Snapshot Examples

Traveling is one of my family’s favorite things to do. The family has visited numerous places throughout the United States, however, none are as memorable as Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see such as: Cola-cola factory, Cabbage Patch Kids Factory, Under Ground Mall, the Zoo, Atlanta Braves Stadium, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, and the Atlanta Aquarium, are all in or near the city of Atlanta. The three that we visit on every trip to Atlanta are Six Flags, Stone Mountain, and the Atlanta Aquarium.

Read on to take a step into my memories and ask yourself “What are some memories that I love?

One day I was just sitting at home while I was thinking about what to do, it was during thanksgiving so it was not only me thinking about what to do at the time. My whole family and I would usually do something fun for thanksgiving after we ate our thanksgiving dinner and talked and everything like that. I then had an idea that I had been wanting to do for a while but I didn’t want to say it because I knew nobody would want to do it except me. But then I was getting scared about the idea I had myself; the idea I had was to go in a hot air balloon. I don’t really know why but I suddenly had the courage to just tell them that I thought it was a good idea to go in a hot air balloon. I was expecting everyone to basically laugh at me and say no right when I said it, but I got a totally different reaction then I thought.

Reflecting upon some of our greatest moments in life is a mentally empowering event and the expansion of this feeling toward the future has positive impacts on our lives. The first picture that I chose was a photo from when I was about 6 in my dad's black 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. The car had a type of vinyl and leather mix that made it smooth across your hands but burning hot after sitting out in the sun. I am sitting in the back seat with a baseball hat on backwards and a white shirt. We were just coming back from the baseball stadium for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, and I had a slight frown on my face as I was both tired and upset that the

We have been waiting nine long months, and we have had much preparation to do before the arrival of our daughter. Of all the things we have prepared for her, I am most proud of her room, my mother and I painted it and sat it up with all the accessories together. I sat on the floor and taped off the stripes to be painted, and my mom painted. It was a great team effort, and we are so happy how it turned out. With flowers and butterflies on her wall, busy pattern of stripes and beautiful colors, she is going to love her bedroom. Our crib and furniture is finally set up and put in her room. With pink and green letters above her crib spelling out the name of our precious baby

The world whizzed past me in the comfort of the car, the cold blanket of air unable to reach my pale skin through closed windows and blasting heaters. The radio was quiet, the music providing ambience on top of the rumbling of the car’s engine. The last beat of the current song ended, filling the car with silence. After a few heartbeats, on came the next song, and I turned my head to look at the radio, hand outstretching to turn the dial up. As the strong, pulsing notes of the electric guitar filled my car, a smile came on to my face. It pulled me back, all those years ago, to a night I was ready to party and had hoped it would never end.

One voice flooded my head. I smile, instantly knowing who it belongs to. A storm of butterflies erupts in my stomach as my eyes flutter open. The bitter cold forces me to take in my surroundings. Grayson smiles back at me, and the world begins to spin all around me.

There is one place that overrules all the others. Only three hours away in Elk County lies my relaxing escape quarter. When I step foot into the old fashioned cabin, all of my troubles go away. I love that it resembles a completely different world. The whirling of the wind, the brightness of the stars, and the fragrance of the fresh air are just a few of my favorite things about spending time at my favorite place. The atmosphere of Elk County contains an incredibly tranquilizing sense. A lonely cabin placed in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone service and rarely any other people. However, if there are other people, we all share the same goal, to relax. The camp itself occupies the top of a popular mountain in Elk County called Winslow Hill. This hill belongs to a portion of the county that houses hundreds of camps, visitors, and the Elk County Visitor Center. This is an easily accessible area where elk can conveniently be seen. The cares of the world come off my shoulders when I step into Elk County.

Growing up being bullied, I never had a friend to help me through all of that crazy nonsense.

I’m around nine or ten years old. It’s a warm sunny day and the sky is clear of cloud’s that you can see the perfect light blue. I get a phone call from my mother on the landline. I had no idea the news she was about to tell. It was after school when the life changing call came. It was from there on that I started to slowly grow up.

The alarm goes off at six in the morning. With the whole world still asleep, I get up and put on my basketball gear. My eyes hardly open and my muscles refuse to get out of the warmly made bed. My dad comes down with a rather keen smile plastered all over his face. He asks if I’m ready to go. I reply with a simple nod of my head. The feeling of the cold water from the sink suspends the feeling of collapsing muscles. But the day is long from over.

Madison Parks smiled at the camera for yet another picture. She fluffed up her perfect blonde hair. Her golden cocktail dress cast dancing circles of light across the red carpet. The sequins glittered, dripping in sparkles. Justin Hill walked smoothly up to her from his limousine. “How are you feeling, Madison? Ready to announce you’re single yet?” her manager asked. Madison scoffed at him. “I’m a world famous actress with enough money to last two lifetimes. Why do I need to marry some guy?” She was irritated at that hopeful look in his eyes. Justin stepped back, slightly disappointed. “Oh, okay,” he muttered. She smiled, glad she had put the sly manager back in his place. Mary Johnson pranced down the red carpet towards her. “Madison! How are you?” the singer asked. Madison smiled. Mary’s cute British accent was irresistible. The singer wore a floor length blue dress that had a braided silver belt. Her silky auburn hair was piled on top of her head in a braided bun. “I’m good, Mary! I’m so excited to see you!” Madison responded. Mary linked arms with her, and the two walked off, leaving Justin behind them. “The movie was amazing! You were awesome as Queen Snow! I’m surprised Andrew didn’t propose to you right then and there!” Mary exclaimed. Madison blushed, remembering the handsome actor. He had played Prince Lucas, the other main character in the film. The twenty-five year old man had sleek black hair and light green eyes. Yes, Madison agreed, he was quite

Honking, train tracks, and heckling woke me up. I was in the city that never sleeps. Today was an important day for everyone here, the Yankees were playing. However It was not just a regular game in the season, it was Derek Jeter’s last home game.

I remember entering the large but seemingly lifeless cafeteria. The lunch room was full of other high schoolers. I felt as if the lunch room was empty and I was alone. Just the recognition of not one person there deals the lonely card. Nobody recognized me. Not even one person, I looked left, I looked right, I looked down at my lunch. I pretend to check my phone for the notification that wasn’t there. I was the new guy, again. Starting from scratch is tough, but when it happens twice in two years, it seems borderline impossible to fit in.

When anyone thinks of a perfect family photo, they imagine a family with fancy clothing, a bright sunny day, green grass and faces that have been enhanced. When my family takes photos they are not quite that picture perfect family that’s advertise but a family that goes deeper than perfection.