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    My Fathers Life

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    describes in his novel “My Father’s Life” from 1984. In his novel‚ Raymond Carver describes his father’s life‚ starting with his death and continuing with how he met his wife. The story goes on‚ telling about their poor life‚ his alcoholism‚ gambling and his unfaithfulness. The father is named Clevie Raymond Carver and he is roughly described as a drunkard‚ who has a hard time finding work and staying faithful to his wife. He has had a lot of mistresses since he got married‚ which does not bother

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    changed my life

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    to watch a football game. It was against the Florida Gators and the city was abuzz with “GO CANES” signs and Miami jerseys. I was there too‚ experiencing something that I didn’t know‚ but something that would change my life forever. My dad (who played for the Hurricanes from 1983-1987) and I walked into the colossal stadium. As we reached an opening to get to our seats I saw the field for the first time. It was beautiful‚ and it caught me off guard. Game time inched closer; and as the crowd was

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    The Gift of the Magi

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    “The Gift of the Magi” O. Henry The following entry presents criticism on O. Henry’s short story “The Gift of the Magi” (1906). INTRODUCTION “The Gift of the Magi” (1906) remains one of the most recognizable and frequently anthologized stories in American literature. In its time the tale was extremely popular‚ both commercially and critically‚ and O. Henry was called the “Yankee Maupaussant.” Today the story is considered juvenilia and has not garnered much serious critical attention. “The Gift

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    My Pace of Life

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    Eighteen years ago‚ I was born in Bangkok where my parents met and got married. At the age of two‚ I attended kindergarten‚ sooner than any other student due to my parents’ jobs. Then‚ I attended grade 1 to 6 at Santa Cruz Convent School and grade 7 to 9 at Satriwattaya School. When I was younger‚ my parents always took me to the park every weekend. We had a very good time‚ playing badminton‚ picnicking and singing together. Both of my parents liked traveling. When the holidays came‚ we usually

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    me (I don’t think it would be that hard‚ anyway)‚ allow me to at least let you engage in this topic that I never get tired of talking about... which is my high school life. Many people‚ including myself - agree that high school is one of life’s craziest and most unforgettable chapters. It is where one would begin to cross the boundary between childhood and adulthood‚ and where many phases of learning occur‚ not only in school but in real life as well. I spent four years in high school‚ and I can

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    The Hero in My Life

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    ability to put others first? Is it their bravery? I believe a hero to me is someone who goes above and beyond or isn’t satisfied with being average. A hero is someone who puts their own life at risk in order to save someone else. A hero is also someone who knows what matters in life and doesn’t let that slip through their fingers. A hero is someone who is determined to do the right thing and make sure others are doing the right thing. The hero in my life is my dad. He’s a hero because he’s courageous‚ determined

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    My Life as a Soundtrack

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    My Life as a Soundtrack Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if there was to be a soundtrack playing in the background of it all. The soundtrack would just continue to play making sure to capture every moment in my life a significant one. When approaching a crush the soundtrack would be sure to pick a song that explained exactly how I was feeling‚ or on the days when nothing seems to be going my way‚ music that I like to call “thinking music” would continually play. Although having a

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    The One That Got Away

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    THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY The one… The one‚ the one… The one that got away.. GIRLS: Summer after high school‚ when we first met We make-out in your Mustang to And on my 18th birthday‚ we got matching tattoos BOYS: Used to steal your parents liquor and climb to the roof Talk about our future like we had a clue Never planned that one day I’d be losing you GIRLS: In another lifeI would be your girl We keep all our promises‚ be us against the world BOYS: In another lifeI would make you

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    the gift of magi

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    Lashonda Brown E. Bloom English 102 4 November 2013 The gift that keeps giving The gift of the Magi by O. Henry opens with $1.87. That’s all Della Dillingham has to buy a present for her beloved husband‚ Jim. And the next day is Christmas. Faced with such a situation‚ Della promptly bursts into tears on the couch‚ which

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    my life goals

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    This essay is tailored to tell about my life and future goals. Personal Goals Medicine‚ medicine‚ medicine! Rapid heartbeat or palpitations‚ excessive Sweating‚ Choking sensations or lump in throat ‚ Smothering or shortness of breath sensations ‚discomfort‚ Shaking visibly‚ Nausea‚ bloating‚ Dizziness or unsteadiness‚ Feeling light-headed‚ Depersonalization‚ Fear of losing control or going crazy ‚ numbness or tingling sensations in face‚ Skin losing color‚ and muscle pain are

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