words that trembled and traumatized my thoughts. In a flashback‚ I realized I was the same parent-centered child‚ that was raised to obey and not question the parents’ authority. I remember my parents asking “What do you want to be when you grow up?” In response‚ ” I had no clue.” They constantly encouraged me to go to college throughout my high school career. If for some reason I had to stay for my AP class‚ they would motivate me. High school was the time in my life‚ where I had to apply to higher
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do was to stare at the only thing in the room that was able to grasp my attention: a shiny‚ red drum set. I migrated to the back corner of the room where it sat unoccupied‚ took my place on the stool‚ picked up some sticks‚ and immediately felt at home. At that moment‚ it was clear to me that playing music was what I was meant to do. Immediately wanting to join the band‚ I knew the only obstacle in my way would be convincing my parents. After all‚ neither one of them is musical in any way. At dinner
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Joy of My Life Shirley Evans English 121 Professor Jen Miller January 20‚ 2013 Joy of My Life I never considered myself blessed in anything‚ or knew the purpose of my life‚ until the birth of my grandson. Robert is my first grandchild and greatest blessing God has given me‚ and the center of my universe for which I give thanks every day. His life started with difficulties‚ but his unquenchable élan has brought joy to those who meet him. Robert entered my life on Monday‚ February 23‚
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My Life Then and Now Chantel Walton PSY 202 Pamela Klem 08/23/13 I would have never thought I would be writing an essay at my age. What I’m writing id to let you know where I’m from‚ who are important to me‚ what I did with my friends‚ my family now and what would make me happy in the future. My name is Chantel Walton I’m from Emporia Virginia. Which is located about 35 miles from the capital of Virginia(Richmond). I was born and raised in Emporia which is not a big city‚ everybody
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I’ve been using technology ever since I was in elementary. And as I grew older it became a bigger and bigger part of my life. When I reached middle school‚ technology was part of my daily life‚ using it for homework‚ entertainment‚ and research. During this time‚ I’ve become and avid gamer‚ I own all consoles and a game collection big enough to bankrupt a small country. Though‚ this became a problem. Because I like games so much‚ I always wanted to get new ones. And games these days are
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hard things have gotten I’ve found a way to find the good. My identity is a fighter. Divorce. Divorce has taken up a lot of my life‚ having it happening with almost everyone I care about. My mom went through it with my dad. My grandma went through it with my moms father. My grandpa went through it with his ex-wife. My grandma on my father’s sides parents
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Mix------------------------------------------------------------ Cover Page Hi‚ my name is Jerry Zhang and this is my business plan. I have recently graduated from University of Toronto and thinking about open up a new business. However‚ because I do not have enough money to start a business. I decided to get a $50‚000 bank loan from the business. This $50‚000 is really important for starting a new business. My business will be CA senior service‚ which is a business that help the senior people
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do know the profound impact sports have had on my adult life. I was struggling to reconnect with who I was when I was younger. Many ways were suggested on how I should go about this‚ but my favorite suggestion came from my family. They showed me many pictures and videos of me playing sports‚ horsing around with team mates‚ and holding trophies or awards. In every shred of those digital memories‚ there was an unmistakable happiness in my eyes‚ and in my smile. This immediately drew me in. From that
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pull hard at each other‚ battling one another for the complete claim of me. However‚ I remain stuck in between the two‚ not knowing which culture has conquered me. September 6th‚ 2006 was the day my brother‚ and I left our mother and home in Ghana to come to America. After a long 12 hour flight‚ I met my father for the first time. It was an unforgettable moment. He was taller than I imagined and had a brilliant smile. His eyes sparkled with delight as he helped us carry our bags. He asked us a plethora
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Once upon a time I lived a semi normal life. The last day I lived that life was Thanksgiving of 2002. The people that made up my semi normal life was Papa‚ Nannie‚ Mom‚ Aunt Jodi‚ and me. As you may of concluded it was Thanksgiving‚ but this one wasn’t like the rest. We were going to Chicago to my Aunt Jackie and Uncle John’s house to have Thanksgiving dinner. The thing is we would of had dinner at Nannie and Papa’s‚ but a little less than a year before Papa was diagnosed with lung cancer. Lung
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