...April 17,2012 My Favorite Place Through out the whole world, there are plenty of places where people love to go. Some may be a certain area, a store, a home, or even a different country. One place can hold special values to one person. Whether it’s a memory or memories, a feeling, or even just being in the environment. All of it leads up to being a persons “favorite place”. Everyone has a favorite place in their home, a place where he or she can be him or herself. Somewhere you can find peace and harmony. For some it's a quiet place, for others it's a hustling, bustling, full of people and movement place. But all of these places have one thing in common; they are places where you'd run to in times of both joy and stress. There is one place to me that makes me feel like I am the only one in the world. I chose this place because its stress free. It’s the only place in my house where I can be myself. I don’t have to worry about what others have to say. I can lay back and relax on my bed. A lot of times I just lay down and close my eyes and daydream about places I'd like to see or think about things that make me happy. One thing I do not do is think about things I need to get done or anything that makes me feel stressed because then I’ll never feel relaxed. I usually try to stay away from these kinds of thoughts and it usually works out well. Being able to watch whatever I please on my own television. Even playing my Xbox 360, without having to share with my brothers. Having...
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...Working to find my inner peace, I go from place to place just looking for the solitude. A warm, comforting place that I may call my own. That place has been found and not many can claim it for it is mine. Out in the rolling country side of Fort Meade, Florida is a dream just unfolding. The Sunkist sunrise and sunset, the breath taking stars, and the calm, solitary squeeze against my being just makes it all the more better. On the outskirts of the Lilliputian town there is nothing more than the everlasting land where it’s hard to tell where the sky starts and where it stops. Nothing more than a relationship between nature and myself. Cool breezes drag the scent of pine trees and water through the air and the grass grows tall and dark green. Hawks, pigeons, and quails make beautiful music as their aria begins to sync. So the only sounds you can hear are the arias being sung and the wind blowing through my hair. The sunset glows of many pinks, yellows, lavenders, and blues as the day begins to kiss the land goodnight. The numerous birds flee to their nests as they begin to drift into slumber as the night is just beginning. The luminous moon rises to the center of the dark, velvet curtain. Its illumination kisses every tree, strand of grass, and the mist obscuring the few houses that scatter the land. Although the birds are nestled in their homes, the foxes, raccoons, and creatures of the night come out to find their next meal. No longer is there a breeze brushing my skin for it is...
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...ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND By Lewis Carroll This book, Alice in Wonderland, is a Mid-Frequency Reader and has been adapted to suit readers with a vocabulary of 4,000 words. It is about 27,500 words in length. It is available in three versions of different difficulty. This version is adapted from the Project Gutenberg E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/). In this book, the adaptation involved replacing over 152 word families. There are 82 different word families at the 5th 1000 level and 62 words beyond that, totalling a target vocabulary of 144 words. It was adapted by Sonia Millett. This famous children’s story written in 1865 is an early example of the fantasy or nonsense genre. The story plays with time, imagery, logic and language and for this reason remains popular with adult readers as well as children. You will meet many species of talking animals as well as characters from the pack of cards. You will encounter unusual interesting usages of language such as 'curiouser' and 'uglification'. CHAPTER I. Down the Rabbit-Hole Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had looked into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, 'and what is the use of a book,' thought Alice 'without pictures or conversation?' So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her...
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...The Musketeer in Me—Vikas One fundamental rule of reincarnation is that you do not know your past life. Well, it seems as though I broke that rule. In fact, I am absolutely certain that my past reincarnation was none other than d’Artagnan, the fourth musketeer. Knowing that is a gift. It makes the arduous process of describing the entirety of my personality in 500 words or less, possible. I can simply toss Alexandre Dumas’ biographical recount of my past life and say, “That’s me,” and those two words would mean everything. They make me that noble and heroic Gasconian that set out to Paris with nothing more than a yellow, hairless pony and a dream of grandeur. Alas, times have changed. The Musketeers, dueling, and horses, they have all become relics of the past. A new era and new circumstances bring a different life. Now, I am a first generation, 17-year-old American living in Jersey. My yellow, hairless horse is an old, squeaky Toyota Camry: its modern equivalent. My stunning silver-gilded rapier and armour have been replaced by a BIC pen and legal pad. However, all those changes are superficial. Inside, I still dream of the same grandeur. I dream, with every fiber of my body, that one day I will become a Newtonian giant holding a Nobel Prize. That one day I will support the innovation and ingenuity that fuels our evolving world. The only challenge is that there are millions of people that share the same dream as me, so what makes me different? Well, even if the...
