8:30 2/13/13 What Makes Me Unique Coming from Miami‚ FL to McHenry‚ MD was a huge culture shock. When I first visited Garrett College over the summer for a baseball visit‚ I did not know what to expect. During my visit I had an amazing time with my family. The weather was perfect‚ and the talk I had with coach Hallenbeck went very well. The reason I came to Garrett College was baseball. Baseball has been a huge factor in my life ever since I was a little kid. It helped keep me out of trouble
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Americans‚ as a people‚ are very unique and as such have very unique traits and mannerisms that make all Americans who they are. Personal freedoms‚ being accepting of other cultures‚ and being able to choose one’s own path in life distinguish Americans from the rest of the world. To be an American is to have freedom to do or to believe whatever you want. America itself was founded on the principle of religious freedom‚ and that still stands today. The "melting pot" of cultures and beliefs from all
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but then reality hit him. I did not need these things to make me happy. What I needed to make me happy is quality relationships with those I am close with‚ a job I could love doing‚ and most importantly giving back to others. When I found myself becoming depressed in 8th and 9th grade from things that were going on in my life‚ I knew I needed a change. I needed to find something that would make me happy and I did. The first thing that made me happy was solidifiying relationships with those that took
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has made me be whom I am. They do not comprehend the sacrifices athletes such as I make to play the sport that we love. Personally‚ I give up most of my free time‚ social life‚ as well as sleep schedule just to be committed to playing soccer. Having to balance between training sessions‚ playing games‚ homework‚ studying‚ exams‚ and maintaining a good GPA and continuing to be the best that I can be in soccer‚ is incredibly difficult. However‚ I do not mind any of these sacrifices because what I am sacrificing
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tensions rise. I don’t see myself as the president of the U.S. There are a lot of pressures on them‚ especially when things go badly. I asked my friends what character trait that would make me a good president and they reported my willingness to always help others‚ leadership‚ trustworthiness‚ kindness‚ and determination. There are so many traits that make up a good president that there can’t possibly be only one. But the one that I see in myself is having perseverance. The definition from Merriam Webster
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The statement “that which does not kill me‚ makes me stronger‚” has become a very well-known and powerful quote in American culture. It has even inspired new forms of the quote as well as songs. The song “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson states that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger‚ stand a little taller‚ doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone‚ what doesn’t kill you makes a fighter…” She is singing exactly what this statement is about. Kanye West also wrote a song titled “Stronger‚” that uses
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imagination in ways that make me eager to write about it is the sport of soccer. Soccer makes me the person who I am today. Soccer made my life ‚ and how I act. My friends were made through the sport. It’s not a hobby its a lifestyle. The second I’m on the pitch I can’t remember anything that stresses me out such as‚ School ‚ Life and etc. The feeling of stress-free and the adrenaline at the same time was pleasing. The fresh cut smell of grass as you step on the field. One place that makes me feel at home‚
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Things That Make Me Happy What kinds of things make me happy? I could probably write a book about this topic once I sit down and begin thinking about it. Happiness means something different to each individual. On Saturday morning‚ I love waking up and knowing that I don’t have to be at any particular place for any particular reason. I slowly open one eye and look at the clock. Hmmm….it’s six a.m. I stretch slowly‚ like a cat‚ smile‚ and roll over for a few more minutes. Then I climb out
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temper that I’ve dealt with for so long. I thought I’d make myself a list‚ to try to right this wrong. To make myself aware of what it is that drives me mad. From now‚ as an adult‚ back to‚ when I was just a lad. Rude people really get to me. Obnoxious and abusing. Bullies tend to tick me off‚ with all their thoughtless bruising. People who’re too good for me‚ so pompous in their thinking. Authorities with too much clout‚ intent to see me shrinking. Getting screwed in business deals‚ can
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IT MAKES ME ANGRY WHEN…… Nehru Ji once said‚ “To awaken the people it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move the family moves‚ the village moves‚ the nation moves.” Good morning respected contest chair‚ judges‚ toastmaster and my fellow Gav. Today I am going to speak on the topic it makes me angry when…… WHEN I CHOOSE THIS TOPIC I WAS PONDERING WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES ME ANGRY… THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THAT HEART RENDERING INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN DELHI 2 YEARS AGO CAME IN MY MIND
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