Apples I’m an apple. Yep life is pretty sweet for this plump, juicy green hide of mine. You may think being an apple is easy but I can tell you it’s not! Okay we apples might not have the same “problems” as say you humans, but we still have them! Yeah, you worry about making enough money to pay for your toys and those fancy skins you all have. But do you have to think about if you w

Am I Sexy What is it that a young man finds attractive in a young woman' Is it her eyes' Is it her breast, legs, or her butt' Do men find an intelligent brain sexy, or is it a winning personality that gets them hooked' Why do young women try to make themselves look sexy to attract young men' It has been a growing practice among young women to alter their body parts to become more appeal

America The Contact Zone America the Contact Zone Growing up in America with Taiwanese parents has given me a firsthand experience of what a contact zone is. My life experiences depict America as a “space of colonial encounters, the space in which peoples geographically and historically separated come into contact with each other and establish ongoing relations, usually involving condi

An Adventurous Day An Adventurous Day We could not wait any longer to jump straight in to the water and play in the waves. We had mountain climbed for eleven miles on an advanced trail that day and then drove 2 hours to the beach. The water looked so refreshing to our tired bodies. It was my first trip to North Carolina and two of my trip mates, Andrew and James, first time to the o

Australia And New Zealand I was ready to start my journey to began a dream of mine. Being away from my family for such a long period of time, also being so far away. This is the biggest thing that has happened to me in my life. To me this was the ultimate trip. Arriving at the airport on a nice day. After going to eat breakfast with my family. Then to get into the airport for the

Bahama Mama Bahama Mamma Some people consider me very lucky, but I just see it as a trip to Grandma’s house. Yes, that’s right…my Grandparents live in Bahamas. Others may give their right hand to go there, but to me it’s just a plane ticket away. That’s where I went this summer…… and the summer before that…… and the summer before that. But what made it special this tim

Beach The beach is my favorite place to escape to whenever I have to get away from all my troubles. It is a place that is peaceful in its own ways and it makes me feel both calm and relaxed. It is a place where nothing matters but what is in that little moment, where I can let my mind just drift away. As far as I can see there is this bluish water in front of me that goes

Bed Of Coals Bed of Coals Minnesota winters are without a doubt known to be very windy, snowy, and of course, below zero. Each person prepares for the upcoming winter in his or her own way. Some hibernate, others move away to avoid freezing, and some just take it as it comes. But having a bed of coals is a must for some to survive. A bed of coals is the best friend

Big Sister Big Sister I sat quietly on the couch with my father. His short muscular arm extended over my head, as if he were trying to protect me from something. His fingers got lost in my ponytails, and I yanked my head forward to signal that I did not want him to play in my hair. My father knelt down and kissed me gently on my forehead and said, “Don’t worry, sweetheart, Mommy wi

Biking “For all you die hard fans who have just tuned in its 7:30 and your listening to Howard Stern. Today Robin’s brought in Gary the Retard and Beetlejuice. We’re going to...” Forgetting to switch off my alarm the night before, I arose in shame and anger. As I slipped through the last of the sheets, which had remained on the mattress after a long stressful night, I realized my two-

Bleeding Rain People enter and leave our lives, things change and the world continues to spin; the sun continues to rise. Every once and again we come across someone who can completely change our lives. One action, one smile, one word, one long kiss goodbye… nearly anything can leave a lasting impression on all things to come. Standing in the rain, I can only vision the pale face that

At Home Mom was in the kitchen cooking a Christmas Eve breakfast when I woke up. Through the aroma’s I could make out the smell of fried bacon, buttermilk biscuits, and Moravian sugar cake. As I drifted into the kitchen, still half asleep, Mom turned and smiled as I did the same. “Good morning, Charlie. Are you ready for breakfast' I cooked some blueberry pancakes for you and your

Buzz Someone once told me that heroes are only found in fairytales. The people we as humans have labeled heroes are just acting on impulse in the right place at the right time, following the direction of their flowing adrenaline. I have pondered this theory many nights lying in bed as the cricket's sing outside in the damp evening grass, and I've thus concluded this hypoth

By Land Or By Air By Land or By Air How much does $200 mean to you. The average person would say a lot. Now let me ask another question how important is 18 hours of your time. Depending who you are or what you need to do it might be vital or it might mean nothing. I bring this up because there are 3 main ways we travel great distances by air, by land, or by sea. Now most people know

Campus Layout English 1.2 Descriptions and Analysis Today I was observing the layout of our large campus. It’s such a great university. There’s a dynamic variety of people from many different origins that attend here. There is a vast amount of information available here so that your education can prosper. I feel as that I may receive a great education here. I could just feel the

