of dust that floated around the room. It seemed like so many years ago. It was sometime in the summer between the hot months of June and July; the last day of a weeks vacation. I sit, peeling an orange with a knife, so as not to break my just painted red-satin nails, feet propped up on the table, un-shoed and sock-less. I notice the lime-green smoothie mixer that came complimentary with the hotel room. I guess that it had to be from Target and remember that I need to buy a new
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muscle car to compare themselves to but you will see my car, the Ford Mustang, and I are characteristically similar in several ways. Like the Mustang, I am strong- like the car’s engine. I am reliable and dependable and still going strong after almost 5 decades and many physical revisions. The engine of the Mustang is strong and powerful and symbolizes my strength, both mentally and physically, to endure the many hardships I have had throughout my life. I was in a fatal car accident at the age of
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middle school level, more specifically grades sixth and seventh. I began my teaching career as a physical education and health teacher, but I took and passed the Praxis II for Middle School Level Core Content Knowledge; this along with passing an Arkansas History collegiate course allowed me to add fourth through eighth grade mathematics, science, literature, and social studies to my teaching license. About three weeks into my first year teaching I was asked if I would be willing to teach science in
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Hanigan, who has taught in the Council Bluffs Community School District for nearly 20 years, expresses concern about the excessively high rate of compensation professional athletes earn. Hanigan states, "Over the years, I have known a great number of my students who were lured by the image of what being a professional athlete might offer them. Regrettably, the reality for these students often falls vastly short. It is
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My lovely beloved :))))) You know ome weeks ago I was at the hospital the whole sunday because I had heart-ache... As the checked me the found a black spot in my lung - but it supposed not to be bad... I was told anyway to seek for a special lung clinic to be really sure of the results and so my lung will be in consequent observation... So I went to a really good specialist and he told me he will check it again... Now I have a new appointment with him on Thursday... and to be honest I am nervous
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Arms 6……………………………………………………………….. What’s in a name? 7……………………………………………………………….. Personal Alphabet 8……………………………………………………………….. Unfinished sentences 9……………………………………………………………….. Picture this 10……………………………………………………………….. My own list of lists 11……………………………………………………………… What my name means 12……………………………………………………………… Symbolic Recipe 13……………………………………………………………… Autobiography intro. 14……………………………………………………………… Cont. Autobiography intro. Introduction I chose this title because it describes
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I began my scouting experience in the Cub scouts, joining Pack 1305 of Canonsburg Pa. While being active in cub scouts (attending most of the meetings and participating in outings), I played several sports; basketball, lacrosse, and football As a Cub Scout, I earned the Arrow of Light award, and I crossed over into Troop 1373 with my best friends. My first campout was to Camp Annawanna, and since then, few campouts have stood out to me as much as that one. The experience confirmed my love for scouting
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When I turned 15 years old my mother suggested that I volunteer at The Boys and Girls club. “What,” I answered with a surprised look. “You are so caring and bright you can share some of your experiences with kids that are not fortunate as you are” my mother said. “I have nothing to offer or teach to others and who would want to listen or look up to me” I said in a sad way. “Awe, come on, just give it a try I will take you after school on Friday and then you can tell me if you want to do it or not
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books late into the night, until I could barely keep my eyes open.” That is saying that he would always read even when he was very tired and could hardly keep his eyes open. He also wanted to learn more and not be scared of non-Indians. He refused to be like
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never become extinct? Converses have been around for a little over a century now, and yet people still wear them (the more modern version that is). Starting out as a basketball shoe, in the late 70s to 80s, these little shoes have now transformed into skateboarding, causal and even dance shoes on a global scale. The world seems to love there Chucks. In the music world, rapper/ songwriter Wiz Khalifa has become the new face for Nike Converses. This 25 year old, Pittsburg native has taken the plain
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