Valdosta, Georgia

I was born in a small village located in the country side of Ethiopia. My parents got divorced when I was only six month old. After the divorce was finalized my grandparents took the responsibility of raising me because my mom was not ready to raise me by herself. When I was ten we moved to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia but I didn’t get the chance to go to school because the school was too far to attend. In about a year I got adapted. my adapted parents have other 3 biological kids,…

The farm Once in a while you will hear about a mystical place on the planet where you have to go visit at least once before you die. this is a tale about tow men who went on that mystical journey. Johnny was 46 years old, heavy set and a bit out of shape but still decent looking for a man of his gae. he had been a succefull entrepneur but had been divorced for several years and was aching for adventure. His firend rococo was in the same category. he was a school buddy of his who had hung up with…

Georgia is probably the best dog ever in my opinion. I can take her on walks without a leash and I don’t have to worry that if we leave the gates open that she’ll run out. Everyone knows that when they see me, Georgia is somewhere close, and if not she’s either sleeping, eating, or going to the bathroom. I’ve missed her a lot since I’ve been away at college. My parents have even noticed a difference in Georgia as well. Since I’ve been gone they’ve said that…

A lot of amazing, great, horrible, fascinating, and unbelievable things happen to everyday people. It can be a good thing , or even a bad thing, the challenge is always different for everyone. It could have been the day you said a speech in front of many strangers, odd faces, structures, differences you’ve never seen before, you feel the vibe of judgness.There faces speak more than there mouths, Youor even the day when you read, “Accepted” in a paper because you got in The weeks…

Four- Wheeling Living in the country was boring. It only became bearable when with another friend. What could you do when you’re both bored? What could two guys do with only one four-wheeler? What about finding another seemingly abandoned one? That was the day we both had regretted taking what we had found. Between living in the country and being a freshman in high-school living 5 miles away from town there was not much to do for a 15 year old with no ride. During the summer heat I would…

Unlawful entry is entering any property or establishment without the proper permission of the owner. It is a class 4 felony and carries a sentence of 18 months to 3 years in prison. At fifteen years old, I knew going inside someone’s house was wrong, but I had no idea it was a felony. As a teenager, imagine the perfect opportunity to have a house party. During the summer of 2003, my life was all about going out, boys, drinking and fun. That same summer, before I started my sophomore year in High…

So it was about three weeks before Spring Break and I had to make up my mind about what I was to do because I didn’t want to be cooped up in the house like I do annually anyways. My cousin Josiah had opened that opportunity up for me. He had asked me if I wanted to go to New York with him over the Spring Break and meet my other family. At first, I paid him no mind because I thought he was buffing until his mom called me and asked if I was coming or not. She told me that if I was coming, have my…

June 18, 2015. It was a breezy Saturday afternoon and everything seemed normal. I looked out my window on the fifth story of our hotel. I saw the birds flying in the air. My family and I were on vacation in Miami, Florida. It was such an amazing resort! All of the sightseeing we had done was incredible, and we even went snorkeling a couple of days ago! Seeing all of the fish and other aquatic life was so amazing. “Jessica, we are going to be late!” my mom yelled. It took me by surprise and…

“In three words I can summarize everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” I remember these words repeating in my head as my mom told me the devastating news about my uncle. When you are living your life, you began to feel as if nothing can come between you and your happiness. You forget that this journey does come to an end like a roller coaster does after its crazy, adrenaline-filled ride and it can happen to anyone you know. Events in life can hit you at any given moment, and sometimes…

My Northern Michigan Adventure Every year my family and I go up to our favorite place, Rogers City Michigan. Rogers City is a small town at the edge of Michigan right on the water. It is a place to relax and unwind for a while. The small city offers quaint shops, delicious places to eat and friendly people. We stay right on the shores of Lake Huron just outside of Rogers city. Where the waves crash and the sand beckons you to come frolic in the sun. The days leading up to the trip are almost on…