It was Prize-presentation Day. I was chosen to be the model student of the year on the recommendation of my teachers and classmates. I was happy that they thought so well of me. When I went up the stage to collect the prestigious medal and cash award‚ I was filled with pride and joy. All my teachers and friends congratulated me warmly. My parents beamed widely. They were very proud of me. After the prize-giving ceremony‚ my parents brought me to a ‘Toys-R-Us’ shop. There‚ they bought me a remote-controlled
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people grow apart from one another or stay best of friends for a lifetime. Certain events happen in people’s lives that might affect a friendship. Between drugs/ alcohol or other bad decisions‚ people grow apart because they do not want to be involved with individuals making bad choices. They may try to help fix those choices‚ but once they have reached a certain point that the assistance doesn’t work‚ they begin to slowly grow apart. On the other hand‚ friends may become closer by experiencing a bond
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come to my life in many ways‚ in myself and in my surroundings. At the same time‚ some things stay the same – and this is when traditions are formed. I am often reminded of this by the photograph that sits by my bed.My first day at college was also a new change‚an important event of my life. To me it is an unforgettable day. During my school days‚ i had a glimpse of college life. I thought that the college life would offer me a free life; full of fun and less restrictions. At last the day came. I
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A DAY ALONE IN MY HOUSE It was a dark and stormy night. I was alone at home and about to go to bed‚ when I saw a scary shadow figure at my window. "Who’s there" I shouted. Suddenly there was a flash of lightning followed by thundershower. I saw a lion’s face followed by a scary thunderous roar at the window. It looked like the lion from the local circus that had been announced missing on the television news channel. I felt very scared. I ran to my bed and pulled my blanket
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A MEMORABLE DAY IN MY LIFE It was the first day of September. My result of S.S.C. was to be declared on that day. I had been waiting for the day with anxiety and curiosity. I got up at six O’clock. I .took bath and prayed to God to grant my success. I was somewhat uneasy and restless. My mind was swinging between hope and fear. It was a strange stage of anxiety and expectation. I was not sure what was lotted for me. My parents had high expectation of me. At one moment I was sure that I would
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a feeling this day was about to get worse. I didn’t find a gas station. I looked at the clock‚ and it was 3:39 p.m. That was the ninth time I looked at the clock‚ and I knew that it was something I’d be doing until I got to work. I needed to get gas in my car because I knew I wouldn’t make it to work‚ and I also had to dropped my mother at my aunt’s home. Luckily‚ after I dropped my mom‚ I saw a gas station‚ and when I looked at the clock again‚ it was 3:44. I was about to reach my work place‚ and
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My name is Erin and every day for me is different. I never know what to expect. If I’m not in school‚ then I’m most likely with friends getting in some kind of trouble. Enjoy this crazy ride called‚ Welcome to a Day in my Life. Stereotype: an assumption of what people are like‚ whether true or false. People are always judging each other based on the way they act‚ their clothes‚ their weight‚ etc. While at the races‚ I overheard this guy talking about this guy at the races. He was saying “Oh he reminds
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One of my Worst Days On April 2‚2010‚ I received unbelievable news that changed my life forever. While sitting at "Designing U" hair salon with my mother Lashonda all morning‚ boredom soon kicked in. I logged onto Facebook and started reading many deviating posts that all mentioned a guy named Dre. As time went by‚ I started to wonder was everyone talking about my church friend De’Andre Johnson. Once realization set in‚ my biggest fear became true. While continuing to
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My Most Memorable Day There are lots of memorable days in my journey on earth but there is one that stands above all others. It comes up to my mind every now and then ‘First day of school’. It all happened long ago but I remember it as if it just happened yesterday. It was 24th February 2006‚morning 6:00 am when my alarm started ringing loudly. I jumped up excitedly not being able to stand. It was my first day at Da Vinci International School! I was going into KG1 (FS1 as they call it in Dubai)
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Well my first week of school at North Carolina Central University is finally over. Looking back on my week I notice this week has had its ups and downs from the café to my roommate. Campus life is nothing like what I expected it to be there are a lot more people than I imagined. I knew there were going to be thousands of people but lord I am more than over whelmed. And on top of all the people the campus layout and hills are and were about the kill me I have never felt such a burning sensation in
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