I remembered nothing‚ but as I stepped off the plane into the tropical humidity I felt a sense of familiarity. Soon after landing at the sleepy Nadi international airport my father and I boarded a cramped bus on its way to the capital of Fiji‚ Suva‚ my birthplace. Perhaps if George Speight had kept his ambitions in check and decided not to attempt a coup d’etat in 2000 it could have been my home. But it was not to be‚ and as the sounds of gunfire trickled down from the parliament up the road to our
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The 4th of July A sliver of the sun crested it’s bright head over the horizon‚making Applegate glow a golden orange.Today the small island was busy with a bustling feeling of excitement as we prepared for the coming tsunami of extended family and close friends. The decorations were set and the flag rose high over the cottage‚flaunting its patriotism. I walked past the mirror like water waiting to meet any disturbance with a sudden flood of ripples. We rode over to the shore waiting to load our boat
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Not far removed from the hustle and bustle of busy Ft. Lauderdale is Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. This area is chock-full of natural beauty that is just waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Take a look at all that it has to offer. Location This state park is located in Fort Lauderdale. It is situated between the Intracoastal Waterway and State Route A1A. Beaches The park is next to Fort Lauderdale Beach. This beach is one of the most popular in the state. The beach is open from 9:00 AM until
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The night sky was upon us; the diamond had no illumination except for a single bulb mounted on the side of the equipment shed. Tryouts for the 10U fastpitch team had run late and were finishing up under the light of the stars. In any case‚ I felt perfectly content and in my element‚ as though this sport had chosen me; not the other way around. Its complexity challenged my cognitive abilities and electrified my motor skills in a manner unlike any other. As I packed up my gear‚ the coach’s voice could
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Myrtle Beach Have you ever wanted something so bad that once you have it you kind of sit back and reevaluate everything that just happened and you just need a small breather to take everything in? There’s just something about nature that takes my breath away and takes me to a different dimension. It makes feel so calm and so at ease with myself. It makes me feel joy just looking at the small things in life. It makes me appreciate the smallest things‚ such as a beautiful sunflower growing
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Lawrinson Hall From the Carrier Dome‚ follow the ground where slopes gently‚ and it lead to a brown‚ wide hall. On the back of it‚ locates a residence hall named Lawrinson Hall which stands out from all the other buildings on campus with its distinctive appearance and its warm and loving feeling that it creates with its attractively decoration for the inside. The first thing that one would draw attention on is its shape‚ a tawny cuboid as a whole just like a Lego block that everyone had played when
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Tin Spur Ranch: First Look The Tin Spur Ranch is every cowboy and cowgirl’s dream wedding destination. Located on a stunning prairie‚ six miles outside Victoria in Southern Texas‚ the 40-acre working Long Horn Ranch is the perfect spot for a simple country wedding. Grab the photographer‚ the ultimate photo spots are everywhere on the rustic ranch! Get up close (But not too close!) with a Long Horn for a candid or two. On a more serious note‚ stroll down to the two beautifully landscaped ponds for
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The republican sniper turned over the dead body and looked into a face much like his own. The realization of his brother’s blood on his hands was too much for him‚ without even realizing it he was overcome with red hot tear streaming down his cheeks. It’s not something the average man encounters‚ to see his own face‚ blood streaming down his head from a bullet wound‚ eyes bloodshot and wide open with a gaping hole in between his eyes. It only sank the sniper into a deeper pit of despair realizing
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It is summer time‚ in the middle of June. The smell of the salty air‚ cool breeze of the gulf coast is enough to make my heart flutter. As I look out into the beautiful clear blue sky‚ I see it filled with kites of many colors‚ shapes and sizes. I look off in the distance and come upon a working shrimp boat with its net dragging behind capturing the daily catch‚ with seagulls flying around waiting for an easy meal. Standing there you can’t help but hear the rolling wave’s crash at the water’s edge
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My favorite place is my grandfather’s log cabin in Leakey‚ Texas. It is not fancy or anything special but it is my home away from home. I helped built it when I was very young and I go there any chance I get. The 4th of July is the best time of the year down there. The cabin is located on Saddleback Mountain. The cabin looks grey and black because of all the weathering. The front porch is huge and you can see the mountains and trees for miles. We normally go out in the mornings and watch the sunrise
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