Memorable Event In My Life Essay

“Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breathe away.” - Dr. Maya Angelou. To others this quote may spark an image of a serene beach overlooking a breathtaking sunset, but to me, this quote entails my fond memories of going to a haunted mansion and school field trip off to the wilderness.     The chilly October breeze brushed our faces, while twinkling stars studded the night sky. My bucket was up to the rim and the chances of getting a cavity were

Spencer’s house. Another event that was rough for Stella was when she heard that one of the white boys said that colored people should not have the same rights as white people did. Even though there were rough times, there were memorable times too, like when Stella found out her dad had the same interest in writing like she did or when Stella saved Hazel’s life by finding her in her hiding place in the woods. Another memorable event for Stella was when she saved Paulette’s life or when the whole community

One morning volunteering in high school changed my life; because when I was a little girl I always had the idea to help others, yet I did not know how. It all started in eighth grade when I did community service for confirmation and I decided as my act of service to volunteer at a food bank. That day made me realize the simplest things could make a difference in somebody’s life and kept getting involved since then. Throughout high school I was an ambassador and active club member in different organizations

turf, I have spent many Saturdays cheering on the Johnnies, playing catch with my cousins and uncles, and helping out on the sidelines with the Chain Gang crew. These long days in the sun, rain, and snow are some of the most memorable of my life. Clemens Stadium means more than football to me. I have learned about perseverance and not giving up when things seem impossible. One game in particular stands out in my mind. My cousin Eric, a senior at the time, played on the Johnnies defense. He had just

but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day.” (Dickens 72). In his classic novel, Great Expectations, Charles Dickens’ creates a platform to support and embolden the main character, Pip, with this single, decisive quote. Throughout the novel, the ever important gold or iron chain of Pip is molded into something new, much like Pip himself. The examination of Pip’s growth and maturity in relation to the quote reveals a critical, memorable moment at Satis House, a catalyst consisting

moment you can choose to make everything new. Right now." Over the course of my school years, it has been an exciting and shocking experience. These experiences have been an enjoyable journey from my elementary to middle school years. However, after several years the end of my middle school adventure is coming to a close. Soon my new journey will start as a freshman. Eight grade will surely be one of my most memorable years. It has been an absolute wonderful one hundred eighty days, and I will

the play and in the movie, Egeus and Theseus were discussing on Hermia and how she needs to marry Demetrius. Since Hermia does not love Demetrius, she wants to marry Lysander. When Egeus and Theseus offer Hermia to either die, become a nun all her life, or marry Demetrius, Hermia is not afraid. Her love for Lysander is that great, that she is willing even to die for

High School. Today is a big day, as we, the class of 2018 gather one last time before taking our next steps into our adult lives. We made it. We graduated high school. Soon, we will all be walking across the stage to receive our diploma, which is an event that has been 13 plus years in the making. It’s hard to believe that our time together is beginning to draw to a close. It seems like just yesterday we were walking into Saydel High School for the first time, as incoming freshman, nervous about meeting

that as it becomes the story within a story which then again happens when the creature tell Victor about what he has been doing since he was created. All of theses events are told by Walton yet it is hard to tell as the novel began to use words like “I” and “my” as if Victor was the narrator for example “I am by birth a Genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic.” (19) which is describing Victor yet it seems as he is saying it. This can be seen throughout the main part

that you wrote about. How were your initial thoughts confirmed or denied? Address any biases or stereotypes that you discovered that you had. Working with the students at the Be a Leader Foundation this semester, I realized that many while many of my fears were correct, I discovered a bias I did not even know I had. Going into the Be a Leader Foundation, I was afraid that I would not able to relate to the student because they are going through more difficult situations in their lives. One example