Descriptive Essay

“Knock knock”, Jaden says. “Who’s there”, I answer, rolling my eyes slightly. “Atch”, Jaden replies. Completely unbidden, I find my eyes have begun to roll again, a habit that becomes more popular for every poor knock knock joke I’ve had to endure today. I like to consider myself a fun person, but it’s been nonstop knock knock jokes since I got here two hours ago. You’d think these kids would run out by now, but the jokes just keep on coming. “Atch who”, I eventually respond. Jaden grins like…

Blaring noises ricocheted off of the cinder block walls, violently yanking Corbin awake. Blinding light sent flames into his corneas and left burning streams of fire in their wake. His head spinning, Corbin fought his way to his feet to survey his surroundings. The lights, small and circular, covered the ceiling, filling the room with a ridiculously abundant glare. Unfamiliar voices echoed to and fro, wreaking complete havoc on Corbin’s equilibrium and forcing him to sit back down. A vaguely…

Tonight I lie awake in my cell, watching the steady stream of State propaganda, as it moves across the monitor. I haven’t been able to sleep, a single minute since Peter...visited me earlier today. I’ve tried not to think about what happened, but the fact that my throat still aches from where his hand gripped my throat hasn’t helped. After a while I get up and pace, stretching my arms, freed by a soldier sometime after Peter left, behind my back, and try to force myself to think of anything…

My family and I have always been traveling to our hometown up north. Each summer, we get out of the heated area in 29 palms desert. It is a tremendous relief to get out of the hot desert, and go to our nice hometown where they are loving animals and fresh air which is in Bakersfield. As we drive through the desert, it becomes apparent that our surroundings are filled with dirt, little brown lizards, and hot heat waves. The very few trees appear to be still, and not have any kind of movement…

Sun Tzu said, “The Art of War is a road to either safety or to ruin.” Safety gives you bragging rights but ruin evicts the will to come back. To soccer aficionado, every game is like going to war. Each team prepares during warm-up to face off against their opponent. Every stretch, pass, and dribble is meticulously orchestrated to ensure victory. The general stands at attention, barking orders, and strategizing attacks. Today’s game is no different. Like the Japanese General Hideki Tojo,…

As each grade went to their homeroom class to vote for their nominees for Homecoming Court, Lindsay felt a little disappointed. She heard people telling everyone else who to vote for, yet she did not hear her name. All of her life, she dreamed of becoming Homecoming Queen, but how could she if she was not even royalty? Everyone voted, yet she still did not put her own name down because she felt as if she should not vote for herself for anything. Lindsay did not want to hear the results of who…

Imagination Hills After leaving the driveway, the street needed is to the left, down to Foster Road, where it’s then it’s right. Speed forty signs, people speeding and flying past the car. All that goes through my mind is wondering how long I want to be up there, or what I want to talk about with them. Take a left, and stomp on the gas pedal to get to the top of what seems to be the steepest hill in all of Oregon. Once the car hits the speed that’s needed, you yield to oncoming traffic,…

Every year when summer and fall come around, Wisconsin campgrounds fill with families for annual trips, reunions, or spring-of-the-moment getaways. Preparation can be a huge hassle, packing the car to the brim, leaving just enough space for passengers, the dog, and a little bit of breathing room. When I attempt to make everything fit, it’s kind of like playing an exhausting game of Tetris, but it’s all worth it for that tranquil, beautiful, and unforgettable time I am yet to have. Upon arrival…

Love is an eternal fire it burns brighter than a thousand suns! It is quiet understanding, that two people share and once one is in love hiding that feeling is a battle in which you will fail miserably. We all want to love and be loved in return; however, to love someone has different meanings to all. Such as you can love your mother or teacher even to love a particular movie or book love can be used to describe the feelings you have for many things. That said the flaw is when love is…

I woke up to the sound of drizzling rain tapping on my window. To my surprise we were still going to have class, but I didn’t mind since Gotham was the only class I looked forward to all week. I got used to the feeling of waking up, getting coffee, and strolling all throughout Manhattan. As we walked out of Penn Station I knew summer was officially coming to an end because I could feel the cold air hitting my face. We took the train and headed to the Lower East Side, which is known to be fairly…