2007

When I first wrote my response to “The ones who walk away from the Omelas” I chose to stay. This choice was based on the idea that I would see others going about their lives and dealing with this fact. I reasoned that if others could push this thought to the back of their mind and still live a normal life then I could as well. Another idea I introduced was the fact that I would not go against society. I mentioned that it is so wrong to go against the status quo and doing so puts you at a…

I have realized recently that this has probably been one of the craziest, most challenging, yet most rewarding summers of my life. I would never have imagined to the extent that this job would change my viewpoint, myself, and reorient my dreams. Since the first day I walked into Campion, I felt an overwhelming sense of home, family, kinship, love. When I had signed up for this job, I thought it would be similar to my other job of tutoring kids on the weekdays. However, I was not prepared to have…

Illusion in the fog “Order up!!” “Austin we have another order” “Ok,aunt lucy”I yelled.the customer start to talk to aunt lucy ”he's not the same anymore ,he used to get so excited when he got a customer” aunt lucy pours him some coffee”yeah,he hasn't showed any emotion since his parents died ” (sigh)“that's a shame did they even figure out how they died” ”sadly no,they never figured it out all i know is that they were found near a place called redwood” “hey isn't that near where austin lives…

Chapter One I find it very odd how humans disagree over thing, and it then throws the entire world in a war. “I suppose it’s my turn to pick up the groceries,” I tell my mother. I walk outside, being very cautious of the bombs that might all any second. I walk, not being aware of the ground, into the biggest hole I’ve ever seen (at least in my experience)! I seem to fall for minutes upon minutes. How strange, I thought. It seemed deep, but not enough to be falling for what is about five…

11/18 Colca canyon. For a long time Colca Canyon was the deepest in the world until it was discovered that it is actually two different canyons. Now Colca Canyonn is said to be the worlds second largest canyon although some argue it is the third. It is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Giant condors live in the canyons with wing spans of up to 9 feet. For those who love to hike this is a destination worth visiting. I am really disappointed that I was unable to hike the canyon and felt that…

At last he looked over to Nancy and a big smile broke out across his face, "We meet again my little mouse. You put on some weight." He said. Nancy gave the best look of hate and disgust that she could manage back towards him and showed no other reaction as she fought with her thoughts of just killing him. "Quiet Vogt. We've got a lot to talk about you and I," Jack said. Vogt turned back to him, "And who might you be? Aside from the person who rudely interrupted my night?" Suddenly a cat…

This I Believe Rough Draft I believe you can do anything you put your mind to. Even with the things you fear the most, as long as you put your mind to it you will be able to overcome it as long as you put your mind to it. When i was about 10 years old I went to the state fair with my dad, my cousin Dominique, and a close family friend Dennis. I’ve always liked riding rides at the fair. But that particular year the outcome of one ride wasn't what i expected. Dominique and I went on this…

Shard Academy: the last place I expected to be. And wanted to be. I wanted to go to Fragment Academy but that dream was crushed. And it shouldn't be happened to me, or anybody. But it happened. There was no hope for me. Nothing would change this fate. It's too late… "Uh, hi! I'm Cadence Briar. What's your name?" Right off the bat, I knew my roommate was going to be annoying. How? Her whole demeanor and looks shouted, "Hey there! I'm going to bug you the entire time you're here!" And I thought I…

It was Imbolc, about a month after Yule ended. By this time, the worst of the biting cold had normally passed, but not this year. It appeared as if winter would linger in Camelot, and a protracted winter tended to put the kingdom’s residents in a foul mood. Since tempers were short, there had been a large-scale fight at the mill in the Lower Town. A group of young men argued about their places in line, an altercation erupted, during which property was damaged, and a fire started thanks to a…

The garage door hasn't opened in 2 days. I feel like just an old piece of wood with wheels. I don't like this feeling. Last week I was ridden every day. It felt so nice to be stepped on and ridden on the street. The street was kind of rough though. My whole body vibrates when I ride on the street. I used to be ridden in a smooth wooden path with ramps that were fun to go down. I was craving that feeling. Suddenly I was blinded by a ray of sunlight. I noticed that it was the garage door. It has…