Sometimes you won't fit in with the other children because you have no idea what there talking about. ... Girls, Drugs/Alcohol, and parties were the BIG three no no's. ... Sometimes my American friends would be talking about something and I would have been confused and dazed on what they're talking about sometimes I did not even understand the metaphors that they used. ... Girls, Drugs/Alcohol, and parties were the big three no no's with my parents. ... Then one day a sentence came out of my parent's mouth that I was never able to forget "we are moving". ...

• Word Count: 1927
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

We've all heard of Leprechauns, but who really knows exactly what a Leprechaun is? Leprechauns are ugly, stunted creatures that are broad and bulky with faces like dried apples. ... Leprechauns are foul-mouthed creatures who smoke ill-smelling pipes, known as dudeens, and they also drink quite a bit of beer. ... Religion was a big part of my Great Grandmothers life while she was growing up. ... My Great Grandmothers family found time to go to church almost every day, but I have not been to a mass since I was baptized as a little girl. ...

• Word Count: 1407
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It's hard to think about that day. ... I bet all you girls looked beautiful. ... She took two big breaths like she was gasping for air. ... I want you to give her mouth to mouth.... I can't give her mouth to mouth....

• Word Count: 2579
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School