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A Personal Narrative Essay : My Birthday Day

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All week my parents have been hinting a trip this weekend. It was Friday night and I was laying wide awake in my bed, staring at my white ceiling. It was 2 am and my mind was racing and excitement ran through my veins. Unfortunately, my parents are constantly working, so they never really take me places. I had turned thirteen last week and this was my birthday present. Could it be an amusement park? I really love roller coasters. Or maybe an arcade? Playing video games is my favorite thing to do. My mind began thinking of anything and everything until I eventually drifted into a buoyant slumber. The second my alarm for 9 am went off, I was up and out of bed.
“Ben?” My mom called out from behind my door.
“Already up!” I exclaimed with adrenaline, heading to the bathroom to start the mysterious, but thrilling day ahead of me. About forty minutes later, my mom, my dad, my bulldog, Buster, and I were in our minivan heading to the confidential destination. On the way there, I tried begging my parents to let me in on where we were going, but they wouldn’t budge. They said we had to wait until we got there and it was a two hour drive! I took a nap because of the exhaustion I was feeling due staying up late. But when I woke up, the smell of salt water quickly filled my nose. I knew where we were. The beach. That enthusiasm and blithe feeling were flushed out of my system immediately. I loathe the beach with a passion. The sand, the water, the smell. All of it. Ignominious and transfixing memories rushed back to me like a ferocious tsunami. The beach and I don’t mix and never have. It’s like putting a polar bear on a tropical island. The two don’t match.
Not long after, we parked and exited the car. I wasn’t even wearing the right attire for the beach. I had on blue jeans, a red shirt, and a zip up gray jacket.
“Dad, why are we here? You guys know I don’t like the beach.”
“Ben, we both think it’s time you get over your fear. You’ll thank us later.” My dad replied in an educated tone. About half an hour passed and I was having a detestable time. My mom was tanning and my dad was playing fetch with Buster. So, I decided I should take another nap on my beach towel. But all of a sudden, I wasn't tired anymore. Mom and

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