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Setting by https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv Think about a story you like and consider the setting, where it's located by region and landscape, what time period, and what culture. In some cases, there might be several places/settings but think of the main one. Alternatively, you might think of somewhere you've been, an important place, that connects to a personal story from your life. Go the padlet on setting I've created for you and briefly share your thoughts on it and maybe include a picture that represents that place. If you want, you can even use a personal story! Complete it by October 7 for 2 bonus participation marks! Also make sure your name is on them so I know who to give the bonus marks. en-us 2018-09-17 15:06:10 UTC 2026-01-05 16:17:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad bryn_mcdonnell https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/282379875 The setting of Heart of Darkness takes place upon the river Thames in England. However, as Marlow starts his embedded narrative of his adventures into heart of Africa, along the Congo river, in an attempt to find Kurtz, we are captivated by the impressionism of light and dark settings that make the setting both a literal and internal representation of moral terror.]]> 2018-09-17 15:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/282379875 Connor Moreaau https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/282476625 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is set in WW II at a house next to camp Auschwitz. The story is written in a young, innocent boy's point of view who is living at the house and witnessing everything at the camp next door. Throughout the story, the author doesn't make a direct statement saying where the story takes place, but rather makes the reader figure it out themselves by key events that take place, being told by the innocent young boy who has no idea what is all actually happening. ]]> 2018-09-17 17:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/282476625 Nicole Gardener https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/283074196 Wildfire in His Arms by Johanna Lindsey.

Wildfire in His Arms is set in the 1870s in the township of Helena, Montana. In the story the characters change locations frequently through out the novel. Using either train, horse or walking as a method of travel. Some of the places they go to are Wyoming, Bingham Hills, Chicago and Nashart.

The story begins with Degan Grant passing through the town of Helena on his way to California. There he runs into a friend who calls in a favour. Degan must become a temporary law man and capture three outlaws. The job becomes difficult when it is revealed that one of the outlaws is a girl named Max and she claiming to be innocent. Johanna’s novels always have the point of view change per chapter between the main female and the main male character.

]]> 2018-09-18 17:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/283074196 Brandan Loney https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/284647352 The Temple (Manuscript Found On The Coast Of Yucatan) By H.P. Lovecraft

This short story is about the crew of a German submarine in World War 2. Who slowly lose their minds after an idol is found and then discarded at sea. Only the lieutenant-commander manages to keeps his wits. After a mutiny damages systems important to the surfacing and submerging of the submarine, the lieutenant-commander discovers an underwater temple.

The setting takes place almost entirely within the confines of the submarine while submerged. There is only a brief part of the story when the crew is above water. You can feel just how claustrophobic the entire story is because of the tight quarters and constant pressure of the ocean bearing down on you as you read.

Even when the lieutenant-commander walks along the ocean floor and into the temple, you still get a dark and uneasy feeling.

]]> 2018-09-22 15:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/284647352 Personal story snowbunnie26 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/284742181 There is a place in Minden Hills called Kinark Outdoor Centre. It is a camp for children with special needs. Families can go there for two nights and relax, have fun, and reconnect with each other. Most of the children are on the autism spectrum and the camp is meant as a respite for the parents. When my family first arrived at Kinark I was quite stressed. Taking the children somewhere new, packing for everyone, having to drive for over 2 hours to get there, I was overwhelmed. This picture is of the view you see when you first arrive. Instantly I felt more relaxed. I felt calmer, and ready to handle the weekend with my children. I knew this place would restore my energy and it did. We have since returned twice as a family, and the children went once without the parents for a weekend. Knowing what this place was like for me, I felt I had no other option but to agree to send them. The setting is perfect for what it is used for, a place to relax and unwind, and just leave you worries at home.]]> 2018-09-23 13:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/284742181 Aayeshah Koya https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/287393793 Personal Story
The setting is the underground city in Turkey, Cappadocia. It is a place where people and families go to enjoy themselves and get a beautiful view of the city. It is close by Istanbul where most people go. My family and I went there to experience this and it took about 12 hours to get there. When you arrive, it is the most beautiful thing and no camera can capture the beauty you would capture with your eyes. With many colourful hot air balloons in the air, it was a wonderful experience. We went on the hot air balloon and the view was breathtaking and you feel so calm when you are so high up

]]> 2018-09-30 22:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/287393793 Lorenzo Serrano - Personal Story https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/288848005 I went on a vacation with my family to California, USA. Of the many places I went to, the one I wish to use as an example of setting is the USS Iowa Battleship Museum. And since this was the first time I went on a warship - let alone a WWII battleship - I was expecting to be going in a maze. And oh man, what a journey!

