About ten years ago, our father made a decision that will forever be remembered. My father left me behind. Most importantly, he left a family behind. He lost the role of father and gained the role of stranger. My mom was left with debt and a broken heart. Regardless of the smaller family and the double shifts, my mom found the strength to be a sole provider for three young girls. Never working less than two jobs at once, time with my mom became rare. She is unstoppable and a workaholic. Eventually, my relationship with my sisters started to resemble that of a mother and daughter. Checking their grades, their high fevers, and their diapers was typical for me. Our love for each other made up for the affection we lacked elsewhere. The only time
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The bronze and auburn leaves decorated the sidewalks. The crunchy sounds my steps create are satisfying. This was it. My last first day of school. I wanted to remember this day... Students are exiting their buses with new backpacks and clean shoes. The crisp, fresh air feels so relaxing in contrast to all the noise of laughter coming from tight groups. Stepping into the the three-level, brick cover building, I realized the chaos more. Friends were hugging after the long summer break. Classmates were sharing their schedules with each other. Teachers were back at work. Somehow I knew this year was going to change …show more content…
I chose a seat near the safety shower. After the minute-warning bell rang, I heard someone’s heels hitting the tiled floor in the hallway. It has to be the teacher. She finally reached the door. She is not alone. This has to be a new student. He does not look familiar. Wow, he is really attractive. I’m sure all the girls will be talking about him during lunch. Anyways, seniors began to fill the seats around me. It seems like I know everyone else, but that one guy. Right from the start, I judged him. He is probably a player. Most likely get what he wants from girls with his charm and drops them when he gets bored. There’s no need to get to know
The bronze and auburn leaves decorated the sidewalks. The crunchy sounds my steps create are satisfying. This was it. My last first day of school. I wanted to remember this day... Students are exiting their buses with new backpacks and clean shoes. The crisp, fresh air feels so relaxing in contrast to all the noise of laughter coming from tight groups. Stepping into the the three-level, brick cover building, I realized the chaos more. Friends were hugging after the long summer break. Classmates were sharing their schedules with each other. Teachers were back at work. Somehow I knew this year was going to change …show more content…
I chose a seat near the safety shower. After the minute-warning bell rang, I heard someone’s heels hitting the tiled floor in the hallway. It has to be the teacher. She finally reached the door. She is not alone. This has to be a new student. He does not look familiar. Wow, he is really attractive. I’m sure all the girls will be talking about him during lunch. Anyways, seniors began to fill the seats around me. It seems like I know everyone else, but that one guy. Right from the start, I judged him. He is probably a player. Most likely get what he wants from girls with his charm and drops them when he gets bored. There’s no need to get to know