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When I was five, I always wondered what was the point of living. There has to be some type of reasoning for me being here. I believe in destiny, the type of destiny where everything happens for a reason. It might not be a big reason or I might not leave earth with a big impact like Thomas Edison did when he created the light bulb. But I believe that all my actions have a reasoning for them. I may not know all the reasoning and they may not be all good, but that’s what makes life so interesting.…

My wonderful teacher once asked “ What moment in your life made you really happy”. There is no definite answer, being able to wakeup everyday makes me happy. Stretching in my comfy bed makes me smile. Listening to the birds chirping, the sun beaming into my eyes. There are no words that can describe that happiness, its different than receiving a present or a brand new car. Getting up to brush my teeth, looking at the mirror seeing myself. Having the privilege to shower under warm water. Looking…

On December 1 2015 at 4:38 AM my mother lost her brave fight against Cancer. I was initially going to talk to a pastor who lives next door to me. After my mother’s passing I decided to talk to my sister about her faith. We grew up in the same house, but our religious beliefs are very different, she is a believer and has faith and belief in God. I decided to talk to my sister about her beliefs and why she thinks we are so different in our beliefs. I already miss my mother and can’t believe…

If I could go back to a place and the past I would go to my grandparents house, back in June the summer of 2001. Why, because that was the last time I was able to see my grandfather and actually hear his voice. If you didn’t know my grandfather you would’ve wish you have known him. My grandfather name is James Carter. He was known as the first black chief /police officer in Yazoo City, MS. To his family he was a loving and caring man. A family man actually, he was the one that kept the family…

My Name (Samia) My name, a lot people have it and it 's mine. In Arabic it means to be placed at a high level. Maybe that 's my future or maybe that 's what my parents expect from. Will I disappoint? Will I rise up to the challenge who knows? I want the successful life, the one people get handed to them or the one some work for. I don 't want my parents life for me, I want to succeed but what if I don’t live up to their standards. I was named after my great aunt she was noble and found success,…

56. People hear and see what they want. The truth rarely matters. 57. Just because someone doesn’t agree with you, doesn’t mean that they hate you. We all have the right to express our feelings. 58. If you desire true knowledge, you have to learn from a variety of sources and know that all sources have agendas. Consider every perspective then draw your own conclusion. 59. Our children are our most precious resource. We must protect them at all cost. 60. Love is the only thing that will…

One smile can make someone’s day. One word can end a fight. One person can make a difference. A difference to change the world or a difference to someone’s life. A life that thrives on faith/hope. One action can totally flip someone’s life upside down. In a good or bad way. When we think about making a difference what do we think about? Do we think about helping/caring of other people’s lives or do we think it’s just a waste of time. Making a difference in our world today or in someone’s…

Camp Manitou is a safe haven for those not usually accepted by the norm of societies standards. With open arms campers and counselors welcome all people of all backgrounds and walks of life. From skit night to the mud hike or cabin time to field games, campers are allowed to express themselves however they feel is needed. If that means wearing a pink tutu or metallic gogo pants around their head, it is highly encouraged. Having been a camper for seven years, being able to work there was a dream…

Float on With the wind calm and the lake reminding me of glass, I cast out, hoping for once I would catch something that was a little more marvelous than a bloody catfish. I had the sun shining down on me, allowing my reflection to be seen in the water. The day was absolutely stunning, with the sun beating down on me sitting on that dock. The smell of gasoline from the boats and the sound of geese and ducks all around. Seeing the clear water glisten and the movement of the fish beneath me made…

The day I wish I could relive is the day that my family and I landed in Germany for part of our summer vacation. This was a special day for me because it was my first time out of the country, and my dad is always talking about when he would always go to Germany when he was a kid. He has a lot of family members there, his mom was born in a town near a huge city called Hamburg. When we landed we had to get our bags from the baggage claim. Then we had to go buy train tickets because the hotel was…