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My name is Yuko.
I was born and raised in Osaka Japan .

I've been lived in Torrance for three and half years.
I love travel , I enjoy seeing new places and taking pictures.

The word that describes me is outgoing.
I chose this word for two reasons.
First, I like talking to people.
Now, I work at Japanese restaurant for three days a week.
I really enjoy talking with customers.
I like to see people’s happy faces.
It is very good  opportunity for me to speak English.

Second,I like hiking and watching sports.
I enjoy going out more that staying home.

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Favorite word selfie: PATIENT
My name is Hanh.I was born in Vietnam. I have lived and worked in Cali for near 10 years . I’m glad doing well to everybody and customers.
For me , the word that describe me is PATIEN. Patience is very important in my job . It requires me to calm down , skillfully and my mind to give good service to customers.

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My name is Hamida. I'm from Afghanistan but i was born in Pakistan Peshawar city. I have studied my elementary school in Pakistan and then me with my family went to our home country Afghanistan and I have got my high school in Afghanistan  Kabul city.  I enjoyed a lot with my friends, that was a great journey in my life. And now I miss that days.

The word that describes me is
Creative. I chose this word for many reasons. First, I'm good in many thing to do.I'm Multiplayer, I can do new thing like cooking new dishes , designing new stylish cloths and i have many ideas for doing new thing creative in every thing even in cleaning my room .I can imagine beautiful and positive idea of working in any thing .

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My name is Raoudha.I was born in Tunisia.I have lived and worked in Redondo Beach for two years.I enjoy talking with people,swimming and exercing.
The world that descibes me is patient.I chose that word for many reasons.First ,i want to improve my english langage skills and then i would like to pass an equivalence of my doctoral degree in medecine.

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My name is Adelina Ugarte  .I was born in Caracas -Venezuela
I live in Redondo Beach, together my daughter and her husband, I have two grand children.

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My name is Denis, I’m from Brasil, I’m 39 years old. I was born in Minas Gerais State-Brasil.
I worked as police officer in Brasil for over 10 years. I enjoy working with people. I like making friends. I like traveling, I like hiking. I like to go for a walk at the beach.
The word that describes me is Bold.
I’ve been living in California-US for almost 3 years. I came out of Brasil, I left family, friends, everything behind me, just for reaching out my dream, learn to speak English, that is my main reason to be here.
Since I was childhood, I always wanted to live in the United States.

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My name is Rosita Rivera. I am from El Salvador.  I came to the United States eigth years ago.  I have lived in Los Angeles for eigth years. I like to learn new things and work hard for my goals.
The word selfie that describe me is perseverance. I chose that word because I like to be consistent in what I do; when I start something like to fight until I get it. I try again and again until I succeed. For all this my favorite word selfie is perseverance.

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My name is Luz Agundez. I was born in Mexicali  B.C. , Mexico. I came to the United States in the year 2000. I work in a company name IHSS. I take care of my daughter. She has Down Syndrome.                                                                  The word that describes me is upbeat-positive. I chose that word for many reasons. First I considere myself positive because if something I do and it does not turn out as expected, I don’t get upset. I see and take the good and keep going to achieve it. Second if I see someone else down or depressed, I always encourage them that they can do it. Finally, I love to help others; eventhogh  they don’t ask for help because some people are embarrassed to ask for it. I am always willing to help.

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My name is Agustina.I was born in Jalisco, Mexico. I have lived in California for over 19 years. I enjoy traveling with my family, going to the Church, and reading for hours.
The word that describes me is CALM. I chose that word for different reasons. First, too many people told me you are calm and peaceful. Also, I think it very hard to stay calm when situations in life are confusing. Finally, I think if you are calm you can make big decisions and take away the problems!

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My name is Blanca. I was born in Mexico, I have lived in Hawthorne ca for over 30 years.and I worked in Manhathan Beach for over 20 years whit different families I enjoy working with kids.The word that describes me is Kind and funny because when do you work with kids you need love patience and to be firm because you are thier guide thier companion I like to teach them to be polite but also strong and generous so that they are good children and have a nice memory of me.

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My name is Yuliya. I've lived and worked in Ukraine and UAE for over 30 years.
The word that describes me is OPTIMISTIC. I don't believe in just sitting and whining. I prefer to make actions and achieve great results. Such attitude to life always helped me to move forward.

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My name is Yuko.
I was born and raised in Osaka Japan.
I’ve been lived in Torrance for three years.
I love travel, I enjoy seeing new places and taking pictures.

The word that describes me is outgoing.
First, I like talking to people.
Now I work at Japanese restaurant for three days a week.
I really enjoy talking with customers.
I like to see people’s happy faces.
It is a good opportunity for me to speak English.
Second , I like hiking and watching any sports.
I enjoy going out more than staying home.

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I am thankful to be able to see:
my family every day before the sun rises.
I am thankful to hear
The voices of my kids in the morning before they go to school.
I am thankful to feel
The warm arms of my husband, When he say goodbye to me.
I am thankful to taste
A good cup of hot lemon tea in the morning before I go to work.
I am thankful to smell.
The coffee even though, I know I can't drink it.

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I am thankful to be able to see my family gathering together.
I am thankful to hear my mother's voice when I called her.
I am thankful to feel my sons' hugs and kisses when they visit me.
I am thankful to taste my father's bread.
I am thankful to smell the fresh air every morning.

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I am thankful to be able to see my family stand up and giving good day.
I am thankful to hear the birds chirping on the tree at sunrise.
I am thankful to feel for the new day, health and life.
I am thankful to taste the sweet flavor of blueberries in the cereal.
I am thankful to smell a delicious cup of warm coffee and drink it.

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I am thankful to be able to see the colors
I am thankful to hear my parents voices
I am thankful for the feeling of motherhood
I am thankful to taste coffee every day
I am thankful to smell the scent of rose flower

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Thanksgiving :
I am thankful to be able to see the beautiful colors of a sunset and sunrise.
I am thankful to hear barking dogs and children playing at the park.
I am thankful to feel the new beginning of a day at the park.
I am thankful to taste the love that my pets show me every day.
I am thankful to smell the aroma of all kind  of trees.   (By Juancarlo Freeman).

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I am thankful to be able to see my daughter growing up day by day.
I am thankful to hear my father everyday asking me if I am good.
I am thankful to feel my wife's arms hugging me every night.
I am thankful to taste my first morning coffee of the day.
I am thankful to smell the fragance of my favorite perfume.

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I am thankful to be able to see how the sun cheers up colors.
I am thankful to hear my mom's voice once a week.
I am thankful to feel how a good shower removes the dirt of my body.
I am thankful to taste from acid to sweet.
I am thankful to smell the trees after it rains.

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I am thankful to be able to see the       magenta, the brownish, the orange, the      yellowish splendor of a sunrise!
I am thankful to hear the singing of the birds in tone with the freshness of a river running water!
I am thankful to feel the warm, the chilly, the cold breeze of an endless morning!
I am thankful to taste the sweet honey pollen dropping by the bees in our fertile soil!
I am thankful to smell the humid dirt enriched by the wild flowers, which create unique aromas in Earth, that belongs to our precious universe!

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I am thankful to be able to see
How many people and communities cook meals for many poor people and homeless persons. I am thankful to hear
The prayer  before we eat our meals
I am thankful to fell
the love in my family
i am thankful to taste
The flavor from the delicious meals we eat.
I am thankful to smell
The delicious food and beverages.

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Gratitude Poem                                           By James

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Gratitude Poem                                           By James

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I am thankful to be able to see the colorful world.
I am thankful to hear the real thing.
I am thankful to feel the beauty of the world.
I am thank to taste the delicious food from all over the world.
I am thankful to smell the perfume of flowers.

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I am thankful to be able to see smiles in my daughters' faces, my messy house full of kids playing and laughs.
I am thankful to hear: I love you!
I am thankful to feel warm hugs, kind kisses and hands trying to grab my hands.
I am thankful to taste all the colorful and tasteful food that God provided us.
I am thankful to smell my kids laying on the bed, half awake, when I call them and say: time to get up! And they pull me and hug me, and I smell them and feel that I am the happiest person on earth!

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I am thankful to be able to see people taking care of other people.
I am thankful to hear beautiful word recognizing the success of a friend or a stranger.
I am thankful to feel the love that people show me.
I am thankful to taste the fruit of the blessings received.
I am thankful to smell the essence of the people that I love.

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I am thankful to be able to see, every color and shape, every person and creature.
I am thankful to hear, every sound and the silence too, every song and voice.
I am thankful to feel, every weather and the speed, every love and hatred too.
I am thankful to taste every food that God created.
I am thankful to smell every essence of the Earth.

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I am thankful to be able to see smile on the face of my children. I am thankful to hear the sound of waves in the ocean. I am thankful to feel warm relationships in my family. I am thankful to taste aromatic coffee every morning. I am thankful to smell the fresh peonies in a vase in my home.

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I am thankful to be able to see my family, dogs, coworker, schoolmates, every day
I am thankful to hear the sea, birds, music
I am thankful to fell healthy, loved
I am thankful to taste my breaksfast, dinner  at home
I am thankful to smell my favorite perfume, my food, the forest, the sea, the rain

Vianey

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I am thankful to be able to see the happiness of my family.
I am thankful to hear the jokes of my grandpa.
I am thankful to feel a soccer ball on my feet.
I am thankful to taste In and Out burgers.
I am thankful to smell all the food that is prepared at Christmas.

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I am thankful to be able to see the sapphire sky and the red, red rose.
I am thankful to hear the birds chirping at sunrise and sunset.
I am thankful to feel the warmth of my daughter's soft, velvety hands.
I am thankful to taste the sweet nectar of an apricot.
I am thankful to smell the perfume of the jasmine in the warm spring air.

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Do you think traveling has more benefits or more disadvantages?  I strongly believe that traveling has benefits which  outweigh its drawbacks. I enjoy to travel and I analyzed how many benefits I received for myself with it. Traveling frequently gives you such benefits as an opportunity to see historical places, learning new languages  and cultures, having adventures, sometimes unexpectable, making unforgettable memories and sharing an experience with others. Traveling forces you out of your usual life and dips you in a new lifestyle.

Traveling immerses you into the history and gives you possibilities to see historical heritage in different countries. All countries have their own history. While traveling to another country you have an excellent  opportunity  to visit historical places, to see gorgeous architecture, museums and monuments that dive into history. I am sure, every country has world famous places or monuments, or  galleries that represent  the country. For example, Louvre, Versaille and Eiffel Tower are the hallmarks of Paris, France; Park Guell, Sagrada Familia and Casa Mila which were designed  by Antonio Gaudi represent Barcelona. Spain; Colosseum, Travi Fountain and Pantheon are the most visited historical places in Roma, Italy. Visiting such places you will have some imagination about the historical past of this country.

