It started off as any normal day I was sitting at home watching Netflix by myself. This was during the summer and it was definitely too hot to go outside and do anything so I just stayed inside. I was in my room and out of nowhere my best friend bursts through my door and tells me to get up because were going somewhere. I wasn’t surprised she tended to do this a lot, so I got up and we went outside to her car and just started driving. I asked her where we were going but she wouldn’t tell me and told me it wasn’t that big of deal. When we finally arrived at our destination it just ended up being Falls Park in Sioux Falls. I asked her what we were doing here because it was so hot outside, she then replied saying that she just wanted to hangout and do something. We walked around, talked, and just had a great time but it was starting to get …show more content…
It was raining on our way there and my friend was the one driving. The car in front of us slammed on his brakes suddenly and we tried to stop before we hit the car, but it was too late we hit the car. She was okay and didn’t have any injuries, thankfully, I on the other hand hit my head on the side of the door. My friend started freaking out because this was also her first car accident too, so she told me to get out and go see if there was any damage to her car. After I sat there for a couple minutes and processed what happen, I got out and look at the front of her car and it was bad. I got back in the car and told her what I saw, which didn’t help and made her freak out more. We both kind of just sat in the car for a minute more and tried to process everything that happen that is until the guy came up to the window and wanted to talk. My friend and the guy talked and figured everything out, well as much as they could until the cops pulled up to figure out the rest, this
Wisconsin Dells was better than Six Flags because my family stayed longer. We were in Wisconsin Dells for four days, but we were only at Six Flags for two days. Because we were in the Dells longer, my family was able to create more memories. Six Flags may have had more attractions inside the park itself, but I felt rushed and did not enjoy my time there as much. The length of time my family spent in Wisconsin also gave us the ability to experience the numerous attractions found outside of the park.
I saw her cry so many times throughout the last two years of high school and every time I did I’d always make sure to go over to her house after softball practice. I always wanted to make sure she was okay and if I couldn’t go over I would call her after and just listen and let her vent. The first time I decided to go over was pretty nerve wracking because we weren’t entirely friends yet. We talked and laughed together in class and I would come over to work on homework with her but it wasn’t ever for anything not school related so I was really uncertain on coming over unannounced. I eventually made up my mind and picked up whataburger meals with milkshakes and went over. I didn’t know what I was expecting but it certainly wasn’t what I saw because when I got there she looked completely fine and I was expecting some form of emotional mess. This was a type of Atypical dissonance because I had begun to expect her to be crying all the time but as I got to know her I learned that her parents weren’t really involved in her personal life and they always expected perfection. I finally realized that all those times I saw her crying at school were because she wasn’t able to cry at home. Eventually after realizing this and I knew she was upset I would pick her up and we’d get food from the drive-thru so we could sit in the car, talk, and
The Seven Falls State Park, is a park located in Higganum, Connecticut. It is right along the border of Middletown and Haddam. This side of the town is home to many tree-infested areas and countless streams connecting it to the Connecticut River. The entrance to the park is off of Saybrook Road. The parking lot takes up about a quarter of the land, which makes me think of this as more of a commuter lot than anything. The parking lot is made from black gravel and is gated by recycled telephone poles. As you park your car, you immediately can tell it is Winter. The air is crisp, showing my breath as I cough from seasonal allergies. I immediately throw my hands into the pocket of my hoodie, bow my head, and hop over the fence to the field. As I stop and scan the land i realize how dead it is.
“Where are you from?” The question for me, has always been conflicting. You would ask my mom and dad the question and they would not hesitate for a second before letting “Beledweyne,” or “Somalia.” fall from their mouths. All my other siblings who were born in America would probably answer the question with “Mankato,” or “Eagle Lake,” maybe even “Minnesota.” and not put any thought into it. I however have put plenty of thought into in. Maybe too much thought.
Then on January 18th we started texting about our issues. My friend had not been very nice lately, and she had changed since she was my buddy in crime in elementary school. So, we started texting about our issues. I was about to send the text, “Gtg”, and go downstairs for dinner, when she sent a text saying, “I don’t think we should be best friends anymore.” As soon as the text lit up on my phone screen, I started sobbing. I was heartbroken, destroyed, and most of all, disappointed. My best friend since 2nd grade had told me she didn’t want to be my best friend anymore, and ever since then, it really did feel like that. I was lucky if I ever felt that we were just acquaintances. This text devastated me. In most situation, if you make a friend in early elementary school, usually you’re friends and you stay friends forever, and get closer year by year. But, in my case, that fate did not happen. My best friend turned around on me and said she didn’t want to be my best friend anymore. So I realized that even though friends can promise things, you never know what will happen to a friendship five years in the future, but if friends are loyal to you, a friendship could last a
I woke up with a sharp pain in my chest and head. Around me was the car, it was wrecked and little to no cars nearby. I racked my brain to remember what happened. I was at home and I needed to go somewhere, I got in the car and started driving. The last thing i remember, was the truck coming towards me. then it all went white. I gasped. "the truck, it hit me and I must of passed out." I checked myself. nothing broken, that's good. My phone was smashed so I couldn't call anyone to tell them that I crashed. My brother, Williams house wasn't far so I would walk there.
