Why I do what I doThe ephemeral feeling of joy is moment I would love to embrace each day. Most days, my life is rather simple, with moments of laughter and smiles sprinkled throughout the day.For me, these feelings of happiness and satisfaction are
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While I realize it is socially popular (and pretty cool-sounding) to rebel against authority, to be a unique individual, to "discover" yourself, I honestly have no yearning to join the ranks of the fierce, independently confident teenagers striding t
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I am a paranoid perfectionist. My perfectionism is likely caused by my biggest fear: being inferior. I always avoid being inferior by striving for perfection. My worries about doing wrong or being inferior often get the best of me. When it comes to s
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Posted by Neyshia Go on October 15, 2009 at 11:41am
When I was still in the womb, my father placed a pair of headphones playing “The Sound of Music,” on my mother’s belly. I believe that my musical journey began at this point, as a musically inclined fetus. I was a painfully shy child growing up, but
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Posted by roshni patel on October 15, 2009 at 11:38am
Roshni PatelDis.1A/Friday 8amThere are three types of people in this world: 1) Those who make things happen, 2) Those who watch things happen, and 3) Those who say, "what happened?". We each as individuals decide who we want to be, but more often tha
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As a young female, I have adapted to certain things that are truly unequal, unfair, and unjust. There has always been a mountain in the way of a goal or a dream. But the mountains of life aren't always there to make things difficult. They are there t
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Posted by Michelle Lin on October 15, 2009 at 11:23am
I do what I do because I’m mad to liveMad to experience the vivacity,Mad to make mistakes.Because being perfect is not meBecause I’d rather be Real than a nameless face liked by everyoneBecause I can’t Fake it,Because my emotions are written on my sl
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“Oh, that’s flat.” I took notice of my perfect pitch when I was around thirteen years old. My piano teacher didn’t believe that my self-proclaimed perfect pitch was really “perfect”, so she pressed random notes on the piano while I looked the other w
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Posted by Sea Mee Lee on October 15, 2009 at 11:00am
My name is Sea Mee Lee, and English name is Sally Lee. I am Korean who was born in May 5th of 1989. I am the youngest child who has an older sister. I am Christian who worship, praise, and pray for God every Sunday in Irvine. I am a pink person who l
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Posted by Holly Barnard on October 15, 2009 at 7:36am
To put it simply, I am an optimist. I attempt find the silver lining in every situation and the good in every person. Whether it be failing an exam (a learning experience in my opinion), not getting tickets to a concert (a chance to save money and fi
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Discussion 1CThis is who I am…I am like a Rubik’s Cube. How am I like a Rubik’s Cube? I am a really confusing and a challenging person. However, once you solve me, you will be able to understand why it takes such a long time to understand me. Just li
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I hope that every time I play piano I am answering this question for the people who are listening. I want them to accept it as a gift, which is the best thing I have; and I hope that it will have value for them: express something for them, remind the
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I have always been in between life's layers of structure. Not fat but not thin. Not beautiful but not ugly. Not dumb but not geeky. My family keeps on telling me that I should have some structures of identification for that is only way to be part of
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Posted by Kathy Maxwelll on September 29, 2009 at 6:25pm
Do you want to know the secret of how top-quality graphic designers design logos? This article will disclose exactly how top-notch logo designers of today’s contemporary age design their logos. It will show the design route that these designers under
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The September 11th Education Trust is a non-profit educational organization that aims to educate students about the horrific events of the terrorist attacks. The September 11th Education Trust has lobbied hard, and there are 6 states that will have a
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Posted by tyler thomas on September 13, 2009 at 6:56am
hello out there. my name's tyler thomas and I live in Richmond Virginia. I've been painting and drawing, like some of you, since I was little. Over the past 13 years I've created around 6 large bodies of work, all of which have been shown on walls of
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Posted by Owen Geronimo on August 28, 2009 at 11:09am
WERKTATTE: First Thursdays:Sept. 03rdART PARTY and RECEPTIONPaintings: MAX EHRMANLive Art: DAN PLASMAPhotography: VIVIAN CHENMusic: JOHN HAVICHAPPY HOURART PARTY SOCIALSeptember 03, ThursdayDoors Open at 5pm$3 HamburgersCash BarOtis Lounge25 Maiden L
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