Traveling across the world or even across the country is a huge and interesting learning experience. It is one of the best ways to interact with people that have another language, culture and traditions. You will realize how you really feel around  foreign people. As well, while visiting another country you will have the opportunity to try new food and feel new tastes. This is especially true for Asian and Estern countries where exotic fruit and vegetables are grown and many spices are used. Moreover, you can try and make some notes of new combinations of products familiar to you.  Traveling educates us a lot and give us a chance to change something for the better. Also, traveling is an adventure, sometimes you can  get into an unexpected situation that forces you out of your comfort zone.

Making unforgettable memories as well is one of the best benefits that you get while traveling. Our memories are the most valuable thing which we may have.  We create these worthy moments by ourselves. I am sure, everyone buys souvenirs, memorable things and takes many photos while traveling. Taking photos is a great way of recording memories. After that you can share your pictures with family and friends and give them some advice if they want to travel to that same  country . The worst thing about travel is that it always ends but a lot of your photos will mentally take you back to your journey.

In summary, if you have a chance to travel a lot, do this.  With traveling you will learn many interesting things and educate yourself. No matter how the traveling experience may go, whether good or bad, it will definitely help you learn. Traveling is the perfect entertainment for a person of any age and it is one of the ways to relieve stress, feel refreshed and escape our daily life.

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Why can a successful business go down? Imagine if you can manage your business in a good way. Many businesses fail in their first three years of operation. Your business needs to make changes. Here are some tips to help you.

1. Investigate the Market Place
When you have a good product or service, probably the problem is the price. Your price should be competitive with other companies. You need to search how much the real price is and adjust it.

2. Human Resources
If you need help in a particular new area, try to hire people with experience to resolve these problems, contract publicity to helps expand and work in logistics area.

3. Evaluate your Business
Review the contracts with retailers and ask about guarantees and warranties, renew stores and warehouses, implement a new image to your business, invest in a new machinery, tools and technologies.

Correct little problems to save your business. Think about implementing new changes and restate your goals. That helps you to increase your investment.

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the effects daily exercise.                                  Beneficts of exercise.                                                                    Are you healthy body.

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the effects daily exercise.                                  Beneficts of exercise.                                                                    Are you healthy body.

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Did you know the three most important qualities of a good sibling? Most of the  people have sibling. Growing up with brothers and sisters can be difficult and fun. But for me my sisters has the three most important qualities of a good sibling. She is honest, best friend and kind.
First, she is honest. I trust on her because, She always tell what she thinks about problems, happiness or decisions. She give me good advice. I always count with her in good times or tough times.
Meanwhile she is my best friend. When we are child we played together with dolls. The time past and we grow up as teenagers We always have fun together. Now we are adults. We are moms and we continue plan together, have fun. We always made time for talk, care each other.
Finally for me she is kind. She always appreciate what I give it to her and as I remember she always protect and help me. She is a grateful person many times she give more than I expect. For me my sister has the three qualities of a good sibling.
By Blanca Santiago.

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What are the effects of daily Exercise. By Mayra Lopez

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What are the effects of daily Exercise. By Mayra Lopez

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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, "Strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday actiivie"

Exercise  helps people improve their brain health consist in health means the idea of being well when a person functions well physically as well as mentally we call that person healthy and fit.

Exercise helps to control and hold a constant weight by preventing a person from gaining excess weight or hold weight loss.

Exercise helps in the stimulation muscles development joints and bones, as well as the lungs and helps young people manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

A healthy life style demands regular exercise and it is an integral part of being fit. Study after study has show us several benefits if can have. Not only does regular exercise help their reduce the risk of developing diseases and manage your weight. Exercises is a great way to unwind from the stresses of life and can boost your well being and mood.

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The Benefits of Daily Exercise               by James

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The Benefits of Daily Exercise               by James

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Although many people do exercise everyday, they may not be fully aware of the benefits of daily exercise. Perhaps, they only know the benefits for their body. In fact, daily exercise has benefits in many ways, including physical, spirit, and social.
First, physically,daily exercise can make you stronger, improve your cardiovascular circulatory system, and prevent the risk of developing diabetes and cancers.
Second, exercising everyday will keep your spirits up and make you feel good. A science research shows that their brain will produce a material make them feel better when people do exercise.
Finally, daily exercise will help us promote our communicating skills, and let us integrate into society. We will enjoy friendship with other guys in exercise community.
For these reasons, we should do exercise everyday. Daily exercise will bring us the incredible benefits, especially in physical,spirit,and social.

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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF  DAILY EXERCISE?                                          (By Juancarlo).

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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF  DAILY EXERCISE?                                          (By Juancarlo).

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Did you know that,  if you walk for at least 30 minutes a day will help you sharp your memory and fight sickness?
The benefits of walking for at least 30 minutes a day: I first started walking for about 10 minutes daily in the morning for about one week, on the second week, increased the time to 20 minutes,  and 30 minutes total on my 3rd week.
By walking in the morning, I got a great release of stress, and I got to see people, things and environment in a more positive manner.
My memory is better because now I can remember events, and successfully resolve situations, plus, my headaches are gone!.
Walking or doing any kind of exercise works wonders in your body!.
By walking for at least 30 minutes a day, helps to loose weight and tone your muscles., it also helps to relieve stress and to stay calm.
As a result, walking or doing any kind of exercise is of a great benefit for your body system.
Therefore, walking relieves stress, keeps you fit,internal organs work better, and clear your thoughts.

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Why a successful business can go down? Imagine if you can manage your business in a good way? Many business fail in their first three years of operation. your business needs take changes? I need show you some many tips-tricks to help you.

1. Investigate the market place
When you have a good product or service probably the problem is the price. Your price should be competitive with other companies, you need search how much is the real price and try to reduce them.

2. Human Resources
If you need help in a particular new area, try to hiring people with experience to resolve this problems, contract publicity to helps expanding and working in logistics area.

3. Evaluate your business
Review the contracts with retailers and asking about guarantees and warranties, renew stores and warehouses implement a new image to your business, invest in a new machinery, tools and technologies.

Correct little problems to save your business, think in implement new changes and restate your goals. That help you to increase your investment.

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Theme Parks. ( By Guillermina, Rhonda and Juancarlo. 

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Theme Parks. ( By Guillermina, Rhonda and Juancarlo. 

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Did you know that  we have the most popular parks in California?
If you are planning on coming for a vacation or just visiting,  check out on our best  theme parks.
Disneyland and Universal Studios have been created for the whole families fun. It is a  place where you can find rides and entertainment for all ages.
By coming to those parks,  you'll have the greatest experience of your life.
Disneyland offers you a great variety of rides and entertainment for the whole family.
Small world is a musical that represents all countries around the world.
Space Mountain,  is a thrilling ride through the deeps of spare! Sometimes times you are part of fighting the empire, avoiding being haunted by ghostly ghosts,  and sometimes just exploring the far reaches of the universe.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park.  It really worth to visit if you enjoy movies and TV. Shows.
The Universal Studios Hollywood attractions are based on famous movies  like Jurassic Park.
Jurassic Park ride  takes you through a river where you can see dinosaurs and get wet.  It is more fun if you ride it on summer time.
Universal studios has a great set-up city  were you can see movies on the making  like the "Minions "
They record TV. Shows as well.
Jimmy Fallon is a famou  tv host  who wrote " 5 more  sleeps 'till Christmas ".
He records at  Universal Studios  and hopefully we will be able to listen to his recording this year.
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Universal Studios Hollywood has one water park. The themes of Disneyland and Universal Studios are quite different. Overall Disneyland is much more expansive, with many more attractions to choose from.

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Do you know  that we have the most popular Themes Parks in California?.If you are [alning on coming to California for vacations or just visiting check out for the best Theme Parks.
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.Both parks  have been created  for  families fun.Theres is a place where you can find rides for all ages .By coming to these Parks by coming to these parks you will have the experience of you life
Disneyland offers you the great variety of rides and entertainment,for the whole family,"It is small world",it is a musical show that represents all countries around the world, and so on.A lot of roles coasters, like Space Mountain,it is a thrilling ride through the depths of space.And also you will experience  one of the most famous epic show ,The Famtasmic, Transforme The River of America  with dazzling special effects,that display scenes of Fantasia.This show will " WOW" the entire Family.On the other hand Universal Studios offers you except for older kids and adults.Wheter you want to sample Mexican tacos ,enchiladas,or to enjoy the pleasure of sweets snacks, or maybe to buy the lastest Universal Souvenirs for friends and family , it is all in Universal City Walk.
Universal Studios is famous for the Studio Tour ,where movie lovers will experience behind the scenes of their favorite movies, like King Kong 360m3D,Fast & Furious super charge, and the Famous "Jaws".One of popular rides Jurassic world will transport  you to the Dinosaur era.
Water World ,is one the most popular epic shows that you can not miss,to enjoin the adventures that surges to life  with jumping jet-skiers, firefights and huge explosions ,and water splashes for the front seats.In addition Universal Studios Hollywood  offers you Halloween Horror Nights for those who want to thrilled the adventure.
California offers you the most exciting adventures visiting any of these Theme Parks.Come to visit California .

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A Privileged Man

October is a mythical month full of mystery, with some days of  the Hunter’s Full Moon, witches, ghosts and black werewolves, making people stay at home.  For others, October is a fest because of  the beginning of fall. This was a good reason for Andrea, Monica, Veronica, Amalia, Marina, Iryna, Lilia, and Cynthia who planned to go walking and hiking on Saturday October 22, 2022 at 8:30 am.  on the Bluff Reserve of Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.

The meeting point of our group was the reserve’s parking lot at 8:30 am. From this site we could see the cars of our friends coming in and out. That Saturday you could feel that the  weather was a usual October’s chili morning. I arrived sharp at 8:30 am and a few moments later Marina arrived too with her lovely “ Joker “  Pembroke Corgi Dog, whose face, and reaction towards myself will remain as the most wonderful memories in my life. Marina explained “ that  Joker  is so sensitive and cares very much for people. “ I was impressed by his behavior. Then some minutes later Monica arrived, and also started to pet “ Joker “ who made rollovers making us laugh. Since I was short in conversation, Marina and Monica started to chat and were concerned about the other ladies because of being late.

After a while, Amalia and Cynthia came accompanied by her youngest daughter Bo Guiley who was introduced to all of us and was also very friendly. Bo looked at “ Joker “ who confirmed how he loved to be around people. Immediately both became acquainted. I think Joker was so delighted by Bo’s pettings.This new relationship helped to warm up our beautiful morning. In the meantime, I started to take some individual as well as group pictures.  While they went on talking, the concern for the rest of the group increased because of their delay. At about: 8:45 Amalia sent a message to the absent classmates when Allison along with her handsome nine year old Christopher joined us. Some five minutes later, Andrea and her beautiful daughter Cecilia with green eyes showed up. What a great moment for all of us especially for Joker who enjoyed being petted by Bo, Christopher and Cecilia. At about 9:05am, I asked my friends to get close to the fenced trail path which allows us to see a spectacular view of the light house, the cliffs, the ocean, the blue sky and the cloudy horizon. Once everyone posed,I took some pictures of these unforgettable moments. At the same time, while I was focusing the camera, I noticed a flock of birds forming a “ V “ shape in their flying route. At the same time, Veronica and her nine year old precious daughter Brisa spotted us and with a big smile all of the girls were so happy they made it.