Upon entering the museum, going the deck was quite spacious, as I could see the many buildings and ships going to and fro in the Los Angeles port. Passing the first massive gun turret on the front of the vessel, I traveled into the superstructure of the ship and found myself staring at claustrophobia-inducing warrens and corridors. There were many rooms left, right and center. Stairs and ladders leading up and down as if I was in a game of Snakes & Ladders. The hallway floors weren't even smooth; there were solid hurdles on some doorways, making it treacherous to the wandering eye. Among the hazards an untrained civilian like me can find are the extremely steep and narrow staircases. We bumped our shins on several steps, and looking down to the deeper levels of the ship did not help.

To make it brief, this continued on with us going inside and outside the superstructure many times throughout the tour. As a history and warfare enthusiast, this was an enjoyable experience, especially looking how intricate the warship was - such as movable rangefinders, man-sized shells and charges, towering ordnance, intricate analog computers - it amazes me how sailors operated this legendary vessel. And those stairs...]]> 2018-10-03 19:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/288848005 Gaston Kazadi - personal story https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/288912194 There is a place, right here in Canada, Montreal to be exact, called
'La Belle Province.'
It is a restaurant where families go to have the freshest and best poutine in all of Canada ! In my personal opinion, it is 100% worth the six hour drive from right here where I live in Whitby..
My two brothers and I go to Montreal every summer, therefore it is only right we make our yearly stop there. Across from the restaurant, there's this early 80s vintage look train station that is always busy though has been there since I was fifteen, Iduring the summer it is a view you don't want to miss, especially during golden hour. Going there is very relaxing, very filling and reconnects me with my brothers and French roots. ]]> 2018-10-03 23:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/288912194 Julia Schlichting - personal story https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/289845576 There is a small city in Quebec called Gaspé that my parents took me to a few years ago. The area is breathtaking and I will never forget the scenery that I was able to experience there. The drive to Gaspé was long and tiring, but very pretty as we drove along the water, visiting many lighthouses that soared into the bright blue, summer skies. It was all worth it as soon as we drove through the tree covered, rolling hills and into the small city. The famous Percé rock towered over the city in the water, far from the shore, almost as if it watched over everything. We stayed at a cozy bed and breakfast there and one morning the light from the sun came right through our windows, waking us all up at 5am. We couldn't sleep and our breakfast wouldn't be ready for another few hours so the three of us left to go on a walk. We walked to the rocky beach where we watched the sun rise over Percé. It was so peaceful to just see the sky change as we picked up rocks or shells, sat on the boardwalk, or even on the swings in the empty park. The area still inspires me to this day and I have many paintings that I did of the rock, where I was so calm and happy. I can't wait until the day I go back and start painting the small city and its beauty once more.]]> 2018-10-06 00:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/289845576 Rahil Shaikh https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/290119343 I watched a movie a month ago or so called Mohenjo Daro. Its setting occurs in North Pakistan. It was a very large city that was built around 2500 BCE. A trade center and marketplace for people some of which traveled from far regions to benefit, such as Bukhara, modern day Uzbekistan, Meccan or Bakka, modern day Saudia Arabia, etc. The city reminds you of the pyramids of Egypt, sand everywhere, with sophisticated sand carvings. It was a place where people of various cultures would come for trade.

]]> 2018-10-08 02:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/290119343 Brianna Rice https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/292025033 The setting is on a beautiful beach in Duma Key, Florida. It is a place where many retired citizens enjoy a peaceful life of tranquility and relaxation. They are surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches with sparkling, blue oceans and not a spec of dirty city life for miles.
This is from Stephen King's "Duma Key." Although like all Stephen King novels the story takes a dark twist later in the story, the setting still paints a beautiful picture in your mind as you read through the book.]]> 2018-10-12 04:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/292025033 Ellie Doe-Demosse https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323292821 I try to travel as much as I can, and one place my mind always goes to is New York City. It's become my favourite city since my last visit in 2016. I stayed with my aunt in her apartment just a five minute walk from Times Square, and ever since that summer I've made it my mission to go back.

I love going into the city because the vibe is always so vibrant, busy, and lively. You encounter a lot of spontaneous and unique places and a lot of colourful personalities. That's always been something I adored immensely and admired during my stay in New York. There's just something about the noise from all the people and cars going by, and the hustle and bustle of the city that brings me immense peace and relaxes me.

I remember going out one night onto the balcony of my aunt's apartment, and I just sat out there listening to John Mayer for half an hour. I took pictures and just enjoyed the night vibe of Manhattan. I captured a beautiful picture of the street and the many cars passing by, and I just remember thinking that I won't ever get a time where I felt that much at peace and felt really content, unless it was in New York City.]]> 2019-01-23 02:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323292821 Alondra Grandjean https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323294557 I have a passion for hiking and I always wanted to go someone tropical and ancient and walkthrough a location filled with history. In the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, the setting was located at Cambodia. Ta Prohm is a abandons stone temples, surrounded by roots along the walls, thousands of bright green trees, beautiful designs that were man made on stone. We see the art of nature in not being destroyed by people.]]> 2019-01-23 03:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323294557 Georgios Papamanolis https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323552231 One of my favorite book franchises is Harry Potter. I've loved the idea to just go on a tour around Europe and explore the whole continent. Harry Potter takes place in London, England. Hogwarts is a fictional area, but some scenes in Harry Potter take place in actual areas in London. The train station, best known as Kings Cross, is an actual location in London. But it's not called Kings Cross in London. It's called St Pancras Station in real life.

