My basketball was practically glued to my hand wherever I went; I even played with it in my dreams. ... Though I outgrew my first basketball, my love for this sport only increased as I pursued it in high school. ... When my friends went home after school or played computer games, I was on the court conditioning my body and practicing my shooting. ... Though pigeons and squirrels were the only audience for my monologues, being free in that open space gave me confidence. ... Practicing like an athlete every day proved useful as I noticed progress in both my English-speaking abilities and my sel...

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serves as my motto in fulfilling the dreams Ive set in life. ... I love being alone sometimes because it gives me space and easier for me to think so I often work at night of silence. ... Sometimes, I can or cannot control some of my emotions. ... I pursued my elementary degree at the same school and was able to maintain my rank in my primary level as rank one. ... For my dream to be good writer, in order to fulfill it, I made up my mind and enrolled in Western Abra National High School for my secondary level to gather more knowledge I will be needed in attaining my goals in life. ...

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My bedroom back home was decorated the way I liked it and contained all my personal belongings. There was actually enough space for all my things to fit. Space efficiency becomes a survival tactic in college. ... My college teachers will only change the rules in extenuating circumstances and my impression on them is rarely a factor. ... My college courses usually consist of three to five exams or papers and that is all that amounts to my final grade. ...

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I had my entire future mapped out before July arrived. ... Watch out "Trading Spaces," you have yet to see the talent of Melissa Meehan. ... Did I mention the two hour gaps that sometimes occurred in my schedule? ... College was a new sense of freedom, a beginning to my independent life. ... I"ll let you know how it goes, no need to rush my success- hey, it's only my second semester! ...

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My first day signified the beginning of my career goals. ... Luckily, I was able to find a space to park my car. ... Adjusting to my classes was not the only conflict. ... I had even made a couple of friends on my first day.... In conclusion, my first day at Pierce College was the beginning of a challenging period in my life. ...

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When my junior year of high school had ended my family had decided that we needed some space from each other. ... I began to argue with my new family like the thunderstorms rolling off the lake. ... All my efforts produced failure. ... I had hoped that the thaw would bring more than just sunshine to my life. ... However with work I never had a chance to finish my senior year. ...

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This was the first time in my life were I was sober in a drinking environment, it was odd. ... I also noticed that the more bodies you pack in to a small space the more out of control things get. One of my good friends when I was growing up changed dramatically as a person as the years went bye. ...

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He considers the space flights to be the greatest technical achievements of his life time. ... Not only has it brought me closer to my interviewee, but it helped me realize how much the world changes, both technically and in a fashion/lifestyle way. ... I know now what life is going to be like when I am older and I hope I will have the same opportunity and be able to be interviewed on my life when I am a senior citizen....

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