Finally at about 9:35am, we started heading north to walk down a slight slope trail. A  dirt pathway with a wooden fence protected us from the wild weeds, brush, and grass on the east side. On the west side, the fence protected us from the beautiful clay, brown, and  grayish cliffs. On our way up hiking to slight hills, we came across with people who also seemed to enjoy the exercise. I was taking some pictures and I got behind the group. They could not see me and started to worry about me, like they did when the girls did not arrive on time at the beginning. It made me feel like a privileged man. I thanked them and apologized for the delay. Joker, who is a little chubby, got thirsty and drank some water like a hungover person. We reached Vincent Point at about 10: 15am and turned back to the lighthouse point. On our way back Veronica told us about how she started to walk and hike these trails. Marina shared with us how she spent some vacation time traveling in a van with her family in her lovely country. Iryna was part of the conversation along with Cynthia. Allison wanted her husband to join us, but he could not do it due to his late shift. Andrea and Veronica were hugging and talking with their own daughters. Lilia and Amalia told me that this was their first time being at this place and both of them liked it. Joker got tired and wanted more water. Besides that, Marina told us that when I got behind, Joker was looking for me. I could not believe the nature of his feelings and again made me feel like a privileged man . At about 10:35am we reached our final lighthouse destination. After a few jokes, some pictures were taken and warm wishes from each other ended our meeting. We started to head back to our cars. We all give each other an individual and warm hug as a goodby. At 11:10, I also pet and said thank you to Joker for being so friendly and Marina thanked me back.

In two hours and twenty minutes, all these ladies along with their children and Joker not only bonded, shared, gave,cared, and developed a mutual respect and affection towards each other. I felt that their level of friendship deepens as the level of their unconditional regard and affinity.

I said to myself “ this is a great experience with great memories. “ It is like the song “ Memories “ from Maroon 5 that states “ Toast to the ones here today.  Go on, raise a glass and say, here is to the ones that we got. Cheers to the wish, you’re here but you’re not. Now my heart feels like December. When somebody says your name.” I realized that this heart to heart relationship can’t be called a classmates nor group of girls. They are FRIENDS whose value shine like jewels, their children are diamonds because of their uniqueness, and Joker is like a princess for his incomparable wisdom. For all these memories, I am fortunate, I am privileged, I am a privileged man.

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Point Vicente Park and Lighthouse, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - California Beaches

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Point Vicente Park is a nice place to visit, but there is no easy beach access from the bluff. The Seascape Trail heads north from the park and follows

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A MEMORABLE EVENT IN MY LIFE

February 4, 1976 was a day that  I will never forget. Everybody in Guatemala was woken up because the earthquake occurred from 3:00 to 3:01 AM. Our family was asleep, my parents in their bedroom, also my sisters and I slept in our bedroom.
We did not wake up. At exactly 3:04 AM. an aftershock struck. Our house started shaking violently and the roof also. At first none of us  realized what  happening. Then our neighbors yelled from outside. My sisters and I did not out of our beds because the electricity was off.
At last the shaking stopped. For a minute we were scared to move. Then we all went to the living room right now, and finally went  outside to meet with ours neighbors on the road. One person turned on her transistor radio and the news said " Earthquake in Guatemala, the man on the radio said "Wait please, in a few minutes I will explain the dangerous situation in our country.
Two hours later the police came at our community and help the people scared and with the nervous system altered.
Our first earthquake was an fatal experience because almost 35,000 people died, roads were broken, buildings went down, and communities were under the roc ks.
44 years after, Guatemala is a  country with  preventive actions around earthquakes, bringing a lot information about techniques for evacuation and organized ways for evacuation people, making a meetings with a lot information about first AID, collecting meals for any emergency and bringing protection for any people need houses, hospitals, security and more.

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June 20, 2020 I was taking a flight to Cancun with some members of my family. The reason we were going was for the birthday of a cousin.

One of those days on the beach we got the idea of renting a yacht. We rented the yacht from 1pm to 5pm. We bought some seafood, chips and alcohol. A few hours later we decided to jump into the sea while we were having a great time. After a few minutes some of us got back into the yacht, while others stayed swimming. An uncle and a cousin stayed swimming while some of us were drinking and listening to music in the yacht.

Some minutes later we saw them swimming a little far from the yacht, we thought they were having fun. They were really asking for help, their legs were already tired of floating. After that a cousin saw that they were suffering, he tried to jump but he slipped with the wet floor. Now we had three problems, the two that were far from the boat tired of floating and the one that was bleeding from the mouth.

In the yacht we had a lifeguard and he jumped and swam to save them.

The other one that was bleeding was alright. He stopped the bleeding with a little bit of paper.

At the end of the day it was fun, we were making some jokes about how they could have died.

But after all, we were all safe and having fun.

It was a great trip.

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In February,2012 I found out I was pregnant I do not remember the exact day. I recall being scared in my boyfriend ‘s bathroom seeing the pregnancy test result. I just turned seventeen , I had not finished high school , I did not have money . At first I could believe it . How was I supposed to tell my mom I was pregnant? After a few days thinking how to tell her I finally did it. First, she was very angry at and disappointed, after a while she began to get excited about being a grandmother.I did not dropped out of high school . I Managed to finish my senior year with all my big belly . I was very proud of myself for having graduated.On November 8 , 2012 my baby boy was born . He was so tiny and fragile just at that moment I knew that I had to protect him and give him my all. In the end i could say he gave me purpose in life . He makes me challenge myself every day to be a better mom

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Why is sleeping the most important part of the day. Sleeping is a essential part for your body because it supports healthy brain functions, avoid the risk of developing many chronic conditions and is a essential part in the growth process. Gathering everything, not sleep can affect your physical and psychological development.

Your brain is a very important part in your body and if you dont sleep well you can affect functions of this organ like memory, mood and your judgment. The memory is affect in a fourty per cent for learning abilities and also affect the ability of recall ideas. For the other hand the lag of sleeping produce negative mood increasing anger, frustration, irritability and sadness. Also you will be more impulsive and your decisions can be defected having a bad judgment.

Many people that gave lag of sleeping develop chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. If you sleep less than seven hours you will active a gen call period that is related and can provoke the diseases mentioned in the top of the paragraph.

Finally the grow process can be affected if you sleep lees than the number of hours that is determined because it will slow down the growth hormone. The experts say that the kids in the ages of one to twenty-one have to sleep at least eight hours all nights.
In conclusion ass you can see sleep good is primordial in all the chapters of life, to have good health and when you are young a good growth process.

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Do you know the function of turn signal on the vehicles? When I was 7 yrs old, I didn't know anything about it.
One day morning which I was 7 yrs old I was going to go to school in a cheerful mood. About ten minutes later I arrived a traffic light junction. Suddenly, the traffic light didn't work, I didn't know how to cross the road because there are many vehicles with flashing turn signal light on the road at that time. At this moment, my  elder brother caught up with me,and then he told me how to distinguish the movement of vehicles and the function of turn signal on vehicles.This was the first I've heard of it.Finally, under his guidance I smoothly through the road arriving my school.
Now in my eyes, every teenager knows the function of turn signal, but this was a big trouble for me of 7 yrs old at that time. I never forget the experience.
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What happens when people do not get enough sleep?

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Lack of Sleep Deep Damages Your Body - by Vianey, Rafik and Andrea

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Lack of Sleep Deep Damages Your Body - by Vianey, Rafik and Andrea

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What was Einstein's most important advice? The famous scientist used to sleep ten to twelve hours a day. His statement was that a long night's sleep is the key to a clear mind and geniality. On the other hand, people who do not get enough sleep suffer from memory loss, drop in immunity and faster aging.
Memory loss is the failure to remember information. People who do not get enough sleep have difficulty remembering things. The brain needs to be rested, so it does not affect memory.

Lack of sleep also leads to a drop in immunity, a violation of the production of antibodies, which decreases the body's resistance and people often get sick with the flu and cold.

Also sleep deprivation can create faster aging, a study done by UCLA researchers discovered that just a single night of insufficient sleep can make cells age quicker, accumulate toxins in the body and even increase wrinkles on the skin, as new collagen, a protein that keeps the skin plump and young, is built while we sleep.

Prepare your bedroom in advance making it clean and dark, the temperature has to be comfortable and you should remove all electronic devices from the room. Do not eat or drink a lot of liquids before going to bed. Take a warm shower and drink a non-caffeine tea. If you still struggle to sleep you should visit a doctor. Remember that you are responsible for your own well-being and it is fundamental to dedicate time and effort to sleep enough and well.

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A lot of memories are coming to me, good moments and bad moments too. I remember one special, day before Christmas. I was 15 years old when I decided to drive my father's car. If I could imagine what would happen next in that day,  believe me, I would not take that car.

December 24, 1999, was a day I will never forget. In the morning,  I was happy because the car was in the drive way. I drove the car to my father's work, supposedly the car should be at home that day.

When I arrived at my father's work, my mother asked me why I took the car? In that moment, I saw that my father and his friends were drunk. I felt that taking the car was not a good idea.

In the afternoon, my father's friend drove us home in our car. My father slept in the passenger seat, my brothers with my mom were in the back seats with me. My father's friend started to drive very fast and he could not stop before the bridge.

I closed my eyes and felt the car flip over and over on the bridge. For a second, I though that I would to die. When I opened my eyes, I saw my father's friend left us at the accident.

My father was unconscious on the street. In a few minutes the ambulance came and a lot of people yelled. I stayed in the hospital waiting for news with my mother. While a Christmas tree full of gifts in my house was waiting for us. I could not stop thinking it was my fault, is my fault.

Thank God nothing bad happened. The car that I drove was a Volkswagen Beetle, made in Germany, almost indestructible. Believe it or not, this car saved the lives of my family and me. After that day, Christmas was not the same, except when my children were born, but that is another story.

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MEMORABLE EVENT                                      I remember when I was about 12yrs.  old, I was living in Nayarit, in Mexico I experienced a big storm that I haven't felt again. I remember the strogn winds, lightins, thunders that last almost all day long and part of our roof fled away and the water was coming inside the house, all of uswere in panic. I remembhappend to us.    haserius er that my mom told us to get on our knees and prey. Fourtanly when that disaster was over we had  minors damages in our house , but the important of everything was, that nothing happen to us. So we thanked god for kept us well and alive.                                                                             Roberto.