I really like the design of the station because it has a bit of castle feeling to it. It was built by actual men, with thier own hands. I like fantasy stories that take place during the middle ages.]]> 2019-01-23 16:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323552231 Andrea Buchkovich - Personal Story https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323658245 When I was young, I visited my aunt and uncle soon after their son John moved next door. During my three days with these relatives, we relaxed, caught up, and got to know John as this was the first time we met. John began showing us his photography and we stumbled upon photos he took with a disposable camera while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the 80s. He told us the story of his 6-month long hike beginning along the Mexican border and travelling up north to Vancouver.

While he showed us hundreds of photos, the main setting I picture when I reflect on the PCT is one photo that he took of a colossal mountain surrounded by forestry in The Sierra. Vivid images of nature rush through my head and a feeling of freedom comes over me when I think of this image and this setting. In my eyes, it’s the most beautiful and breathtaking setting I can imagine. Unfortunately, the photo below is not John’s photo but it’s a similar representation of the photo.

]]> 2019-01-23 19:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/323658245 Allanah Murray - Personal Story https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324004821 One of my favorite places that I love going to is Camp Wenonah located in Bracebridge Ontario. I went there in high school twice when I was on the athletic council in grade 11 and grade 12. The camp was meant for the members on the athletic council to bond with each other. I think this camp made our council strong when I was in grade 11 but I think our council got stronger in grade 12 because of the activities we completed together as a group. The reason why I love this place is because it is beautiful. I love getting away from the city and surrounding myself in nature. The view by the lake was incredible. I am hoping to visit this place again in the future. ]]> 2019-01-24 16:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324004821 Justine Feeney justinefeeney https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324116300 My favourite setting is a place called Holguin in Cuba. It is stunning. The beach and the vegetation surrounding it is absolutely beautiful. I love this because the people of Cuba have beautiful hearts. They are generous and caring. I spent a lot of time with the locals they don't have much yet I consider them the richest people I know. ]]> 2019-01-24 19:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324116300 Personal Story- Neha Heerasing nshik3 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324491912 This is my home country, Mauritius. It is a small tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. The place is surrounded by beaches and has lots of beautiful views. I enjoy mountain climbing and the sensation you get from being on top, as it is calming and the air is different. Mauritius has a multicultural society and I enjoy how all people partake in one another's religious celebrations.]]> 2019-01-25 20:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324491912 Fort Henry deanna_slotegraaf https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324533444 Fort Henry was a place used in the war of 1812. I went to it around christmas. My family and I went to see the Luminos Borealis which took place at fort henry. When we went to see it it was lit up by all the luminos borealis lights but it was still really cool getting to see it.

~Deanna ]]> 2019-01-26 01:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324533444 The Lord of the Rings https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324542455 The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series take place in Middle Earth, an incredible world created by J. R. R. Tolkien. This world is very intricate and as you read through the pages, a person can get lost in the beautiful scenery. This world also describes that various races and how they all coexist with each other. I also liked how maps were drawn so the reader can follow along with the journey.

~ Rebekah Mohammed]]> 2019-01-26 03:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324542455 Misery https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324572897 Though the setting is very familiar throughout the book, it is very creepy! I remember reading about how Paul was on his bed and when he woke up he saw Annie starring right at him, watching him sleep! Then she starts threatening him and doing wicked things to him. When I reading this, I was imagining it in my head. Sometimes the most basic setting's are the most detailed of all because we all know how they would feel in real life if we were there. I love how King puts immersive details to the settings taken place in his books.

- Victor Refalo]]> 2019-01-26 13:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324572897 Cinque Terre, Italy reneesoares999 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324607231 In 2008, I went to Italy to an area called Cinque Terre(five lands). They are five beautiful villages built into the side of the rugged coastline overlooking the Ligurian Sea. It has no modern buildings and is connected by paths. Trains and boats are how they receive most of their goods there. Cars and trucks are rare. We did lots of hiking and eating. They are known for their pesto and it was amazing!
Lemons grow on trees around the villages and you can actually smell them as you wander.
The pizza and coffee was like no other I have tasted.
We stayed in Corniglia and the people in the village were so warm and welcoming. This experience was surreal, it was so beautiful. It engaged all senses. The perfect setting for any story.
Renee Soares ]]> 2019-01-26 19:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324607231 New York City. https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324616829 Just this past November, I booked a trip to New York City, Manhattan. I went on this trip strictly for the purpose of work/school. I had never had an desire to go there, based off of the description people give it. When I arrived at Laguardia Airport, I felt suffocated with the noise. Surrounding me was blaring horns, people laughing, screaming, arguing, exchanging banter. Amongst that was the hustle of bags, fast steps, and your classic "New Yorker" scurrying around me. When I settled in my hotel room, I was annoyed by the fact that the racket wasn't going to stop. All night I was listening to horns blaring, police sirens and busy bodies prancing the streets of Manhattan. However, by day two, after walking the streets and exploring Times Square, I found myself very accustomed to this way of life. The noise wasn't so bad anymore. By day four, I was sleeping soundly, despite the constant noise outside of my window, and by day five I was sad to leave.
New York was a place I never even envisioned myself visiting, in fact, It felt like a chore when I discovered I would have to visit there. Now I reflect, and I can't wait to find another excuse to go back.

