...Golden Grandchild “You are my favorite grandchild.” This is the phrase my grandmother often uses whenever we are alone with one another. Ever since I can remember my grandmother and I have always had a special bond with one another, mainly because she helped raise me. She has always spoiled me and treated me as if I was her “golden grandchild.” My grandmother has many special ways of showing me that I am her favorite grandchild. When I was sixteen she gave me my first car and in her dining room my pictures are framed in gold trimmed picture frames, while the other grandchildren’s pictures are framed in plain frames. It may sound ridiculous but I am 100 percent sure that I am my grandmother’s favorite grandchild. When I was sixteen years old the only thing that was on my mind was girls and getting a car. All year long I begged and pleaded my parents to buy me a car; I even started working at Pizza Hut to help my parents pay for my first car. My parents were very doubtful about me having my own car because they thought that having a car would affect my grades and that I would disregard my curfew. Constantly I promised my parents that I would not get out of hand and would remain focused. I remember once I even told them that “having a car will make me even more focus because I know if I get bad grades or come home late that you all will take the car away for me.” Luckily my parents believed me and said that they would spend fifteen hundred dollars on a car for me. At that time I...
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...the United States, and I am one of them. My favorite sports are, football, baseball, NASCAR and drag racing. Football is my favorite sport. I like college football and NFL football. My favorite college team is Penn State, as does my whole family for college football. Although I like both I think that college football is better for a few reasons. One being there are a lot more teams which is better because there is more football to watch. Another being that college football is a lot simpler because players aren’t worried about their contract and not every play has to go...
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...Jose Sotelo Kate Rhine Creative Writing 2/29/16 My Favorite Pass-Time Everyone has a favorite pass-time, well mine is working on cars, and driving them. Might sound odd that “working” on cars can be someones favorite thing to do, but it is. I don't consider working on cars work at all, I find it fun, distracting, and engaging. It all started when I just started to walk, I was around 1 and a half years old. My dad was always fixing up his cars, he would give me a screwdriver and I'd just try on work on cars like he did, though I mostly just ended up scratching things. I learned more as I got older and it became a really fun thing to do. Working on cars can be said to “run through my blood”, as its something all of my dads brother do. When I feel stressed about school or something else, I can go outside and work on my own car and it really takes away the stress. I just love hearing an engine roar when you rev it, or learn how suspensions can make it seem like your driving a cloud. I love the satisfaction when I do something to my car, and then going to go test how what I did affects its driving. You can dial in a car to be smoother than a Swiss watch if you're really passionate and patient. Sotelo 2 This car passion all started at the age of 1 and a half, with just one screwdriver. I'm grateful my dad taught me about cars at such a young age, because if I didn't know all of this I don't know what I'd do when I'm bored, or when I feel...
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...My Dream Car My dream car is made by Ferrari. Ferrari has always been a symbol of speed and prestige as well as elegance. It has even been described as a ‘passion on wheels’. Owning a Ferrari means that you have arrived in style. Only the very rich can even dream of owning a Ferrari. The Ferrari motorcar company is the brainchild of Enzo Ferrari, an Italian who started his career as a small carmaker. The 125 Sport was the first ever Ferrari motorcar. Enzo Ferrari did not intend to build road cars, when he formed the Scuderia Ferrari in 1929. After World War I, Ferrari became a driver on the Alfa-Romeo team. Following a victory at Ravenna, the family of Francesco Baracca, presented him with a small charred plaque. Baracca had died in combat and the plaque was one of the parts of the Ferrari emblem. The Ferrari emblem with a yellow shield with a black horse in the middle is recognized across the world of automobile fanatics. This prancing horse became the symbol of Ferrari and it appeared on all the cars he drove. Ferrari automobiles have been featured in many films and television shows. The Ferrari 250 was in the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off driven by Matthew Broderick, the Ferrari 512 driven by Steven McQueen was in the 1971 film Le Mans, the Ferrari Mondial was in 1985 movie Weird Science driven by John Hughes, the Ferrari Daytona appeared in the Miami Vice television shows, driven by Don Johnson, and a replica of the Ferrari F430 was used in the Pixar movie Cars...
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...The bucket list The Bucket List; what can I say? The Bucket List is a movie starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson about the exploits in life they never got to accomplish and set out to do so after discovering they were going to die. It is an interesting take on death and how to deal with death. It shows many different viewpoints on the subject of death not just from the view of Edward (Nicholson) or Carter (Freeman.) This movie really makes you think about how you live your life. The Bucket List was considered one of the most uplifting movies of the year. These men both view death in different ways. Carter in the beginning accepted death; if he did not accept death yet the movie would have been over fairly quick. You can tell he accepted death because he started writing his bucket list as a metaphorical contract that states he has given his life and is ready to die. However towards the end of the movie it seems Carter has no longer accepted death because he refuses to go back home to his family after starting the list. I think he feels this way because he thinks when he gives up on the list that will signify the end. Edward in the beginning does not accept death he refuses to deal with funeral arrangements and the passing down of his possessions. Towards the end Edward realizes that his life has been fulfilled not from completing the list but truly finding a lifelong friend in Carter. It makes you wonder how different these men’s lives would be if they were not to meet...
