in Colorado‚ and before now I’ve never had any reason to leave. I can spend my summers hiking and exploring‚ and‚ when the wintertime comes‚ a skiing vacation has never required traveling more than a couple of hours. But this year‚ my parents have surprised my sister and I with the news that we will be traveling to Florida for a week-long vacation. As you can imagine‚ this came as quite a shock. Not only am I heading out of the state for the first time‚ but it is for a week at that! After hearing
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Philippines for vacation‚ to visit family from the mom’s side. We had a blast visiting there. We only go to the Philippines every four to five years. Davao is the city where we usually visit because my mom’s side of the family is from there. Usually it takes three to five airplanes just to get to Davao. The total travel time varies between twenty-eight to thirty-six hours with layovers. When I was in sixth grade‚ I went to Florida for winter break. It was very warm in Florida especially‚ when
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Descriptive Essays vs. Narrative Essays Many people have different preferences on what type of writing style they think is more superior to another‚ I believe descriptive writing to be more excellent writing style then narrative. I can tell you that there are a few similarities and a few differences between the two. I prefer Descriptive essays‚ rather than narrative essays. In my belief‚ it’s that the descriptive essays are more effective when an author is trying to convey a story or get a message
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Sailing on the beautiful shiny blue ocean is relaxing. The sun is shining so bright that the water requies. Sailing is one sport that can be considered a holistic endeavor of athleticism blended with the natural elements of life. One can be taken to another mental dimension if you allow your mind to escape to the beauty of the water‚ the warmth of the sun‚ and the wind. You can escape in the flow of the waves‚ the subtleness of the fresh air whisking across your face and listening to the wind catch
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Antwain Woodson EN-110 03-11-14 The Autism Spectrum Disorder is a very misunderstood health conception. Also this health disorder affects an individuals ’ social interaction due to the prolonged emotional‚behavioral and physical conditions it carries. Learning about the different types of Autism will assist in better understanding this disorder. "Autism is a spectrum disorder‚meaning there is a wide degree of variation(Bostic JQ.Prince JB Child)".Ranging from:Asperger ’s Syndrome(mild
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What is your favorite vacation spot? I was finally entering “India” again‚ after a month-long sojourn into a world of Himalayan calm‚ yoga and Tibetan Buddhism (Dharamsala hardly feels like India). Was I ready to free fall back into the masala mania? While the traveler in me was excited to get back on the explorer’s road; the solo gal in me was dreading it. Having found roots for a month in my yoga-family cocoon‚ I wasn’t thrilled with going back to solo-roughing it. Fortunately when you flow
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excitement as I realized we were going to Florida. I grabbed all my bags that I had packed the night before and laid them beside the door. "Ready‚ We should get going before it’s too late." My dad crackled. I smiled and thought to myself‚" I never have been more ready in my entire life!" Alright let’s get going then. I bolted to the car and impatiently waited for my dad to unlock the car. As I heard the wonderful noise of the lock snapping open‚ I imagined how Florida would be. The moment I opened the door
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occurred in Florida the past couple years‚ I think it’s safe to say that Florida can also be a pleasant place to live. With its mostly sunny weather‚ friendly disposition‚ and many exciting attractions‚ Florida almost doesn’t seem like the type of place to have such horrific weather at times. I‚ personally‚ even after knowing so many good qualities about the sunshine state‚ still am not convinced that Florida would be a nice place to live. One reason for not wanting to live in Florida‚ besides the
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One morning a long time ago‚ my mom woke me up early. “It’s time to go‚” she said. Go‚ go where I asked? “Today‚ we are moving to Florida‚” she said. My big brown eyes began to fill up with hot salty tears. I don’t want to go‚ I said over and over again. You and your sibling are going to be moving to Florida with me. Again‚ I cried aloud‚ I don’t want to go. Who will take care of me? Where will I sleep? And what will I eat and drink? Consequently‚ all of my pleas for mercy to reside longer with my
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Andres Martinez English IV University of Florida Essay My future in Florida “Where are we going?” I asked my mom as I saw my home vanishing into thin air as I looked through the rear window of the car. “Why are we leaving?” When are we coming back? Where’s my dad? Where are we going? All these questions came into mind as I saw my hometown disappear. I closed my eyes‚ as my tears brushed down my cheeks wishing it was all a dream. I woke up to a new smell‚ to a new country‚ to a new city‚ to
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