Mary Estelle (Arden) Besner

]]> 2019-01-26 22:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324616829 New Brunswick https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324626773 About 7 years ago I traveled to New Brunswick. While I was there I was reminded of all the times, as a child, i had gone camping. With all the forest areas, fresh air, and water, it really was almost like when I would be camping. The people who live in New Brunswick are all so kind, generous and easy going people. Though, there are many beautifully forested areas and water fronts around here, nothing compares to breathing the air by the water in New Brunswick.
-Samantha Garrow]]> 2019-01-27 01:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324626773 Queen's Step well yashthakkar211 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324641714 This ancient place located in my hometown Patan, Which also one of the ancient city in our state Gujarat. This place is just recently into list of UNESCO world heritage site in 2014. It was built by King Shiddhraj jaysingh In memory of his wife Queen Udaymati in 11th Century. I want to share with all of you because i am coming from very small town and this only thing make me proud. In 2018, in the new 100 rupees currency bill, Indian government have printed the picture of this step well on the backside of the bill and share this beautiful picture of the queen's step well. This thing also makes importance because , people can know the importance of this culture heritage.
~ Yash Thakkar
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]]> 2019-01-27 07:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324641714 The River Of My Dreams richdiego92 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324688658 last year I went back to visit my country where I used to live before moving to Canada. while been there I visited my favorite place I use to visit when I was young. it was a river where my grandpa and I used to go fishing and camping on the weekend. while I was there, many memories came to my mind, it reminded me all the time I spend with my grandpa, fishing, camping, and swimming in the river. it is super nice to remember something that you did when you were young, and every time I go there all these memories come to mind, I wish I could go back in time and stay little forever.
By Diego Rico ]]> 2019-01-27 15:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324688658 The Desert https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324705341 In December '97 my family moved from Oakville, Ont. to Peoria, AZ. I was seven when we moved there and even though it was only three years spent in Arizona, to me it was the greatest time of my childhood.

Our house was on the end of the a row of streets with no neighbors across the road, just a concrete wall and a dusty farm that never seemed to grow anything. Because of this our street had very little traffic so we were always outside playing with the neighbors. At the end of our road was a park, dug into the ground so that any water would drain into the park. Rarely did it ever rain, so everything was a dry slightly dust covered town, and the grass in the park was always dead. Everyone always speaks of a dry heat in the desert and I never understood it until I was there, even though it was over 40c most summer days it never felt that hot, and as soon as the sun would set all the warmth would vanish instantly.

My years spent in Arizona were some of my best as I remember playing soccer, spending all day in the pool, and the family vacations to Las Vegas. I left in 2000 and have not been back, as much as I want to go back and share my memories with my Fiance I am hesitant that now seeing the world as an adult will change my perception.

Eric Dixon - 100671140 ]]> 2019-01-27 17:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324705341 Personal Story about "Polo Forest". yashthakkar211 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324709480 Polo Forest located in state of Gujarat, India from 15th century. I would like to share my short story when I went there on trip from my school. I enjoyed a lot with my friends and teachers. We also did tracking on the hills because the place is all surrounded by the hills. There also some temples located which are so old structure from 15th century also there are so many small water falls at different location which were so beautiful to observe. This place comes under the tourism, people like to visit here and enjoy the peace of the environment. It was one of my best memories from my school time that I spend a wonderful time with my friends and teachers.

Anjali Mishra]]> 2019-01-27 18:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324709480 The Shadow of the Wind colinkurosky https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324712719 The Shadow of the Wind is a novel by Carlos Ruiz Zafron.

