The American Dream The concept of the American Dream dates back to the time of birth of the United States of America. Specifically‚ it was originally referenced in 1776 in the United States Constitution by our founding fathers when they wrote‚ “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life‚ Liberty‚ and the pursuit of Happiness.” Since that time‚ the definition of the American
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My parents are illegal immigrants‚ I have no shame in that‚ and they are some of the hardest workers I have ever seen. I was born in Dallas‚ Texas‚ and lived in the city of Pleasant Grove for the first year of my life at my uncle’s house. Most people refer to that area as the “hood” but here I am. We lived in my uncle’s house because my parents hadn’t been in the United States long enough for them to be completely established without any help. After countless hours of work my dad
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Narrative Argument The Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving In today’s society‚ most people communicate using of cell phones. Just 15 to 20 years ago‚ cell phones were a rarity for the average person. The average income person could not afford a cell phone. Today‚ cell phones are affordable and the majority of people own them. The days of waiting until you are home to use a telephone or searching for a pay phone if you are out are long gone. In fact‚ pay phones are being removed‚ which increases
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Today is my 13th birthday‚ I was on the way to get the cake when I was pulled into the alleyway by a man with a mask. As if my brother knew I was in trouble he flew into the alleyway with a killer look in his eyes. “I will give you two seconds to let go of my sister.” he growled dangerously to the man. I tried to run but the hard grip on my arm told me otherwise. “NOW.” He yelled to make his point. The gun slung me to the ground as he drew his weapon and before my brother had time to draw his own
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truths to live by. I can´t seem to say that I have accomplished the impossible‚ but trying the impossible on a daily basis has been extremely rewarding and fructiferous. I got one of the best news in my life in May of 2011. I was going to be a Daddy and I had many expectations for this new stage in life. My Girlfriend and I planned just about everything during those nine months of pregnancy. We went to the doctor monthly for every check-up‚ we had all the exams that needed to be done‚ and we bought everything
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equally by most people because of my ethnic identity. We are stereotyped by the Han‚ the major population of China. We’re perceived as a primitive tribe who cannot be educated and for whom knowledge is useless‚ so my teachers seldom expected me to succeed in my classroom performance. Although my middle school teachers were strict with my classmates‚ they ignored my occasional failures. They assumed that after graduation I would return to a village‚ take over my parents’ land‚ marry a Bouyei man‚
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stepped into the hospital‚ an eerie presence of death surrounded me and the smell of antiseptic and other unrecognizable odors all rushed into my senses. It was my first day as a volunteer at the local hospital. At the time‚ I had no idea what I wanted to do in life‚ but this short‚ summer experience guided me to the path of nursing. Throughout the years‚ my mom had been placed in the hospital numerous times from her failing body. Due to this‚ I was able to get a sense of the environment. Whether
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America not given my generation and better yet every person living in America! America lets me have Freedom of Speech‚ Power to vote‚ and to live freely in our America. We get a free public education‚ free from slavery‚ freedom to wear what we want. We have health care system to keep us healthy. We have the right to our own success and our own failures. We have Freedom of Religion as well. All of this Freedom has come from several generations before my generation. People like my Great Grandfather
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Eighteen years ago‚ my parents moved to the United States from Ukraine to create a better life for our family. Growing up here I found myself becoming easily accustomed to the American ways‚ but even though my family and I may have gotten used to that way of life we never lost sight of our Ukrainian culture. When I think about it‚ the best way that I can describe what my culture is like would be a jigsaw puzzle. When making a puzzle one begins with connecting as many pieces to each other until the
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Story of My Love 02/13/2013 Love is a crazy‚ strange‚ yet enticing game. Many think that they will never fall into its captivating lure; I am one of these people. If someone had told me back in April‚ when Aingeal and I were officially introduced that he would later become my Fiancée‚ I would have laughed at the mere thought. It’s quite funny how life works. We have had our share of problems but I never would have thought I would lose him so soon. Shortly before finishing the last of my college
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