Play Auditions Play Auditions: To be nervous, or not to be nervous' That is the question. As I reached the final set of stairs I slowly and carefully started to descend them. With each individual stair, the clip clop of my shoes hitting the surface echoed-loudly through the halls. Six stairs turned into six-hundred. Feelings of anxiousness, confusion, and anticipation raced throug

Childhood Event Perfect Student An old substitute stood before our loud fifth grade class. Usually, we didn’t act this way but both of our teachers were gone, so everyone saw this chance for freedom. “Sit down in your seats,” she barked. Since our regular teacher had never yelled at us, every child’s face illustrated the amazement to this new idea. Then she handed out what seemed

Choices, Choices, Choices The decisions one may encounter when choosing their new vehicle can be broken down into four categories. While some people are concerned with all or few of these categories, one may not be bothered with the insignificant factor of the type, size, transmission style, or color of the vehicle. The first and fore most decision, when choosing ones new vehicle woul

Choosing A Mate The classic story Lord of the Rings, written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, inspired many reader’s imagination while giving them a taste of not only fantasy but Old English history as well. As an Old English Professor, the author portrayed many elements drawn from this very first period of English Literature. As a result, an atmosphere of good and evil, typical of Old Eng

Christmas Imagine walking through an average family’s Christmas celebration one might see, opening of presents around the Christmas tree, family dinner, engaging in friendly conversation. Some of the things you might smell fresh pine from the pine tree, the smell of peppermint from the candy canes dangling from the tree. In my family we tend to do everything a little different. While o

Compare And Contrast Marriage to me is a give and take relationship between two people who love and understand each other. I am twenty-six years old and my wife is twenty-five so we are pretty close to the same age. We started dating in 1994 and were married in 1999. My wife and I have been together for about eight years now and have seen the good times along with the bad. My wife and I

Bam Bam! It hits you like a brick. You never now when it is going to happen, you have no clue who, where, how, and why. Until right then, everything in your life seemed so easy. Losing a friend for the first time is one of the worst things that can and does happen to a high school senior. I am Hugo Conde and I lost a good friend of mine to a motorcycle accident. He was seventeen when it

Counter Factual Essay Counter Factual Essay It's the year two-thousand-two; I have just gotten back from a weeklong celebration for the Queen mum's fiftieth year reign. It was held at Disney world, the place everyone wants to go when they accomplish something big. There were also celebrations going on all over, in many of England's cities such as: 'Cornwallis D.C.', at the 'Cornwall

Cover Letter To Whom It May Concern: I'm replying to the Summer Analyst Program opportunity advertised on your website. The program fits very well with my knowledge, experience, and future goals. I'm looking for an opportunity to learn what investment banking industry has to offer for me in the future and apply the skills and knowledge I learned in school. By far, my best quality i

Contemplation Have you ever had a relationship where you have been with the person so long that you don’t know what to get them for a gift anymore' I was in that situation at Christmas and never though it would cause me to have an eye opening moment. “Mike hurry up we’re going to be late”, we were going to a Leafs game. I got him tickets for Christmas, which was the only thing I co

Cottage On The Lake Every summer my family and I pack up the 1990 metallic midnight blue Eagle Premier and breeze along the empty high speed expressways of Michigan to Holland. In Holland our family stays at a beautifully furnished cottage that is sparkling with welcome even at its very enduring age. Squeaking down the front steps you view the full panoramic scene. Bare-footed you can

Culinary Orgasm Culinary Orgasm The pale, blue moonlight crept inside the room, already covered in shadow. It landed softly on her delicate skin. I looked into her eyes. In them I saw eagerness, fear, arousal. Her golden brown hair hung stagnant and perfectly in place, ready for the new experience. I lowered my lips to hers. Slowly. Pausing. I opened them and closed my eyes. A

Daughter My life started well in the backwoods of eastern Tennessee. My father was a farmer and loved the smell of his land. He loved to talk all day about the war, “Theys ain’t gonna when nothen fight’n like a buncha chickens” he’d most often say. He also loved my mother, brother and me. I barely remember my mother now for she died when I was very young. All I remember is her dress

Death Of Two Friends Death of Two Friends I remember High School so well. All the cliques, the parties, and trying to fit in. I remember my best friend in high school. She died of a drug overdose my senior year only months before graduation. My senior year started out fun. The first couple weeks of school were great, senioritis started to kick in and everybody was talking about w

Decision Of A Lifetime Elizabeth sat in the waiting room of the doctor’s office anxiously awaiting her name to be called, when after what seemed like days, her name was finally called followed by, “the doctor will see you now.” Slowly she rose from her chair and followed the nurse into an examination room. Once in the room, she was told to remove her clothes and to put on the gown that