Wintergirls Research Paper

Anyway, I’m getting hungry, let’s grab something to eat,” Charonda suggested. “There is a place next door we can get something quick. Let’s have a light lunch so that we can pig out at Duane’s party tonight. I just love the Caribbean food he serves!” Elizabeth replied. “I’ll order. What do you want?” Charonda asked. “I love cheeseburgers! I gotta watch my weight and my cholesterol level now. Looks like the pounds came on over winter. What are you having? I’ll follow your example, skinny girl,” Elizabeth observed. “Two slices of cheese pizza, a large garden salad, and an iced tea,” Charonda replied. “A diet ice tea, I bet,” remarked Elizabeth. “Nah, artificial sweeteners taste awful,” Charonda replied. “Yeah, nothing like the real stuff. I’ll have the same, but I like spicy. Two slices of pepperoni pizza, a taco salad, and a grape soda for me. I love ranch dressing, but don’t bring any for me … too many calories,” Elizabeth requested. As they sat down to eat, Elizabeth looked around at the other diners and observed. “Crowded huh; salads seem to be popular today.” “Yeah, that time of the year. Doesn’t hurt to lose the few pounds gained over winter—swimsuit season coming up,” Charonda opined. “Looks like I have to do that too. You know, I tried several times to lose weight but it is so hard,” confessed Elizabeth. “Yeah, I know it’s tough,” agreed Charonda. “Look at that lady with the two kids in the corner table. Her plate is loaded with fried chicken and fries and

* 5) Consider the gender expectations of the Ozark community in which Ree lives. Does she succeed by abiding by traditional gender roles or by rejecting them? Both? Neither? Explain.

The mills of Lowell, Massachusetts changed the lives of young girls throughout. During the Industrial Revolution, young girls and women worked in mills to earn pay while men worked in factories. The conditions, schedules, wages, and lifestyle of a mill girl had its pros and cons. From different accounts and documents; some girls liked the style of a mill girl and others suffered. But through the pain a mill girl might have suffered, being a mill girl was beneficial. It had an economical, social, and technological affect during the Industrial Revolution.

Did you know that eating disorders have some of the most shocking- not to mention frightening, statistics compared to all other mental disorders? Not only do eating disorders have the highest mortality rate compared to any other mental illness, but over 30 million people of all ages, genders, and races suffer from eating disorders. Although all ages can suffer from eating disorders it is most common among teenagers and women. Many books have been written, displaying the intense mental and obviously physical struggles of this sickness. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson has become very popular over the years as well as Perfect written by Natasha Friend. Eating disorders have also continuously been glamorized in movies and songs. In Civil War Sickness directed by Isa Gueye, she tells about her recovery as well as her struggles

     Born Lisa Williamson in 1964, Sister Souljah is a hip-hop artist that burst to the forefront of mainstream media in 1992 when she was criticized by then Presidential candidate Bill Clinton for saying “If Black people kill black people every day, why not have a week and kill white people?” Clinton was trying to prove to other Democrats that he did not sympathize with the organization that Souljah was a member of. She basically said Bill Clinton and went on to sign music and publishing contracts. She has become one of the more passionate and articulate voices to emerge speaking for young African Americans in the United States. She has written and published to works: No Disrespect, and

The community of Summerbrooke is located in Kemah, TX and it is less than an hour from downtown Houston as well as Galveston. The Members of this community find themselves centrally located to many opportunities for shopping, entertainment, and the arts. Just minutes from Trinity Bay, residents can also enjoy living in such close proximity to the beaches.

Natalie Salters is a thirteen year old girl who goes to Ronkonkoma Middle School. There are four people in here family. She has a sister named Stephanie who is nine years old. She also has a dog named Sam who is five years old. Her favorite thing to do is draw. She likes to draw because it calms her down and it is fun. Her favorite sports team is the New York Yankees. Her favorite sport is soccer and she also plays basketball and track. Her favorite athlete is Magic Johnson. Her favorite number is 32 because of Magic Johnson. Her favorite school subject is E.L.A because she likes to read and write. She doesn’t like math because it is hard. Her favorite place to eat is the Cheesecake Factory because it is the best. Natalie likes Michael Jackson.

This agreement releases Kayla Nord from all liability relating to injuries that may occur during any work taking place outside and/or in sunlight, and/or if Kayla has not been properly caffeinated throughout the day. By signing this agreement, I agree to hold Kayla Nord entirely free from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries and/or fatalities incurred, regardless of whether injuries and/or fatalities are caused by negligence.

“The Fat Girl,” tells the story of a young woman named Louise as she yearns for self-acceptance and love. As a young girl, she feels that because she is overweight that she is not accepted by her family and friends. Girls her own age seem to overlook her seemingly just because of her weight. Louise is by no

Hannah Senesh was born in Budapest, Hungary, on July 17, 1921. She had a younger brother and her parents were an author and a journalist. She was always very talented in writing. Throughout her life, she kept a diary and wrote many poems. She was Jewish, and in 1939, she moved to Israel with her brother because of anti-semitism in Hungary. In Israel, she attended an agricultural school, and later settled at the Kibbutz Sdot Yam. Hannah Senesh was brave, and stood her ground for what she thought was right. She did what she knew what good for other people, even if it hurt her.

Celebrities everywhere are cutting out things from their diet that they do not need to in order to lose weight. Thousands of people will also starve themselves because they think that it helps them to lose weight, but it just hurts their body more. The writer exemplifies the problems in today’s pop culture to a new level to allow the reader to see how insane it really is.

Brian’s Winter was written by Gary Paulsen. Gary Paulsen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 17, 1939. His father was an army officer during world war II, Gary did not meet his father until the age of nine. His parents were heavy drinkers. Also his mom had many affairs with other men. At the age of fourteen, Gary ran away to join a carnival. As a child, Gary lived in Minnesota, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Chicago. He worked at a bowling alley, a newspaper, and on a farm. He decided to become a writer while he was a satellite technician for an aerospace firm in California. He has written many series such as “Brian’s Saga, Mr. Tucker Saga, Murphy Series, and Tales to Tickle the Funny Bone.” He also has a strong

During winter break, I didn't do a lot of things although I did spend my time wisely enough to do the things that I was planned to do during the break. Most of the time that I have was for family, and some extra time for games. Since my older brother came back one week before my final, I did have a lot of times having fun with him and my parent. My older brother did stayed with me the whole break, and he left on Saturday to go back to UCLA, which was two days before I came back to school. I think that my break was great, and I didn't do a lot of things, but I think that I did achieve all of my goals for the winter break. My best part of the break was when me and my family walking down the street of San Francisco, and during that trip I got

You know what the best thing about winter is? When it’s over. Winter is that time of the year where getting out of your bed feels like absolute hell. People struggle every day trying to get up for work and for school simply because it’s as cold as the Arctic. Even with heating available nearly everywhere your hands and feet (especially fingers and toes) get painfully cold and numb to the extent where they feel like nothing.

- She began her final weight loss journey at 400lbs and started eating less than 1500 calories a day