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Dedication What qualities make a person unique? Many people have a quality that makes them stand out to others, but not all people use their gifts in positive ways. I believe that dedication means committing yourself to a certain task and never quitting no matter how tough it may become. In this essay, I will cover the importance of dedication, why being dedicated and giving it everything you have is important, and how it creates my life and my future. Over the past 5 years I’ve learned that…

Leo Buscaglia, an author and motivational speaker, once said, “It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of person-kind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.” Ever since a child, I grew up believing that one story can have an impact in your whole life, overtime a part of my childhood’s happiness came from reading many stories about people who didn't have…

Although there are a variety of views on the definition of what home is, when referring to a person’s home itself, it is universally understood as the place that a person resides in. The term “home” can be associated in different ways. Examples of different ways that home can be associated are present in Ranch Girl, The Red Convertible, and The Reservation Cab Driver. You can be at your home, and you can also feel home anywhere. Most people feel comfortable in their homes, so saying someone…

Heels clicked against the cold concrete sidewalk and the sound of the bass from three different bars on the same block, were pounding so loud the sounds could make anyone get the chills. She was on a mission that night. She was supposed to do something for a dealer she desperately wanted to please. But with the clicking of her heels and the pounding of the music she could feel her hands start to shake and her mind was scrambled. Her name was Amy and she had one job. She was supposed to “get…

“We’re moving.” How many times had I heard this already? I vividly recollect the times my parents had informed me we were going to move. It seemed like we had just finished unpacking the boxes that were covering the house. I lived in Florida at the time, where the weather could not become any better. There was always a comfortable wind blowing, always a radiant sun in the sky. There were beaches an hour away, huge lakes, and alluring rivers with crystal clear water all around. I tried to…

True Colors I was taught that people are temporary. I thought that my “best friend” who was a part of my past would still be here with me, up until now. But, I was wrong. Before, almost everyday, I’d spend my time with her. We had our laughs, cries, inside jokes, moments that best friends shared. One day, it all took a turn. Friendship turned into hatred, as smiles turned into disappointment. It was very unexpected to think that somebody that I trusted would put me down, and make me low of…

This world is so diverse as all people have their own story, that is composed of their own life. I personally think it is so amazing that we are all able to connect in different ways, no matter what our story is. As I am just heading into adulthood, with so much life ahead of me, yet I have experienced so much that has made me who I am. At seventeen, approaching eighteen many young individuals have backgrounds and identities that make us who we are. For me, one thing in particular has truly made…

Everyone in the world most likely has a different meaning and understanding of the frequently used word, “home”. There is so many ways to define home. Per Dictionary.com, home is defined as, “a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household” or “the place or region where something is native or most common.” Except, these definitions are very general and do not really explain the true meaning of a home. As we see in The Glass Castle Jeannette and…

Being ‘at home’ means to feel at ease, to feel comfortable, to feel loved within the company of a select few. It is here within this familiar environment where one is able to feel safe and protected. However, within this closed environment, an illusion of reality is formed. It is one where everything is seen to be positive. Once an individual escapes from this illusion and are exposed to reality are they able to mature. Such is the case for Lewis, the main protagonist within Louis Nowra’s play…

Prosecuting Speech; Closing Statement After listening to the arguments presented by both parties, it is up to you, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, to determine whether Brother is guilty or not. But, before you make your final decision, I need you to remember the pain Doodle was subjected to, simply because of the disgust Brother felt for him. Brother had been a small boy when Doodle was born, yet it became evident that he concealed only cruel intentions for him. At the mere age of six,…