Waterskiing

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Ski or Flee? It was a beautiful sunny afternoon on Lake Roaming Rock in Roaming Shores, Ohio in the year 2010.  The lake was smooth, and I could see my reflection in the water.  It was about 85 degrees outside today, and the only thing I wanted to do was attempt to water ski.  It was the week after 4th of July, so there weren’t nearly as many people here as there were the last time.  I had seen people gliding across the water on a daily basis here on the lake, and they made it look easy.  I figured

“When offered a seat on a rocket ship, don 't ask ‘what seat’ just get in” - Sheryl Sandberg. This quote from the chief operating officer of the largest social media sites reinforces what I have been taught since I was young. Taking the chance to do something you could possibly never have the chance to try again is worth the risk rather than playing it safe and wishing you could have done it. One of my earliest memories was when I was still living in Robbinsdale. My dad was, and still is, the type

Asian Carp in the Illinois River In the mid 70’s, my family bought a cabin on the Illinois River. We spent all our free time there, weekends and most of the summer. For years my family enjoyed their time at the “clubhouse” as we called it. It was our home away from home. There were about 20 cabins there, so it was like our own little community. Just about everyone there was like extended family. Any time someone needed help, the neighbors showed up. Everyone there had similar interests

My dad is someone I have always looked up to. He has always been there for me and has helped me through everything. He tries everything just to make my sisters and me happy. My dad is one of the most hard working and respected person I know. He will always go out of his way for other people. For all my life my dad has always tried toughen me up and be the most independent person I can be. He has always told me to try and have fun. Three stories come into mind about my dad. Throughout these

In certain conditions, Minnesota lakes can become a mirror. When this condition happens, it is the best time to go waterskiing. The smooth water creates the best environment to enjoy this sport. The history of waterskiing, the types of competitions and events, and its world-wide population make this not only a leisurely activity but a competitive sport. Waterskiing was invented in Minnesota, and its eventful beginning started a trend that would soon become global (“A Look Back,” n.d.). Eighteen-year-old

means he wants the readers to feel enthusiastic and thrilled while reading poetry. Waterskiing is a daring and riveting sport that moves a person very quickly through the water. Therefore, Collins compares reading to waterskiing because he wants his readers to read through a poem like as if it were waterskiing across the surface of the water. The lake represents the poem in the stanza, and the reader is waterskiing across the poem because he or she has a better understanding towards the meaning. Therefore

important idea. Metaphor is used in the lines “I want them to waterski / across the surface of a poem / waving at the authors name on the surface.” Which compares waterskiing and having fun to a poem that is fun and relaxing. This helps me understand that poetry is fun and relaxing just like waterskiing. When you imagine yourself waterskiing you imagine a sunny day, speeding along bouncing up and down on waves while waving to your friends on the shore in the sand. Poems are the same you can enjoy

One of Arizona’s most largest and famous lakes is Lake Pleasant. Lake Pleasant is a water sports recreation center and a man-made storage reservoir. It’s within close driving distance of the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. Visiting and waterskiing at Lake Pleasant can be fun for anyone, even for the whole family. The tranquility of the lake can bring anyone a feeling of relaxation. It’s a great way to have a fun way to to exercise and relieve stress. Lake Pleasant is open for twenty-four hours all

for my height and age. I am 5 feet 7 inches tall and sixteen years old so I would like to increase my weight to be more on average. I plan on doing this by maintaining a healthy diet and working out to build muscle mass. I also plan to continue waterskiing to gain more muscle mass and continue to build up my cardiovascular health. 2. You should have your blood pressure reading from a recent check-up or from a free machine at a drugstore or grocery store. Explain to me: a. your personal goal for