2008 singles

The future is scary; you’re expected to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life, move out of your parents house, go to school or get a job, find a life partner, and create a family of your own. Trying to figure out what you want to be as an adult in just a matter of four years is tough. Going to school, having a job, homework, a social life? Managing to have all of those is nearly impossible to me at this point but somehow I manage. I’m currently a junior in high school, the…

My memoir is going to be about a very personal story dealing with my mother. She very smart and independent and has made very proud over the years but she has also had her weak moments. My mom had illness where it was causing her to lose weight and also lose sleep because she was dealing with marriage problems. My mom basically went from 129 pounds to 100 pounds within two or three weeks after being diagnosed. She had to make a hard decision my junior year of high school it was the day before my…

Wake up again. Rise and shine. Rinse repeat more like it. Put on more clothes, its cold, she used to warn that I’d catch a cold not wearing a coat. Used to. Past tense huh. Is that where we are now? I’m acknowledging that she’s gone that’s a start. I think I’m wearing enough of hoodies layered and layered upon themselves. Once I start to sweat I’ll have enough of courage to get in the car. I don’t remember the last time I sat in the driver seat. I had to look for the keys feeling the heat of…

My five-minute movie clip begins with the manager Norm and assistant Shake worrying about the missing mischievous Beatles. In this scene, the manager is the authority figure and he is an iconic sign that can be related to extra meanings such as: the past, stubbornness and the maturity of elders. The Beatles on the contrary, with their fast thinking and swift action are an iconic sign associated with: the future, energy and liveliness. Therefore, a large part of this film¡¯s comedic content is…

….. Of Life, Taker of Souls People say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, if only they that really meant. If someone is lying, looking a person in they eye will allow to to see right through them. If a person is hurt, sad, or even heart broken, all you have to do is make eye contact to know what they are feeling. The same is for people who are are in love, happy, and glad. The eyes show and see all. But this is only a small part of what I can see when I look someone in the eyes.…

In the novel, “The Things They Carried”, Tim O’Brien remembers, reflects, and shares the tangible and intangible items he and his comrades carried throughout their time at war. O’Brien also reflects on other items he carries through his daily life, such as memories, stress, and his daughter. What people carry with them is a glimpse into their mind, soul, and heart. It helps define who they are as a person and their possible future. I carry tangible and intangible items constantly through my…

In Trouble Follows, by Monica McKayhan, Indigo has everything she wants: a spot on the dance team, a hot boyfriend by the name of Marcus, and her best friend Jade is moving back to Atlanta. Jade is suddenly getting too cozy with her History teacher. Instead of playing basketball, Marcus is sitting in a courthouse, forced to prove his innocence for something he didn’t do. Indigo is feeling the pressure - from the dance team, her friends, and family. It’s time to show everyone and herself that she…

By definition, a passion is a strong and barely controllable emotion. We live every day following a passion on guiding us to the necessary tools of daily motivation. Beginning off, I am passionate about learning and getting the proper education I need to further myself in life. Reason being, my mom, and dad had never been a “helicopter parent” when it came to grades; they would just look over my work, check in with me now and then to make sure I was doing what I am supposed to be doing.…

When I was 13 years old, after completion of seventh grade, my family moved to Kansas City and I started a new school. I met my best friend Dawnitra (D) in eighth grade music class and we have been in each others lives ever since. I would not say that we became best friends instantly, this is a fact that neither of us denies. My hatred for musicals and constant bitching about having to watch them in class annoyed her. And I thought she was a bit mean; she used to trip me in the hallway just…

“Drugs have been ruining young youth’s life. By the time they graduate high school, they are already handed in with such drugs as marijuana and heroin. Our future generation is drowning in addiction of drugs. Recently, there have been incidents happening in Queens, New York, where a seventeen year old boy died from an overdose of heroin. By New York Times.” Morning 7:00 am “Salim wake up. It has been already seven in the morning and you will get late for your class again.” says my elder sister…