February 2014 Narration Essay Number One Growing up nothing ever affected me as much as the time when I saw my baby sister in agony. Cecelia was only two years old at the time and yet she had already gone through something so horrific and frightening for a toddler to experience. I could not understand what was happening as I was only a little girl. The feeling that I had in the pit of my stomach left me feeling petrified because it was truly one of my worst experiences. But the way I felt was nothing
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September 11th‚ 2012 Asmaa Salem Narrative Essay I am an average 16 year who just can’t wait to grow up and face the real world and not have to worry about any rules or restrictions. On January 12th‚ 1996‚ my parents named me Asmaa‚ so I have to stick with that name for the rest of my life. Personally‚ I like the name because it’s the name of a very great person; more of a hero in Islam. Names in my family go with a pattern; but this only goes for girls. The pattern is the double ‘A’ at the
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When I was in seventh grade I decided to join hockey. I had never stepped on ice or touched a hockey stick before in my life. I arrived at the arena on the first day of practice with a heart full of mixed emotions. Naturally‚ I was extremely scared of the unknown‚ but I was also extremely excited to try this new sport. I was missing most of the necessary equipment because neither I or my parents knew what I needed. The coach was able to borrow me some equipment from the association. I spent the next
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TEAMWORK & TEAMS Teamwork ... Collaboration vs Competition o Synergy is the highest activity of life; it creates new untapped alternatives; it values and exploits the mental‚ emotional‚ and psychological differences between people (7H) o Reich‚ in HBR‚ 1987: "To the extent that we continue to celebrate the traditional myth of the entrepreneurial hero‚ we slow the progress of change and adaptation that is essential to our economic success. If we are to compete effectively in today ’s work‚ we
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My Experience in English 106 Jenelle Whitfield AIU English composition has always been a difficult subject for me. Even back in High School I struggled with writing papers and understanding the writing process. However‚ English 106 has been a great experience for me. In this class I was able to understand the many steps in the writing process‚ improve my writing skills‚ and utilizing the feedback I received from my professor. Putting an essay together has always been difficult for
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The first rocketeer was a Greek named Archytas who lived in the city of Tarentum‚ which is in modern day Italy. Around the year 400 B.C.‚ he flew a pigeon made of wood. It was hung on wires and was propelled by escaping steam. The pigeon used the Newton’s Third Law‚ which was not theorized until the 17th century. About three hundred years after the pigeon‚ another Greek who was called “Hero of Alexandria”‚ created another‚ similar‚ invention that he called an aeolipile. The aeolipile was a rotund
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A moment in time where two people feel a powerful connection towards one another is classified as “Love at First Sight.” To most‚ love at first sight is true and can happen to anybody‚ however‚ to others‚ it is just a myth and can be simplified as a problem that can be solved through science or a belief they have. I myself did believe in this theory‚ but with time I began to understand that it could have easily just have been a sham. But then again‚ it also could have just been “Teen Love.” As
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a voice spoken from over a speaker told swimmers to “take their mark”. I bent down and within a couple seconds‚ the buzzer went off and I dove into the water. Many memories such as this one come to mind when I think about my first swim meet. My first swim meet is an experience that is very meaningful to me because it reinforced the importance of good sportsmanship‚ perseverance‚ and determination. The minute I arrived at the swim meet‚ I was greeted with the sight of 400 or more swimmers all gathered
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I acquired some pediatric experience through volunteering at Shriners Hospitals for Children and working at the ASI Children’s Center on Sacramento State campus. I have been volunteering‚ specifically for the Therapeutic/Childlife Department‚ for almost 2 years. This volunteer position has given me an opportunity to provide an environment that is clean and friendly for the patients and their families. I also assist my supervisors in making sure that the patients who are not with a family member to
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The adventurous child in me was actually looking forward for the internship opportunity since first year. I wanted to spend my 200 hours in a big company in Manila. The idea was so beautiful‚ I’d be that young independent woman learning about work and life in a bigger city. That was until an upper class told us that it’s better if we have our internship in a government agency in Iloilo City since some advisers would require a weekly meet-up in school. My friend‚ however‚ asked me if I would like
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