The Extra

When it comes to gum, romance usually isn’t something that you think about, but when Extra Gum released their commercial The Story of Sarah and Juan in 2015 it most likely changed a lot of people’s minds- gum equals romance. Extra took this level of an emotional love story farther by using Elvis Presley’s classic “Can't Help Falling in Love” sung by Haley Reinhart which might have you wiping tears away by the end. This ridiculously adorable commercial tells a story of two high school sweethearts who end up getting engaged by the end of the ad. The love story starts out as a cliché of a simple act of sharing a piece of gum. Sarah offers Juan a piece of gum in every scene which is later a connection to show that something so small can make…

Times have changed. I have seen E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) a few times before in the past and always thought it was more aimed toward kids than adults, nevertheless, rewatching it again with newer eyes I have come to appreciate its cinematic value. The whole aspect of the film is done in such a skillful, clever, and humble way that focuses on family, friendship, and love. Given the fact that this is science fiction and dealing with a mysterious UFO landing, there is some level of anxiety…

situations that one can encounter where doing extra amounts of work, volunteering to stay longer, or charity work will go unrecognized. Many of these experiences generally go unrewarded which make an individual question why. Questioning why they spent their own personal time to do extra. If one does not see the fruits of their work despite putting in extra amounts of effort, their motivation decreases resulting in a feeling of emptiness. Though many may not realize it, sometimes doing more work…

prove to yourself that you have enough discipline to save money, this will motivate you even more. You will start day-dreaming about all the possibilities with your newfound wealth! Invest in A Piggy Bank If you do not have a strong will to save money, then let someone else, or something else, do it for you. Aside from giving money to a trusted friend or family member and begging them not to give it back no matter how many times you beg them, invest in a piggy bank. Make sure the piggy bank is…

From the very beginnings of our existence, humans have created and sung songs. Music is used for entertainment, for celebration, for mood setting, even to go to sleep. The standards for music have changed as well, especially with the onset of technology like auto-tune. Each of the 5 songs appealed to me in one way or another. I’ll admit, I am a bit arrogant sometimes, and simply annoying other times. At home, I’ll learn extra if I’m interested in a topic, but otherwise I slack off. Following my…

you served in this position before? If you have, what went right, what went wrong? If you haven’t, did you interview? Why or why not? If you weren’t selected, why do you think that was? I have previously served as a section leader for two years, and would say the trumpet section has made good progress over this school year. With the little number of trumpet members in the band, the section has done a lot to step up to the occasion and play the part that may have called for double our…

opportunity to put out flying related ads. This ad has a picture of a pack of spearmint gum in the middle with a heading that says, “Carry-on Luggage.” For the O in the word ‘on’ it has a no smoking symbol. The cost of the pack of gum is 25 cents. In 2001 Wrigley’s made an advertisement that highlighted the “Extra” branch of Wrigley’s gum. This add is very simple, but to the point. The background is solid sky blue color with a white toothbrush in the center. On the brush is a piece of gum,…

Not only did I want to excel in physics, but having one of the highest grades felt accomplishing, and knowing I worked extra hard for it was rewarding. The one thing that has really helped me and shown me a glimpse of the real world was getting my first job. I am currently working a part-time job at Jason’s Deli as a cashier, hostess, and salad bar prep. Working and going to school has probably been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do especially while being a straight A student.…

With support from my parents, I have accomplished many personal goals during high school and now college. I have become a very educated person with a great passion for learning new and different subjects. I am persistent, hardworking, and worthy of a student. I work well with others and can work under pressure when it comes to difficult obstacles. I won’t stop working until the work is completely done. When I complete one goal, I will make two more goals to keep on moving further. With all that…

I had worked with this patient before in a group setting, but he didn’t appear as receptive to me then as he did today. This patient mentioned enjoying science experiments so I planned two diversional science activities and invited him to the playroom. The first activity we completed was creating a lava lamp with water, vegetable oil, food coloring, and fizzing tablets. The patient thoroughly enjoyed this activity and made an extra one for Mr. Guy as a belated birthday gift. He also displayed…