Trip to Arizona I was so excited and pumped for this very moment I’ve been waiting for since may. Im being chatty, fidgety in my seat, and getting extremely anxious, if you know me those are all indications of excitement. I argued with my brother for the window seat and of course I won. When i look out the small window I see pine trees, airplanes and the very large airport. The airplane is very cold and everyone is talking until they hear the captain say, “We are ready for take off.”…
A loud ring echoed throughout the house and cleared my hazy mind as I lay sprawled out on the couch. My thoughts slowly cleared and I remembered the messages from my phone. Yet another ring awakened me as I realized I had invited company. “Here” the text read. My plans for the night hit me like a sledgehammer to a nail and I sprang from the couch to grab the door.…
I never expected my daughter to look up at me from the bed and not know what to say, for once in her bright life. “Papa, you can’t leave us. Papa, if you leave, then we-- then we-- Papa you can’t!” she cried out, rushing forward to hug me. “Now Elizabeth!…
Look, I promised dad I wouldn’t let you out of my sight—” “And you won’t.” She paused. “Just let—let—let me come with you, it’ll go faster and I’ll be right next—next—next to you the whole time.” She sucked in a deep breath, then continued, “We—we—we’re wasting time.”…
The town continued with its same routine. I got dressed and started walking to school. When I arrived at my classroom, Mrs Walker had a pitied expression on her face and sighed as she looked at me. I walked up closer to her and asked, “What was wrong?” She replied by saying “Your father has taken you out of school, my dear”.…
Last summer was one of the best summers I’ve ever had. The Blome’s always go to Texas. My family on the other hand had never been there before. The Blome family has a condo down in Rockport, which is where they always stay. Our family wasn’t going to the same place.…
Private Prompt #1(300 - 500 words) Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. I was born in San Diego California. Growing up in a divorced family and being an only child wasn’t always easy. At the age of 8, my parents divorced and my depression kicked in. I don’t remember much of my childhood before that, but I do remember the fights.…
“Ugh…..fine.” I whined. I became upset that my dad needed me. I was tired and wanted to sleep, but I eventually went downstairs. I saw my dad standing there waiting for me, so I said,…
This is I believe By:Hammudy It was a Friday evening, we had just finished soccer practice. It was nice, cool, and breezy out. The sun was soon setting and I was getting ready to leave.…
We are in a red Hyundai Sonata 2015 at 7:20 in the morning. My mom is in the driver’s seat, my sister is in the passenger seat, and I am sitting in the backseat behind my sister. We are driving down Meadowbrook road, going to my school. I am staring out of the window just ready to devour doughnuts and bagels. I am also ready to receive my Honor Roll award.…
“I really can’t believe you would send your only child away!” I shriek the second my parents give me the chance to speak, “Jordan sweetheart, we’re worried about you is all.” My father says frowning slightly “I’m fine.” I seethed. “Honey you’ve become rather reckless.…
I sprinted onto the wake board and the boat zoomed into drive. My dad asked,”Are you ready?”. I replied,”I don’t know about this.”. Right when I said that the boat started to move!I was going so fast and I just couldn’t hold on anymore…
“Shut up! You already have a car! Let me ride the four-wheeler!” I exclaimed as I slammed the door. I jumped on the four-wheeler and headed out to seek solitude in my moment of stress and jealousy.…
It was a cool Thursday evening and I had just come home from school and finished my homework. All of a sudden, “…whoosh, clang, shhhh…” were all sounds coming from my family as I was just starting to relax from a hard day’s work. “Hey Ryan I have to bring Cay (my younger sister) to gymnastics, so if you need help then ask me now.” Stated my mother as she ran into a sliding stop at the laundry room to throw on another load of dirty laundry. “Nope, I am all good today but thanks for asking!”…
Never in my life have I been so nervous. My body feels as if it’s a sea filled with anxiety. Throughout life, the mentors of society advise youth never to engage in conversations with strangers. This guidance becomes pounded into developing minds through rhymes such as, “stranger danger” or sayings such as “run away to a trusted adult” or even, “ scream as though your life depends on it”. The idea that coming in contact with people that one doesn’t already know and trust will bring danger or harm to an individual has helped to keep most children safe from some of the scariest scenarios.…