I believe in karma and I believe if you’re nice to everybody, everybody is going to be nice back. I was just maybe seven or eight years old at the time, it was just a few weeks after the first day of third grade. This girl, her name was Olivia, was getting bullied by the school bully, Brooke. Olivia, who was one of the youngest girls in our grade, didn’t know what to do. Brooke would call her names, take her stuff, and make sure Olivia didn't make any friends at all. One day when Brooke pushed Olivia down and took her colourful pencil, I walked up to Olivia and asked her if she was okay. Olivia was trembling, I helped her up. We started talking and soon we became friends. When we were together Brooke would leave Olivia alone, but when she …show more content…
The school year was ending soon and Olivia and I managed to almost make it the whole year without Brooke trying to ruin our friendship. But as the end of the year neared Brooke became more rude and violent. It was the day of the class play, I sadly forgot which play it was, but we were backstage getting into our costumes. Brooke, who I vividly remember playing the tree, was in a horrible mood. She was screaming at everyone and making sure she got her way. Once she realised that Olivia and I were in the play too she was infuriated. She even tried to sabotage Olivia’s costume, hiding it so when she found it her scene would be almost over. Then when the play started she struck. She purposely tried to ruin the play, she trashed the whole backstage then blamed it on Olivia. She should've thought about her “master” plan a little better because there were cameras. The principal had to have an extremely long talk with Brooke, Olivia, and I about what happened. As soon as Mrs. Polly learned that it was Brooke who planned it all just to frame Olivia, she got suspended. When her parents came to pick her up she was livid. She was screaming at us and even tried to hit Olivia. Finally, we thought, she would be gone for a while, but soon we got an even better
My mom kept being persistent about me going outside instead of being inside all of the time, so my brother and I went out to ride our bikes. I went out and started to ride my bike up and down the street. That’s when I heard a girl say “Hi” when I passed the house across from mine. It was a girl and her younger sister that looked about my age. And from that day on we always
On the very last house of Durberry Lane lived two sisters. The first sister’s name was MacKenzie. She had tanned skin as if she lived in California instead of Kansas. Her blonde hair went along with her Californian vibe. The second sister’s name was Penelope. She had her sister’s blonde hair, but with chocolate brown eyes and a face painted with freckles.
I am 21 years of age with no one to count on, no hopes for a brighter future, and feeling all alone trying to be the best mother I can be for Abigail-Rose. I’m wondering who can help guide me through my journey of motherhood and as a young woman, where I try to be as visible as possible in covering my emotions through a smile. I’m trying to show that I am a strong young woman, yet I’m scared to do or say the wrong things. I desperately hope no one will ask me if “I’m okay,” because then I’ll burst into tears.
When I made thirteen years old we had move to Lake Charles Louisiana, my mother had gotten a better job and a new house. Only part I didn’t like was my mother boyfriend move with us to Lake Charles and that I had to make new friends because I didn’t know anyone out there. I started 7th Grade when we move to Lake Charles and I wasn’t happy about it because I had friends in Crowley and didn’t want to move. My first day at Oak Park Middle School I was very quiet because I didn’t know anyone or had family members there. There was this girl name Barbara Thompson who had came sat with me for lunch because I was sitting by myself and she introduce herself to me . I was very happy she came sit with me instead of me sitting alone by myself, then that’s
It wasn’t enough that at sixteen, Ava’s life had become as gray and bleak and lifeless as a winter tree. But, the day she was bitten by a fox, she knew things could only get worse.
My dear husband, I understand that you would do anything to get me out of jail; but it is not necessary. As you know, I am with child and they will postpone my death a year. They tell me of how you have fought to try to save me. You do all of this at your own expense. We both wish that things weren’t this way; but you don’t need to suffer with me. If you continue to defy the court they will have no mercy on you. What would happen to our children? They would be orphaned; I refuse to do that to them. You have to forget about helping me and focus on our boys.