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MEMORABLE EVENT                                      I remember when I was about 12yrs.  old, I was living in Nayarit, in Mexico I experienced a big storm that I haven't felt again. I remember the strogn winds, lightins, thunders that last almost all day long and part of our roof fled away and the water was coming inside the house, all of uswere in panic. I remembhappend to us.    haserius er that my mom told us to get on our knees and prey. Fourtanly when that disaster was over we had  minors damages in our house , but the important of everything was, that nothing happen to us. So we thanked god for kept us well and alive.                                                                             Roberto.

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I will never forget the day when my family moved  to the USA. Before we moved,  I had to make some preparations. It was especially difficult to prepare our dog and her medical papers. Traveling with pets requires many supporting documents about their health. All our family members could not imagine living without our dog, so we brought all the papers required for moving her with us. Finally, the day of our departure had come. It was July 8, 2019. We had tickets for two flights, one of them from Kyiv to Vienna and another one from Vienna to LA. The flight was supposed to be one day but instead of this our ride took three days filled some stressful and impressive events at the same time. I remember all these three days to the smallest details.

Our first flight was in the morning from Kyiv to Vienna. When we arrived at the airport our adventures began. My son discovered that he lost his smartphone in the taxi. His smartphone was important for him because it contained many memorable photos with his friends from Ukraine. We called the taxi driver and asked him to came back to the airport.  Thankfully we found the smartphone. After that we hoped  everything would be according to the plan. My family boarded the airplane and arrived in Vienna. After that we were waiting for our next flight and had hoped that after 15 hours we would arrive to Los Angeles.

The second flight should have departed in the morning. We boarded the plane and three hours later the aircraft had not yet taken off. Everyone was nervous. After what time, the flight attendant   said to us that the plane was broken, so all passengers need to go to the registration desk and change their tickets. It was very difficult for us because we had a dog. My husband spent a lot of time at the front desk. The airline could not find the flight that allowed us to bring our dog. After 5 hours later we had new tickets for our family for the next evening with a stop in Chicago, so we needed to stay the whole day in Vienna. The airline provided a hotel where we could rest and sleep. On the one hand we were so tired, but on the other hand we got the opportunity to see Vienna with its gorgeous architecture. Next day started with famous Viennese coffee and  apple strudel and then we walked around Vienna until the evening . In the evening we took a flight to Chicago instead of to LA because the airline could not find a direct flight for us. Our flight was overnight and everyone was very tired and we slept the whole night.

It was the third day of our move. We arrived in Chicago and had to take the next flight to Los Angeles. This flight was not calm. We were sitting separately from each other and my dog was with me and my son. She was nervously looking for my husband and daughter. Finally, we arrived in Los Angeles. Our friend picked us up and took us our home.

In conclusion, our adventures were unpredictable, we spent three day on the way instead of one. We were very tired but we saw beautiful Vienna with its attractions. Our tour in Vienna was excellent and I took many memorable photos. Also, we got financial compensation from Austrian airlines in the amount of 600 Euro for each of us that we spent for our next trip. I will never forget this move.

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Time flies. I always feel like I need more time to finish my daily tasks for my children  and my studies. Every evening I go to ESL class  and every Tuesday I have  class at Elcamino college. I'm very pleased with my peers in class. We learn from each other. We also have  time for a coffee and some sweets to stay focused until the end of the class . Tuesdays are the busiest days of the  week for me. I usually finish around 11 pm, very tired, and all I want is my cup of coffee and watch a movie to relax.

My younger son takes  most of my time. He is three years old and he is a kind of stubborn and fussy child. Yelling, screaming,even if I take him out to play at the park or for walking, after like 15 minutes he starts to cry for no apparent reason.

I feel That I am lucky to come to the USA. It's the dream for everyone. I have been here for almost three years and I hope to be able to communicate fluently. Finally, this is my first time in free writing. I have a lot to write but as always time is running out.

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Do you feel you are losing your mind? Perhaps you do not get enough sleep.

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Do you feel you are losing your mind? Perhaps you do not get enough sleep.

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If you do not want to have problems in your life with your mind, body, and emotions, you must sleep at least 8 hours every night. People think sleeping just a few hours will be enough for their health, but is not true. Every night we do not have enough sleep, we are cutting years of our life. The three most important problems that are mention before can increase and cause severe damage in our lives.

BODY

There are many things that happen to your body when you lose sleep. Not sleeping enough can affect our immune system. When you do not get enough sleep, you gain weight and a lot of diseases increase like diabetes, cancer, heart attack, stroke, or low pressure.

We have to take care our body because if the one that keeps us alive. Sleeping well can bring our life peace and, healthy body. Many doctors recommend that  you need to have a routine to sleep from the time you are a child, your body and your health will  appreciate it.

EMOTIONS

Lack of sleep will also affect  your emotions. The next day you will feel anxiety or depression. You might feel more irritable or lose your patience. Lack of sleep is also associated with higher levels of stress. This means you will feel more overwhelmed when dealing with certain circumstances during the day. You get angry easily, you get frustrated, and irritable, you do not like to talk to anyone.

Your interest in some things can decrease. For example: playing soccer, dancing, walking or your sexual life will be affected.

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Not getting enough sleep affects our mind.  This makes it harder to concentrate, focus and pay attention to detail, all of which are required to make informed decisions. The decrease in these functions also causes you to become easily confused.

However, making decision without  enough sleep can have bad consequence in our life. Sometimes reasoning to solving problems can be worsened, along with reaction time and alertness.

Sleep is critical to the process of consolidating the things we learn in the brain.

In other words, we need proper rest to lock in new information and commit it to memory.

CONCLUSION

The most problematic situation in the life is rest because we must work all the time, pay bills and bring bacon to our house. Because we are so busy,  it is difficult to rest or make the time to rest. We just sleep a couple of hours and our body needs more time to rest to be healthy.

We need to make sure to get discipline to sleep to have a good rest and be alert for all the activities we have in the life.

So if you want a long life span, you need to sleep well.

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I remember when I was young, at the age of seventeen years old, I felt like a champion after I bought my first car. In my country (Argentina) it is a long term process to reach the money to buy a car because the prices are more expensive than other countries. For example in the United States you can buy an average car with the equivalent to 5 complete salaries , but in Argentina you need about the equivalent to 15 complete salaries to buy the same car.

My way to reach the money so fast to buy a car was because I worked extremely hard in my summer vacation in a beach city 5 hours away from my neighbor.  I worked 14 hours a day seven days a week for 2 and half months in a night shift which is better paid than the day shift. At the end of the season I broke my piggy bank and counted the money, and to my surprise the amount was higher than I thought.

Just one day after I went back to my city I asked my uncle if he could help me to search for a car to buy. The day after that we started shopping at all car dealers in order to find the best option. We spent a whole week searching, and found a good one on Saturday and I felt something special inside me that I can’t describe. But my anxiety grew because the salesman from the dealer explained to us that we couldn't do the formalities until next Monday.

Monday came, I went to the dealer with my father and finally got my first car! After that I went to my house, opened the garage door from my house, got inside with my car and started honking the horn to surprise my mother and brother. They came outside the house and I remember all two with a huge smile in his faces, and started to congratulate me. This was a memorable day of my life.

The feeling of achievement is inexplicable, but I recommend working hard to obtain your goals as a consequence of merit. If you can dream, you can do it.

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Begin the worst vacation and finish with the most fun story!!

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Begin the worst vacation and finish with the most fun story!!

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I started my vacation with the most emotional feeling. I was waiting for that day to go to Hawaii and enjoy that moment, but everything turned out to be awful in the beginning. We got to the airport with my friend and decided to have dinner before we boarded the plane. After we had dinner, we rushed to board the plane. At that moment, I drank my cup of water with lemon. The attendant saw me with that and stopped me. I was wearing a mask, but I took my mask off because I drank my water, so he told me, “You are drinking beer so you can not board the plane.” I lost my flight. I was really upset and I started to argue with him. He called the police and when the police came he said to them I was drinking beer in the airport. I was crying and really sad. One police officer said we will arrest you and I got mad. I asked them what will you arrest me for? Tell me what I did for you guys to arrest me? So it was a bad experience. I think the attendant treated me unfairly; he was a little racist. I am not sure about this. I left the airport really upset and depressed. I bought another ticket to go to Hawaii the next day. In the end I enjoyed my vacation and I had a good time with good friends.

I made a complaint to the company and they gave me a credit to use the ticket again until next year. I learned a lot from this experience. There are a lot of people who do not have empathy and treat you with disrespect without knowing anything about you.

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On Thursday, July 14 2022,was a day that I will never forget. It was a memorable event in my life. I was in Hawaii on vacation this was very fun, we visit beautiful beaches rivers  and volcanoes around the island.

On Friday  at noon,  we decided to go swimming at the beach everything was fine until some giant waves stared, I had never seen such big waves , we got really scared and had to run out of the water I will never forget it.

Our first Vacation in Hawaii was an experience that will never forget.  But now we know how dangerous it is to be inside the beach with giant waves since many people were injured. By Darolin Castillo

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April 30, 2011 was a great day that I will never forgot. It was the day I had my first date with my wife. I was love at first sight. At exactly the moment we saw each other, we knew we would get married. The date started our romantic story. We talked all day about our jobs, about our lives. sometime we went to the beach, sometime we went out to eat. After one year, we decided to live together and begin a new life together in my home. the best thing that's ever happened to us in my life I give fats to GOD because we understand each well and we're happy with our son

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June 20, 2020 I was taking a flight to Cancun with some members of my family. The reason we were going was for the birthday of a cousin.

One of those days in the beach we got the idea of renting a yacht. We rented the yacht from 1pm to 5pm. We bought some seafood, chips and alcohol. A few hours later we decided to jump into the sea while we were having a great time. After a few minutes some of us got back into the yacht, while others stayed swimming. A uncle and a cousin stayed swimming while some of us were drinking and listening to music in the yacht.

Some minutes later we saw them swimming a little far from the yacht, we thought they were having fun. They were really asking for help, their legs were already tired of floating. After that a cousin saw that they were suffering he tried to jump but he slipped with the wet floor, now we had three problems, the two that were far from the boat tired of floating and the one that was bleeding from the mouth.

In the yacht we had a lifesaver and he jumped and swim to save them. The other one that was bleeding was alright he stopped the blood with a little of paper.

At the end of the day it was fun, we were making some jokes about how they could have died.

But after all we were al safe and having fun.

It was a great trip.

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I think the memorable events in my life was when my boys born. I was twenty three years old in my first pregnancy, I had many issues. When I was only twelve weeks pregnant I had started with symptoms where I would lose my baby. It was a little scary. The doctor did not give me a note to take time off. I decided to stay at home and after 2 weeks they made many ultrasounds to check if the baby was alright. Because they did many ultrasounds in the first months the doctor did not authorize other ultrasound. So when my baby was born it was a surprise for us. My boy was born when I reached 36 weeks.
Next pregnancy was a miracle. For three years I prayed to God for another boy and he blessed me to be a mom again. My boys have seven years difference in age. Both pregnancies were different. In the first, I was sick front day one to the last day, I experienced swelling, plus I got diabetes. However, for my second I had a good pregnancy not sick days, but my two pregnancies finish with the same problem,
" High blood pressure". Definitely the births of my boys was memorable and the happiest days of my life.
Blanca Santiago.

