On October 17‚ Kevin’s face was framed with thick hair. The blazing red curls were blinding. The shade looked like cheap lipstick against the pallid‚ wrinkled sheets of the hospital. The color of Kevin’s skin was smooth and dark brown‚ resembling mahogany wood. The sound of waves crashing against the beach could be heard when looking into those crystal blue eyes. Those big bright eyes were enchanting and inspiring. This baby had a luscious powdery smell that was relaxing. The atmosphere possessed
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It’s a mild September afternoon and here I am with my hair pulled up‚ wearing a white tank top‚ black shorts and my favorite hiking shoes‚ enjoying nature at its best. I’m on a trail that I’ve never hiked before‚ however I have yet to be disappointed by the views. As I look towards the sun‚ the few clouds I see floating in the sky are being nudged along by a lazy breeze that is just strong enough to cause my bangs to lightly dance across my forehead. To my left I see a flock birds flying through
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The First and the Last Visit To Cedar Crest Drive There is a full moon. It is pitch black and raining outside. As I lookdown the street I can see the fog setting only feet away from me. It is on this evening when my curiosity gets the best of me. I want to know why my mother never allowed me to go down Cedar Crest Drive. I’ve heard many stories about a haunted house down there. The stories‚ however‚ have varied. I heard somebody had been gruesomely murdered in there. I also
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Sitting at my desk at home‚ a crushing feeling crept up on me. I didn’t know what to think. I’m not going to make it‚ am I. It was already midway through junior year of high school‚ and having just calculated my GPA requirements for many of the colleges I had wanted to go to‚ I realized that my grades were not even close to what I expected them to be. I guess I had been in denial for so long that I let them slip this far. How could I have let this happen? Where was my mind when I needed to study
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Michael T. Elliott Mrs Maria Fidler English 1301 Sunday‚ June 23rd Crossfit I was exposed to Crossfit while I was stationed at Ramstein AB‚ Germany. Most people take a look at a posted workout or video‚ of elite Crossfit athletes and get intimidated or scared. They shouldn’t! The workouts that get posted to these sites are made for the more advanced‚ elite athletes. Crossfit is a new idea and like all new things‚ you either love it or you hate it. However‚ Crossfit brings something new
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Adan Blanco English composition I 03/18/13 Ms. Karen Lecounte United estates have so many historical places that have become popular because of its attractions such as West Virginia‚ Brooklyn‚ new York‚ Largo Key‚ Miami and others‚ On last summer my classmates and I decided to do a field trip to Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. We chose this place because of its historical monuments‚ arts museums and literacy writer’s backgrounds. To begin with‚ Philadelphia is fuelled of historical places. One
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Keegan Padyk Mr. Tracy ENG 4U February 19‚ 2015 Feel the Beat Drums are essentially the skeleton (Allusion) of modern music and the most commonly known instrument in the percussion family. They establish the rhythm and tempo of most musical pieces and come in all shapes and sizes‚ very similar to clothing (Analogy)‚ with each having its own distinct style and intended sound. These include the hand drum‚ kit drum and oversize drum (Repetition). Being considered the most important part of many genres
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I remember‚ as a child‚ my first trip to the carnival. I stood at the entrance‚ my small hand held firmly by a larger one belonging to a much more confident adult‚ as I took in my surroundings. The flashing lights‚ the music and screaming all had me gawking at anything and everything that my eyes happened upon. What caught and kept my attention were the rides that seemed to torture their occupants. It still amazes me that average‚ ordinary people eagerly trade in the serenity and security of
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Of all the places I have been so far in life‚ I have to say Iowa is by far my most favorite place. It’s where I was born and bred and I try to make it a point to go back and visit at least once a year. I grew up with my parents and five siblings on a farm in rural Iowa. “Iowa ranks first in beef‚ pork‚ corn‚ soybean‚ and grain production” (Department of Economic Development)‚ so you can imagine how busy farm life is. It didn’t seem fun as a kid‚ waking up at the crack of dawn to do chores before
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An Effective Leader It is much easier to pull a rope than to push one. The same is also true concerning people. Someone must step out and become a leader. To be an effective leader‚ a person needs to be a decision maker‚ have great communication skills‚ great values and able to persuade others. Being a leader requires fast thinking and decision making. In stressed environments‚ quick and accurate decisions are often needed. The more speed and reliability of decisions made‚ the more effective
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