It was on a sizzling summer’s day when third grader, Jayla, and I were having a conversation as we swung on the swings on the playground of the Boys and Girls Club. “I bet I can swing faster than you!” Jayla teased. “We’ll see about that,” I said as we both started to swing ourselves […]

I am omnipotent. Really, I am. See, I’ve figured that as long as I’m alive andwell, I’ve proved to life that I have conquered every hardship it has hurled atmy face. I was not raised in a religious family, but I believe there is anextraterrestrial force that gives everyone adversities to test your will tosucceed. […]

Many individuals like a pal, a member of the family or perhaps a superstar a little bit bit greater than the opposite individuals which are near them, as a result of they need to be like them to be able to have an identical conduct, character and even attain their targets like these individuals did […]

In 1984, at the end of second grade at the America School in Japan(ASIJ), my parents were told I couldn’t return to school because of my behavioral and learning difficulties. By 1995 my parents would read in the Stamford Advocate that I was a commended National Merit scholar. In fourth grade I could barely read; […]

I used to think that I was one of the rarest people on the earth because I had been to see the ocean. And not just that, I had swam in the ocean. As I grew older I realized that it was not so uncommon, so I stashed the memory to the back of my […]

I open my eyes slowly, to the sound of branches rustling in opposition to my windowsill. Outdoors, it’s nonetheless darkish. My thoughts is awake, however my physique begs to stay beneath the plush covers and easy, cool feeling of the pillow in opposition to my cheek. Just some extra minutes, it begs. Okay, I agree, […]

At 7:11 a.m., the morning of August 29th, 1994, my twin brother Ramzi was born. Two minutes later, I used to be born, setting the stage for a lifetime of competitors that will turn into the driving horse behind each of our aspirations and laborious work. All through our total existence, my brother and I’ve […]

The person that has made a significant influence on my life would have to be my best friend, Chayce. There are many reasons that he has made a huge influence on my life. He was one of those people that was always able to put a smile on your face, and he was always there […]

Last week, I tripped and fell onto the banana tree that grows in the middle of our foyer. I had long before decided that I hated banana trees—we’d actually grown multiple over the years, caring for them as a fond reminder of tropical South India, where my parents had been born and raised. Each year, […]

Beads of sweat form on my brow as I lace my boots from bottom to top. The euphonious chirp of nearby birds clouds my mind; simultaneously blinded by the morning rays of the sun. A smile transfixed on my face for the upcoming anticipation of this special day. It was my first day of complete […]