Never have I ever

I can’t remember a time when both of my biological parents were together, I only ever saw them exchange very few words when my mom would drop me off with my dad every other weekend until I was eleven. It always seemed like my parents were in a battle of tug-o-war, and I was the rope, splitting birthdays and holidays. I didn’t really understand why my dad was signing away his parental rights when I was only eleven, but I did know that it meant he would no longer be my dad. I am not sure how or…

and fellow students. I can’t begin to express how honored I am to be up here speaking about the wonderful time I’ve had here. Although, I may not have been here as long as some of my friends, I have definitely had an amazing time here. My favorite memory from this would definitely be Hume Lake. It was amazing even though we got stuck in the forest. I know is sounds like it would be horrible but it was actually really nice. I got to have conversations with people I’ve never talked to before.We…

girl who risked it all for love. Which is she? Or is it that she is all three of these things. Throughout the course of this essay I will explore which person she really is even though she might not know herself. At the begining of Catching Fire Katniss is back in District 12 trying to lead a normal life. However she will never lead the life she once did. The games have truely changed her and the Districts perception of her forever. The people of District 12 look at her as a hero, a symbol of…

Have you ever felt lonely? If so then you could understand what Brian feels like. Brian is not an ordinary person though, he can literally turn into anything he wants! So, as I was saying in the story “The Boy Who Could Turn Into Anything” by Stuart Baum, the main character, Brian is lonely. I think Brian turns into things because, he is bored and lonely. There is many evidence in the story to support this claim. Let me show you some of the evidence. Here are some of the reasons I found. He…

Ever since I was in kindergarten, my parents have instilled good judgement values when it came to interacting with my peers. As I grew older my father taught me the reason behind why it is important to have good friends.“Guilty by association” is his go to phrase when he talks about making friends, if I ever make friends with the wrong group of people, I am automatically believed to do something wrong with them. Thankfully, I have never made a bad choice when it came to making friends. My…

My spring break was one of the best ones I have had in a long time. This spring break I went to Tuscaloosa on Monday and walked around the University of Alabama. It was something I have always wanted to do it took us 1hour and 45 minutes to walk around the entire campus. During my tour I got to meet one of the football players number 22 Ryan Anderson. After the tour of Alabama we went to my cousin softball game and watched her play after our day we went back to the hotel ad sleep. The next day…

total knee replacement on both knees and a laser eye surgery. She has been in the hospital for many weeks, leaving it a few days ago. I haven't seen her in over 10 years, and it was quite possible that her death could've been the first death in my family that I have experienced. Ever since I've come to UT Austin, I have talked to her less with everything going on, but I miss her very much, and she's very important to me. It makes me depressed to see her go through so much pain because of her…

I met my father in law Marty fourteen years ago, and upon meeting this man I knew instantly we would get along. We both enjoyed sports and joking around, matter of fact the first thing he said to me when I met him is “wow she started dating white guys again.” I being a jokester myself just chuckled shook his hand and thought I am going to like this guy. I dated my wife for around six months before we got married; on our wedding day my soon to be father in law asked us if we were sure about…

I was once told, “What you learn today can improve all of your tomorrows” (Ralph Marston).I am a firm believer that whatever journey gets thrown someone’s way makes them the person they become. These so called journeys, teach us the most valuable life lessons. Whether the lesson has a positive or negative outcome, it sticks and becomes a part of that person. I have experienced many life lessons, though some I may not have wanted to experience. I wouldn’t want it any other way. People learn to…

what would that mean exactly? Not everyone needs a degree nor should they believe one is necessary in order to have a bright future. Call me somewhat hypocritical or call me a parent just prepping her kids for another four years of schooling. I remind my kids often how important college is. Although I do not believe everyone needs it. Why do my kids need it? Well, maybe they don’t. If I find out my son has a niche for a trade then trade school it is. If my daughter has a passion for hair…