Essays on My Life Page 5

Ever since the first Christmas I can remember, I’ve loved giving things. I’d rather buy a gift I know my friend will love than receive one or buy something for myself. When I have a friend that is sick, I’ll make them a “care package” with their favorite snacks, movies, and juice. I try to…

I died on a summer afternoon. I found out that there is a life after death for I had attended my own funeral. I floated in the back of the room as I watched my mother cry for the first time, I never seen her cry before in my shortened life. I watched my friends…

Three years ago when I was fourteen and a sophomore, I encountered health issues and I could not go to school anymore. Since they could not cure it in my country, I went to Brussels where they found what I had and gave me a prescription. Then I went back to school, however I had…

My nine years growing up in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, left me with countless experiences I often long to relive. I can’t recall a dull moment in that gorgeous city I will forever call home, not with the frequent outings to Brewer Park with my grandfather to watch America’s favorite past-time in the summer…

I’m a girl with all of the typical girlish emotions. I have my own “world” and I have my own words on my mind, my dreams and my life. Sometimes I’m just like a baby who doesn’t know what she wants and sometimes I’m like a adult woman who knows exactly how control her life….

18 years ago, I was born into the Masters’ family. I had a wonderful mom and the best dad in the world. My dad was honestly my first love; I was the apple of his eye. It sounds weird, but if you would’ve seen how close he and I were, you would know where I…

This year is the 10th year I am in school. I have always loved going to school as we get to meet our friends and learn from our teachers. Everyone has an unforgettable moment in their school life. My unforgettable moment was in primary school. The day started as usual I woke up, got ready…

Moving from ones hometown to another country is so difficult. People have different feelings and thoughts for each stage. Actually, they are excited to see and experience new things, but at the same time, they feel sad about missing their family and friends. In short, it is hard to move without any experience, but people…

“We will be landing in Bole Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in approximately 10 minutes,” says my weary pilot as a 15 hour flight comes to a close. This is my third time visiting Ethiopia, but the first two times hardly count considering the fact that I was less than 6 years old. I had…

Struck by extreme pain, she found out she was pregnant, again, with twins. “I couldn’t be happier! ” Jackie was jumping with joy, or at least hopping to some extent (immediately recalling she has a pair of babies developing inside of her). Only going in for a simple ultrasound to figure out why her uterus…