I believe in good karma. Some may say that it's just a coincidence that one gets a sort of reward after doing something good for others, but I am sure it's good karma paying us back for our actions.
After watching the play Our Town for our date, I found myself thinking back on Emily Webb’s dialogue with her mother. Emily asked her mother, “Am I pretty?” and this particular question from Emily stood out to me most. Emily asked such a question not only to feel better about herself, but also to ask if she was good enough to get a husband. I played this scene over and over in my head while walking Olivia back home.
The sun rising and birds chirping, a fresh a breath air consumed my lungs. It was the start of my junior year at Coral Park Sr. High, and I was ready to enjoy my year with old friends and maybe have a girlfriend. As I pass through classmate and teachers outside the classroom; going up the main stairs in the back of the school entrance, I was interrupted by a wonderful fruity smell. As I turned to see what aroma lured me, suddenly I bumped my head and fell off the stairs. Once I realize what happen, I quickly ran up to the girl and held her hand; her hair was covering her face at that time so I didn’t pay so much attention. Ring! Ring! Ring! The bell rung and I was late. I apologize to her and told her that I would invite
I am fixing my hair, and humming along to a song I heard on the radio, when I hear the concert start. I heard the announcements begin and the lights go dim. There was people all around me. People tripped over cords or called out demands. Some had microscopic mics on their faces, some had been putting on makeup on.
Second period had just ended and you would see students walking out to the field. Taking it easy I approached the end of the ramp, I took a look around and I saw the many small cliques. I heard a faint voice call my name so I turned to see who it was. A teacher. She looked at me and signaled to come over. She had told me to talk to young girl who was by herself, just like me. I sat down next to her, we were both silent. I decided to break the ice and ask her a few questions and she asked some in return. We had some form of a conversation, and because of that we became friends. Best friends. I never knew that it was that easy, and soon after that our friendship circle became a lot bigger. I was able to laugh and smile just like how I saw the other students on the first day of school. I was able to come to school and enjoy it. When I was young I always thought that I would be attending Mira Mesa High School, I never had imagined graduating at High Tech High North County, until
Annually, the Saint Francis community comes together at the Holy Cross Theme Day assembly to celebrate the new BRIC theme. This year it is all about awakening authenticity. Bric Brothers and Eric Mansur (‘18) first energized the crowd with “Spes Unica” and “Go Lancers” cheers. An inspirational speech presented by Olivia Ward (‘20) then followed. She revealed how her older brother had courageously broken away from the conventional norm of attending college and instead followed his heart to pursue a service project. She viewed her sibling’s choice as motivation to find her authentic self and forge her own path, even if it meant going against the current. Olivia explained that the “correct” course of life varies from person to person, and concludes
A few days ago, I was made aware that Ms. Linh Pilkington was let go. From my understanding, she was let go because of her character. I beg to differ. I have been coming to Finishline's Texarkana location since my early teens. I have known Ms. Linh since then and I must say she has been the same since then. She has not only brought me but my family a memorable customer experience. For the most part I only order/buy from Finishline when Ms. Linh is there. It has become a habit.
By now you probably know the truth about your father, Phyllis and myself. If not, I think I should be the one to tell you. Let me start off by saying that I fell in love with you. You are such a modest, young, beautiful girl that I grew very fond of. Also, I am sorry. Sorry for what you are going through now on your own. I hope you can find some inner peace and forgiveness in your heart. Which I know you will.
I’m Freda Josephine Baker born to Carrie McDonald and Eddie Carson on June 3rd, 1906, in St. Louis, Missouri, but most of you may know me as Josephine Baker. At the age of 12 I dropped out of school to become an entertainer, yes yes, I remember it like it was yesterday, I was young and ready to become a star. I grew up cleaning houses and babysitting for white families, and they always reminded me “be sure not to kiss the baby”. When I was 13, I got a waitressing job at the Chauffeur’s Club, which was where I met my first husband, our marriage was very brief; I had never hesitated to leave anyone, never depended on any man for anything, that’s for sure.