The novel is set in Barcelona slightly after the spanish civil war. I liked the setting because it was grim and gritty, the populace having just survived a civil war. There is a air of hopelessness and despair that is replaced by confidence and hope as the novel progresses. This in contrast to the main character as his hope is slowly consumed by revenge. ]]> 2019-01-27 18:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324712719 Personal story about Taj Mahal. https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324716584 Taj Mahal is situated in Agra, India. It was built in the 16th century by the command of a Mughal emperor for his beloved wife. It is also recognized as a symbol of love. It is a famous monument in India, annually 4 million visitors, visit here. I went their with my family and relatives around 4 years ago. It was a very different atmosphere there. I was amazed to see the number of people from different countries and culture I saw there. We did many exiting actives there. We even went inside, It is made up of all while marbles and mirror, the most beautiful monument I ever saw.
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]]> 2019-01-27 19:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324716584 The One Hundred eric88rs https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324718202 Is a post apocalyptic series. The main setting is on a semi deserted earth with a few survivors of a massive radioactive explosion. the time is several years after the live on earth was thought to be extinct and only a few people had escaped to live on space hoping for the radiation to clear out. the survivors are a mixed of different cultures who were sent to space on different spaceships that later will join to form a big space station. they are forced to return to earth and look for new resources after finding out they had almost ran out of oxygen and food on the space station.]]> 2019-01-27 19:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324718202 The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324738978 The Walking Dead takes place in a post-apocalyptic America and follows a group of survivors as they travel across the country trying to find a place where they can make a new home and be safe. It is set in present time, though with it being the apocalypse, it is difficult to know exactly how much time has passed in the story so far. The setting is gritty and desolate and everything you would expect the end of the world to look like, but that bleakness makes it even better when new settings and places are introduced. When the characters find a place to stay and it's clean, organized, and there's houses intact instead of falling apart, it really adds a level of hope to the story. These contrasting settings help to move the story along and add another layer. It's almost like the setting and landscape is another character with the significance it holds.

- Jen Carson]]> 2019-01-27 22:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324738978 THE RED FORT OD DILHI https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324747648 2019-01-27 23:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324747648 Canada My Second Home https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324748072 We are a family of 8 members that lived in Pakistan for several years. We migrated to Pakistan in 1993 which is also the year I was born. I grew up in Pakistan and spent 14 years of my childhood but for some reason I never felt home. The people were nice to us, shop owners was nice to my dad whenever me and him went to buy groceries, they would sometimes give me free chocolate as I remember vaguely. I didn't make a lot of friends growing up because I had severe asthma six months out of a year so it was really hard to make friends. Years went by and my asthma never got better, the doctors said that once I am fourteen years of age i will out grow this sickness. I was 13 years old when my mother informed us that we are getting sponsored to Canada and it will be soon. I was 14 years old and the sickness never went away, that same year we got accepted by Canadian government to migrate to Canada. Once we arrived in Canada I still had the same feeling as I had when we first migrated to Pakistan. But slowly as years went by, I never got my asthma back and never got sick with that severity. I finally realized i found my home because my body showed me by accepting it. I have friends now that I can see any time and I am able to live a normal life.

Jamal Aziz
100733729]]> 2019-01-27 23:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324748072 THE RED FORT OF DELHI https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324748859

In 1938, the Mughal Emperor shah Jahan moved the capital of his domain from Agra to newly build Delhi that he called Shahjahanabad. Alongside the development of his new city, he establish the framework of his castle, the red fort or Lal Qila. We have to pay 35 INR as a entry fee for Indian and 500INR for foreign visitor. The ceremony of Independence Day and republic day is held on this place. On that days the red front look like bride by using the combination of flower and Tri colour. I visited this place with my parents in 2015 on republic day. This is the best fort I ever seen .
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]]> 2019-01-28 00:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324748859 La Fortuna Costa Rica https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324749531 A couple years ago I went to Costa Rica with my friend and her school. We went all across the country and spent 10 wonderful days there. Although I believe my favourite stop was La Fortuna Waterfall, it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen but, the journey to get there wasn't the best. To get to this waterfall we had to walk down 500 stairs to get to where the waterfall was. But I think what was worse was when we left we had to walk up all those stairs. The view of this waterfall was just amazing, it wasn't a huge but all the plants and greenery around it was just amazing. There were many locals and tourists visiting this waterfall to swim in the water surrounding and the river it went into. ]]> 2019-01-28 00:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324749531 Hellshire Beach Jamaica dwright_hyde https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324761579 This beach has so much meaning to my family and me. It's a special spot where my family comes together to eat, reminisce, and cherish life. My entire family is in Jamaica, so when they take the time to spend a day with me and my little family when we visit, it means the world. This beach has also been our meeting spot for many years. We eat, drink, talk, swim, relax, and play. My uncles always tell me stories of my grand-father and grand-mother and how my mom is a splitting image of her. They laugh and talk about years gone by. I get to catch up with my older cousins and my kids get to play with their cousins. All of life's stressors are forgotten in this single day. This beach will always have a special place in my heart. Whenever I hear Hellshire, I instantly get soft hearted and miss the sweet faces of my family. ]]> 2019-01-28 02:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324761579 Anne of Green Gables https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324766386 On a family trip to PEI a few years back I learned that L.M. Montgomery is actually a cousin from my Mom's side, so I have read the book and watched all the movies/plays. Of course the setting of this story is the gorgeous Prince Edward Island. Where there is rich red sand, old stone paths, and beautiful beaches where the water goes for miles! When on the beaches you can ten find towering light houses, and in some locations of PEI you can see the strong and architecturally satisfying Confederation Bridge. The island has so many historical landmarks that it often feels like you have gone back in time.

