Preview

Descriptive Essay

Good Essays
Open Document
Open Document
865 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay

A Horrid Memory

My sweaty palms ran through-out the thin strands of my hair as I tried to comfort myself for just a single moment. I felt scared, almost terrified as the screams of my nightmare echoed in my ears and made my head throb. Almost never did I have such vivid dreams, and when I did, I never remembered them the next day. Nevertheless, I don't think that I'll ever be able to make amends with my darkest memories and reliving situations that scarred my childhood and eventually my life, can never be forgotten. All I can do is go back and ask what this version of myself could have done to avoid or even confront the situations and events.

Around me, there were four chairs, each one with a primary colors: blue, red, green and yellow, around the circular, light wooden table, and of course, I was in one of them. In front of me, was my mother, who had a slim and petite figure, dark brown hair, as well as matching brown eyes and tanned skin; she was feeding the birthday girl, who was a 1 year toddler. Next to me was my six year old sister, and she had pale skin with orange colored freckles, almond shaped eyes and chestnut hair. On the right side of the table, was my stepfather, who was visibly, a few drinks from drunk, and you could notice it by the scent coming out of his mouth and his blood shot eyes. He was also pale, freckles everywhere and bold eyes that made little statement thanks to his glasses.

I was about thirteen years old, and I can still recall the smell of a hot and cheesy plate of macaroni, and each bite that I took of it was better than the one before. But I was so focused in my delicious food, that I hadn't realized the silence that crept over the entire table. Feeling like there was an absence of a healthy family conversation, I tried to create a conversation “So.. What did you guys do today?” I said, feeling my eyes were full of excitement and content, food always had that effect on me. Four pairs of eyes were

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 943 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The living room, or family room, is generally considered the main gathering area in most homes due to the television being located there. However, this is not the case in the more than one hundred year old, light grey, two story home in which I live. The main attraction of this particular living room is the comforting atmosphere and warm fires that take place in the wood-burning fireplace.…

    • 943 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    I remember staring at the wall with my face feeling hot and wet. The look of confusion and sadness on my father’s face brought tears to my eyes. This memory stained my room forever. This memory tainted my perception of the house. The house slowly transformed into a less innocent version of itself. The feeling of not wanting to forgive was the most painful of them all. I did not understand why she did what she did but it was a fact and we all have to accept facts. I knew that this was the event that would change my life forever. This made me want to leave the house that I so dearly loved before and make something better of…

    • 618 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 696 Words
    • 3 Pages

    I was exposed to Crossfit while I was stationed at Ramstein AB, Germany. Most people take a look at a posted workout or video, of elite Crossfit athletes and get intimidated or scared. They shouldn’t! The workouts that get posted to these sites are made for the more advanced, elite athletes. Crossfit is a new idea and like all new things, you either love it or you hate it. However, Crossfit brings something new to the table which is why many believe it is the better way of life and physical fitness. First, we will look at who started Crossfit and what it means. Then I will describe what the community is and lastly we will talk about competitions.…

    • 696 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 442 Words
    • 2 Pages

    American NFL football is the greatest sport in the world. Many would ask why I think this. The Gridiron as we all know it is a very magnificent, strategic, and violent sport. Football can easily catch the unknowing eye of anybody. American football is the greatest sport in the world because of the tailgating, my personal opinion, and the strategy of the game.…

    • 442 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    The Unthinkable

    • 533 Words
    • 3 Pages

    I can never forget November 15, 2006. As I close my eyes and take a deep breath my memory paints the blues, browns, greens, and every other color associated with the horrible recollection. It was around 10:45 a.m., and the house smelled of pine-sol and gain washing powder. My mother was up and about cleaning. I was still sandwiched in between the covers and my bed although the sun smiled as it peeked through my window. The phone sang its song frantically until my mother said “Hello“. From my room, I could hear my mother gasp for breath in the living room. I dashed to the living room to find my mother sobbing deeply. The angels had decided to recruit my grandmother as a member of their team. On her way home the night before while the stars shined their brightest, her red two door car was demolished by the large silver monster call the side rails.…

    • 533 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 622 Words
    • 3 Pages

    When I was a sophomore in high school our basketball team made a good run into tournaments landing us in the elite eight final games. This had been the first time since 1970’s that any Rittman basketball team had made it that far in the tournaments, everyone in our town was excited for us and came to cheer us on.…

    • 622 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 368 Words
    • 2 Pages

    In the United States there are a lot of hair styles that are extremely popular.…

    • 368 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    I faintly remember what happened that night, that’s the reason why I’m sitting here. I can’t think clearly, see straight and yet I continue to see glimpses of him, his baby blue eyes, greasy black hair and oily face that sheds a smile every so often. I didn’t mean for everything to be this way, I feel as if it’s my fault, that maybe I’m the suspect. I feel as if there’s a blunt knife digging deeper into the guilty walls of my soul. As I peer around the room, I notice one streak of sunlight, fighting for survival in the dark and dampened room.…

