The ‘Yu Dynasty’ within me Kate Yu ____________________________________________________________ “Where do you live?” People I randomly meet these days always ask me this. I half-jokingly answer: “Cathay Pacific—I’ve a permanent seat up there.” Since last year, my life has become a whirlwind of trips all over the world, sometimes up to three different countries in one week. And while the lifestyle on the surface is glamorous and exciting, like any gold-plated faux jewelery, scratch a bit
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God for answering my prayers every day, for the strength that HE gave to me. From the start up to present, you guided me especially in my study. For the wisdom, enlightenment and the perseverance that He gave for me to finish this report. The guidance He showed me, and most of all for the blessings He showered me. To my parents that gave their financial support and assistance. You’ve worked so hard to give all that I need. Thank you also for being my inspiration. I did my best to do the duties and
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illness. I spent more days in the hospital or in doctor’s offices, than I did in school. In 2006 as an 18 year old Senior in high school, tragedy struck; to make a long story short, I was in a coma, had to have pieces of my colon and intestines removed and was forced to live a completely different life than I had been used to. In order to save my life, the doctors gave me a colostomy, something I will most likely have to live with forever. I fell into depression as I watched my friends grow up and
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Shannon Ben SCIE206 Professor Jantz 18 September 2013 My Stages Through Lupus To ESRF(End Stage Renal Failure) Important events happen on a regular basis, but achieving the goals set up for yourself while over coming obstacles with things that pop up along the way making it a even harder struggle. In 2011 I began my fall semester classes, and during this time I became very ill, but I was still attending classes with pneumonia (that I suspected). This went on for 3 weeks in October, until
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talking about my experiences in junior high. It was a big and exciting change for me to move to the middle school wing of the school. I was really excited about having six different teachers opposed to only one for the whole day. I was extremely excited for my first day of junior high. The night before, I had laid out my uniform and got all my school supplies ready. I woke up at 6:00 am, ready for my first day of school. I went to the kitchen, and made my breakfast. Then I realized that my parents werent
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responsibility than any other time in life, and some people count on you most. When do you think a person becomes old? When they no longer maintain a regular job, or can’t be independent. What has been the best period of your life so far? High School Years. Do you (or did you) look forward to retiring? Yes because you don’t have to worry about getting up for work, losing your job, of having an income. What major changes have you had in your life? Switching from week day high school environment to real
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I have had a few heartaches throughout my life: my parent’s divorce, moms breast cancer, grandpas death, and having a bad break up. Everyone in their life goes through at least one heartache, or what some people may call a “heart break” or “heartbroken.” Life always throws things at you that you need to learn to deal with, through my experiences I have learned a few tricks to get through the bad times and come out as a stronger person. The first step you have to do is give yourself time to be
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My name is Jordan and I am a freshman at Westminster College. I am an out-ofstate student from Idaho and I plan on having a career in Mechanical Engineer. I came to Westminster College to play for the soccer team and well as for the skiing in the area. I live in Hogle Hall and throughout my experiences living in the dorms I have observed many different things that I have written about. My observations are about the general dorm life, students study habits, setup of college, and roommate relationships
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The “Good” Days High school, a big part in every teenagers life. Where everyone thinks it matter what you look like, what you wear, where you go, what you do and where you are socially obsessed. Friends, you see what people are actually made of jealousy, greed, and selfishness. You are truly lucky to walk in with the same people you will walk out with. Although, I feel like high school is given a bad reputation in movies and on television. There are no mean girls, or jocks, or geeks. There are
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companionship For all the years of your lives! ☻That special day is here again That special day is here again The day we took our vows You're just as special to me today As you still get me aroused. Happy Anniversary Lover ☻I'm sending this bouquet of love I'm sending this bouquet of love To say that I love you so much I hope I say it often enough I want you to know it's true,On this special occasion I want to remind you That you are my everything And my love is true,Happy Anniversary Lover! ☻Long after
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