My most cherished possession on my fourth birthday was a crystal rhinestone silver bun cover. I would wear it and dance around the living room‚ arms and legs flailing about‚ pretending to be a graceful and beautiful ballerina. When I entered second grade my fascination for ballet turned to gymnastics. All my closest friends were taking gymnastics and would teach me walk-overs and cartwheels. My single mother was too poor to afford to pay for classes‚ so I would learn the movements at recess then
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‘’Tryouts are soon‚ are you gonna do it? ‘’ Do what?’’ I asked. Xclusive‚ she said. I go on to learn that Xclusive is an elite step and hip-hop dance team‚ and just like the team name implies‚ it is not easy to get into. Out of curiosity and with urging from my friend‚ I decided to audition for Xclusive. The day of tryouts came and I did not feel ready. I did not know what to expect‚ so how could I have prepared for it? The tryouts consisted of learning a dance routine led by the captain of the
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Call it terror‚ stage fright‚ a panic attack. By anyone’s terminology‚ I literally thought I was going to die. Or maybe I simply wanted to die‚ rather than proceed with my dismal fate. Sensing a lack of oxygen in my lungs‚ I began to quietly hyperventilate. Breathe‚ Kelly‚ breathe. For a split second‚ I wondered if this was how people felt at the very moment that they "lost it". Ironically‚ to an outside observer‚ nothing unusual was happening. The scene was a college class in Japanese‚ on the day
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Date: 15th December 2010. F.AO: Parking Services at Thurrock Council Re: PCN number TK00741299 I have received a parking charge notice that I wish to challenge. I had parked on the corner of Stanley road where it meets The Retreat in Grays at approximately 10.45 am. I am a Taxi driver and I was called to pick up an old lady living at the top of Stanley road‚ I would have parked in the car park opposite but I was told by my taxi firm that I have to help the old lady out of her home as she
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Keyly Ragains Period 2 Mrs. Allen Someone like You Book Report Sarah Dessen is a remarkable young adult author who has written many outstanding books such as This Lullaby and Keeping the Moon. A movie called How to Deal was also made based on her books That Summer and Someone like You. She is thirty-eight years old‚ however somehow‚ she seems to have unique gift where she reads and comes into teenager’s minds. Sarah can understand and feel what teenagers are going through most of the time‚ giving
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Most people will grow up following someone’s footsteps‚ whether it’s a family member‚ someone famous‚ or a role model. They have this dedication that they want to be just like this person‚ or completely opposite. I will follow every footstep of my dad’s‚ if I do not‚ then I fail my life goal. My dad is the most inspirational person in my life‚ with his success and his achievements‚ there is no one better to follow. “Started from the bottom‚ now we here” the quote everyone repeats over and over
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The skies were painted into a blend of rosy pink to salmon orange. I admired the natural beauty in awe as the calm breeze caressed my face gently. After taking in some fresh air‚ I cleaned up and dressed up for the day and went downstairs. My father was reading the newspapers one Sunday morning. We were having our breakfast when suddenly‚ there was a loud explosion coming from the building opposite us. Out of curiosity‚ I went over to the window to see what was happening. I realized that
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I followed the sea of guests throughout the many halls of the castle‚ adorned with banners to celebrate the new king‚ my respected friend who had fought alongside me in battle. Led by the castle’s staff‚ as well as a fair share of guards‚ court members such as myself were guided to a separate room where we wait to enter the ballroom following the new King Macbeth and his Queen‚ Lady Macbeth. The hall echoed with the excited murmurs of the court members‚ and I could hear the guests in the next room
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“The Mistake” By Jalene Davis I tried to make some changes in my life. I thought I was helping my family out‚ turns out it was all a mistake. Mama always told me “Grass isn’t always greener on the other side.” I should have listened. It was the summer after my freshman year at Rosemary High School. That summer had mostly been spent with my dad‚ step mom‚ step brothers (Monte and Quez)‚ and brother (Rashid); Long nights of games‚ jokes‚ and laughter. I was having the time of my life. I’d never
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Steven Touitou I remember the first time having play poker ‚ I was maybe 10 years old and were looking at my older brother playing in the living room with their friends ‚ I already knew the rules that my father thought me few years ago but that was the first time I was introduces to Texas Hold’em a different variance that became the most popular game of poker. As soon as the group left the table ‚ I remember grabbing the deck of card dealt myself two cards‚ draw five cards on the board and
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