Patricia Ameperosa Literacy Narrative English 848 02/10/2013 ESSAY #1 I am not a professional reader‚ nor am I a professional writer. As a matter of fact‚ I don’t like writing at all‚ but then writing is a part of life. I was only 6 years old when I started to take an interest in reading and also started to learn how to read. My grandmother was a greater reader. She would read to me all the time and encourage me to read anything I could get my hands on. I would always see her with a book
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It’s hard to remember when i had my asthma attack and how it felt‚ but I know it happened quick. When i was small‚ maybe around 7 to 9 years old‚ i had no idea of what i was about to go through in the next month or two‚(don’t quite remember how much time it was) . I had a severe asthma condition. I’ve had asthma since i was born. If I did activities that caused me to use a lot of my energy it would be hard for me to breath after. As a result after I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night. When i would
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Looking for Home Her name is Orelia Marie Degraffenaried‚ she is my grandmother. I called her Ms. Pat. I honestly don’t know where “Pat” came from. I remember hearing someone call her Patricia and ever since then I’ve called her Ms. Pat. I love everything about my grandmother‚ moreover‚ she’s my favorite person in the whole world. When I found out she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s‚ my heart broke into a million pieces. It all started after my aunt’s death. My aunt was handicapped and my grandmother
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I love seeing children have "light bulb" moments. It’s moments like those that let you know you have chosen the correct profession. I also chose teaching as my profession because when I was in elementary school I did not have good teachers to look up at. I struggled a lot in elementary school and my teachers just saw me as the problem child they did not have time to help. They made me feel horrible because I didn’t know the answer to a question they asked‚ or I needed help with something they thought
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players a chance to drive to the basket and finish inside without the threat of his presence. I quickly told our team right before the game started‚ and my plan worked. We won the next game handily. Although the accomplishment seems minor now‚ in the moment‚ I realized that I could actually use my daydreaming to solve problems. I finally saw how being an only child could be a benefit. I might seem stoic on the outside‚ but my mind is always exploding with a fireworks show of thoughts. This
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Moment of Exhilaration As Mark Doty passes the fresh-fish display in the grocery store‚ he specifically notices the organized layout of the Mackerel. This everyday experience gets Mark Doty thinking and reflecting. Eventually‚ he creates a deeply insightful poem out of this simple experience‚ a poem he calls “Souls on Ice”. As Doty begins the poem with a simple description‚ the metaphors guide and lead him throughout the end. Once a simple idea fell into his hands‚ Doty felt a moment of exhilaration
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English 1301 18 September 2012 Personal Narrative Essay The first time when someone learns how to do something new is unforgettable. Like a harsh fall‚ your first baby tooth falling off‚ and those tiny things that stay with you at all time. It’s just so natural how it gets and stays permanent in your life. Those beautiful moments you will never forget. A memorable thing that marked my life was my very first bike ride. Do you remember your very first bike riding? My first bicycle was very important
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to make better fast food choices‚ I love Chipotle because it’s organic‚ not fried and include whole grains and vegetables. Eating foods that are good for me fuels my body‚ as well as gives me the energy and motivation I need to write this amazing essay. Also‚ eating right allows me to maintain my weight so I can consistently fit into my clothes. In order to maintain my weight‚ I enjoy eating fruits and vegetables. I would choose a fruit salad over sugary treats any day! My favorite ways to eat
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the moment’s features exactly. A few days later‚ my sister Andie told me how terrified she was seeing my head roll under the water in the distance. It is apparent to me that this is what big sisters are for‚ her timing really came in at the right moment to watch over me that day. I remember hearing Andie screaming as I fell in and out of consciousness “Mom take her! Mom! Take her!”. Andie had ripped me out of the water as the waves crashed over‚ throwing us into sharp coral on the shore. Every bash
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Let’s face it – we’ve all had our share of embarrassing moments. Just be thankful that none of them were as humiliating (and hilarious!) as these: "A mother was taking a shower when her2 year old son came into the bathroom and wrapped himself in toilet paper. Although he made a mess‚ he looked adorable‚ so she ran for my camera and took a few shots. They came out so well that she had copies made and included one with each of their Christmas cards. Days later‚ a relative called about the picture
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