Dana Reeve

Quick tips on social intercourse These are just a few things it is good to know if you are trying to win over an employer or are trying to win over his or her social group so that you can enter. Being like somebody doesn’t make them respect you Sometimes it makes them like you, but there is no guarantee it will make them respect you. A good example comes from across the pond in the United Kingdom. They had an election where a third-party group called UKIP were trying to win more seats. The…

The Matrix, on the other hand, is more than just a thought experiment. It is a narrative that is judged aesthetically, and as such its success requires that its creators produce something that will captivate and engage an audience. Carroll has asserted that, narratives, far from being complete, have gaps which need to be filled by the audience. That is, creators of narratives do not spell-out every detail of the narrative, instead, narratives rely on the elicitation of moral emotions from an…

“The art of being happy lies in the power of finding happiness in ordinary things. Life doesn’t force us to be perfect it only asks us to do our best.” -Unknown This has been a quote I have learned to follow throughout the course of my junior year. If we allow ourselves to be happy about little achievements and know that we did our best regardless of the outcome, then we can help ourselves be more successful in the future. A good example of some of the small accomplishments i 've made my…

I once asked a close friend of mine, “How can a middle school student make a difference?” He simply answered, “ At our age, to make a difference we have to have a drive to make a change. You can’t just blindly run into world wanting to do something; you need a plan, determination, and confidence to know that you can make a difference.” I thought about what he said and realized he had a point. Kids my age are so concerned about the little things we never actually see the bigger picture; that…

What makes a hero, a hero? A hero is someone who no matter how bad the situation is, always thinks about others before themselves. A hero is someone who will rise to any challenge with a smile on their face. A hero is someone who should inspire you to live a better life and always look at the positive side of things. I have only met one person like that in my life, my Great Aunt Alice. Aunt Alice has always been the bravest person I’ve ever known. At age 16 she moved to New York all by herself…

Have you ever thought about what qualities makes a hero? It has probably crossed your mind but you don't know exactly the types of qualities it takes to be known as one. Well, no problem! Throughout this essay you will be informed of a very significant individual named John Lewis and how his journey through life made him a hero for not only African Americans but all Americans. A hero is someone who is not afraid to take action for the greater good. It is someone who sacrifices their…

Novalis said,”A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer.”Heroes are average people, not just men wearing capes and protecting the innocent. Heroes are people who will persevere. No matter the circumstance a hero will battle on and on to the end because anyone can just back down. Heroes consider others before himself/herself. In some cases, heroes do not always appease everyone, they focus on the most important concern. Heros will persevere and be selfless, even if they cannot…

Cycle of Hope Tricia Downing was a very competitive athlete, and her favorite activity was cycling. Her life changes one day when she was out cycling with a friend and accidentally collides with a vehicle. This accident caused trauma to the lower spinal cord rendering her paralyzed below her waist. This causes bountiful changes in her life. Adjusting to these changes is very difficult for her at first. She struggles with accepting what happened. She realizes that she can overcome the challenges…

Besides leaving my home country, it was the second hardest thing that I had to experience. I was seven years old and when my parents announced that we were moving to United States, frankly I was excited to see the USA. However, as time passed I started to miss my family back in Ecuador. When, I was in the airport saying goodbyes to friends and family members. I did not understand that I would not see them in again in five years. However, hearing the news that my abuelito had passed away in 2006.…

The lengthy, cramped, and quiet bus ride to Living Hope Day School both excited and terrified me. A never ending stream of “what if” questions rattling my brain caused me think twice about what I was doing there in the first place. I was a stranger to them, someone whom they knew nothing about. I gazed out the window, trying to calm my thoughts when I saw them. An endless sea of purple sweaters, and cheery faces lined the fence at the school. All of my previous doubts washed away when I stepped…