I held my breath to avoid the harsh taste that lodges deep into my lungs from the bus exhaustion. I walked onto the cold mustard colored bus and saw my friend Anna sitting on the rough piece of plastic they call a seat. She sat arms crossed shivering to the negative two degree wind chill‚ the only thing keeping her warm was a red ball of yarn that rested on top of a black woven beanie. I waved hello and sat adjacent to her to avert the temptation of conversation‚ we weren’t allowed to talk on the
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experiences in my life that have shaped who I am. These influences have given me qualities that I consider both good and bad. Each of these chapters in my life have given form to the values that I hold as well as my self-identity. There are five main chapters of my life that influenced who I am today‚ and those chapters are elementary/middle school‚ Boy Scouts‚ High School‚ college‚ and lastly my parents. The first chapter that made me who I am today is my elementary and middle school life. Elementary
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then she is sent on her merry way.” Well what about the baby how merry is she/he? Why are we allowing these lies to justify the wrong we do‚ the murders we commit‚ and yes we are as guilty. Why‚ because we are not standing up‚ we stop at “I am Pro-Life”. I hope you can understand the truth behind abortion. I used to answer yes‚ not any more. The De La Cruz family was having
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I’ve always had personal issues ever since I was in seventh grade‚ but the height of it all really hit me in high school. I think some of it might have been due to the fact that I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. If I’m going to be honest‚ I was so depressed I didn’t think I would even make it to my graduation‚ so wondering about my future was just wishful thinking to me. My friend Morgan was the only person who knew what I was going through. One day she told me that she thinks I should
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standards‚ to study Arabic and Islamic culture. My upbringing in a traditional Persian family had a significant effect on my personality and the person I am today. My family has been an important source of support in all decisions I have made in my life. However there was an experience which gave me the thought that it would be better if I decrease my dependency on my family. One experience that was significant in shaping me into the person I am occurred when I was just twelve-years old in
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hill‚ I stick my legs out to the side‚ almost as wide as the smile on my face. The wind fights against my chest; it flows through my soul. Conversely‚ it’s absolutely disheartening whenever the chain breaks‚ or one of the tires flatten‚ but such is life. The last time I saw my father was this past Thanksgiving. In a way he finally did something for me‚ because I used the money he gave me to buy another bike. I anticipate that over the course of my time with this bike I’ll experience more chances at
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CELL PHONE CHANGES THE LIFE It is undeniable that the technology behind the cell phone is one of the greatest inventions. Cell phones have changed the world of communications. People are woken up by cell phones every day. Cell phone became an important element of our life. After Food‚ Clothes‚ Shelter‚ now Cell Phone. The cell phone has brought many advantages to our culture; it may also have contributed to an increase in risky behavior among people. Man became addicted to cell phones in today’s
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peace‚ who could have possibly foreseen what was to come. Two girls had set out on a trip to the liquor store and returned home with far much more than a gallon of milk. Friendships are made through various bonds‚ but the strongest are made through life altering events‚ through fear and courage we found ours. The excitement of winter break was in the air. Carrying on our annual tradition my family‚ friends and I set out for our unforgettable weekend to Big Bear. I met my friend Andrea a few
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My brother and I continued to sprint through the dark‚ damp streets. Puddles splashed under our feet making eerie echoes. We passed closed shops and empty parking lots. It seemed like I wouldn’t even have nightmares as creepy as what I was walking through. It was darker than usual. A unearthly feeling was in the air. No one was around‚ which was normal because it was almost midnight‚ but it felt different. “Maybe I’m just in a bad mood‚” I whispered to myself. School had proved to be a tragedy yet
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The summer before my senior I was in the Dominican Republic and had the opportunity to shadow an OB/GYN and watch as he delivered a baby. It has always been my dream to become an OB/GYN and I was about to watch my first birth. My uncle who is a pediatrician set me up with this opportunity. I arrived at the hospital and was quickly prepped and rushed into the delivery room as there was already a woman in labor. The room was full of nurses‚ student doctors and of course the obstetrician. After
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