I am sitting in the lifeguard tower, my legs sticking to the bench, reflecting on how this will be my last summer on South Beach. I watch as the various people pass by, seemingly carefree. The foamy waves crash down on the shore, while the seagulls above attempt to steal some breakfast off the bright blankets. The blinding sun is rising, turning the sky a pink hue. There is barely anyone in the water at this hour, so I occupy myself by daydreaming about my trip to Bermuda next month.
I can not believe my best friend Sage and I just graduated high school, it seemed like just yesterday we were nervous first years.. These last four years were unforgettable, and I can not believe we are going to colleges on opposite sides of the country. We are really looking forward to this trip, because it will be my
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My eyes are barely open as I look up and see the yellow airbags pop out of the roof. I start panicking, grab one, and put it over my mouth as I start hyperventilating. My hair is flying up and my stomach has butterflies, I turn to look out the window and see the ocean getting closer and closer. “I am about to die,” I think to myself.
When the plane collides with the ocean I am jolted forward into the seat. I can sense that everyone is screaming and there is lots of noise, but I only hear silence. As soon as the flight attendants open the doors to escape the plane starts sinking faster and water is flowing in rapidly. I frantically look around for Sage, but only see immobile people still sitting down. “They are dead,” I said to myself, “That could have been me.”
I still can’t find Sage as I am being pushed out the doors into the frigid ocean.
If it weren’t for my life jacket, I would have drowned by now. I can’t function as I think about where Sage could be or if she is gone too. “This was so stupid of us, we should have listened to our parents and not gone on this trip,” I argued with
It was a warm rainy June night the humidity was high which made it even harder to breathe on the crammed boat. My family was asleep on the constantly rocking boat suddenly the boat shook, but my family was still fast asleep. I couldn’t seem to fall asleep so I got up and stepped out on the cold wet steel boats upper deck to get some air. When I got outside I realized that it was pouring bucket sized rain. I saw increasingly large waves crash furiously against the lower deck. Hard water droplets pelted my face, I could taste the salt water in my mouth from the spray of the ocean. Suddenly A massive wave slammed hard against the ship and almost swallowed the boat. Wind gusts started kicking up. I held onto the rail grasping it as if it were my prized possession. Suddenly I was blown
“Paige! Come look at this!” I shouted from across the aquarium. We were at an aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on vacation. I was standing on a pirate ship wheel while my whole family, Lexi, Lacey, my mom, and stepdad were looking at the shark cave.
It was a very cool day, overcast with a drip of rain here and there. Waves were vicious, water was as cold as the arctic, and my weak body was always being compared to a pencil. I began my swim as I attempted to avert the waves but, I seemed impossible. They kept pushing me back, yelling at me to go back to the beach, today is not your day. The waves, they swept me away with ease. I was a squirrel in a dog's mouth, a ragdoll, being tossed every which way. Tossed off balance underwater, I was baffled. My lungs whimpered for air, my body slowly drifting away. The aspect was blackening, the whole world spinning in circles, then, I felt weightless…
...we found the bodies, yet the crashing blue-green water spins me into a reality that is worlds away from the sight of stiff men. I'm not sure if this is healing or forgetfulness; all I can be certain of is the bite of the water on my skin and the dropping sun. I stare at my hand under the surface of the water, fascinated by how far away it looks and by the deep blue color of my fingernails. That hand isn't a part of my body, how can it be, it is deep in the water, opening and closing experimentally as water crashes on top of it. I want to leave it there, forever feeling the numbing water, forever fighting the currents that would wash it out to the Pacific Ocean. But then my arm moves, lifts my hand, and I realize it is mine, as are my legs and toes and wet matted hair. And the water keeps falling, pounding, rushing and I just stand there, staring, watching, waiting.
About four minutes later the plane is in the water and I hear many people screaming. Jeff and I leave the cockpit and I instruct him and the rest of the crew to start an evacuation. One of the flight attendants leg is bleeding. I see water coming down plane. I begin to walk the length of the plane to see if there are any people still in the plane. No one the first time though. I begin to do it again. After about five minutes of looking. I exit the plane. Go up to Jeff and ask if everyone is okay.