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A MEMORABLE EVENT IN MY LIFE

February 4, 1976 was a day that  I will never forget. Guatemala was awake-up because the earthquake ocurred from 3:00 to 3:01 AM. Our family was sleep, my parents in their bedroom, also my sisters and me slept in our bedroom.
At exactly 4:04 AM. the earthquake struck, our house started shaking violently and the roof too. At first time of us realized what was happening, then outside our neigbours yelled found us. My sisters and me do not awake-up off our beds because the electricity was of.
At last the shaking stopped, for a minute we were scared to move, then our parents saw go to the living room right now, also all go outside and meet with ours neighbors in the road. One person turn on her transistor radio and the news saw " Earthqueake in Guatemala, the man on the radio saw wait please, in a few minutes I explained what dangerous has in our country.
Two hours later the police came at our community and help the people scared and with the nervous system altered.
Our first earthquake was an fatal experience because almost 35,000 people died, roads has broken, buildings was to down, and communities are under the roc ks.
44 years after, Guatemala like how a country with a preventive actions around earthquakes, bring a lot information about techniques for evacuation and organize ways for evacuation people, make a meetings with a lot information about first AID, collect meals for any emergency and bring protection for any people need houses, hospitals, security and more.

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My first catamaran trip by Marina Chernyshova.

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My first catamaran trip by Marina Chernyshova.

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I was a student at the medical university and heard a lot of interesting stories about my uncle’s travels. It was my dream - traveling. In my fourth year of university, I found out that some students would go boating by catamarans. I asked about the opportunity to join them and was surprised by the invitation to the next trip. On April 28, we went boating down the Vzhay River to the Ural Mountains.

We inflated our catamarans and the journey began. The weather was cold. Snow lay on the banks of the river and periodically it was raining and snowing. The days were filled with events, impressions, and funny moments. For example, we could not wash our bowls right after dinner because it was too dark and the water was too cold. In the morning we saw the frozen remains of food in the bowls and we just knocked them against the tree to thaw the remains. It was an inappropriate and unusual way to wash dishes for me in any circumstance. Another situation was when one side of our tent fell down because a lot of snow accumulated on the surface. Igor from our team went outside to fix the tent. He discussed later how cold it was and just one thought kept him warm. He was thinking about us, how we are waiting for him inside and holding the candle, the light of which shone through the fabric of the tent. When Igor finished his work and came back, he saw that everybody was sleeping and the candle was tied to the center pillar. It was disappointing for him at this moment. I can tell many more stories but I am afraid I will have to write a book.

The next amazing adventure was a visit to a cave. The cave was on the riverside with a lot of bats and many narrow, and long tunnels that led to the new large spaces. I think that we spent about four hours inside the cave. We were dirty and happy. Eventually, at the end of our cave adventure, we had a mud battle and at this moment all my hopes to stay relatively clean were ruined.

When I woke up the next morning it was my Birthday. I felt that someone was pulling me out of the tent along with my sleeping bag. Guys lifted me up and did it for the same amount of time as I was years old. I was ready to die laughing. After this surprising morning was the usual hiking and boating day. In the evening we shared birthday cake, made of cookies and boiled condensed milk, and sang campfire songs. It was the best Birthday ever.

The journey was over and I returned to my usual life and study at the university. I felt very restful and inspired. The weather was cold and damp, gray mud on the streets looked very depressing. I remembered how my classmates asked me why are you so happy/ How can I just answer this question? Instead, I just smiled and shrugged.

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We Use Cell Phones Too Much                                 by Cinthya Duran 

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We Use Cell Phones Too Much                                 by Cinthya Duran 

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Do you think that you are using your cell phone too much? When we ask this question we usually hear angry answers or negative comments. We do not realize when we have crossed the limits in the healthy use of a cell phone. Excessive phone use can develop certain behaviors that would cause confrontations with our siblings and friends, then with ourselves.
One of the behavior is to deny the excessive phone use, or on the contrary people accept it in a sarcastic way that they are addicted to the cell phone, but they do not really believe it. The most sordid is when they ignore comments about turning off or putting down the cell phone because they are immersed in the phone.
The second behavior is to justify with phrases like: "I like to have my cell phone close by in an emergency."  "I really need to answer this message. It is very important."  "I just picked up the phone."  "I am waiting for an important call." While the cell phone user are justifying their behavior those around them feel disrespected.
Finally, the addiction to the cell phone does not have an official diagnosis, due to lack of studies. However, the growing dependence on the use of cell phone can be identified with certain symptoms. In fact, now we have two new words to describe the symptoms.
Nomophobia: represent the irrational fear of being without a mobile phone. The term was coined in 2009 in the UK. The sign and symptoms include: anxiety, respiratory alterations, trembling, perspiration, agitation, disorientation and tachycardia,
Phubbing: the practice of ignoring one's companion or companion's in order to pay attention to one's cell phone or other mobile device.
In conclusion, Psychologists warn that spending more that 120 minutes a day on the phone is considered an addiction problem that generates: anxiety, loss of attention and intolerance. If we are not able to recognize our own dependent behavior, nor we will be able to understand the reason for our results, not only the mental problems generated by cell phone addiction, but also the loss of friendship, or the lack of attention to our immediate family.

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A lot of memories coming to me, good moments and badly days too. I remember one in special, the day before Christmas, I had 15 years when i decided drove the car of my father, if I could imagine what is next in that day,  believe me, I do not take that car.

December 24, 1999, was a day I will never forget. In the morning,  I was be happy because the car is on the parking. I drove the car to my father's work, supposedly the car should be in house that day.

When I arrived to my fathers work, my mother tell me why I took the car? In that moment, I see that my father and his friends are drunk. I feel that the took the car was not a good idea.

In the afternoon, my fathers friend take the car to ride us, my father slept on the passenger seat, my brothers with my mom are on the back seats with me. The friend of my father started to drove very fast and he can not stop before the bridge.

I closed my eyes and felt the car make turns over and over in the bridge, for a second I though that I went to die. when I opened my eyes I see my fathers friend went left us in the accident.

My father are unconscious on the street. In a few minutes the ambulance is come and a lot of people start yelled, I stayed in the hospital waiting for news with my mother, while a Christmas tree full of gifts in my house, waiting for us. I can not stop thinking is my fault, is my fault.

Thanks God nothing bad happened, the car that I drove was a Volkswagen Beetle, made in Germany, almost indestructible, believe or not this car saved the live of my family and me, after that day, Christmas was not the same, except when my children were born, but that is other story.

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Magic Moment: Birth of my second child by Monica

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Magic Moment: Birth of my second child by Monica

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July 16, 2010, was a magical day that I will remember forever. It was a day that I gave birth to my beautiful daughter. I had been waiting to see her for 8 months, three weeks and 4 days. Finally the long awaited day had arrived.
At 7.00 a.m, I arrived at Santa Monica hospital with my husband and my mother. Immediately a nurse approached me with a wheelchair. next she left me in my room so I started to change my clothes and put on a gown. I remembered that I was very nervous but I received a lot of support form my husband and my mother who hugged me all the times so made me feel so good.
Around 8.15 am, a nurse knocked my door. she said, "Are you ready?" with a nervous smile I answered yes! I sat on the wheelchair and I went directly to the operation room. This room was cold, bright and white with classical music playing. A doctor and two assistants. I lay on the bed, next they put a board on me that did not allow me to see beyond. I waited 5 minutes approximately then I heard my daughter cry. I can not describe the feeling of joy, excitement and love that I felt .
Finally, the nurse took my daughter and placed her on my chest .She was perfect, pretty healthy. She had a snub little nose with three red hairs and her little eyes could barely open. Magic moment to meet Mia.

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I have to say that I am blessed with many amazing and memorable events! All of them added so much to my life and changed me a little bit for the better; but the most impressive one is the blessing of becoming pregnant and giving birth to my daughters. The bond that we generate when a little human being is in our womb, when we feel his/ her movement and when we see their faces in the ultrasound image is indescribable! Then that little creature is born! And bring with it all the marvelous world of infinite love.

Isabella is my older daughter. Everyone calls her Bella or Isa but I call her Xuxu. She came into this world in a very dramatic way that involved risk of life and blood transfusion. Since the beginning she has shown us how sweet and wise she is, the smartest person I have ever met and an old soul for sure.

After five years of many discoveries in a parent's life we had the best news a family can receive: we were going to have a new member in our pack. I was pregnant again! This time we prepared everything to avoid all the risks that we had in the first pregnancy. Cecilia was born very healthy! Ceci for everybody and Bubu for me. So beautiful, so strong and at the same time so kind and sweet.

I had and still have many special and memorable moments with them: breastfeeding my babies while holding their hands, seeing  their smiles, their baby smell, their soft skin and their naive eyes, watching them grow and having experiences by themselves, forming their own opinions! They became the center of my universe and I fell in love forever!

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August 23,2022, was the day that i take an airplane for my own for first time. That day I wake up in my house in Bogota Colombia, In spend all day whit my friends and my family. At seven PM I say good bye to my friends and i drive ti the airport whit my family, when we arrive I park the car and I pud down the bags, then I go to the line of the airplane to pud my bag in the cellar. Next to that was time to say goodbye to my family, I was so calm so I just give some kisses and hugs and I go to emigration where all the things  where fast and I dont present any problem.
When I pas emigration was like eight PM and my fly was at ten PM so I go to take a coffee and I seat down in the living rum  of the air-lane to wait. I see a lot of videos and I was getting bored but finally like at nine thirty start calling us to arrive the airplane, so I do the line to go in.
The line to get in the airplane was short and I fine my seat really fast so I seat down and wait until the pilot start  the engine to take off. Fortunately the plane take off at ten PM that was the right time. The plane that I take was comfortable and I sleep almost all the fly. Until this part of this story I forgot to say that I have a scale in Houston, so I going to continue in that part of the story. When I arrive to Houston I need to pass emigration that fortunately like in Colombia was very essay and not to slow.
When I finish that process I go to eat breakfast and I found Wendys were I order some potatoes and a burger. When I finish eating I go to look the living room of the airline again and I stay there like like two hours until I take the next plane to arrive to Los Angeles.
The fly to Los Angeles was also good probably a little beat more boring because I dont feel sleepy any more so I see my phone for like five hours. When I arrive was like eleven AM and my cousin go to pick me up, in the moment that I see hear I give he a hug and next to that we pud the bags in the car.
Finally we go to a restaurant where my uncles was waiting to take lunch whit me. When I arrive I give kisses and hugs to my uncles and that was the moment that my trip finish like at one PM.