    • 829 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 857 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. Since I have been staying in the US, the rate and scope of my traveling increased. I make frequent trips, both short and long during the holidays, summer or other vacation. I have visited many places throughout the United States among which, my trip to Atlanta, Georgia was a recent one. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see. For example: Six Flags over Georgia, Stone mountain Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and the Atlanta[->0] Braves Stadium, Atlanta Botanical Garden are all in or near the city of Atlanta are some of them.…

    • 857 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 781 Words
    • 4 Pages

    An apartment is a self contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building. Apartments may be owned (by an owner/occupier) or rented (by tenants). My first apartment was located in Brooklyn in the Flatbush section. It was a small but very conveniently located third floor apartment in a elevator building. The building only had five floors with a see through glass lobby entrance. The building had a doorman that worked from four until midnight. He was a very pleasant middle aged gentleman with a carribean accent. The lobby had a sunken waiting area with black leather sofa and arm chairs that looked like they were bought in the 1960`s, but well maintained. When you came into the building in the evening you could smell the strong scents of all types of seasoning especially curry due to the Indian family living near the elevator. When riding the elevator up to my apartment it would shake from side to side and occasionally would hold someone captive until the elevator repairman came to get them out. My apartment was located on the third floor. It had a small foyer with a small closet to the left, a living room that measured 11 feet by 17 feet . It also had a very small kitchen that only one person could cook in at a time otherwise you would be constantly bumping into the other cook. Next to the small kitchen was a half size bathroom whose vanity mirror would steam up due to not having any windows or a proper working ventilation duct. When you came out the bathroom to your right was a small bedroom that you could only get a minimal amount of furniture in. Basically this apartment was in the shape of a box that was sectioned off into four areas. To make it into a home I started with the living room, I painted the walls chocolate brown and bought a sofa to match. The sofa was made of a furry material so I bought an orange chaise lounge to go with the sofa. I also bought earth tone curtains to mellow out the loud look of the orange chaise. I placed the orange chaise…

    • 781 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 700 Words
    • 3 Pages

    The most magnificent place I’ve ever been is Puerto Rico. With its breath taking landscapes and the calm serenity of the ocean; Puerto Rico is one of the most relaxing and gorgeous places I’ve ever been. The mixes of several different Latin styles play a huge role in not only the music and dancing of Puerto Rico but, also the style of the wardrobe. The best part of Puerto Rico though is the amazing experience and adventures I’ve been on.…

    • 700 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 681 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Upon opening my eyes as I wake up I stretch while taking a glance at the cursing clock that seems to hate me. I call my clock that because every day it seems as if it wants to wake me up at a later time each day. Than as my thoughts start to gather I realize that it’s the weekend, which means I can finally relax. I told myself that once the weekend comes I need to go get my nails done and finally relax and release all the stress and tension. In my mind a day of relaxation is a day at the salon where you walk in and seem to be all smiles, even with knowing that there is the most numbing smell and the extensive and prolonged filing that the nail artists seems to do.…

    • 681 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    descriptive essay

    • 305 Words
    • 2 Pages

    My bedroom is a cozy, yet quiet place to come to. It may not be the biggest of many bedrooms, but when you walk in the white oak door you see the four walls painted a tan color. There is also white trimming lining the walls. Everything in my room is white, black, or tan. If you are to look to your left when you walk in you see a black 20 inch flat screen hanging on the wall, and below it there is a black oak dresser with a bunch of random accessories on the top of it. There is another door along the north wall that is an entrance to my walk in closet that is cluttered with clothes. Along that same wall is my black wood desk that is held up by 2 steel legs that has a black wood chair with steel legs as well. On the south wall my queen black bed lies in the middle of the wall with brown zebra print bedding along with my one and only green pillow. Next to my bed there is a black floor lamp and on the other side of my bed there is a small bronze colored fan lying on top of a end table. My walls are bare less except for a pair of windows with white shades that are located straight across from the doorway over looking my neighbors. To the left of the windows there are 4 whisked brown baskets hanging on the wall, to the right of the windows you see a black body length mirror hanging on the wall. In front of my mirror on the wood floor lays a straightener, and a hair dryer. Also above my bed there are three 3X4 black canvases that have a pink, white, and yellow Gerber daisy painted on each individual one.…

    • 305 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 722 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Thick, strong oak wood was carved into curves and poles all connected to be shaped into the perfect rocking chair. It was painted a deep brown that glints gold when the sun shines on it. The armrests mold to your arms like they were carved precisely for you. It feels like your melting into chair even though it’s a stiff wooden frame. The seat cushion used to be thick and luscious but has become thinner and thinner as the years have passed. It remains tied to the chair by two thin strings that keep in attached tightly to the back of the rocker. The chair is old but the age only makes it more important and extraordinary.…

    • 722 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Descriptive Essay

    • 447 Words
    • 2 Pages

    I have always been fascinated by scary rides. It amazes me that average, ordinary people eagerly trade in the serenity of the ground for the chance to be tossed through the air like flower in a fruit processor. It amazes me that at some time in history someone thought that people would enjoy this, and that person invented what must have been the first of these terrifying machines. For me, it is precisely the thrill and excitement of having survived the ride that keeps me coming back for more.…

    • 447 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays