2007 singles

“While they were drinking their coffee Prudencia Cotes came into the kitchen in full adolescent bloom, with a roll of old newspapers to revive the fire in the stove. “I knew what they were up to,” she told me, “and I didn’t only agree, I never would have married him if he hadn’t done what a man should do.” Before leaving the kitchen, Pablo Vicario took two sections of newspaper from her and gave one to his brother to wrap the knives in.” (García Márquez, p.63). With the above quote being a point…

Teacher’s Diary is a 2014 Thai film that was directed by Nithiwat Thanathorn. The story revolves around two teachers who were assigned at the same rural school but a year apart. The school was floating at the middle of the lake, away from the city and conveniences. The first teacher, teacher Ann was reprimanded by the school principal for having a tattoo at one of her hands. Her refusal of removing the tattoo leads to her being transferred to the floating school. The second teacher, Teacher Song…

I have lived my whole life inside. I’ve never experienced the brisk fall air, the boiling summer heat, or snowy, frigid winter. There’s nothing I want more than to go outside, but of course, I can’t. My house is mostly glass, and I call it my glass castle. I live alone with no concept of the outside world. As far as I know, I could be the only person alive and it wouldn’t affect me. Of course, though, I am not. I see people walking and the leaves falling as I look out my window all the time. I…

“There are things so sad, they can never be washed away by tears.” - Obi Hajime Have you ever thought of how painful it would be to lose someone that has greatly impacted you and meant a lot to you? Have you thought of all the joyful memories you’ve been through with them? And all the miserable and distressing times when you both just wanted to give up? Both Walt Whitman and Edgar Allan Poe have gone through this traumatic experience and conveyed their feelings through writing. You may be…

Luxury. The kiss you give to your love. Sleeping late at night. Water fights. Childhood. The cake your mom has baked. Not only money and diamonds but “anything that feels special” is a luxury as Aerin Lauder, creative director for the Estée Lauder Companies specified. Unfortunately, many people misunderstood the actual meaning of luxury by thinking only wealthy people can own it. In contrary, wealthiness is only a small part of luxury when there is an immense variety of types of luxury such as…

The voice of my teacher saying, “Kayla Kayla what are you doing over the break” interrupted my thoughts. As I started to form the words to say, the bell went “Ring Ring”. It was Christmas break and my mom and I were heading to New York City. This year for Christmas to wanted to do something a little different because I seen bunch of my friends go away for Christmas so I decided that this year I would ask my mother can we spend Christmas in New York. We just got in the Big Apple and my mom was…

Wether a kick is received for punishment or motivation, it doesn't matter as long as it is from family. Family? Of course family. The spiciness of a kick from a Korean family can sting in every situation, but that sting of flavor is what keeps a lively family. Families all around the world are unique and have their own texture, and a Korean family living in Seoul is no different.Aired from September 2011 to March 2012, High Kick:The Revenge Of The Short Legged is a family sitcom which brings…

A woman’s wedding day: supposedly the happiest day of her life. Mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers all recount memories from their wedding days such as the white, lacy gown they wore or the cake decorated with purple sugar flowers. Justine from Lars von Trier’s Melancholia presents a new perspective on melancholia and the happiest day of a woman’s life. The wedding, meticulously planned by her sister, Claire, and Claire’s wealthy husband, John, was supposed be a glorious celebration of…

The Setback I Never Saw Coming Sunday, September 3rd, 2017, 5:43 p.m. I was hanging out with a friend when my best friend texted me saying he received naked pictures of me via social media. How on earth could a guy thousands of miles away from me in a different country have inappropriate photos of me when I don't even like to stare at my body, let alone have the courage to take pictures of it in the nude? It's funny because Kwajalein, my home for over fourteen years, just started utilizing…

The Camping Trip Beep! beep! beep!, whack! Ten minutes later, beep! beep! beep!, whack! Knock! Knock! knock! “It's time to get up Mark!” Mark's mom yells. “We’re going camping today remember? Springing out of bed Mark threw on his clothes grabbed his backpack and sprinted right past his mom. “Come on Mom we have to go!” Mark had totally forgotten about the camping trip. Mark loved going camping with his family, he loved going out in wide open spaces and hunting. This year, his dad had…