Have you ever looked off a gigantic cliff? Now imagine traveling 30 miles per hour on a bike with curvy roads with enormous cliffs on your side with no rails. This is exactly what I did with my family when we went to Colorado. From the hotel we drove to a bike tour place to take us to the summit of Pikes Peak. After we arrived at the building we saw pictures of how massive the cliffs were, but what terrified me was the fact they had no side rails. This observation was thrilling as well as terrifying. It was an odd mix of emotions, but I loved the adrenaline rush it gave me. My dad whispered to me, “ This will be absolutely horrifying”.
Years ago my family took a trip to Yellowstone National Park. I chose this common experience for this memory assignment. First, I made a list of all the things I remembered from my trip at Yellowstone. I remembered we traveled in our motorhome and got halfway to our destination and parked on the side of the road and slept there for the night. I remember seeing the famous geyser; Old Faithful, in addition to seeing lots of bison, and bears. I recall one night that we stayed in a campground bears were in the campground and we were being told to stay in our campers. I also remember during the trip my dad would give me all the spare change and I would collect it. I saved the change up to buy souvenirs or candy. I also remember going to a shirt
“Up North. It’s the place people go to escape, a place made of cabins, pine trees, and lakes. But no matter how far you drive, there’s no sign to say “you’ve arrived” so just follow your heart till you find… your special place that brings peace of mind. As you breathe in the air and unwind… your cares are all left behind. It’s no mystery where the northwoods start when you arrive up north, you’ll know in your heart.” -Suzanne Kindler. Coming from a fifth generation Wisconsinite, I have never seen a quote more true. When I think of where I was born and raised in Mauston, WI, I think of peaceful, sunny afternoons hanging out in the backyard or trail riding through the forest with my horse. It’s beautiful, most afternoons
I talked to Tina early that day and everything was going well. She had sent me a text that evening and told me her speech seem slurred. I was at my sons baseball game and didn’t respond right away. After I got home, I sent her a text and her husband called me right away and said she had collapsed and they had called 911. She was on her way to Methodist Hospital. I left right away and went there. About 10 minutes after I was there, her husband came out and said she was in critical condition and had a major stroke. I freaked! This could not be happening to my best friend and her family, especially her mom, who just lost her
I awoke to the sun piercing through the screen of my tent while stretching my arms out wide to nudge my friend Alicia to wake up. “Finally!” I said to Alicia, the countdown is over. As I unzip the screen door and we climb out of our tent, I’m embraced with the aroma of campfire burritos that Alicia’s mom Nancy was preparing for us on her humungous skillet. While we wait for our breakfast to be finished, me and Alicia, as we do every morning, head to the front convenient store for our morning french vanilla cappuccino. On our walk back to the campsite we always take a short stroll along the lake shore to admire the incandescent sun as it shines over the gleaming dark blue water. This has become a tradition that we do every
Slowly our friendship started growing again and we started having monthly visits again. Although we rekindled our friendship we were no longer best friends, and that still saddens me every now and then. Time changes people in both good and bad ways. The same person that had taken me out of the shadows and transformed me into a little social butterfly had become severely depressed. Entering her new school she was bullied by the people she called her friends, she no longer trusted people and when I initiated the argument that led to us not speaking for a year her situation became much worse. It was not until recently she started opening up to me about the feelings she had bottled up for years that she was finally able to
Last year I got involved in a massive car accident. It was the most terrified part of life. It was the moment. I will never forget in my whole life. Before, I never realized how people really feel when a car accident happens.But,after this car accident I know what really it felt like. It was the moment. My mind was totally feared of driving. I was crushed by the hot metal and cold dirt of car. I was not feeling my arm,my body was numbed.It was felt like my lower body pressed down with monster force. All I could feel was the noise of car accident ringing in my ear.I was barely able to move my body. I was kept thinking. What my parents going to think about this? Where is my friend John? I looked through the window and saw the cars passing by
Once she arrived, we left for the beach. As time passed she want to go back home and me, just come over since we could not find a place to go walk at. Therefore, we turn around and head back to Dothan. I felt like she was starting to tire from driving, so I asked if she wanted to pull over, and rest, she declined. We continue driving, and I keep asking if she wants to make stops and what not she continued saying no, so I ask a few more times before I stop asking. So I fell asleep shortly getting tired out of the blue and when I awoke from my nap of a few minutes, I look over and she is asleep somewhat in control of the wheel. I go to wake her up and when I do she freaks out swerving into the median then, swerving out harder and we tumble for 30yards. I did not have on my seat belt during that crash I was the only thing keeping me seat by pushing myself into the seat. Thankfully, the vehicle landed upright, and I was able to force my door out. On instinct I instantly went to check on her making sure was okay, and at first, she was really freaking out on me hyperventilating, crying, and asking if I was okay. When I finally calmed her down the situation was a little better somehow my phone survived, and I called the police. Sitting there for about ten minutes in darkness with only moon light illuminating our surroundings the police finally showed up. I am just wondering why, and how did this
My boyfriend, Greg and I felt it would be a great opportunity to spend some quality time with our friends. We were going on a three day camping trip with long time friends, another couple, Chris and Heather. Chris is the go-with-the-flow type of guy but only if Heather allows him to do so. Heather is a very kind person who looks out for others. She just crosses that line of being concerned to being motherlike. See we spend a lot of time with them, but it's like other people's children, you can go home and leave them, this time we couldn't. You maybe asking yourself why would we decide to go camping with such people . . . I just don't know. This question would overwhelm Greg and me for the next two weeks while planning this getaway.