Personal Narrative-Padre Island

I heard the faint high pitched beeping of my alarm clock as I opened my sleep covered eyes. I attempted to roll out from under my covers but immediately retreated as I felt the chilly spring air touch my skin. While I was mustering up the motivation to get out of bed, I glanced at my alarm clock. “11:00 AM” it read in boxy, glowing numbers. Had I really slept in that long? I finally rose from my bed, traveling down the stairs to make myself some breakfast. “Hi, girl!” I greeted my dog where she was waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs. I smiled to myself as I turned on some music, opened the fridge to retrieve some eggs, and turned on the stove. It felt like a fine Saturday morning until I remembered that I had a lacrosse game later

Every summer I look forward to sitting on a large, warm cabana under the Texas sun. My feet buried in the sand as I welcome the lukewarm waves against my legs. Being a beach bum in South Padre Island, Texas is a great way to bring on the summer. This island isn’t short of attractions, from the beautiful ocean, to tasty restaurants, to fireworks over the ocean you will never get bored on your vacation! Last summer I was joined by a few of my closest friends. We made so many memories as we all went parasailing for the first time. Our relationship grew stronger as we were able to share a new experience together. Spending a few weeks in South Padre Island with family and close friends is a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime.

You shoot up from your warm bed. You rub the sleep from your eyes and glance at the clock, which strikes 6:10. It seems as though your heart skips a beat. The cozy blankets try to keep you enthralled in their warm grasp as you jump from their reach. The bus to Buffalo leaves in twenty minutes and you should’ve woken up an hour ago. You frantically toss on your oversized sweatshirt and leggings and race to the kitchen, in hope that you have time to sneak a quick bite to eat. As you run in, you see that your mother has made you two slices of toast, crisp and crunchy, spread with a thick layer of creamy, melted butter. While running around the house, munching on the perfectly toasted bread, you quick grab your swimsuit and bag, which

When it was midnight, we loaded the car and drove through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. We stopped at a few places to grab food or gas. It was a long time, but it was worth it when we finally reached our condo. It was beautiful! We went to the balcony to see the ocean and it was crystal clear. The beach wasn’t crowded either. We hurried to put on bathing suits and sunscreen. Then we walked downstairs to the beach. The sand was warm and felt great. My sister’s and I ran to the water and

My father finally spoke up and said abruptly, we are moving to California. I said what!. That answer moving to California, was almost equal to my uncle telling me "Your Sister Jackie is dead." I knew that my girlfriend, my anchor on earth was disappearing from my life. And now she was gone, 35 days after I lost my sister. My earth angle, I dreamed of being my wife was gone. I felt like I was having a nightmare and couldn't wake up, how could all this be happening to me. Despair sit like a stone in my stomach, like concrete boots dragging me toward what felt like my inevitable end. "I'm not going to make it. "I was in a state of melancholy depression.Laced with a fatal sense of my own wretchedness. I was fourteen years old and felt like I was

The sun was kissing the horizon; the day was just beginning, and the sweet sounds of the birds morning sound had awakened me. I was sitting in the same spot I do day after day, happy and well rested. I awoke from my peaceful slumber with a large, clanging chime that echoed off the walls and the roof. The sounds of footsteps stomped down the stairs, and there, as always, was Todd. And as he always does, he shuffled his way to the kitchen and turned on the coffee. Finally, as the aroma of burnt coffee grounds filled the air, a new day had begun.

We finally docked to our first destination, Catalina Island. Stepping on the island was so surreal, the air was so fresh, the island scenery covered in green, and the houses were unbelievably beautiful. A group of decided we wanted to go parasailing so we all chipped in and got tickets to go. Four of us, girls, and other passengers got on this speed boat and sped off far enough to catch good air for the parachute. A couple of people were ahead of us so we got to see what we were going to expect and hear the people's opinion on how it went when it was finally our turn to go up. Gisselle, my roommate, paired up to go together and we were very anxious. We both got geared up and the boat started going to get some wind. We got shot off the boat,

Inside the ambulance, Roy was relieved to find John’s vitals were unchanged when he rechecked them. Although he had hoped they would improve with the IV, at least they weren't getting much worse.

Waking up and walking on the dried up, hot soil. Having the sun beating on your white face every morning. Birds zooming around the cactuses and singing a catchy tune. This is only the beginning of the best place in the universe, Tucson, Arizona. I have been visiting this place since I was a young child. My great grandparents built this house in Arizona 50 years ago. I have so many great memories.

As the music started my mom enter the church companion of her brother because she felt like that was my grandpa.Then my dad came in his companion was his mother.When they both step up the padre started talking.Everything was going great until all of the sudden I start crying out of nowhere,right away my older sister starts shutting me up.

We were heading our way towards Outer Banks, North Carolina. We were dodging in and out of traffic throwing goldfish at our family members behind us. We drove for 8 hours to stay at a pretty cool motel with a pool so we could spend more time at the beach. As we arrived to the motel we were all slumped from the ride and started to unload everything. As everyone started to slowly settle in there rooms I would laugh at the amount of people that woke up from the long car ride and fall right back to sleep. I was one of the last to wake up from our naps holding my family up from taking pictures on the beach. My family and I finally make it down to the

Ahhhhh. I looked at the laughing faces, broad smiles, and love that last a lifetime. I could taste the salty air drop in my mouth and the color of the sea was as blue and vibrant as a blueberry. I can't remember another time that I was happier. The laughs seemed endless, just like the swaying ocean. Me and my sisters stopped fighting, I finally stopped complaining, and all was finally good. I felt happy and bright, and I know that I don’t have to worry about my school work or my next gymnastics meet. Life was perfect in Hawaii. When I am mad I know I can think of this vacation to look back on and I can remember how my family was brought closer together and how the SIX HOUR plane ride was definitely worth it.

Taking a deep breath, she passed by the guards at the gate who gave her nothing more than a cursory glance. Quietly thanking the soldier who opened the door to the Hall for her, she groaned when she saw the open door to Bass’ office.

“ Hey Dad, where are we going to be living next?” I question. “Oh! We’re going to be living in a wonderful place called Illinois,” he answered, “our new home is awaiting for use there.” “Where’s Ililonis?” “ It’s il-uh-noiz you idiot” my brother blurted out. “Hey Gido, please don 't call your brother that, take that back and apologize” my dad announced. “Sorry” he muttered. “Now back to your question Deng, its a few hours away from us right now so you can sleep right to have some energy for tomorrow when you see it. Okay?” “Alright” I screamed, “Goodnight!” I couldn 't sleep for hours, sleeping in cars when knowing i 'm moving wasn 't really my thing so I fake sleep, when hours passed by my dad and brother, Gido, were talking and discussing. “ Now, Gido, I understand that you hate moving schools and meeting new people but also Deng, and your other younger sister is going to hate this change because it’s THEIR first time also experiencing this change when we moved from egypt, so keep your cool”, After that I started to dazz a little then all of a sudden I started to sleep.

After a deep sleep, my phone was crowded with alarm notifications. However, I did not wake up until my mother came to me. Ugh, it was really awful to leave my warm bed and go to sit on a rough chair. I opened the cottage window to take a fresh breath. The chirping of birds infiltrated to my ears, and their tweets gave me an optimist energy to start my day.