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...Mr. Stephens Essay 1 September 9, 2013 My Favorite Place on Campus As I sit under the pavilion, I begin to recognize and appreciate how relaxing and refreshing the atmosphere around me truly is. Whether your purpose is to study, have fun or relax, the pavilion is the perfect place to do it. Many students agree that the best place on campus to study is under the pavilion. Other students say that they have had the most memorable experiences of their lives there. One of my absolute favorite places to study and do homework is underneath the pavilion. There, students will find themselves feeling peaceful and tranquil. When the birds and crickets chirp there is a soft and calming noise that echoes throughout the pavilion making one feel relaxed and serene. At times, studying can be extremely stressful, but with the wind blowing just right and the sounds of nature buzzing in my ear, I feel a sudden sense of peace. Focusing on schoolwork for long periods of time is a challenge for some students, but being under the pavilion helps most students unwind and focus on your goals. Students come to the pavilion on a regular basis, whether to play games or to simply have a conversation. It is a great place to gather with other people and to get to know fellow classmates a little bit better. Many of the relationships that form around OC will last a lifetime, and I can personally say that many of these connections and memories originate from under the pavilion’s roof. Some...
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...ahm, my mom wants me to go to a fashion show tonight around 7-10pm. R: oh, you can still come, it’s a midnight event. Please! Pretty please! >.< L: I’ll try. Ahm, its not something illegal? Is it? R: ahm, I know my father is a syndicate but its not that illegal. Ahm, we can just call it an underground party, beside Emily and ai-chan will come, it would be boring if one of us isn’t there. L: ok, ok. You got me there. I’ll come. R: love you lially :* oh, here’s my ride <*limousine*> see you later, take care in your way home. L: sure, sure. You too, take care While Rain was a limousine as a service ride, Lially rides a taxi coz she doesn’t want to have any fancy service but her parents insist her to have one for her safety. Arriving to her mansion. Lially: I’m home mom! Is dad coming? Joan<*lially’s mom*> : your dad has some business outside the country, lets eat we have to attend the fashion show. I’m the quest of honor there and I’m planning to introduce you to my colleages. L: mom, we spoke about this. I don’t have any plans to enter your business.. >.< J: I’m just joking, I respect your decision to have a private life. btw, how was school today? L: I just want to see the new collection of your friend’s fashion house. My classmate told me that they have a nice collection. Ahm, school? The same as usual as the president of the student body, lots of meeting with the class representatives for the upcoming angel festival. J: that’s my girl...
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...Sitting on the front porch of his small house on the beaches of the Isle of Mann, my grandfather, Davy, plays his “Gibson ES-335” guitar without an amplifier. The trees blow in the wind as Davy continues to play, uninterrupted by anything in this world. This isle is just off the coast of England and has so much culture and beauty. I’ve only been to this place once, and while we were there we visited many of the great places in England, but that was when I was very young so I do not remember much about it. One day I hope to revisit that place to experience the music, the food, and just the way of life of the people who actually live out there. I wish to have a life like my grandfather Davy did one day. A life where I do not have a worry in the world, a life where I can just sit on the beaches and play my music. My grandfather died one day, not too long after our visit, but sometimes if I close my eyes, and listen closely, I can still hear his guitar playing in the cool breeze, as the waves...
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...One thing that stands out to me in this section of King’s book is his mention of his favorite place and telepathy. First of all, I have yet to find my favorite place. I agree with King in the respect that a favorite place should be quiet, have good lighting, be comfortable yet not too comfortable, and lend to assisting us in being descriptive enough to paint a picture with fuzzy lines. I say fuzzy lines, because a writer needs to be able to explain and paint a picture, enabling the reader to use their imagination, making the story their own. Imagination and inventiveness on the part of the reader enables the reader to fall into their own resourceful fantasy, permanently connecting them to the writer’s story, their own story. The writer wins. Sometimes my favorite place is anywhere there’s quiet. No television, no phone ringing or doorbell chiming, no water or refrigerator running, put simply, no interruptions. Other times, sitting outside in the fresh air with the sun warming my skin and the birds singing their songs, I feel as though I’m one with nature, my thoughts being channeled into a world that can only be described by a beautiful painting, beautiful melodic music, or a compilation of beautiful words. This is usually just a dream, because someone is always mowing or using their leaf blower, and the...
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...My favorite place to be is Gatlinburg,Tennessee.Gatlinburg/tennessee is a good place to go.It has fun stores to go in and good food to eat.It is also a very noisy street it has lots of cars.There is lots of accidents in gatlinburg and that means the ambulances are really loud. Gatlinburg has lots of stores to go see.Also there is lots of cars that go by.There is also lots of food.the food is really good to eat at Gatlinburg. You can also drive side by sides on the road. There is a lot of noise in Gatlinburg.The noise comes from the ambulances and the cars.There is a lot of wrecks in Gatlinburg.Gatlinburg is very noisy...
