When I Woke

Even though our bodies are in one place, our minds may be in another. In Martha Stout’s essay “When I Woke Up Tuesday Morning, It Was Friday,” the author introduces us to the idea of dissociation. Dissociation is when one’s mind is away from the body and he or she does not know what is going on in the physical world. Those that have traumatic histories may experience this. But because of dissociation, victims may not know if they had a traumatic past because a memory of it never really formed. Stout

I woke up in a queen sized bed next to my four year old brother, completely lost as to where we were. I looked around as i saw walls, half wood, half dry wall. There were clothes covering the floor, along with many other receipts, plastic wrappers and many other pieces of garbage. The was a dark oak dresser, on top sat an old 15” tv playing Ice Age. I was a little scared and confused but i was overall distracted to the film playing on the old scratched up screen. My brother, james, was in a deep

the many different characters he takes on; the heart throb, the bad boy and even the legendary Australian. These characters and many more highlight Kelly as a shape shifter (in essence). Denial is heavily featured subject matter in Stories of Me and I Don’t Remember a Thing which subsequently explores the bad boy element of his multi personality. Denial is especially interesting in how it explores initial shame but also an honest reflection of ones actions, this is what I’ll be examining with you

takes on; the heartthrob, the bad boy and even the legendary Australian. These characters and many more highlight Kelly’s diverse range of personality similar to that of a shape shifter. Denial is a heavily featured subject matter in Stories of Me and I Don’t Remember a Thing, songs of which subsequently explore the insubordinate element of his multi personality. Denial is especially interesting in how it explores initial shame but also an honest reflection of one’s actions, this is what I’ll be examining

slave, I live in Egypt, I was just captured and brought to this place where I am hungry and scared. They took my mother and father away and I do not know where they went. I do not understand why I am here. I am a poor, innocent Jew. Why do the Egyptians hate us Jews, we have not done anything wrong. 1750 BCE, I am on a hot plantain and I do not know what to do. I was kicked out of Spain, I came here, and now imp working on a farm. The emperor took me away and then he gave me some tools, I said to

Divorce is difficult on the children involved. When my parents finalized their divorce, it was decided that for the majority of the summer we would stay with our mother. The divorce occurred when my brothers and I were very young. My mother lived in a small, unremarkable town named Evart that is north of Lansing. Our grandmother lived in the outskirts of nearby Reed City. We spent most of our time during the summer at her cramped little trailer. The trailer she lived in was on a decently-sized plot

they really care about. For me personally, my family is very caring and I was raised to be a caring person so I have a lot of things that I care for. Specifically basketball is something that I have a great passion for I definitely have a lot of care for this sport. December 13th, 2013 was just an ordinary day for most people, but for me and my teammates on the Navasota Junior High basketball team it was game day. I woke up with a little extra burst of energy because it was the day of the championship

warm day and I was watching the tv. When my mom opened the door, I hear the sweet sound of the animals. I see that she's looking for me and then she yelled from the blue door to turn on the news. Mom and I were very disappointed for what they had claimed. All of my family was scrambling to get ready for the tornado. I have been in a tornado before, except it wasn’t awful. I knew this one was going to be horrible. Later that morning I was shaking and trembling for what was coming. I was very worried

ended an hour ago and I am still on the bus texting my friends. "Come over at 4:45. We are going to play a game, bring flashlights"-Jaemin. When I finally get home I go straight to my room and grab all my flashlights and my watch. A few minutes later Oscar shows up and Eliot got a ride with Rob. That leaves Leyton and John, they are always late. 4:46 and Leyton gave John a ride so then we get inside and go to the kitchen and make some popcorn. When I walked in and I hear the TV on. I wonder who turned

I woke up with the strangest feeling about my surrounding. I mean I was in my room and everything in my room was normal. It was the feeling that came from outside my bedroom. The feeling was as though everything I knew was gone; I got out of my bed and took a shower in my bedroom bathroom. I decided to get dressed in combat clothes; long black T-shirt, green army camo pants, and combat boots. I took my pocket knife and put in my pocket; I figured if something was off I would have to run or fight