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...This year was my second year as a highschool Cheerleader, the only sport i’m good at. Being a sophomore in cheer I gained more Leadership skills from teaching and guiding the underclassmen. I learned many new cheer Stunts at camp. A newer, better version, in my opinion, of Jumanji came out this year, starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black. It was hilarious! Thor: Ragnarok also came out this year and they ruined his perfect hair by cutting it off!! I made sure that I did not miss out on any of the fun at the four high school Dances this school year. My mom threw me a surprise Sweet 16 Birthday party this past fall. “Daaaang, shorty let me get them digits!” is what Roylin said after seeing a very hot guy while shopping after cheer camp. “7/11” by...
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...decision to buy a car from Scholfield Honda is social influence and family influence. In the United State, where we drive pretty much everywhere, your car is the first contact of the world. When you look at someone’s car, you might get an idea of their politics, bank account, occupation, education, musical taste, and favorite weekend activity and that is how social influence works. Group membership influence an individual consumer’s purchase and behavior. Every group establishes certain norms of behavior which are the values, attitudes, and behaviors a group deems appropriate for its members. Also difference in group status and roles can affect the buying behavior. In social influences we also study the reference group and the social classes which has an influence impact in a consumer’s decision to buy a care but the most and principal influences to go and buy a car from Scholfield Honda is the family influence. Vinnie Koc, a sales consultant at Scholfield Honda, relies more on his experience than the data to sell cars. “The vehicle pretty much sells itself,” says Vinnie. “Most of my customers are previous owners or someone in the family owns a Honda that wants them to buy a Honda”. If I am going to purchase a car, I will see the sizes of the car, the color, the benefit that the car has, an inexpensive car, one that can satisfy my needs and wants. As student and single girl, I am looking for something small, simple, safety, and searching at Honda.com I evaluate my alternatives...
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...Favorite Location When I was growing up it was a family tradition to go on vacation once a year. I decided when I had kids, I would continue that tradition. One of my favorite places to visit was the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This family vacation was my favorite, because all twelve of my family members when with us. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. What made it even more exciting were the expressions on my two son’s faces when they saw the characters for the first time. The car ride to Florida was very long, so we decided to make several stops at several roadside attractions, including museums and parks. The kids were starting to get board at the museums, so we made up a game and tried to make learning about the past fun and exciting. One of our stops was at South of the Border. Everyone bought a sombrero from the gift shop and then went on the big sombrero ride. I did not know we had to take a paddle boat to the park. I have a fear of boats so I held on to the pole in the middle of the boat. My sister and husband grabbed my son’s hands, so they did not get lost in the crowd. When the paddle boat began to move, I closed my eyes until we arrived at the other side of the lake where the Magic Kingdom was located. It only took about five minutes but it seemed longer to me. The Magic Kingdom was my favorite part of our vacation. As soon as we walked in through the gates, we heard all different Disney songs. While walking on Main...
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...The Fourth Amendment is very important to me, without my Fourth Amendment rights I would feel violated. My privacy is very important to me and I never want anyone to just feel free to invade my home or my private space, including police officers. As a hard working American citizen, I deserve to choose if I allow someone into my home, onto my property, or inside my vehicle. The reason the Fourth Amendment is my favorite is because many years ago, when I was in my late twenties and did not know my rights a very pushy police officer demanded to search my vehicle after he stopped me for a cracked tail light. The officer didn’t give me any choice and I was extremely tired because I was working four jobs at the time, so my vehicle was full of clean...
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...One sunny mid-morning Saturday in November, my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Corban Sikes and his parents, Joetta and Wade. Corban was sitting across the McDonald’s table from me, chin barely clearing the table, wearing green and black rimmed glasses. He was wearing his favorite t-shirt with an image of harmonicas and bullet mics, jeans and sneakers. His eyes and hair are brown, his freckles placed perfectly over his nose and cheeks. He enjoyed talking about his interests, then he finished up a vanilla ice cream cone. The reason for this interview is that the BSO wants its fans, readers, and the public to know more about this amazing young musician. Seven-year-old Corban Sikes is an up and coming harmonica player who known in the BSO for performing at the Picnics in the Park with George Hunt, Norman Jackson, and Papa Green Shoes, among others. Corban’s major musical influence has been his maternal grandpa, Dave, a music teacher who plays the harmonica in church, and who tunes and restores pianos. His grandpa’s favorite harmonica player is Johnny Pluleo who played popular harmonica music of the 40s and 50s. Corban hangs out with his grandpa in the mornings while waiting for the school bus. Corban prefers up tempo harmonica songs. His favorite harmonica players are Kim Wilson...
