do better for myself and my family in the future. Born in Honolulu ‚Hawaii on the island of Oahu‚ I lived there for two and a half years. At almost three years old I moved to a small town in the San Joaquin Valley; Hanford‚ California. I’ve grown up in a nice home in a well located area in Hanford. But growing up in Hanford I know only what I have seen here and learned about from inside the community. I didn’t know much about Hawaii besides being born there and that my grandparents live there. But
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High school has definitely changed me. Before I came to BrewTech I was all over the place. I didn’t have my own identity. If others were wearing this‚ I was wearing it too. I had no hobbies‚ just several inactive dreams. I was pretty bland‚ actually. When I came to BrewTech‚ however‚ things quickly changed. I got tired of being a follower as soon as I stepped foot into the building. One of those inactive dreams of mine was to be on a sport team‚ so I tried out for volleyball. I didn’t even think
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It all begins back in 1776 when I was a young 15 year old girl named Aria. Me and my family live in the amazing palace in SpringDale which is a one day’s ride to Genovia. My dream was to find true love‚ but my father did not share that same dream for with me. Jacob is the soon to be King of Genovia‚ but first he must have a bride. He is a 26 year old prince that is known for his temper and no one really wants to marry him‚ but he must in order to become king so all of the most wealthy and well known
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As I walked around my city to feed the homeless‚ I chose to go to the first neighborhood I’ve lived in out of several. As I was taking in the nostalgic scenery‚ I motioned towards a man who took shelter behind a dumpster. Not wanting to startle him‚ I kindly greeted and offered him one of the many pb&j’s I had prepared earlier. “I don’t want your disgusting sandwich‚ I’d rather eat Mcdonalds‚” he said harshly‚ assuming I was helping him out of pity and not the kindness of my heart. This wasn’t the
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“Yay!” my mom said ecstatically. I had finally just taken my first steps. I felt so tall. My feet clunked unevenly with one thud and then another over and over again. My dad silent while he held the video camera. My dad wasn’t around much. He usually was working‚ but I was happy he saw me walk for the first time. Although‚ before I knew‚ I stumbled and ended up on my delicate knees. *** My dad made it home just in time. It was my tenth birthday. I was finally turning 10 and I was in
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stuck by that religion throughout my life and still do. Christianity has shaped me into the person I am today but it also shaped my parents into who they are. My parents did a great job of raising me and I believe Christianity has a great deal to do with it. My parents never abused me‚ never abused themselves (drinking‚ smoking‚ drugs‚ etc.)‚ taught me strong moral values‚ and held me to a high standard throughout my life. Christianity was the driving force behind how my parents raised me because everything
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generation born into the Digital Age‚ I wish that every one of my youth group kids would take the reading of Schuchardt to heart. One of the biggest challenges of my career will be to draw teenagers into a closer relationship with Christ than with technology. I feel like a hypocrite saying this‚ though‚ because I know that I’m guilty of experiencing the vices of the virtual life‚ which I suspect may become even more apparent during my media fast. Schuchardt mentioned this‚ but I think he should
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surrounded the university and seemingly elder students are trying their very best to make us feel at home. Successfully‚ I felt at home‚ it’s as if I’ve been to this place before. Despite the air being sizzling and all‚ I’ve managed to enjoy my stay and tried my best to be as diligent as I could. One thing’s for sure that in college: it’s definitely not the same with high school and you should practice being independent and work harder. I found out that no matter how hardworking you are and exceled
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“History in the Making; Another First‚” by Michael Leunig. Not all journeys are contented and pleasurable; there are those who experience slow and difficult journeys. Journeys can be problematic and challenging‚ as it is conveyed through this cartoon created by Michael Leunig. This cartoon is called “History in the Making: Another First‚” and conveys a fact that a journey is a goal; there are always other people who want or thrive for the same objectives as you. This cartoon particularly‚ is very
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opportunities because like every other parent‚ my mother and father wanted what was best for me. My mother had to give up her dream job in Colombia‚ which was being an accountant for an essentially important company‚ in order to facilitate my well-being and open up the doors for my future. As the years progressed‚ I began to acquire both languages‚ English and Spanish‚ but there was a point where I became tongue tied and had to assist in speech therapy. My parents would talk to me in Spanish at home
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