I had a great time during my vacation in Myrtle Beach. First of all, myrtle beaches were beautiful. I went to Myrtle Beaches on summer 2013 for ten days, and I had a good time with my family. It was always about 90 degrees
No one else except for my friend sitting next to me seemed to notice that the raft in front of us was stopped. As we got closer we heard them shouting something, but no one could understand them over the sound of the water clashing against the rocks. We kept approaching, getting closer and closer, and out of nowhere we saw something bobbing up and down in the water – all I could tell was that it was bright orange. It only took a few seconds to realize that it was someone holding onto their life jacket was latched on a rock, and right behind him was a small waterfall that was trying to suck him in. We got closer and I realized that I would be closest to him as we passed, but I would not be able to reach him with my arms. I reached out as far as I could with my paddle, yelling at him to grab it. I was not even the one in the water, and yet it was still one of the scariest moments of my life when he let go of the life jack in order to reach for my paddle. He grabbed it as tightly as he could and my friend next to me helped me pull him in. Everyone else was trying to slow down the raft so that he could get pulled in before we went down the waterfall, and thankfully, due to everyone’s straining effort, we were able to accomplish just that. The look of relief on his face said it all,
This summer I traveled to Orange Beach. And why I went because I was going to play in the world series. And I almost got to go skiing. And my mom, dad, mawmaw, and two of my cousins and my brother. And we got to the qualifying round and we came in 3rd place. It happend on June26 - 31. And we saw dolphins. And I saw a shark. And me and my brother caught some fish. And I stayed in a condo. And I didn't see any jellyfish. But I caught some sandfleas. And some crabs. And I saw some boats. And I saw people parasaling. And I eat some good good. But I saw some people patrolling the roads. And I saw some chopped food. And when I saw the shark I started
I no longer have the energy to keep my head above the water and with one quick gasp of air my body starting floating further and further away from the surface. The commotion from the outside world slowly turns into a low hum and I am left alone with simply me and my thoughts. My entire body is throbbing in pain and it feels as though my throat has been set on fire. My throat is screaming for oxygen
On the last day of high school, I had so much hope for staying in touch with the other students I had spent twelve consecutive years together with. I may not have been able to stay in touch with everyone, but I tried my best to make sure I stayed close to my two best friends Lacey, and Paige and also with my boyfriend Alec. Making the transition into college on your own can be difficult, but attempting to keep the relationships you have had for years can also cause trouble. From comparing the three relationships I have, I believe strongly that the friendship I have with Paige and the relationship I have with Alec will last throughout college. The transition into not only college, but adult life can be difficult, but with great people by my side I believe I will be successful.
One million things rushed through my head every time I thought about it. What if she’s still alive or what if those gunshots were aimed at her. Either way I knew there was a very slim chance of getting back home. I was horrified at what might happen next on this boat.
I let out a withered sigh, which caused me to choke in the middle of yet another sob. I had had enough. I weakly pulled myself out of the pool and walked to my towel. I grabbed the huge, orange and white stripped thing and wrapped it around my shivering body, hoping to find some warmth and comfort; but even my monstrous beach towel could not cut the chill I felt inside. I started to walk to the changing room past the hundred faces I knew nothing of, but by now were familiar. I had searched each face a hundred times hoping to see someone I knew. Finally, I realized that I knew none of them, and the person I was looking for just wasn't coming.
My mom will not be coming with me nor will my friends from my old school. I felt deserted by my family and friends. I arrived third grade and before I know it, I quickly made friends, one of my friends were anthony bates. We became really good friends then we decided to have a little group like the three musketeers. We both became really good friends with scott fredrick and the three of us played, worked, and had sleepovers all year.
...e became more and more overcome with suspense and anticipation. Before we plunged to the bottom, we noticed a kayak broken in two pieces. It had been caused by a collision with a boulder, at the bottom of the fall. We were scared to death, because we thought we would hit it and flip over. However, with the help of our fast-thinking and skillful guide, we were able to make it down the fall safely. All the action was over, so we let out a sigh of relief and allowed our nerves to relax.
The smoke was choking me. I could see a faint outline of a face across the deck. It was Tom, my lifelong friend and companion. He was completely surrounded by the bright flames."Tom are you OK!!""Yeah, but the fire has me surrounded!""Tom jump overboard, hurry!""But....but....""Do it quick, hurry!"I hit the surprisingly cold water with a crash.