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Tuesday,October 25,Edgar.                                               A Memorable Event in My Life.           An earthquake struck on May 31,1970,in my country Peru.               it was a7.9 earthquake.                        rhe center of the earthquake was in chimbote,in Ancash,there was a landslide. I was living on the coast at the beach. I was in the house with my family.I was 11 years old and I was playing with my brother.My mother screamed,”Get down!” My mother ducked under the kitchen table and my brother and I lay down on the bedroom floor. the building in front of us collapsed.My brother and I were very scared.We lived in an old apartment building.            After the earthquake,my father secured the ceiling with beams.

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Tuesday,October 25,Edgar.                                               A Memorable Event in My Life.           An earthquake struck on May 31,1970,in my country Peru.               it was a7.9 earthquake.                        rhe center of the earthquake was in chimbote,in Ancash,there was a landslide. I was living on the coast at the beach. I was in the house with my family.I was 11 years old and I was playing with my brother.My mother screamed,”Get down!” My mother ducked under the kitchen table and my brother and I lay down on the bedroom floor. the building in front of us collapsed.My brother and I were very scared.We lived in an old apartment building.            After the earthquake,my father secured the ceiling with beams.

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Good Memory

March 2016, was the time that I arrived in Iran. My father died last summer and I wanted to visit my mom after seven years. I realized that my uncle had decided to go to Iran to visit his family also. I talked to my uncle and we agreed that when he left, I would go a few days later to surprise my family and my mom. Finally, that day came and after a long flight, I saw my uncle at the airport after fifteen years. He came with my sister, and I was quite surprised. When we arrived at my mom's house, they were supposed to go inside and after a few minutes I would go. When I knocked on the door, my mom opened the door and when she saw me, she just screamed and cried. We were hugging each other and crying together from happiness.  A mother's hug is delightful.

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Last weekend I went to Joshua Tree by myself. I was supposed go with my boyfriend but he could not go so I went alone. It was amazing!! I drove 3 hours to get there and make my chack-in at 4pm. After I plan to go to the National Park until the sunset. Driving inside the park, around big rocks and different types of plants as cacti and trees. I stopped in several spots to do a small hike and take pictures.

My last spot was at Coachella Valley to watch the sunset but i arrived a little bit late, I just saw the end of it which was perfect as well.

I drove back to my camping spot, ate some snacks for dinner like cheese and quiche and opened a bottle of wine just for me. I started watching the stars, so many stars in the sky on Saturday night.  It was as excellent experience. The next day in the morning I woke up early to watch the sunrise, eat breakfast and hang out with the horses close by my camping.

Before drive back home I went to the National Park again to buy gifts and something to remember about this wonderful trip. Probably I want to come back one day.

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What happens when people do not get enough sleep? by Martha and Rufia.

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What happens when people do not get enough sleep? by Martha and Rufia.

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What happens when people do not get enough sleep?

Everyone needs to sleep, adults, children, little babies and even animals. Just like eating is necessary for survival, so is sleeping. Sleep gives your body a rest and it allows it to prepare for the next day routines. Sleep is one of the most important things your body needs because it is like a little vacation for your brain to sort things out. The amount of sleep a person needs depends a lot on his or her age. Babies need  about fourteen to fifteen hours of sleep compared to adults who only need seven to eight hours of sleep each night, but some might need more and some less.

One  of the most negative effects of not getting enough sleep is bad moods. In one major study of 10,000 adults who were not getting enough sleep were five times more likely to develop bad moods.  Bad modes are closely connected with poor and inadequate sleep, and a bad mood can also cause anger, frustration,irritability and sadness.

Another negative effect of not getting enough sleep is low energy.  Lack of energy affects how we think, feel and it will affect our lifestyle because energy is necessary for getting out of bed,walking or even lifting our finger.

Another negative effect is low focus. If you do not get enough sleep for more than two nights, you will not be able to focus and will not be able to concentrate. You can not think clearly or maintain your routine in all aspects of your ability and will suffer an early death.

Not getting enough sleep can negatively affect  your health, it can cause bad moods, low energy and decrease your focus. So therefore you shall sleep well every night.

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Short Life of the Pink Violin                                           by Cinthya Duran

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Short Life of the Pink Violin                                           by Cinthya Duran

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Summer 2017, my daughter Bo was nine years old. She asked me to buy her a violin. I did not answer because it was the first time that she was interested in some musical instrument. As she did not receive any kind of answer about the violin, for the next three months, she started to hear classical music on the radio, and every time when she heard the sound of the violin, she asked me: Can you hear the sound of the violin? If you buy me a violin, I will play like that.
After several months, I finally bought the most beautiful pink violin for her. When she opened the gift box and saw her new pink violin, she jumped and shouted with happiness.
In spring, she started to take classes twice a week. And I started to suffer every afternoon between 5 to 6 pm. When she was practicing. I could feel the sound inside of me from my ears to my throat each time when the bow touched the violin strings. It was similar to when nails scratch the blackboard. At the beginning I exhorted her to practice. A few months later, I begged inside of me that she would forget to rehearse.
One year of practice and she had learned just one short song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Suddenly, she told me she did not want to continue her violin lessons and I did not question her. And I thanked God.
By the way I am selling a very pretty, pink violin for cheap. If you are interested feel free to call me (619) 849-5507.

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Disney Parks in USA by Rossie, Suelen and Christian.

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Disney Parks in USA by Rossie, Suelen and Christian.

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Do you know the difference between Disneyland and Disney World? If not, I recommend you read this post and you can decide what park is the best for you. These parks have significant differences like location and size.

You do not have a lot of free time? Disneyland was the first park created in 1955 and is located in Anaheim, California. Disneyland is about 40 minutes from the LAX airport, Disneyland counts with two big parks a lot of attractions and parades in 500 acres. You can enjoy this park in about two days .

If you decide spend more time and have a lot more fun go to Disney World, which is located in Orlando, Florida. This park was created in 1971. It has four parks and 2 water parks in 25000 acres. You need to spend almost a week to enjoy this park.

Now you know the differences and you can decide if you wan to enjoy one of these parks or maybe decide for both and remember Disney is the happiest place on Earth!

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The first time thath I bought my new house, my dog had puppies. I was very happy with them.
One day I went to walk to the park  with my puppy and a second big dog ran very fast and beat my puppy and was struggling with the big dog to release my puppy.
At this moment she died in my hands. I was scared and I went to my car running and crying to go to the doctor. But he said to me "She is gone."
I was very sad and I could not go to my work because I was afraid, I didn't eat for days and I was crying.
After this when I have a puppy I use leash for them and go to the part in the day time, not night.
I was surprised how happened in one second.
Now I take care about when I am alone at night.
My house was always noisy with my puppies, after that moment it was quiet.
I love animals and they help me to be happy when I am sad or sometimes I am sick or depressed.
Vianey

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Write about a great movie you have seen

Ford vs. Ferrari is a masterpiece!

With that title, we can think that this movie is a commercial and superficial story about the competition between these two brands, but it is more than that. A great film has layers and an understanding of how some simple things in appearance are just the door to the most profound emotions, and knowledge is fundamental to realize if we are in front of a beautiful art piece.

One of the most important and challenging goals to achieve in a film is the building of characters and their relationship. When you can see the word through the character's eyes and understand and feel empathy for their decision, a strange and mimetic process happens.

Besides that, every story has its progressions, and following the key points and twists, we understand the final purpose. In this movie, the hook and the superficial path show a clear challenge for Ford trying to get his first championship in Le Mans. This journey shows Ford as weak in front of Ferrari, who was a giant in this kind of race. The cinematic way of every race creates a bond with the speed and our childhood dreams of catching the impossible.

The fantastic soundtrack combines songs by Nina Simone and The Byrds, among others, and the original score by Beltrani- Sanders, inspired by the style of 1960, captures the mindset of the driving sequences and the characters' thoughts.

The beautiful photography is magnetic and powerfully engages us in a trip where we cannot see the strings of the author; his work is hidden in each sequence but is so vivid that it looks like reality.

At last, the human factor needed to win this race and the friendship that fights every obstacle makes us understand the existential and profound journey that engages us with the movie despite not being fans of car racing.

For all of this, we think this movie is a work of outstanding skill, a supreme achievement that will remain in our hearts for a long time.

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On Sunday, January 2008, Leticia and I were in Tokyo receiving an honorable mention for our short film entitled “ self-glued love” at the Akira Kurosawa Memorial short film competition.

One year before that day, we were trying to produce that short film. A lot of work for the shooting was needed because the story has a lot of complex scenes, from particular VFX to frame-by-frame animation. It wasn’t easy to build this weird and surreal language!

Six months earlier, we had won a screenplay contest, and the prize was some money for producing the film. Of course, that money wasn’t enough, and we thought of a lot of ways how to get more money and how to shoot the story that we wrote.

One year before, Leticia and I started dating. We meet during the editing of a movie trailer. She was the producer, and I was the editor of that job. One of our first conversations was about doing something creative together.

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Two popular tourist attraction - (By Moni, Darolin, Alex)

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Two popular tourist attraction - (By Moni, Darolin, Alex)

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Are you interested in seeing stars in the middle of the city? Do you want to enjoy the sunset in an entertaining place? It’s time to introduce to you two amazing places in the city of Los Angeles. If you prefer to learn more about the science of our planet, you should visit the Griffith Observatory, which is 8 miles away from downtown L.A. or if you want to try something enjoyable for the whole family, you have to go to Santa Monica Pier which is 12 miles away from  LAX international airport.

At the Griffith Observatory you can take a tour for $25 per person on Thursdays and Saturdays only. If you prefer to not spend money, you can take a look through telescopes, attend live shows in the Samuele Oschin planetarium and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles city and the famous Hollywood sign. This place is open 6 days a week from Tuesday to Sundays from noon to 10 pm. (Monday closed). Food and drinks are not allowed in the building, however you can purchase food and drinks at the Observatory cafe.

Santa Monica Pier is a good place to go with the family and friends because there are a great variety of activities for fun and food everywhere. It has an amusement park, video arcade, carousel, aquarium, restaurants and the famous ferris wheel to take a ride there. The Pier immediately became a favorite fishing spot for locals and visitors. Visitors who want, can rent a space of the pier for parties, weddings, birthdays and other special events. The pier is open 24 hours all year round. You can find unique souvenirs and gifts such as colorful mugs, cozy sweaters, clothing and much more. You also can enjoy the amazing sunset scene there and take amazing photos.

Both places are so beautiful to visit but our favorite is Santa Monica Pier because there you can spend a whole day doing a lot of activities. With this information it’s time to choose the better option for you, but we suggest you visit both.

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The Effects of less Sleep on Your Body

How do you feel when you do not get enough sleep? A lot happens in your body that you are not aware of, but it is affecting your daily functions. For example when you do not sleep enough you can not concentrate, you do not remember or process information more important It is now when your health begins to be at risk. Serious medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

Chronic sleep deprivation can affect your heart. Your heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. The heart powers the circulatory system that ensures that all the organs and tissues in the body get the oxygen they need. Sleep provides time for the body to restore and recharge playing a key role in your heart function.

