Looking back on my life‚ I’d say it’s been pretty good. I had a man‚ a woman‚ and two little girls. They used to take me to the park‚ and I’d run‚ and we’d play. The little girls aren’t so little now‚ and the man hasn’t been around for a long time. But I still remember those golden days. When we would all go to the park. I remember the strain in my legs after running for hours. That delicious feeling of being loose‚ floppy and tired. I remember the sun on my face‚ welcoming and warm. I remember rolling
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It was just an ordinary day‚ the summer breeze was warm and the air smelled of fresh air. It was perfect‚ I rode through the streets on my brand new bike without a worry on my mind. I drove past the local flower shop and got a big whiff of all the amazing flowers‚ not a thing that could ruin my day. I thought that at least until I got to the crosswalk. I neared the pole and pushed the button‚ soon to be met by a small dog that seemed to be waiting for me. I set my bike down and walked to the small
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Basketball is not a sport for everyone it takes a lot of dedication‚ strength‚ and teamwork. I have played basketball since I was seven years old. The love that I have for the game is indescribable‚ if by chance I could never play again‚ my soul would be a hollow lifeless shadow. From the Separating White Line I glance up at the scoreboard; the clock reads 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter. My team is down by 4 points; we have to score a three-pointer and have no time-outs left. I yell out the
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I was always that good kid that would always try not to do wrong‚ and be onm track with positive assertions. Then things happened and distracted me from the positive choices I used to make in life. Eventually‚ it kept building up to the pont where I lost control. Here’s a little on how it all unfolded. I was raised in Hacienda heights with two brothers‚ one sister‚ and my parents. my mother and father would always motivate me to do better. I was involved in school programs and sports. I would always
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The day after Thanksgiving on November 23‚ 2012 the Davidson’s decided to have a “Thanksday Dinner” where everyone brought leftovers from the day before and we sat around the table and talked. Ashton brought his video camera to document the experience; so he set it on top of the fireplace mantle of the club house we rented. That day just happened to be my birthday so trying to avoid the subject I helped set up chairs and tables and arrange the food in a way that would save the most room. After every
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Growing up‚ my grandmother’s house served as a sanctuary of warmth‚ where children’s laughter rang throughout its walls that embraced the feeling of belonging. The apartment’s decoration remained untouched throughout the years‚ except for the occasional additions of the grandchildren’s pictures on the living room wall showcasing the growth from youth to adolescent. However‚ the cardboard box directly beneath my bed stood out conspicuously as it was the most drastic change that occurred in the history
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9‚ 2011 All for the Love of the Game “All is fair in love and basketball”. In the movie “Love and Basketball”‚ two main social issues occurred which caused a plethora of problems for the two main characters. Discrimination and relationship issues are two highly ranked social issues in the world today. They were incorporated in the movie “Love and Basketball” to help advertise their importance. Interviews‚ research and personal experiences have really broadened our thoughts and feelings towards
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I woke to the aroma of fresh cut grass and crisp morning air. Anxious for my first game‚ I rushed to put my wondrous forest green jersey on; the uniform encompassed my small and delicate body‚ making me feel as if I was drowning in a sea of silk. I was entirely thrilled‚ therefore the rest of the morning remained a blur until it came time to watching the plethora of mini vans; driven by loving soccer moms‚ pile into the parking lot. I snatched my water bottle and oversized soccer ball from the back
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Sandy Gilmore Mrs. Easton English 1301-018 4 February 2013 How the Fairy Tale Came to Life The day that I became a bride changed my life forever. I was marrying my knight in shining armour‚ and what I think is the love of my life. My brother Richard and his wife Cathy graciously allowed my husband and I to have our wedding at their house which was the greatest blessing I could have asked for. The time was nearing that I would be walking down the aisle and the perfect vow would be read. On
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All my life I’ve felt like I was constantly reaching‚ constantly pushing myself to work hard and achieve goals that to me‚ didn’t seem difficult to obtain. I never believed that I couldn’t do it. But for 10 of the 17 years of my life all I was doing was reaching‚ never actually grabbing a hold of whatever it was that I was reaching for. Throughout my childhood‚ I participated in many sports. The first thing I participated in was ballet‚ at the age of 5. At that age‚ I had set the goal for myself
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