Amazing Stories

relatively unfamiliar with; Furthermore, I was given the chance to interact with many others that are in the same path as myself. Individuals that are seeking similar opportunities in life for betterment through education. I speak of an event special to my heart, organized by a group of amazing leaders that will guide me into being a successful student and professional. An event that not many have had a chance to experience, but much will appreciate once they understand what it represents. This event is known as “The Puente Motivational Conference”. Held at an institute of high prestige, “The University of California in San Diego.” This Conference is close to me for several reasons. As a first time student returning to the classroom from various laborious jobs over the past…

Every day I pranced over in the early morning and played cards with her, ate warm homemade cookies and watched all the classic movies. This old lady, Mrs. Kuznetsov, became my best friend, she was one who I looked up too. I adored her. She spoke to me about stories of her heroic family, amazing stories about how she fled from Russia and had to leave her beloved family behind. Emotionally, she inspired me to become the greatest human I can be. As the days went on, we became closer and closer. I…

Becca means “ax,” like you have raw talent or you have a fabulous point to an argument. They can be a special friend too, one that will seem like family for plenty of years. They are very passionate people and are very energetic. This name is perfect for Becca Hamilton because she is an Olympic curler. Becca Hamilton’s childhood was spent in McFarland, Wisconsin. Born July 12th, 1990 in Madison, Wisconsin, she joined her parents Scott and Cathy Hamilton, and one brother Matt Hamilton. Becca…

In the story The Most Amazing Bowling Story Ever by Michael J. Mooney. I learned that sometimes trying to be perfect can kill you. One doesn't have to always try so hard in order to feel worthy of something. Some are just meant to be average and it's difficult to accept that. Another, thing that I learned was it's not all about being better than most but enjoying what you are doing. The main character of the story named Bill Fong says “ Looking back,” Fong says, “ I guess bowling just always…

philanthropic organization TOMS was established in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie in Santa Moncia California. Mycoskie is from Arlington Texas. In 2001 Myscoskie and his sister Paige applied for the cast of Survivor, (the reality show). Auditions consisted of the Amazing race. The Amazing Race was a race around the world in groups of two people who competed with other teams of two. During the course of the race Mycoskie and his partner Paige stopped in Argentina. When in Argentina Mycoskie became aware…

The Amazing Story of Chuck Close Chuck Close Who is this Chuck Close? Well he is an amazing artist and his story is incredible. Chuck Close is an artist who paints portraits of people out of different shapes and colors. He started out painting black and white realistic portraits of people and after a devastating tragedy and an amazing recovery his taste in art just seemed to have changed. Chuck was born on July 5th of 1940 and still living today at the age of 76. When Close was a child he…

Amazing Grace Essay By Nishad Yedunuthula The title of this book is amazing grace. Amazing Grace was written by a man named Jonathan Kozol. This book is a true story. Jonathan Kozol went to a rough neighborhood to make a book. He learned about what happened there and was shown around by Cliffie. Jonathan Kozol learned a lot about Cliffie and might be trying to show his viewers hidden messages as he writes. One uncovered message is that you should enjoy your life even if it's bad . One…

Amazing Grace I am reading Amazing Grace by Megan Shull and I am on page 238. This book is about a girl who quits her job as a professional tennis player. She gets help from her mom and people who surround her with love to quit, and make her into something else. She later goes with her Aunt that she just met, and she moves in with her in this small town. Meets a couple of important people in her life that she will soon love and care for. In this journal I will be questioning and…

5 unbelievable animal attack survival stories (-- removed HTML --) Each year we hear stories about people being attacked by wild animals. These stories are usually over the top, and sometimes they end tragically. The following stories, however, are ones where the people unbelievably survived being attacked. Sometimes miracles do happen. 1. Great white shark attack An Australian diver by the name of Eric Nerhus was diving near the town of Eden, New South Wales when he was swallowed head first…

I Choice the TV shows America’s Got Talent and Chicago Fire because they are definitely not like each other. First of all, Chicago Fire is a show about the firefighters, rescue squad members and paramedics of Chicago firehouse 51. America’s Got Talent is a talent show that Auditions people from all across the country, to find performers and groups of all kinds. These two shows are on my list because first of all, I love America’s Got Talent because there is always something new that you will…