2006

Because Madiba worked so hard in high school, he received the opportunity to enroll in the most prestigious engineering school of Haiti. It was like a dream that came true. He became the talk of the town where he lived. No one had believed that such a thing could happen one day; however, it was Madiba’s destiny to be an engineer. The universe conspired to help him realize this dream because it was his personal legend. But, was it also his destiny to live a life full of tragedy?…

The love for reading doesn’t come easily to everyone. When I was a young my mother shared her love for books with me revealing hidden worlds, daring heroes, and new ideas. It all kindled my curiosity and creativity. I carried my fascination for books when I started school. My love for reading went into hibernation as I became older; reading was still enjoyable, but had become more of a tedious job that had forced it’s way into my life. I had to learn to love reading again. I had to become like…

One thing we’re sure about life is that it is constantly changing. People go through many changes in life whether by choice or not. There are positive and negative changes that affect our lives. It can happen in a moment or gradually over time. The most important thing about change is whether you like it or not, you have to deal with it. My life changed in one moment, but I have learned to move forward. On Christmas 2010, I was excited to get the Wii gaming console. As a result, I ended up…

Blacking in and out, confusion and fear filled my mind as I slowly woke up lying on my back between my four-wheeler and the cold ground. I was numb; my mind was racing “what just happened?” All in the matter of seconds. I hear a faint yelling of some sort as I close my eyes again. “Kylie!” I open my eyes; everyone around me was moving the four-wheeler from off top of me, and my step dad and his friend trying to wake me up. My eyes closed. It was a mid January morning in 2012; I was 15 years…

Some people who do fit in aren’t exactly the friendliest people you could meet because they got everything handed to them, so they think that they belong there. Others know that they have to work to fit in and it’s so sad to watch that because you shouldn’t have to work for your friends. People that don’t really fit in seem as if they have it easy because they have friends that love them for who they truly are, but sometimes they get bullied by the people who fit in and that is why they hate the…

What do you think makes a tragic hero? According to “an old dead Greek dude”, otherwise known as Aristotle, the very same who created the guidelines of what would qualify as “a good body of text”, a tragic hero is noble or wise, has a fatal flaw, a reversal of fortune, a realization that their fatal flaw is what caused their misfortune, and a greater fate than they deserved. I personally completely agree with Aristotle’s ideas of a tragic hero. They need to be noble or wise so the audience can…

Whatever you come up with is the kind of positive self-talk that it is making you feel good right now, even when you are looking up on the Internet 'I don 't know what to say to make myself happier." You see, you do know what to say. That 's because you know what you want. You know what you desire and crave. You know what makes you proud of yourself and fond of yourself. And when you say things that are in line with your deepest self and desires, you feel happier. As you can see, though,…

For me, a good life consists of three things. First, overall happiness. Second, a good financial status. Third, a good spiritual connection with God. These three components are essential in a good life because you will have less stress and less things to worry about. Everyone wants to live a good and sound life. Viktor Frankl said, “one must have a reason to “be happy,” and that is very much true. I think that the reason for wanting to be is that everyone wants good well-being. No one wants to…

My Dearest Genaro, I know you hate being called by your name, but it’s your name. I love it so much. I love when someone says it and my mind automatically thinks of you. I love when I repeat it over and over again in my mind because each time I say it, it makes me wish you were here. Whenever I hear your name, this rush comes in and leaves me floating in the air with love for you. When I hear your voice, a chill runs through my body wishing you were whispering in my ear so that I could only…

A Twisted Perception As I came home from church, I climbed in bed to rest my sore body from a strenuous two weeks of band camp. I reminisced on the countless moments of elation that it brought me. It was the first activity I participated in to commence my senior year of high school. I envisaged that this would finally be my year! Unexpectedly, my mother’s voice interrupted my thoughts. “Shannon!” exclaimed my mother. The intensity of her voice made me unsettled, so I bounced out of…