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...31, 1996 in Austin Texas. He lives at Austin with his parents since he born. He never moved to another place. Valente wants to become a master mechanic at Nissan and open his own auto shop within 10 years, he chooses that major considering he loves fix cars; he has not served for the military, he thought about it but changes his mind because he decided to go to Austin Community College and try it. When I talked to him about the school, he told me that he dislikes reading or writing, do homework, test, or going to school early, but he likes hands on classes because that's how he learns best. His parent’s name are...
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...My favorite ad was the commercial for Bud Light. It was actually a two part commercial, right at the beginning of the game, which I feel helps its memorability. It was the commercial that stated ‘Bud Light. The Perfect Beer For When You’re Watching A Super Bowl Ad About A Guy Who Doesn’t Know He’s In A Super Bowl Ad, And We’re Just Getting Started.” I thought it was clever and original because it took a normal guy, Ian, who didn’t know he was being filmed and sent him on an adventure. It is different from most beer commercials because it doesn’t mention their new bottle or cold temperature. They did that in a later commercial! Plus the commercial had star power with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Don Cheadle. My second favorite ad was the commercial for T Mobile with Tim Tebow stating that “everybody thinks I want a contract, but I’ve accomplished so much without one.” The ad was clever because Tim Tebow has been out of the NFL this year, yet the majority of people know who he is, and will pay attention to the commercial. It was funny because it had him delivering a baby, capturing big foot, and walking on the moon. The message and differentiation from competitors was to be free from contracts and achieve more. I feel that this commercial had great memorability because you first see Tim Tebow and think, “hey there he is,” even if you forget what the commercial is at first. My least favorite ad was The Geico commercial where the pig gets his picture taken for his driver’s...
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...have completed my part by passing all my classes. Now I’m sitting on the sofa watching television, but I can’t help but to feel anxious. I already know where I’m are going and who I will be going with, but I still need to hear the words conforming it. Fighting to stay awake I hear the door starting to open, excitement takes over me and I’m no longer sleepy or watching television. Then it happens, the words I have been waiting to hear all day coming rolling out of my father’s mouth: “we are going to the ranch.” Going to the ranch was and still is the most special place for me. After the trip announcement, it was packing time. The house was in complete joy, yet it was chaotic at the same time. I would run to my room as fast as I could and pull out my suitcase, but clothes were not on my mind. The ranch called for special items to be packed, like my slingshot, one of my prized possessions. It took me weeks to make it and find the right type of tree with the right tree branch. My uncle put it all together for me, he even added a leather hand grip. I couldn't play around with the slingshot in my neighborhood, so the ranch was perfect for target practice. Next was my pair of binoculars, they were perfect for the ride into the ranch, and once at the ranch those binoculars would always be around my neck. With all my special items packed, it was time to secure a good place in the car for the ride. The ride itself was fun. The ranch was about four hours away from my house in a entire...
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...Descriptive Essay September 27, 2014 English 1010 - 85 A Mini Vacation to Atlanta, Georgia Traveling is one of my family’s favorite things to do. The family has visited numerous places throughout the United States, however, none are as memorable as Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see such as: Cola-cola factory, Cabbage Patch Kids Factory, Under Ground Mall, the Zoo, Atlanta Braves Stadium, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, and the Atlanta Aquarium, are all in or near the city of Atlanta. The three that we visit on every trip to Atlanta are Six Flags, Stone Mountain, and the Atlanta Aquarium. Six Flags Over Georgia is a theme park containing anything from carnival foods to trilling rides. Six Flags provides many activities for all ages. It is not at all uncommon to see famous cartoon characters, such as Bugs Bunny, roaming around the park. Older children and adults who possess strong stomachs may enjoy riding the various roller coasters available. For example, The Batman, is my favorite. The Batman goes up and down steep hills and even loops upside down. My wife closes her eyes the whole time on this ride. Six Flags also has water rides available to keep people cool. My favorite is Thunder River and Hurricane Harbor. Last June, my family and I were lucky enough to get caught under the waterfall on Thunder River we were soaked which was good because we were hot. Six Flags also has games to play and many souvenir...
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...Favorite Brand Paper MKT/421 February 16, 2015 Favorite Brand Paper In marketing the most important factor is the brand value. Majority of customers prefer a particular brand and want to stick to it for a long time. This is the reason why every company spend legal amount of money in marketing their product so it can build relationship with customers which can stick to them for a long time. As far as my personal choice is concerned, I have many favorite brands for different requirements but for this paper I will chose my favorite brand which is Tesla Motors. Explain a minimum of three reasons why you are passionate about this brand Tesla Motors, Inc. is US based Company which designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicles power-train components. Tesla, which was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Elon Musk, has pushed the envelope beyond what most automakers thought possible. The company's Silicon Valley-style "techpreneurship" enabled it to move faster, work more efficiently, and create ground breaking new ideas around sustainable mobility and automotive technology while proving that electric cars could be better than gasoline-powered cars. Tesla has had a competitive advantage over auto industry rivals in design innovation since day one. Located in arguably the center of the world for technological innovation, Tesla was able not only to construct its vision of mobility in Silicon Valley, but also recruit its employees from many of the leading...
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