compliment cool waters and cold drinks. I remember my first time traveling to the Middle East. It was there‚ that I met my first love‚ my only escape. Tel Aviv‚ Israel‚ 2006. It’s the sweet summertime‚ I am at the prime of my childhood and eager to explore but too shy to venture away. Driven by my human desire for beauty‚ I indulge into this foreign landscape‚ differing from my landlocked home town. The city walls trace the sandy shores‚ a nice contrast. I love the way the towering sky scrapers
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Morning in Nagrebcan (Manuel E. Arguilla) (1) It was sunrise at Nagrebcan. (2) The fine‚ bluish mist‚ low over the tobacco fields‚ was lifting and thinning moment by moment. A ragged strip of mist‚ pulled away by the morning breeze‚ had caught on the c umps of bamboo along the banks of the stream that flowed to one side of the barrio. (3) Before long the sun would top the Katayaghan hills‚ but as yet no people were around. In the grey shadow of the hills‚ the barrio was gradually
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cursed? Well this was my belief before Chadwin was born. As a teenager on a summer revival night‚ our pastor called all the young childbearing girls to the front of the church and had us vow that we will never become pregnant before we were married. Being of age where I understood everything he asked of me‚ I did exactly what he asked. I devoted my life to God and vowed to never become pregnant before I was married. As a young adolescent I became pregnant twice and miscarried both. When Chadwin’s father
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life as an Asian girl. I came to America‚ when I was 14 years old child. My family moved to America from Pakistan because of my good education. My family have so many expectations from me‚ because I am the oldest one in my family. I have 2 sisters and one brother after my oldest sister got married. I handle all the issues at my house. My journey has been so tough‚ I was not familiar with English language and also‚ I had no idea where to go for schools to get admissions. It was hard time for me and
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In the short story "Tuesday Siesta"‚ Gabriel Garcia Marquez subtly illustrates his tone of the story‚ that tone being respect. Description‚ characterization and straight- forward dialogue are used to portray his seriousness‚ emotion and utter dignified opinion for the mother. It is through the writer’s tone and character portrayal that the theme of the story is presented. Marquez’s attitude towards his topic is clear throughout the story‚ showing his sincerity for people living in poverty‚ and
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contest. When John Keats realizes that he’s only going to live for a little while longer due to TB‚ he starts to take a look at what’s going to happen. In his “When I Have Fears That I May Cease to be‚” he explains what he is going to miss after he is gone. Three things that I want to accomplish before I die is skydiving‚ graduating high school and moving on to college‚ and traveling to Greece. The first thing on my bucket list is skydiving. I am terrified of heights‚ but skydiving is something I am willing
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I am honored to receive the ’favorite time of day’ award from John Smith. My purpose today is to tell you why waking up early in the morning is my favorite time of day. Not only is it the moment I wake up to a smiling two year old‚ but it is also the moment my son allows me to cuddle with him without pushing away; and the moment I get to give him some kisses without him wiping them away with his hand. I will hold this award very dear to my heart because waking up every morning to my smiling son
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Before my arrival to the United States of America‚ I viewed this country’s values as a land of opportunity and the promotion of freedom. Upon my arrival to the US‚ my perspective has shifted and the reality became more obvious. Knowing the country’s values and ideals increases your sense of knowledge. Americans endorse unity‚ praise the idea of family‚ and acknowledge the innovations created by these individuals. My families curiosities about this country spurred our move from The United Arab Emirates
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I came to America about 13 years ago from Sri Lanka and I’ve had experiences in this country that I think are very unique. Both of my parents worked so hard to bring my brother and I to America‚ because they knew that if we wanted the best future we’d have to be here. I never truly realized the impact America has had on me and my family. I come from an Indian/Sri Lankan background and being able to see so much acceptance of our culture here is truly amazing. Although I have had experiences with racism
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When I am old and not my original self‚ Please be understanding and be patient with me. When I spill the soup on my own clothes‚ And forget how to tie my shoelaces‚ Please think about how I had taught you‚ step by step‚ to tie your shoelaces. When you are tired of the words‚ which I am repeating‚ Please listen patiently and don’t interrupt me. When you were young‚ I had to repeat the same story again and again until you fell asleep. When I need you to shower me‚ Please don’t blame me. Do you remember
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