Luggage

Death and Funerals in Japan Death is a time for people to mourn over loved ones that have been lost. The way people handle deaths and funerals are varied throughout different cultures. In Japan, a funeral includes a wake, the cremation of the deceased, a burial in a family grave, and a periodic memorial service. Japan has two major religions in their culture: Buddhism and Shintoism (Nelson). Shintoism is the positive aspects of life; for example, getting married, childbirth, birthdays, etc.…

extra convenience, from having a boarding pass printed at the airport or the ability to choose one’s seat, to a charge for water as well as each checked or carry-on bag (which not only generates revenue, but discourages passengers from taking lots of luggage, thereby saving weight and fuel) (Carey, 2011). As of 2015, Spirit’s market share in the United States was just 2.5% (nearly 7 times less than Delta Airlines’ 17% market share) while their bag revenue at $215 million (ranked fifth highest…

Someone say our lives do not end until we die, or like, when door closes another door will open. Personally, I believe that our lives can last for a long time if we always think positively in daily life. When we think positively in a hard situation, we will always find a way to solve the situation. It was the same for me when I first came to America for studying. Two years ago, I decided to leave my country for studying in America. It took me a long time to get ready to depart my country and…

It was a cold February morning when I got up to get ready to go to the airport. As I got ready putting the last a few things in my luggage was killing me on the inside. I took a last look around my house and kissed my mother and niece goodbye, right then I couldn’t hide my tears. But I knew I was going to see them again because life is amazing and family is forever. Ever since I moved…

Have you ever felt so embarrassed that you wanted to curl up into a ball and just bury yourself six feet underground? Well, let me tell you… I have. Being on an airplane is very stressful, but what is worse is the need of using the restroom after drinking so much water. Everyone in this world had an embarrassing moment. However, for me, it was one big nightmare. Going on a plane at just the age of sixteen was a very scary and uncomfortable experience. I had to figure out which gate to go to,…

The Inquisitive Mind of Petite Peculiar Eric “I always overwrite - really awful, long bits of script - and then I trim it down to the bare bones and then add a little bit to colour it in. At the end of all of my stories, I test for wordless comprehension. So I remove the text and see if it works by itself. And if it does, I feel that that's a successful story.” -- Shaun Tan In 2008, Shaun Tan launched an ingenious piece of work, Tales from Outer Suburbia to the cosmos of literary fiction. It…

HATTERS ON NEWTON STREET – MANCHESTER Hatters Hostel is an amazing place to stay during your vacation. I was their guest and my stay here was the best ever. Their free breakfast made my mornings all so merry and their free WIFI kept me connected to the entire world. Hatters Hostel also offered me free walk tours and these freshened my mind with the refreshing calm air outside. Situated in Manchester northern quarter, the Hatters Hostel opens you up to the vibrant district which ensures that…

my dad, our lives were in danger. It was one of the best decisions that my mom could've made, so their divorce was a good news rather than a bad one. On september 10, 2012 we came to the united states. We only brought brought a small luggage for the three of us and another imaginary language that was packed with hope, perseverance and dreams we thought our lives had changed for the…

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” This quote was once stated by Walt Disney. This quote is saying that anyone’s dream can come true if they have the determination to put the effort to make it happen. Everyone who has a dream should not give up on it, even if it doesn't happen right. Eve Bunting wrote a great story that shows the aspects on working hard to achieve your dream. The short story “Fly Away Home”,shows determination and bravery.The story was about a…

I had been to the beach before, many times in fact. My mother always believed that the ocean was where she belonged so I had been many times throughout my childhood. When I started living with my dad, and my stepmother Jennifer, the opportunity to visit the ocean was never a possibility due to no one ever wanting to go. I had begged to go to Florida for vacation every summer, but we always went to Ohio. The situation changed in the summer of 2015. Since my step sister, Cynthia would be…