My mother is like no other; she is incredibly fun, she is incredibly funny, she is incredibly loving, but more than anything, she is most honest to herself. ... Everyday she had and still has her faith and optimism despite being tested by many obstacles. ...

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• Approx Pages: 3

I sat there in the midst of my father's shadow, I watched him as he spoke to an unknown man about the papers he held out. Black slacks, a white collared shirt with a black tie, he seemed professional. The pen scribbled along the bottoms of the paper. "I'm sorry, the man mumbled, lowering his eyes to...

• Word Count: 861
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• Grade Level: High School

I believe that our earliest childhood memories play a part in influencing our future career; it's certainly true for me. Every summer my family and I used to take a camping trip on Fourth of July weekend. The summer camping trip in 1990, was the year my career path was put in place. Music to my ear,...

• Word Count: 1186
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School