When a person does not get enough sleep the risk of getting heart problems increases. Blood pressure usually starts to rise a few hours before a person wakes, but when a person do not get enough sleep. The pressure of the blood is high and never goes low like it should. Sleeping fewer than five hours a night means that you are more likely to have high blood pressure. This effect seems to be stronger in women than in men and during middle-age.

Diabetes and sleep are intricately connected, and many people with type 2 diabetes experience poor sleep quality or insomnia. If you get less than 7 hours of sleep per night regularly, your diabetes will be harder to manage. Too little sleep can increase insulin resistance,

make you hungrier the next day and reduce how full you feel after eating.

A steady bedtime routine can put you in the right frame of mind to sleep well each night. Regular physical activity can also contribute to a normal sleep schedule, so try to engage in at least moderate exercise every day. Follow your routine schedule sleeping, so live happy and healthy.

Severe effects can occur to your health when you do not get enough sleep. If you continue with not sleeping well your health will face more risks. Improve your health by following the rules you have planned for your sleep.

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We Use Cell Phones to Much         by Cinthya Duran

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We Use Cell Phones to Much         by Cinthya Duran

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Do you think that you are using you cell phone too much? When we ask this question we usually hear angry answers or negative comments. We do not realize how we have crossed the limits in the healthy use of a cell phone. Excessive phone uses can develop certain behavior that would cause confrontations with our siblings and friends, then with ourselves.
One of the behaviors is to deny the excessive phone use, or on the contrary people accept it in a sarcastic way that they are addicted to the phone, but they do not really believe it. The mos sordid when they ignore comments about turning off, or putting down the cell phone because they are immersed in the cell phone.
The second behavior is to justify with phrases like: "I like to have my phone close by in an emergency." "I really need to answer this message. It is very important." "I just picked up the cell phone." "I am waiting for a call." While the cell phone user are justifying their behavior, those around them feel disrespected.
Finally, the addiction to the cell phone does not have an official diagnosis, due to lack of studies. However, the growing dependence on the use of cell phones can be identified with certain symptoms. In fact, now we have two new words to describe the symptoms.
Nomophobia: Represent the irrational fear of being without a mobile phone. The term was coined in 2009 in the UK. The signs and symptoms include: Anxiety, respiratory alteration, trembling, perspiration, agitation, disorientation and tachycardia.
Phubbing: The practice of ignoring one's companion, or companion's in order to pay attention to one's cell phone or other mobile device.
In conclusion, Psychologists warn that spending more than 120 minutes a day on the phone is considered an addiction problem that generates: Anxiety, loss of attention and intolerance.

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Students Movies Critical Writings

Edgar, Roberto and Antonio

“ And the Winner is…” This statement is very familiar every year due to the  Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which is the organization that votes for the Oscar winners. Can anyone vote for a favorite movie? Here in our South Bay Adult School as students, we are trying to compare two great movies: “Love Story” vs “Midnight Express.” Sit comfortably and let us analyze each film.

Each movie has its own extraordinary script, no doubt about. In 1979,”Love Story” is a tale of two college students who fall in love. Their names are Oliver Barrett IV, and Jennifer Cavilleri. A romantic, passionate, and painful love affair divided by social class due to Oliver's father's business empire, and Jennifer’s father's Rhode Island bakery. The two decided to marry, against the wishes of Oliver’s father.  The couple struggle to pay Oliver’s tuition. Jenny begins to work as a private school teacher. After graduating Oliver takes a position at a respectable New York law firm. The couple decided to have a child.  Jenny fails to conceive and a medical specialist informes Oliver that Jenny has terminal leukemia. With their days together numbered, Oliver is desperate and seeks financial relief from his father, but lies about why he needs it. From her hospital bed, Jenny speaks with her father about  funeral arrangements, and then asks for Oliver. She tells him to avoid blaming himself, and asks him to hold her tightly before she dies. Mr. Barret realizes Jenny is ill, and he sets out for New York but Jenny already died. Mr. Barret apologizes to his son, who replies something, Jenny had once said to him “love means never to say you’re sorry.”

In 1979 “Midnight Express”, a breathtaking, eerie, dark, frightening and horrifying, true story film was produced. It was about a young American college man named Billy Hayes, who thought he could smuggle drugs freely to Turkey. He was caught at Turkey's International Airport by the Security Custom Officials.He was sentenced for four years later overturned by the high court to thirty years.  At this time the international relations between Turkey and The USA were so distant. His imprisonment became harsh,physically brutally beaten,and mental torture.” The  film shows a notorious sequence in slow motion in which Billy, biting out the tongue of the Turkish guard. Billy’s character is always plotting, always planning, always hoping to escape. He eventually did it by killing  the prison’s principal guard.

Both movies were filmed in the same decade of 1970’s and won The Oscar in their own category. In spite of their awards, they have some differences which The Motion Pictures Arts and Science gave Love Story other awards such as Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, and Best Director Based on factual material or material not previously published or produced. Love Story's strengths lie in capturing little moments of life. The couple engagingly try to share a simple love, by sharing, helping and fighting each other against the odds. These were moments of laughter and dull moments. Like every young couple do.The movie addresses another burning problem many girls suffer silently the prevalent caste of discrimination amid a love story.

Midnight Express movie portrays its principal character as passive,much more as a victim. However his complex behavior by defining international authorities, by smuggling drugs into middle east countries. His narcissistic, self centered and passion for violence leads him to undermine human conditions too. Always plotting, always planning, always hoping to escape, which eventually did by killing the chief’s security guards.

As you can see both movies deal with their own dilemmas about human behavior. However living in a simple way was not enough for Billy Hayes. His obsession to become rich overnight made him not the national hero, nor the victim as he is portrayed in the Midnight Express movie. Now let’s unravel the dilemma in our next romantic and passionate movie.

A young couple full of life although divided by class, Oliver and Jenny are immediately attracted to each other and begin dating. Their sweet and a great love for each other was the simple true love. Their love was not emphasizing on the mistakes, the small stuff nor any ambitions. Her true love gave a meaning to his empty world by filling his heart. But he has to suffer the terrible loss of the love of his life. The characters in each movie are the opposite; one shows hate,ambition, the other shows love,humble.

Some excerpts are from Wikipedia and The Movies Review of these two movies for our critical writing.  Now it is your turn to decide; which is the best movie for you? While you cast your vote let us bring our sodas and a pop corn’s bucket to enjoy the end of the production.

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Drawbacks of overusing cell phones.         By James, Irina and Marina.

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Drawbacks of overusing cell phones.         By James, Irina and Marina.

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Do you think cell phones bring more benefits or more drawbacks into your life? Modern societies can not imaging their life without cell phones. We fill our days with too much bad news, social media junks and increasingly prefer online communication instead of personal communication.

When we read a lot of depressing news, it usually makes us anxious, frustrated and feeling helpless. We often focus our attention on unpleasant events. Any people are anxious after hearing that Covid-19 is not over even now. Since the situation has not changed, people cannot visit their relatives and cannot enjoy their vacations. On the other hand, terrible news often causes us frustration and helplessness. For example, when we hear about war anywhere in the world, we realize we cannot change anything and help other people. Social media floods us with news about fires, robberies, murders and missing people. We just focus on these dreadful events.

A lot of entertainment content on YouTube and social media has an impact on our lives by reducing the time for education, shifting our focus from our lives to the lives of other people and depriving us of the information-free time that our brain needs. We are so programed that when choosing a path, we choose the easiest one. Learning something new, making a discovery, mastering a skill brings us pleasure and satisfaction. We can also enjoy in another way, just scrolling through the news and looking at beautiful pictures and funny videos. And what do we often choose? Life of other people on the pictures of social media is often more interesting, beautiful and attractive than your own. Excessive attention to the lives of others shifts the focus from your own life, goals, achievements and feelings. As a result, we may feel frustration and anxiety. Another important point is that our brain needs time free from information. This time is necessary for analysis of already received information and formation of creative ideas. In modern realities, we can often notice how our hand reaches for the phone when even a free moment appears.

We use cell phones too much for connection with others. Unfortunately, many people do this at inappropriate times. For example, sometimes you can see people who are talking or texting on the phone while driving. That can be dangerous and increases the risk of being involved in a car accident. Next, in the modern world a lot of us prefer online communication instead of meeting in person. This is especially true for teenagers. Often they play online games, text or call each other instead of real meetings that in the future may have a negative effect on their friendships. Also, another problem that happens now is when people meet each other, they are distracted by their phones because they need to answer the phone, text each other or check social media. All these things reduce personal communications to a minimum during the meeting. As a result, excessive use of the cell phone can lead to loss of interest in personal communication and phone addiction.

Cell phones bring many of benefits and opportunities which we never had in the past. At the same time, when we use cell phones frequently, we receive some disadvantages: filling our life with too much depressing news, social media junks and preference of online communication instead of personal communication. Nobody will give us the keys to solve this problem. We can figure out how to have control overtime and content on our cell phones, and prevent addiction.

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Topic 1: Which of two local tourist attractions is more popular?
Topic 2: Write about a great movie you have seen.
Topic 3: Agree or disagree with this statement. We use cell phones too much.
Topic 4: What happens when people do not get enough sleep?

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Two popular tourist attraction - (By Moni, Darolin, Alex)

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Two popular tourist attraction - (By Moni, Darolin, Alex)

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Are you interested to see stars in the middle of the city? Do you want to enjoy the sunset in an entertainment place? It’s time to introduce to you two amazing places in the city of Los Angeles. If you prefer to learn more about the science of our planet, you should visit the Griffith Observatory, which is 8 miles away from downtown L.A. Or if you want to know something for the whole family, you have to go to Santa Monica Pier which is 12 miles away from LAX international airport.

At the Griffith Observatory you can take a tour for $25 per person on Thursdays and Saturdays only. If you prefer to not spend money, you can take a look through telescopes, attend live shows in the Samuele Oschin planetarium and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles city and the famous Hollywood sign. This place is open 6 days a week from Tuesday to Sundays from noon to 10 pm. (Monday closed). Food and drinks are not allowed in the building, however you can purchase food and drinks at the Observatory cafe.

Santa Monica Pier is a good place to go with the family and friends because there are a great variety of activities for fun and food everywhere. It has an amusement park, video arcade, carousel, aquarium, restaurants and the famous ferris wheel to take a ride there. The Pier immediately became a favorite fishing spot for locals and visitors. Visitors who want, can rent a space of the pier for parties, weddings, birthdays and other special events. The pier is open 24 hours all year round. You can find unique souvenirs and gifts such as colorful mugs, cozy sweaters, clothing and much more. You also can enjoy the amazing sunset scene there and take amazing photos.

With this information it’s time to choose the better option for you, but we suggest you visit all two.

