... her. It was a given though, especially knowing her husband had to leave for his tour to Afghanistan the next afternoon. She slept in the tub with the cold water running the night before he left, still waking up to a puddle of blood. She had thought for a while, she might die because of ... need. As soon as she got home, she was having "contractions" so her family rushed her to the emergency room. She slipped into another gown and laid on the gurney. As she laid there, contraction after contraction- she realized this isn't what she wanted. She cried, and cried wondering why ... with the...

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... Out of all the houses I have ever lived in there is only, truly one that is engraved in my memories. It was a farm far out in the country side. I remember when I first saw it: the glistening pool and tall overpowering black slate steps. Which lead to the huge glass French doors. The garden was just as wonderful as the house: the rich green grass, the huge leafy trees, the flowers. The flowers were so ... to notice it. I saw it and screamed. Immediately I joined my sister on top of the coffee table (now almost frozen with anxiety). Luckily my mum clobbered it with a broom or I might stil...

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... at this calm and peaceful neighborhood I'm falling in love with all the beautiful trees and the serenity of the environment. As I come closer to the Menil I notice how tall it is for a one story building. It's a simple building but the treasure inside awaits my curiosity. I notice the brass inlays and the unique designs upon the green lawn, I so wished there was water to fill it to get another prospective on ... it I was wondering if it represented the outside world is just an illusion, I really liked this piece and could easily see it in my collection because it makes you think about t...

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... , it is still that person's own home, where he or she belongs to and feels comfortable with. My home is my favorite place because of its convenient location, its comfortable and secure environment, and its abilities to provide me with freedom and love. My home locates in a very convenient neighborhood. It is in the city of Monterey Park which is in between the 10 and 60 freeway. There is ... fluffy. I always sit or lie on that couch when I watch the television or play video games. My parents sleep in the master bedroom. I took the second biggest bedroom as my own room and decorated with ...

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• Grade Level: High School