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    an angel from the day she was born. I recall seeing her the first time at my Mamaw’s house. She was in a beautiful dress and literally glowed. I was seven years old. Brandy captured a room when she entered it from day one. Brandy, like Miranda was born with a genetic disorder. Unfortunately, during the time frame of her precious life, no cure was found. I was present when the same pastors who prayed and stood with me for Miranda to live prayed for Brandy to live as well. And, I was there when

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    Hospitals for me as a young child were quite terrifying. I attribute this fear to witnessing young and old alike being on life supporting machines, while their loved ones’ countenance showed fear and trepidation. Regardless of this fear, I spent majority of my childhood in and out of the doctor’s office and emergency rooms because of routine visits and unforeseen injuries due to an active life. My pediatric physician, Dr. James Mitchell, became a permanent fixture in my life. Dr. Mitchell genuinely

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    Aunt Zoey Research Paper

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    brown as hazelnut. Aunt Zoey is a very likeable person that even though she is a stranger, a connection will spark instantly. She will always be there for you whenever you need someone. She is a mother of 2 children - the youngest is due on February- and a wife to Ken. She is currently not working because she is pregnant with baby Riley. She is now a successful nurse and have a wonder family. But before she became a successful woman she had a different life then. As a child, Aunt Zoey is a lively

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    My Favorite Experience

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    For me, it was at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City sometime in March of 2011. It wasn’t a smile or kind word that changed me, but a musical number, a group of dancers, and an orchestra five feet in front of me. At 8:30 A.M. I heard the alarm on my aunt’s phone sound. She excitedly sprang from her bed in our cramped hotel room. She gleefully exclaimed, “Good morning New York,” as she whipped the curtains open to reveal a bustling roadway. I slowly climbed out of bed and made my way to

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    know my dad and mom. When I was three years old, I moved to Vietnam where my first memories weren’t of my parents, but instead, my aunt and uncle. As my parents were across the world in Vancouver, I lived in Vietnam, unaware of their existence. I didn’t know I was born in Canada or that my auntie and uncle were not my parents during the time. Growing up, I faced obstacles of identity, creating connections and being a part of a community. The support I have received growing up has brought me invaluable

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    begin my journey in nursing school. There are a few things one would need to know to determine just how passionate I am. The subjects that make me most excited are people that have inspired me, past experiences with online classes, and the possibility to challenge my mind within the classes I am taking. As I begin to think about elaborating these points I feel enthusiastic for my future. I cannot believe nursing school is finally here! There have been a couple of people who have inspired me to want

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    be asked these questions at the beginning of my journey, I would not be able to give a proper response. All I knew was my simple desire to help other people. My journey started at Texas Tech University. I was a pre-PT student, but I was not aware of the multiple types of healthcare programs offered at my university. After doing considerable research on the different programs, occupational therapy was something that looked more appealing to me. My aunt was involved in a terrible car accident which

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    One thing that I have always been certain of when it comes to my future is that I want to inspire, help, and have a positive impact on as much people as possible. I want to fight for those that have no voice and create any necessary social change in my community. The field of social work would help me accomplish that. Social work is a broad field where I would be able to work with various populations of people throughout the community ranging from children to the elderly. I believe that by pursuing

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    Poe’s work are used in schools from elementary, high school, and colleges. Personally I have started reading Poe’s work in seventh grade. The first time I have read him I was confused and when the teacher explained his work, it all clicked right into my head. Poems like “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee” are very dark and gloomy and his personality is dark and he is gloomy. Poe has a mysterious appearance. Poe has influenced many readers and he was very famous in his life. Edgar Allen Poe is a very

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    lot of guilt about past events. For example, Charlie believes that the death of his Aunt Helen is his fault, because she was killed in a car accident on an errand to get Charlie a birthday gift. Charlie has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. His mental instability was mostly caused by being sexually abused by his Aunt Helen before the age of seven. Charlie experiences flashbacks of his Aunt over the course of the movie, but all are portrayed in a positive light. Post Traumatic

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