-Jessi Hales]]> 2019-01-28 02:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324766386 8 Mile bmelaragno https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324767323 The story in the film 8 Mile is one that has really made a lasting impression on me and a big part of that is the setting. 8 Mile takes place in Detroit, but more specifically in a poverty ridden, suburban area in the year 1995. The city is split by 8 mile, a road that basically splits the town in half by racial lines. The main character lives in a trailer park that is on one side of the city and dreams of becoming successful in the hip hop industry that is very popular on the other side of the city. The setting is very dreary. being that they're in a poor area, the cars are old and beat up, buildings are graffitied, there are often homeless people on the streets and everyone is dressed in tattered clothing. Also, a lot of the movie is filmed during the night time to kind of add an element of suspense and fearfulness for the audience.

-Brandon Melaragno]]> 2019-01-28 02:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324767323 Vampire Academy https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324771357 The setting mainly takes place in a private school, castle yet in modern times. With a large court yard of open green grasse leading toward a forest. This was very important to the story lines since the characters went through training on that terrain. Discovered characters truth even some lose. As well as church's attack where history books were used to better break down the conflit. Which is why I mainly like this setting the aspects of being surrounded in safe in environment. Although, all the characters of this book series were distraught. Also kind of bring me back to harry potter...]]> 2019-01-28 03:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324771357 Saint Jovite https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324772605 My family and I go to Quebec every summer, and have done so since I was 10. We always stay in a small town called Saint Jovite. There's not a whole lot to it and I'm sure most people pass through it without giving it much attention. However, I think it's one of the most beautiful places. It's near Mont Tremblant, which makes for gorgeous scenery. It's full of small shops and little restraunts that line the streets. At night, the town lights up and is full of chatter. The air is fresh because of all the greenery and it all kind of feels like home.

Melanie Lennon]]> 2019-01-28 03:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324772605 Pawn of Prophecy - David Eddings sammielee https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324774413 Most of this book takes place on the road but I think one of the most important places in this book was Faldors Farm. For Garion it represents safety and innocence before he goes on the road of finding the truth about who he is. He plays in the barn, gets in trouble in the kitchen and enjoys the stories told by Old Wolf around the fire. Its were the characters are the most free. ]]> 2019-01-28 03:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/324774413 The Great Gatsby dean_seton https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/325671340 This novel takes place primarily in two locations. There is the decadent East and West Egg districts on Long Island and the Valley of Ashes in New York City. It is set during the "roaring 1920s", a time of rapid economic growth for the United States. In each location are reflected the different faces of the era; the excess and superficiality of Long Island vs the exhaustion and decay of New York. While in one setting there are mansions where champagne flows and jazz music rolls till the wee hours, in the other there is working class squalor. Even within the Long island community there are cultural differences; the West Egg families are considered "Old Money" and East Egg families are "Nouveau Riche/New Money".]]> 2019-01-30 01:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/325671340 Bahamas https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/326123594 Back in July 2014, my family and I went to the Bahamas for a vacation. The sun was incredibly hot. Just standing still for more than five minutes felt like your skin was on fire. My favorite memory of our trip was chartering a fishing boat. We went out into the blue ocean waves in search of a monster fish. The water was rough and the boat listed on its side. As we were out on the water and looking back at the island, it was amazing how small the land looked and how great the ocean is. The scene of mountains in the background and nothing but water all round was truly magnificent.
Samuel Shake]]> 2019-01-31 03:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/326123594 Jamaica ashley_rose3 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/326961114
I went to Jamaica when I was 12 years old. It was absolutely beautiful there and extremely hot. My favorite memory we shared as a family was Duns River Falls where you got to climb an actual waterfall, as well as Margarita Ville, where you got to go down a huge water slide that lead out into the ocean. Once in the ocean, you swim out to water trampolines where I spent 4 hours jumping and playing with my siblings. They had amazing food and live music once the sun went down. The part I disliked the most was their Ketchup. It tasted horrible. But it was a great adventure and I would defiantly recommend Montego Bay, Jamaica. 5-stars from me.

-Ashley Rose]]> 2019-02-02 15:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/326961114 Moon Festival yutung_cheng https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/384630929 As the Moon Festival is going on in Taiwan, I thought it'd be nice to talk about this story. Before the story, Moon Festival is a festival around Asia to celebrate the moon ! We believe that on that day, the moon appears to be the fullest and the brightest of the year. The date of the Moon Festival changes every year depends on which day it'd be the fullest and brightest. In one of the annual Moon Festivals in Taiwan (around 2010), I remember being in the night market. The crowds were all gathered up and was waiting to ignite their lanterns and let it float into the night sky. On the counts of 3, the crowds all let go of their lanterns at the same time. And the view was magnificent. It was one of the most beautiful view you'll ever seen in your life! That was one of my favourite stories/memories.