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...My favorite place I am very family person. The most of my family live in New York. I try to visit New York at least once a year. I would consider New York my favorite place for several reasons. The number one reason: since I am an active duty in the military, it's so hard to take leave from my work. Before I visit to see my family, I let my brothers-in-law know that I am coming to NY. Me and my brothers-in-law get together and take out the whole family out to Bear Mountain, where we cook out, swim in the pool and spend quality time with each other. My second reason is that New York never sleeps. I love going out during the nightfall because of the lights of the buildings and city noises inspires me. After long day, me and my friends gather at one of our favorite Uzbek restaurant, which is called Naris cafe. The food over there is excellent, and they are open till late at night. After we are done eating, we go to play pool. Another reason why New York City is my favorite place because of its tall buildings, history, and where culture is intertwined with its people. I love walking in busy sidewalk, and seeing different faces from all around the world. It never gets tiring. If you have never been in New York City, you should come visit. You will have great experience, and it might become your favorite place...
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...2006081024 Jonathan Yu My Favorite Place I am not a Canadian. I am a Korean who lives in Korea my almost entire life. When it comes to my favorite place, there are a lot of good place to visit in Korea and I went there many times. However, my favorite place is in Canada. Last year I made up my mind to go to Canada not only to experience different cultures, but to study how to speak English well. Calgary in Canada is my favorite place because of some characteristic : A tourist attraction, friend, food. Even though I went to Calgary through working holiday program visa to work and study English, many tourist attractions tempted me into enjoying them. The Calgary Stampede which is the biggest festival in Canada is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary. As soon as I got to the festival, there were a lot of people from other countries. It looked like vehicles were bumper to bumper. Also, delicious hot dogs was tempting me to buy them, giving off attractive smell. In the middle of the festival were horrible rides and rodeo event in which cowboys show different skills, including riding wild horses, catching cattle with ropes and a thrilling race. When I went into Calgary’s downtown, I could easily find a big tower, the Calgary Tower. The Calgary tower is the tallest structure in Calgary. When I arrived at the top floor of the Calgary tower, bright sunshine welcomed me with smile and the tower gave me a scenic view of downtown through a wide window....
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...Because I'm satisfied for my life and my environment. I live in Chicago, I'm start to learning English... I live in apartment, i like to study English in my little room. I love my little common room, I love to study here... One of my favorite place is definitely my " Ordinary home ". I think we all have a favorite place in our mind. This place is meaningful place and all the time keep our unforgettable memory. When i was child i was watch News and read Newspaper a lot. Some of news is happy, some of them horrible. There are many many homeless children ' information on the news. When i read or watch this homeless children ' news, after that i feel weird, uncomfortable and keep think about them. They are just like me. Why are they sleeping in the street? Where is their parents? What are they eating? Are they have warm clothes? many questions come to my mind. Almost every night before i go to bed i think homeless children, begging to some help them and pray for them. Sometimes I can't sleep well. But still i can't help them. I was too young. Then i thought i always need to compare my life to other children ' life. I'm one of lucky person in the whole world. First of all, I have a large family, dad, mam and sister. We have a apartment to live, we have a warm clothes to wear, we have a enough food for to eat. We don't have expensive house and house. However, i enjoy being at home for several seasons with my family. Most of the people who visit my house say that they feel...
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...become a surgeon? A: Well, my father bought me a surgeon simulator game. This game inspired me to help people become healthier. R: Who would you say are your role models and why? A: My role model is Jennifer Lawrence, because even though she is a celebrity she treats other people with respect. R: What adjectives would you use to describe yourself and why? A: I would use fabulous because it describes me in general. R: How has your heritage and family affected your life? A: My family has shaped me into who I am today. R: What activities do you enjoy...
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...site-seeing attractions in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The three best places to visit are: Barefoot Landing, Broadway on the Beach, and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Barefoot Landing is a necessary visit attraction. Barefoot Landing is a beautiful place that provides events for the whole family. There is a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. This attraction is part of the 27-acre lake that is home to nature. Barefoot Landing is located in North Myrtle Beach. Every year my family visits Barefoot Landing at least once, if not a couple of times. It’s an experience you have to explore for yourself. One of my favorite places when I go to Myrtle Beach is Broadway at the Beach. This attraction is similar to a boardwalk that is away from the beach. At Broadway at the Beach, you find everything from handcrafted jewelry to unique souvenirs. There is so much to do at Broadway at the Beach. There is shopping, dining, bars, and attractions. All of these attractions surround Lake Broadway. The Myrtle Beach boardwalk is also another favorite place to visit. This is a new attraction to Myrtle Beach within the past 3 years. It ranges over a mile long and covers from 14th Ave to 2nd Ave. This boardwalk is a little different from other boardwalks. As you may expect lots of games, and gift shops, and rides when you go to OCMD or New Jerseys boardwalks, Myrtle Beach’s boardwalk has more eating-places, hotels, and walking space than the other boardwalks do. There are...
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...paper over my life, the Nick Fow life. I am thirteen (oh boy a teenager) and was born at the Floyd Memorial Hospital on September 22, 2003. I like to think I came out talking about random things that nobody cares about, as that is one of my favorite hobbies. My favorite color is black, because (to quote my dad) it matches the color of my soul. I have lived in Indiana my whole life (except when I was not born yet(during that nine months)) at Milltown. I have always loved Milltown, as I have so many roots there. I plan to grow up to be a math teacher at a...
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