The Crevasse “Adversity is the source of our deepest growth and greatest blessings; embrace it, dare to seek It,” that was a quote from Aron Ralston, who fell down a crevasse and his arm was wedged under a rock, which inspired the movie “127 Hours.” One day I was going to the creek with my friends, Matthew and Kendal, to hang out. We had this amazing spot that had a bridge that we made and everything. We were bringing further supplies to add on to the spot and make it look more visually appealing. When we arrived at the park we brought all of the supplies down under a bridge.…
Last winter over Christmas break, I went on a hog hunt down in Texas. It was lots of fun and I am glad I got the chance to go. Here is how I got the chance to go. One night, my grandpa and I went to a Whitetails Classic in Arcadia. We had just walked in the building and had saw that there was a bunch of people in the line to get their tickets, so we got in the line and waited to get our tickets as well.…
When I wake, I go from darkness to the sunshine erupting in my eyes. I feel the need to get up but my body is working slower than my mind this morning. As I manage to lift myself up from my bed, I quickly remember that today is the day Papa leaves for his yearly hunting trip. Leaping to my feet, I dash to make sure he hasn't left yet. I slowly come to a stop when I see him fast asleep on the floor with an empty bottle of liquor placed in his hand.…
Friona has many unique events that distinguish us from the many other bijou towns all around it. There’s the cheeseburger festival, which, being the “cheeseburger capital of the Texas”, is a must. They have Maize Days to celebrate their community’s people and businesses. And then there’s Friona High School’s own Chieftain Challenge that, like its name states, challenges its students. The Chieftain Challenge began with a couple of students trying to come up with a good idea for their Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) project.…
Did you slay your dragon? I was able to overcome the dragon that used to get me worried and nervous for a test. The dragon did not allow me to accomplish getting a good grade on an exam. The dragon was restraining me from being able to be confident and not stress over a test.…
My six word memoir was “Fought through the labyrinth of solitude” because I wasn’t really alone physically because I had my family but none of them understood me or I couldn’t show them I true self, like who I really am. It wasn’t really easy to do because I felt insecure even though I shouldn’t feel that way. I stayed true to myself and I kept that in mind and it gave me the strength to push through. So mentally I was me but outside I was a totally different person that everybody expected me to be but even though I had some faith that that would end someday.…
This Might be a little sad but my 2nd Artifact is my radiation mask while i was going through cancer. So i was first wearing the mask while i was under anesthesia they put it on me while i was sleeping. It felt like a protective cocoon being wrapped around my head. I felt a strange feeling while I was wearing i felt safe, it reminded me of home it sounds weird but yes I felt like that.…
anyone in the land. Then came the Seven Warriors. Seven humans born with extraordinary powers over the elements. Fire was born first. Then came Earth, Sky, Water, Industry, Nature, and finally Ice.…
Things had changed in the beast’s castle. Though the world outside was always shrouded in snow and night, the halls of the keep were always full of candlelight. Rosa and the beast rapidly became great friends with each other in the days following the shift into winter. Every day from bell to bell, they seldom left each other’s sides. “…And that’s more or less a complete history of the United States,” Rosa said, finishing her lecture on American history as they both stepped back into the entrance foyer, lit up by a restored crystal chandelier.…
My vison for myself since I was five years old has been to be someone who helps people through healthcare and education. Through time, my vision has developed into a sound statement that I am currently working day by day on reaching it. My personal vision is to be an advocate in women’s health care in a professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate way. This will be done through education, self enhancement, and patient empowerment. Helping patients be an active part in their care is the most gratifying part of my job.…
The Majestic I have been in many situations where I have been forced to make hard decisions. In elementary school, my best friend was being bullied. I thought about all the things I was going to tell his bully, but when he told me who it was, I could not do it. It was one of the coolest girls in our school and I did nothing to stop her from hurting my closest friend.…
What is summer? The majority of kids, if asked, will tell you that summer signifies the end of school, the start of fun and freedom. You will find some kids at the pool, the mall, or sleeping in. Many stay home and play video games, while others go to the beach. Instead of spending my time at the pool or with friends, I hung-out with furry, four-legged beast and some rambunctious two-legged, little people.…
My values are to respect all living things, always be driven, and to put out good energy to receive it. I didn't always have these values I was very rebellious and angry as a child till about the time I turned 11. When I turned 11 I decided to start riding horses. Soon after my dad bought my first horse and that is where I formed my values; through my equestrian culture. If you put out bad energy around a horse he will feel it and physically react to your bad vibes and possibly even injure you.…
Mr. Campbell I wanted give you an apology because I was getting started writing my rough draft and I was reading it to myself, and I started to get thirsty, then got up to get a drink. I left the door cracked because it would only take me about 6 minutes. I grab my drink, and while I'm sipping on it, I heard my door open. Next thing you know I hear tearing and ruling; I sit my drink down and run to my room.…
And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high Now I'm so high…