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The Three Musketeers My father didn’t like me, my mother tried to make it seem like she didn’t like me. Though my mother put in effort in her attempt, my father did not as much. My father only put up with me because she put up with me. If she’d ever wanted me gone, he’d simply ask her when. I don’t think I was supposed to happen. Not for him, at least. Upon hearing of my mother’s pregnancy, he optioned for her to abort me. He asked her again two weeks later when she said she would but never did.…

What Will Make Me Successful in Davenport’s Nursing Program? Throughout my life, many factors have changed, but the one thing that has always remained the same, is the passion I have for helping people. When I was five years old, I saw my Aunt undergo chemotherapy, and I witnessed the impact that the nurse had on her. By the same token, I was astonished at how similar I was to the nurse. That was the groundbreaking moment, when I knew that I needed to be a nurse. Fast-forward fifteen years, and…

The Break Through There are multiple quotes that pertained to my own life that have lead me to make decision I have made. There’s decision have in return made an impact on my own path as well as my own journey. In the quote by Billy Graham, “Once God leads you to make a decisions don’t draw back. Instead, trust his leading and believe He goes before you because He does.” God has truly lead me in a direction to make a decision that have impacted my life in a positive way. All though faith is…

As we go through life, we have many experiences that become pivotal and defining moments, moments that shape us into who we are today and even cause us to change our attitude or perspective on life itself. Two of the most defining experiences in my life happened around the same time, sophomore year. My life changed so much just within the course of a few months. One of these signature moments in my life was a happy one, the other, the worst thing I’ve ever had to go through. There are two days…

What happened? Angela was very nervous because she had to be one of the speakers at her graduation and she was afraid, because she had stage fright. In her younger years when she had to speak in front of people she would throw up and have to run to the bathroom. Life changing event? Angela learned that even if she is afraid or scared to complete a hard task, that if she stays strong and doesn't give up on herself, she can accomplish anything. What was the low point? The low point was Angela had…

Definition Essay Draft In English today, many words can be interpreted and defined in several ways. The word “trust” is often one that many people create individual different meanings for. Trust is by far one of the most vital fundamentals in any relationship, rather it is a friendship, family, a business relationship, or a marriage. Although the definition of trust, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is specified as the assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth…

I believe that hard work pays off, almost every time. Last winter, I joined my local select basketball team, Ballard select. I didn’t have to try out, the coach just saw me play and asked me to join the team. After a few months of playing with Ballard, I became very committed and grew very close to my teammates. Finally spring came, and so did try outs. My coach Taylor, and the founder of Ballard Select, Sara, had told us only eight of the twelve girls on the team were going to make the team…

Alec’s eyes widened giving him a smile and shaking his hand. I felt relieved when I saw his gorgeous smile we were in a good track. “You’re the one who helped my mummy when she was in the hospital.” Alec said, recognizing him from when Harry had helped me get medical attention after Stephanie assaulted me. “Yes, that was me.” Harry chuckled. “What do you say if we go get some ice cream?” He asked. “Yes.” Alec said. He had been quiet and introverted that it was hard to believe that he was indeed…

“I’ll do whatever you say from now on, please.” Robbie knew the teenage girl has a crush on him. He softened his stance. “You dove into the ocean without telling me, Yasmin. We were twenty miles out. Ever seen a teenage girl bitten in half by a Great White?” Yasmin joked, “Yes, in that movie that comes on at one in the morning, Jaws.” Everybody laughed. Robbie was not amused, “Yeah, the Stephen Spielberg movie Jaws… Remember the scene when she was eaten, that could have been you.” Yasmin hugs…

In Josh Sundquist’s book Just Don't Fall he covers many aspects of the average human and the way we go about things. One aspect that I like is he really strives to show the drive, and the urge to never give up no matter what circumstances you are presented with. After reading this book I really decided to rethink many aspects of my own life and questioned how determined am I to actually do stuff. One way I plan to apply this to my own life is by putting all my effort into something if i'm…