Exploding the moment!

I was fourteen years old possessing a mind that was filled with naive thoughts and emotions. I felt like I resembled a cheetah, untouchable as well as unstoppable. Without a care in the world, I never imagined there would be a bump in the road. As a result of being unprepared, I had to learn the hard way. I had never dealt with the heartbreaking emotions that were about to unravel within me.

Tomorrow

Given the choice between yesterday and tomorrow, I would without a doubt pick tomorrow. This week has been strenuous due to an overwhelming amount of homework and tests. Luckily, I managed to finish all of my assignments. Be that as it may, I would not choose to relive the lack of sleep and long study hours the past couple of days have brought me. My latest stress has resulted in a fight with my mother. Every time I have talked to my mother this week, I have been in an awful mood and have shown her no respect as my elder. This has temporarily hurt our relationship, which has made me realize that I need an attitude adjustment pronto! This is why I pick tomorrow, tomorrow brings change. Tomorrow, I am going to change my outlook on school work and the way I treat the people I love. I will make schedules so I do not feel so overwhelmed, and I am going to call my mother and apologize. Yesterday is gone, but change is a day away.

September 11th

September 11th, 2001 was the most traumatic event I have ever lived through. This day will forever affect me as well as millions of other Americans. I do not remember much about that day because I try to block it out to the best of my ability. Some memories are not ones we tend to hold on to. All I recall is that I was in fifth grade, and was immediately taken out of school by my mother once the news of the terrorist attacks broke out. I did not lose any loved ones. However, shortly after my cousin was sent over to Iraq to fight. He was gone for a total of three years. Words cannot express how much I missed him over that hard time period. He has returned, and I am so appreciative that he is safe and sound. Through this national hardship, I believe our country has learned to be more cautious and less naive. I hate that millions of lives had to be lost in order for us to learn this lesson. Be that as it may, I am very impressed by our nation's ability to carry on. I am honestly proud to say I am an American.

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describing myself: "More peace, less drama"

Personal Narrative

Writing is a very challenging task for me, but for some reason the personal narrative came easy to me. I actually enjoyed the assignment because I know my story better than anyone else's. When you put the criteria up on the board for the personal narrative, I instantly knew what I wanted to talk about. I hold my essay topic very close to my heart, and could probably write more than four to five pages on it. My topic makes me who I am today, so I hope you enjoy reading it. I tried to use a lot of detail, but one of my concerns is that I did to much "tell" and not enough "show." However, my main concern is that my writing is not at the level it should be. My English teacher last year only made us write four papers the whole entire year. As a result, I do not have much practice. I will be looking forward to reading your constructive criticism so that I can improve my personal narrative.

Guest speaker!

Dear GCSU students,

A famous guest speaker is coming to our campus next Spring, Brad Pitt! This is a once an a lifetime opportunity, and all students should come out to see him! He is a very well-known American actor, film producer, and has been named one of the world's most attractive men (for all you ladies)! Pitt has been in many famous films such as, Troy, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Oceans eleven, and many more. He has been asked to talk about all the different things he does with his time. From charity work, to films, to family life. All of this will be very insightful, so do not miss out! I hope to see you all there!

Sincerely,
Margaux Harcharic

Dr. Leland letter

Dear Dr. Leland,

It has come to my attention that GCSU is looking for recommendations for an enjoyable event to host next Spring. I believe that GCSU should get Brad Pitt to show up for a guest appearance on campus! He could speak to students about his experiences with charity, and knowledge of acting. After all, our college is known for its outstanding liberal arts program. He would by far be the best candidate to invite to our campus. With his growing stardom, many different groups of students would come together for this one event. Pitt, founder of the "Make it Right Foundation" which helps hurricane Katrina victims, could encourage students to get involved in social issues and charity work. Please take my recommendation into serious consideration. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Margaux Harcharic

Twitchell

When I was a naive freshman in High School, I believed that designer handbags were what defined your popularity. I wanted people to take notice of me at my new school, as well as a certain upperclassmen boy. I begged my mom to buy me a louis vuitton purse, but she argued that it was way too expensive and unnecessary. I was very upset by her decision, but refused to give up there. I saved up all my Christmas money and when we took our annual trip to New York for new years, I bought myself the most beautiful louis vuitton I have ever seen! When returning to school after Christmas break, I initially thought the upperclassmen boy I had a crush on would notice my new buy instantly. I was unpleasantly surprised when I realized that having a louis vuitton made no difference. I did not grow more popular, and I did not get the guy. I agree with Twitchell's statement that "we live through things," however, I do not agree that "we create ourselves through things." I disagree with that because buying a new designer handbag did not increase my popularity.

Banish

If I could vanish one person from this universe it would be my ex-boyfriend, Cole. He did nothing but make my life miserable for eight months. Lying is one of my biggest pet peeves and Cole was the master of lies. Of course, with my luck, I did not find out he was so deceiving and manipulative until the end of our relationship. When I actually thought I received a genuine apology from him it turned out to be the exact opposite. He told me he wanted to get back together, but little did I know he already found my replacement and was playing her as well.
I do not regret meeting him because through everything I learned a lesson. I realized that I cannot be so naive and believe everything a guy says. Thanks to Cole, I hold my heart that much closer and make sure I take things slow. I believe that everything happens for a reason, but if our paths never cross again, that would be fine by me.

Social Norms

Normality is in the eye of the beholder. The media presents the basis of social norms, however individuals interpret them in many different ways. What is normal to a teenage girl who frequently reads Cozmo, is not going to be considered normal to a teenage girl who lives on the Georgian farms. The girl who is up to date with Hollywood fashion is going to take risks when she gets dressed, and the girl off the farm is most likely going to play it safe in jeans and a t-shirt. Everyone believes that their actions and choices are normal, as long as they have someone else who also shares those same beliefs. This is exactly how friends are made; individuals sharing the same rules and social norms. In society, everyone is ultimately considered normal because there will always be multiple individuals who believe in the same things you believe in. If all else fails, you will always have your family by your side, because they are the ones who taught you what it is to be "normal".