-- Yu-Tung Cheng]]> 2019-09-16 13:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/384630929 Scotland https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/384739239 This is a place that connects to the story of my family background, for my Grandmother was born there. She travelled over to Canada when she was 8 years old by boat, but she continued to travel back and visit her homeland every few years. In June of 2017, I got the opportunity to go there myself. Scotland is a region of rugged and beautiful landscapes, misty locks, and old stone buildings. When we went, we travelled to my Grandma's favourite places. Seeing it in real life helped me visuals stories she had told us. There was the misty Isle of Skye lined with the rugged mountains and dark clouds. Her home town of Paisley, and the brick townhomes that lined the street. We discovered her story, but also so many other stories intertwined with the history of each new place we went.

-Somiya Brown]]> 2019-09-16 15:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/384739239 Muskoka https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/384961055 I have very fond memories of going up north with my family every year, we would spend all day at the beach building sand castles, swimming and kayaking. We'd would roast marshmallows at night while watching stars, on rainy nights we would watch movies and eat way too much junk food. Though I haven't been back in years now I will always look back fondly on those summers.

- Hayley Long

]]> 2019-09-16 21:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/384961055 Fenelon f sarah_jansen11 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/385390447 2019-09-17 15:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/385390447 Fenelon Falls sarah_jansen11 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/385390453 I have family that lives in Fenelon Falls and so I have many fond memories of exploring this little tourist town. In summer my siblings and I would always wander around in the woods, and go wading through creeks and streams. We would get ice cream and go to the beach, and explore every little tourist shop. In winter, we would go sleeding on the massive hills they have there, and go snowmobiling all around. This town is beautiful all year around and it holds a special place in my heart.
Sarah Jansen]]> 2019-09-17 15:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/385390453 kankaria lake ,Ahemdabad. https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386026747 Kankaria lake is a very famous lake in my city ahemdabad gujarat. This place is really close to me because everyday in the morning me , my brother and my parents would go to take a walk have some quality , fun family time and breath fresh air. That place is also a tourist spot and a lot of recreational activities run there . That place is close to my heart not only for its scenic beauty but also for the memories that i have there.
Khiloni majmudar - 100727543]]> 2019-09-18 15:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386026747 A family restaurant. https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386098349 When I was young my grandparents owned their own family restaurant. we would go up there basically every weekend, and many go our family member worked there all the time, but it was the time when the restaurant wasn't open that were the best times. we would have our family gatherings there and it was some of my favourite memories playing hid and seeks throughout all the large areas of the restaurant. its not that I couldn't have had these warm memories without he setting of the restaurant but the restaurant changed just how special these memories were.

-Julia Dwyer]]> 2019-09-18 17:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386098349 School Yard https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386142567 I have fond memories of my elementary school yard. I remember playing games at recess and being with friends. We made up a lot of games that we played. Thinking back creates fond memories of using our childlike imagination. I miss those days.

Miriam Piccoli]]> 2019-09-18 18:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386142567 Farm https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386160824 When I was about 10 I was obsessed with books from the pioneer times. This meant a lot of the time the characters lived on a farm. When I think of the setting of those books it was always a small town or settlement with a general store and lots of farmland.
-Fiona]]> 2019-09-18 18:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386160824 Sherlock Holmes https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386758130 Arthur Conan Doyle's famous works of Sherlock Holmes takes place in London, England in the late 19th century (1890's). The Holmes novels are some of my favourite books to read, not only because its SHERLOCK but because the time period Doyle has them in is one of my favourites to read about, (granted it was basically the same years he wrote them in but you get my point). Doyle has also gone out of his way to absolutely PACK Sherlock's flat (221B Baker Street - a REAL address, by the way) with as much unusual things as possible. Doyle goes out of his way to make fiction look like reality by adding in details to make things seem more real, so the mess at Sherlock's home makes sense; it is his home, of course it's not going to be immaculate. It also helps to paint a better picture of the character himself. Of course, the need to make it all too real doesn't just stop at the apartment; there's landmarks and the transportation system of London at the time as well as other cities and countries that are referenced.
- Tayler Stiles ]]> 2019-09-19 17:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386758130 We https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386758619 2019-09-19 17:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386758619 Welcome to Night Vale https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386758626 Welcome to Night Vale is a fiction podcast paired up with two novels that I just adore! I thought of this when it comes to setting because I have actually written an essay about Night Vale as a setting a few years ago. Night Vale is a city in a desert, in which so many weird and unbelievable things happen. What I love about the setting is the visuals they are able to paint with words when it comes to having a small city in a desert. There's beautiful hills, sand dunes, and cacti in this environment, while they are still able to take advantage of the fact this town is big enough to have normal stores and restaurants like an Arby's. This gives the listener/reader a beautiful image of a colourful setting sky or starry night, while walking home from something as normal and local as a pizza place. I love this mix of organic and unexplored with the very common and usual amenities of life.

