The Past We all have a past and in that past we try to regain something significant to us. In the classic novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and set in the 1920s New York. The story centers on the mysterious protagonist whose life is fueled by his dream to reclaim the love of his life‚ Daisy. This mysterious protagonist has a “past” that he is trying to re-write to obtain his dream. His past influence his action and values leading to his demise. This mysterious protagonist
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before. My past achievements include gaining leadership skills‚ being on a varsity sport‚ and learning outside of school. I have been in tennis for eight years and varsity for three years‚ where I have received two awards for most improved player. I was accepted into the program “Trees for Tomorrow” where I learned how to manage and use natural resources in a classroom and in field studies. I participated in a new sport‚ a cross country ski team‚ where it taught me skills and strengthened my mind set
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Gardening as a therapeutic intervention in mental health 11 November‚ 2008 ABSTRACT Page‚ M. (2008) Gardening as a therapeutic intervention in mental health. Nursing Times; 104: 45‚ 28–30 This article describes why one low-secure unit chose to initiate a horticultural therapy project and organize it as a ‘workers’ cooperative’. The therapeutic benefits of gardening are explored‚ particularly focusing on the social benefits. The article also discusses the issue of hope‚ which is an intrinsic requirement
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Why the past should not be glorified We should not preserve the past‚ we should look to the future. We are living in the modern era‚ where people are practical and realistic‚ optimistic that new inventions and discoveries will improve their lives. For most‚ it would be plain foolishness if one were to be so mindful about the past‚ when instead‚ one should invest his time and thought into building a better and more meaningful life in the future. Ironically‚ in the midst of their “pragmatic” judgement
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and how these stereotypes affect the way a person is viewed. African-Americans are often associated with sketchy and dangerous neighborhoods and spending their time getting into trouble while white people are portrayed as living in wealthy neighborhoods that have an extremely low crime rate. These stereotypes are addressed in Past Times by Kerry James Marshall where black women‚ men‚ and children are depicted engaging in conventionally white activities like playing golf and croquet‚ water skiing
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My Favorite Player I have been an ardent admirer of a number of past and present athletes and sportsmen each of whom have won accolades for his outstanding skill in and grasp on a particular sport. They include renowned personalities from India and abroad who have outshone themselves in games and sports like boxing‚ diving‚ swimming‚ weightlifting‚ archery‚ badminton‚ cricket‚ hockey‚ tennis etc. Among the sportsmen who have impressed me a lot at one time or the other‚ the main names are of Mohammad
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as they were in the same family. Time goes by‚ everything has changed so much that you may not believe that “Muangklaeng Town” was once surrounded by woods. Now‚ The town is considered one of the best places for summer vacation. It is just fifteen kilometers from Laemaepim beach; and there is all sorts of places—shopping centers‚ restaurants‚ theaters‚ and pubs—to satisty every need of travelers. However‚ that is not what I want my hometown to be. I want to change my town back to what it was fifty
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cut their race or mile times. When you don’t get a time you want‚ it’s stressful and it makes a runner feel like they are slower than they actually are. As a distance runner‚ I strive to cut my mile time to get better individually so I do not cause this stress upon myself. Through this experiment‚ I tried to find ways to cut my mile time that could be impactful for me and others. While there are many things a person a can do to shave their mile time‚ it just takes the time and dedication for it to
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Going into Comp II makes me reflect on my time in Comp I. As a writer‚ I have grown older and wiser since my semester in Comp I and sometimes wish that I could take the skills I know now and apply them to my writing back then. I learned so much in Comp I and improved as a writer and student because of it. Comp I taught me how to organize my time‚ to put more emphasis on grammar‚ and to work hard to get the grade. Comp. I helped me improve my organization skills. I had so much trouble in the beginning
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Journey from My Past to My Future Courtney L. Zellars PSY 202 Mr. Sperling December 19‚ 2011 Journey from My Past to My Future Growing and developing into the person I am now has been quite a journey. I have had so many ups and downs throughout my development‚ from childhood to adulthood‚ that it feels as though I am in a whirlwind. However‚ I have managed to stay strong and succeed in everything I have set my mind to so far. As I talk about my journey in this paper‚ I will relate
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