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The attraction places in California by Israel and Luna

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The attraction places in California by Israel and Luna

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Which popular attraction do you have near your home? Near our homes we have two of the most popular places in California. Those are Santa Monica and Hollywood. Santa Monica is one of the most famous piers in California. In there you can do lot of activities like swimming, fishing, eat different kind of food and have some fun at the arcade games. Tourist can also find the 66 route sign, this route starts in downtown Chicago and it ends in Santa Monica.
Only a few miles away you have Hollywood. In there you can find the Chinese theatre, wax museum, restaurants and the Hollywood walk of fame. In there you can make your own star, so you can take photos with it. Don’t forget to get one of the tours to visit the Hollywood sign. This two places are vero popular in California where thousands of people attend each year.

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A good meal is not just what you take into your mouth but the experience itself.

If you think about the purpose, this could be, for example, a business appointment, a dinner with family or friends, or a romantic date. Our expectations will be different in each case, and according to how prepared we feel for the occasion, we may have different feelings that affect our perception. It can also occur you are starving and the only desire would be to stuff your tummy. Sometimes we can also like to have a nice meal on our own. If we feel comfortable, we will very probably be relaxed and enjoy ourselves more than in an anxious situation. Though we can be in a stressful situation, like having dinner with our boss or the guy we like, and finally get the job or kiss we were deeply expecting, for sure, that meal would be positively remembered. Of course, the food itself is also important when we talk about a meal, and how we sense food is related to our five senses, not just the taste. How many times have our mouths slaver when we were cooking or by smelling something delicious? We can even slaver just by imagining a dish we like. Just by looking, before bringing something into our mouth, we already make an idea of how it will taste. Although our taste buds are ready to capture taste, texture, and sound also help them to finish making their minds. Crunch is it ok? To soft? To hard? Are there any surprises? Is this good or bad? Our five senses also judge the ambiance itself of where we eat, and ambiance affects the perception as well. In conclusion, there are too many variables to determine what is a good meal, what we keep in our minds of a good meal definitely is the memory we have of it. A good meal could be from a hot dog on the highway to a 5 steps menu in a fancy restaurant. It all depends on the experience we had.

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When we born, we have a parents how a first friendships, because we need home, meat, cloths, toys,structure, values and family.
When we grow up need education and we are ready to go to school. At this stage we have friendships for study, make a homework, play in any sport, share meal and plan for the future studies.
When we go to the college and study we like, we need frienships for made homework very hard, study in groups and plan graduation.
When we are ready for work in any business we need frienships for any recomendation how, where work, and maybe give us any recomendation letter.
When we ready for know a boy or girl friend plan our life together also plan how many children we want.The cycle repeats itself.

But we need a Bestfriend God, if we are believe in God, our life will be full, God fills  the whole body and  transforms we in a happy person.

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I think that smartphones are making us lazy thinkers. In a way, technology is something good, and we must be ready for its evolution, but as humans, we have some needs that define us and are beyond change. The search for purpose and the building of language are the aspects that define what we call reality. Nothing is terrible by itself in the new phones, but perhaps we rely on them too much. We write emails, organize calendars, and use different apps that are very helpful with the daily routine, although we lose the feeling of the present strangely. How many times were we with friends, family, or even in a class, but our minds were somewhere else? It’s ok to be ready for the future and be able to organize the activities and duties. Still, sometimes, we just run away into this fantasy world that only this technology can bring, and we forget what’s important. We surprise ourselves by taking pictures instead of enjoying the moment because it is essential to be accepted by a virtual community that makes us feel joy. On the other hand, we are the target of many commercial traps ready to fulfill all forms of entertainment. Most of the people that have early access to this mechanization become addicted and start to reduce their capacity for reading, and this produces that they have fewer tools to build their thoughts.
With this in mind, we must use technology with a human purpose; as Aristotle said, “ technology (techne) is an arrangement of technics to make possible and serve the attainment of human ends.’ Understanding the difference between being part of a system instead of a community is crucial. In a system we work together as a mechanism; in a community, the communion goes further than that, building an exchange of thoughts and feelings on a spiritual level. We require a lot of work to develop our point of view and a calling to achieve together a less stupid future for humankind.

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Writing a Paragraph September 22, 2022 .  Friendship. Rafik.     

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Writing a Paragraph September 22, 2022 .  Friendship. Rafik.     

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Friendship is a close relationship between people.It is based on common interest outlook on life and a good interesting of each other. Friendship is when a person can come to you in difficult times and help you give advice and deal, listen your problem and share joy. There is no enjoy or rivalry in friendship in friendship. Friend should be happy for another achievements in life and not envy. Friendship helps to overcome difficulties in life.True friendship is a great value in life and the one who has a friend is happy . It is necessary to value friendship as the most precious treasure in the world.

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Job interviews pressure some people who are looking for a job. Before going to job interviews, it is important to prepare yourself. Practice questions and answers which you expect to be asked. Complete your resume, and be confident in yourself. Today I am going to a job interview. I am looking for a job in a restaurant as a purchasing manager. I dressed in a blue formal suit, bringing with me my resume. In the interview I showed them how much experience I have in this work and how I can help them to increase their profits. I felt relaxed, positive, and I answered all questions without hesitation. Finally, I got this job with a good salary and the company was glad to accept me on their team. Believe in yourself, and understand that chance is in your hands.

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The importance Of Friendship - By Andrea

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The importance Of Friendship - By Andrea

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Social connections help us to navigate through life. We all need someone to share our feelings and thoughts, to talk about our problems. To begin with, to find good friendship it is important to observe what we have in common with others. For example, it could be a sport activity or even the same habit of going out to dance. Always look for people who inspire you. Another thing to think about is to have friends to support you and who are there for you when you need them. Of course, reciprocity is fundamental to have a true and beautiful friendship. Friends make our lives better. It is really hard to not have anyone to call friend and to feel lonely. It can lead us to depression. If you are looking for a way of increasing your number and quality of friends, always keep in mind that you have to be open to new people, to be courteous, to be generous, to smile at people and even to be able to leave your comfort zone and invite them to do something with you. Friendship is one of the most important pillars of a happy life and we truly need to work on how to be the best friend and to dedicate our time to people we love. Doing that we will have lovely and loyal friends!

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The purpose of this paragraph is to describe why Summer Olympic Games are played every four years at Summer Season. The principal idea is to allow amateur athletes who mostly are students can participate in this event while schools are on recess. Second because during these four years athletes from each country start their own elimination competition for the top best athlete of their own sport discipline. Furthermore, Summer Season all over the world is a suitable time for inside sports such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, boxing and many more. In addition outdoor sports such as baseball, soccer, track and field can be played with a great atmosphere. It is not easy for each country to support financially athletes during these four years. People also volunteer supporting athletes too. The Olympic Committee will share some revenue out of the event. Besides people in most countries have some pace time during summer to watch over television, theaters, internet, or listen to the radio and podcasts. Especially if the athlete is a fellow country men, or women who won a medal. By this way we all are winners. Would you like your country men can participate in Olympic Games? Could you be a volunteer? I wish every country still and will support their athletes to compete at any sport. By doing it, we will have healthy people all over the world.

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  Negative Effects of Smartphones on  Children by Allison Jimenez

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  Negative Effects of Smartphones on  Children by Allison Jimenez

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Smartphones have become necessary in our every day life, but they are also a risk for our children. Nowadays, parents are unaware about the risk of giving a phone  as a  distraction to children and what the repercussions are. Here are some effects of  overused smartphones on children and how these devices harm them. First, children are not putting any attention to anything else but the phone.  They are not capable of focusing on something else. Second, children show aggressive behavior. In multiple studies, excessive screen time has been linked to anger ,frustration, and other emotional problems. Furthermore, phone addiction is the obsessive use of smartphones. Children  fear being without a  mobile device. In conclusion, try to limit the use of the smartphone and put attention on the behavior of your child .

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A good meal is very important .A good healthy breakfast in the morning to star a day with a good energy,happy and ready to go to work or school.A good meal is always a good excuse to enjoy with family and friends.I love to cook on weekends so we can spend time together we talk about everything what happen during the week.Today is Friday I"m very happy because I will see my family tomorow and enjoy a good meal.by R De Leon.

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Staying healthy is very important for everyone. One of the ways to stay healthy is having complete good meals throughout the day. Nutrition experts tend to recommend eating three balanced meals and one to three snacks per day. There many reasons why everyone should pay attention to nutrition. First, foods give us different vitamins and minerals. All of these substances help our bodies stay strong and healthy. A good meal needs to contain a variety of vegetables and fruits. Second, for healthy bodies humans need to eat product including proteins, carbohydrates and fats. All three provide energy that your body needs for activity during the day. Meat, fish, oil, dairy products, eggs are rich in these substances. Next, a good meal should be tasty. I think, tasty foods make people happy. Lastly, the portion size is also very important; overeating contributes to health problems. In conclusion, nutrition experts recommend having balanced good meals including a variety of combinations of vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, oil, milk, cereals and it should be tasty, but do not forget that overeating is not healthy.

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Why is it so important to eat healthy? There are a lot of reasons about the importance to eat a good meal. Our body needs a lot of vitamins to function and work properly. Every meal of the day gives us everything we need. It is important to be sure of the cooking process that the food has been prepared. A good meal contains protein, carbs and vegetables, mixing flavors and colors. It is recommended to have at least 3 good meals a day to feel healthy.

by Suelen Chaves.

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Friendship is the Most Important Relationship in Our Life by James

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Friendship is the Most Important Relationship in Our Life by James

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There are many relationships in our life. However, in my eyes the most important relationship is friendship. First of all, friendship makes us happy and let us get the feelings of happiness. Second, friendship would help us overcome obstacles of our life, especially when we enter a strange environment or society. Finally, friendship can improve our life qualities. For these reasons, I think that friendship is the most important thing in our life.

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Friendship is important in our life.    by Cinthya Duran.

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Friendship is important in our life.    by Cinthya Duran.

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What benefits does friendship bring? Friendship has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. Talking to share our feelings or our thoughts some times is enough to feel better. We need people around us for many reasons. Good friends relieve stress,provide confort and joy, and prevent lonliness and isolation. Friends could be with us just for companioship or because we need to share our life with others. Overall, there are to many people in this world to be alone.

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A good meal is essential in your life. There are a lot of good meals you can cook, but there is one in particular. A meal that has vegetables, flavor and is full of vitamins is a perfect meal. Our body needs all these nutrients to keep us moving during the day. Also, the meal helps to keep you younger. As a result, eating the right food keeps your body healthy.

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Are you anxious about job interview? There are many works you can prepare to ease your anxiety. First of all, a proper outfit can give good impression to interviewer. If you have prepared ahead, it will help to build your confidence. Secondly, study the top 10 common interview questions in your industry. After practicing the Q&A for several times, you will find a good way to express yourself. Finally, wake up an hour earlier than usual. It helps to prepare your body and mind into the optimal condition. In addition, being punctual is a favorable action, this help to build a good image even before interview. Overall, there are many ways to help you calm and lead to tranquility before job interview. Don’t panic and start preparing for your future now.