mood, knowning this decision I was moving forward and bettering my future. Lauren, my manager, walked into work in a bad mood, for her she was losing her assistant manager. That night the play area was going to be open late for my going away party. It was also the day my younger sister, Courtney, was going back to college for her junior year in North Carolina. Which meant most of my family member 's were going with her to help her move into her new apartment.…
A Turning Point Many events occur during a person’s lifetime, some heal the soul and others leave an unpleasant scar. Either way, by time, all of those events come together to give that person a memorable experience that will not be forgotten. I have faced many terrific circumstances, some of which gave me good memories and some gave me terrible experiences. However, the most remarkable event in my life was an exceptional one, one that made me realize that no matter how bad things get, there will always be something better.…
It took a while for our food to come so while I was waiting, I headed to the restroom to wash my hands. As I went to dry my hands, something I was not used to happened. There was a staff member in there whose job was to hand you a towel to dry off your hands with. Not being prepared, I didn’t have any money to tip her with. I thanked her and left.…