Time bind

classwork. I was involved in extracurricular activities even in elementary school. However, it was not my academic accomplishments that have defined who I am today. It was rather the activities that I did outside of school that helped shape who I am. Over time I learned to become persistent if I wanted to achieve my goals. For example, when I entered high school I decided to join the volleyball team. Before I walked into to try-outs I promised myself that I would make the varsity team. For days,…

Longer school days have been a debate for years. Nowadays, school and getting into a good college is vital. Passing classes and getting good grades is expected, but do we not have long enough school days? Students work very hard, making the day longer would be giving them too much work, and it may not be as beneficial as we think. Extending the school hours would be way too expensive. Schools would have to pay the teachers/staff members more money because they are working longer hours. Raising…

Halo 5 Halo 5: Guardians is a first person shooter developed by 343 and published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox one. You take control of a Spartan and slay the evil forces of the covenant. Each Spartan has 7 abilities (Halo 5: Guardians Beta- All 7 Spartan abilities (Smart Charge)). The first ability is a thruster pack. It always you to rapidly move one direction for a few seconds. When you jump you can slam the ground and kills enemies with the impact of the Ground Pound. Another ability is…

all the needed services at a reasonable cost. These companies also have a network of connections in different towns, cities, or countries which is an added benefit. 5. Saves times and energy - When you decide to relocate, there are more important things to do aside from packing household goods and items. You can save time and energy by hiring packers and movers because the latter will handle the tough tasks. You can now focus on other important things that you need to accomplish before the…

crematoriums, among all the rubble and dirt were beautiful purple and while flowers growing. In a place filled with so much hatred and fear, life was still growing. And in that moment I knew God was inviting me to make time for love and mercy in all moments of my life, but especially in times where hope seems so far. This invitation from God was made even more clear the day of the prayer Vigil when we walked almost 2 hours to get to the venue. As I was struggling to walk in the heat, I was soon…

Metallica’s “One” is a very inspirational song. The song’s main focus is to let the listeners know what it’s like to come back from the war and have your life turned upside down. This song was based on a novel titled Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo. The lyrics are explaining how a gentleman who was in the war got hit by a bomb and he lost his sight, his hearing, his taste, and his sense of smell. He lost both of his arms and legs. This song is loved by many because of the many relatable…

At this point in the novel, Gatsby has finally reunited with Daisy after five years. Gatsby shows both Daisy and Nick around his mansion, noting Daisy’s reactions to his mansion. Later, a reporter comes to Gatsby’s house, whereupon Nick digresses and shares Gatsby’s background. As Nick describes Gatsby’s humble beginnings, he relies on comparison and biblical allusions to establish a theme of deceit and disillusionment that endures throughout the rest of the novel. Although Gatsby was born into…

Prospective memory (PM) is defined as the memory to perform future intentions and includes activities such as picking up a gift for a friend on the way home from work or remembering to take medication at a certain time each day (Einstein & McDaniel, 1990). In the real world these intentions are often performed to benefit others and are considered prosocial in nature (Brandimonte, Ferrante, Bianco, & Grazia-Villani, 2010). An example of a social PM task would be remembering to keep an appointment…

"In order for individuals to change and succeed in life, personal challenges and obstacles need to be accepted and embraced". In most cases, failure can prevail to be more beneficial than success. Failure provides an individual with a drive to succeed and keep trying. Through the core text of Maestro, J.K. Rowling's speech "The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination" and the film, “The Last Cab to Darwin', the audience learns that with experience comes personal development…

To most people a garage may be a boring place that holds no memories, but to me it's where a recollection of experiences with my father began. In my father's garage are two classic cars, surrounded by a vast collection of vintage automobile and petroliana. Porcelain advertising signs from the 1930s through the 1950s decor the tall gray walls, and a big red Kendall Motor Oil clock hangs in the middle of the garage. Many years ago my father and I started walking flea markets and swap meets to…