-Kayla Price]]> 2019-09-19 17:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/386758626 Los Angeles https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387298538 Back in March I went to Los Angeles to visit my family that lives there. It was so beautiful! I love the mountains, the ocean, and downtown. The weather was also very nice. I think part of the reason why I love Los Angeles so much is that I was there with a lot of family, and family has always been very important to me. I was able to picture myself living in Los Angeles with a family of my own one day.

-Madison Ramirez ]]> 2019-09-20 16:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387298538 High Park, Toronto https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387475931 Growing up, I have always admired cherry blossoms and what they mean - life is short, so enjoy it before it's too late. While I always expressed so much love and interest in going to see the cherry blossoms in downtown Toronto, nobody really cared enough to make the time to come down with me. It just wasn't something I wanted to experience it alone. Two years ago, my boyfriend happily agreed to take me and we enjoyed it immensely. So much so, that we decided to make it a yearly tradition. The blossoms are so incredibly beautiful, that 'beautiful' isn't even a proper word to describe them. I always feel at peace, and as if I'm in some fairy land. I can't describe exactly how I feel, but it's truly one of my favourite places to be. This past spring, my boyfriend took me again to see the cherry blossoms, and there he proposed to me. Now, this park in the springtime, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, will forever be cemented in my head as one of the most beautiful places in the world to me.

- Nadine Permaul]]> 2019-09-21 00:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387475931 Dominican Republic https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387478843 Back in May I went with a group of friends and family to the Dominican Republic. It was initially a last minute idea to go as a celebration for finishing our first year of college, and a annual family trip. I always wanted to go to the Dominican Republic but never did until we all decided to get up and go, which was the best thing I've ever done as it was truly a trip of a lifetime. The reason why this is an important place is because I have an uncle who lives in the Dominican and I hadn't met him until that day in May which is why I connect with this setting/place on a personal level. I loved the palm trees, friendly people, beaches, and the culture, learning their language was amazing. The weather was always wonderful, I think the reason I loved it so much is because a part of me has lived there and finally being able to connect the pieces, finally helped me as a person. I am now visiting Dominican yearly and cannot wait to return.
- Julia Porter]]> 2019-09-21 01:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387478843 Central East Correctional Facility - Tristan Sharma 100692938 https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387502316 On December 26, 2015, my Mother and Father were having a heated argument. After about 10-15 minutes of screaming, yelling, and name calling my Father left my house, and did not come back. This had happened in the past but this time it was different. I did not hear from him for about two weeks which was odd (he would usually text me daily regardless of the situation at home). After two weeks of not hearing from him, he texted me randomly saying: "I love you son". That was the last time I communicated with him for a while. I was 15 at the time and did not know what was happening, all my mother told me was that my Father was at a "rehabilitation centre" which I believed because I had no reason not to. Two months had passed without me seeing or communicating with my Father until one weekend, my Mother took my two sisters and I to visit him. Upon arrival to the "rehabilitation center" I began to ask questions: "Why is it surrounded by tall fences and barbed wire?", "Why does it say correctional facility? What is that?". My Mother then broke down into tears, explaining to us what was really happening. My Father was charged and convicted with fraud over $5000 (an indictable offence in Canada) and sent to Central East Correctional Facility in Lindsay, Ontario. For the next six months, the only times I saw and spoke to my Father were through a glass window, on a dirty, worn down telephone. After he was released (on probation), things were not the same; prison had taken its toll on his mental health, but also affected his ability to land a job, and live a normal life again. When people think of a setting with a personal story behind it, they typically resort to something happy and exciting. I chose to share this story because it inspired me. Visiting my Father at the facility, seeing what he went through, and living with the repercussions of incarceration helped me decide that when I grow older, I would like to pursue a career in the corrections field, and improve the lives of people and families that have been in my position. Prison should be a lesson in my opinion, not the be-all-end-all of a perfectly good life.

- Tristan Sharma 100692938]]> 2019-09-21 04:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387502316 Shadows of the Apt series by Adrian Tchaikovsky https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387763017 I really liked this series by Adrian Tchaikovsky, (another I found completely by accident...). It was an interesting mash-up of fictional cultures and historic time periods, with diverse lands, technologies (wielded by the Apt, who are unable to comprehend magic), and magics (used by the Inapt, who are unable to comprehend technology). Political drama aside, I enjoyed the characters' time in one of the capital cities the most - Collegium, home to the scientific elite Beetle Kinden in the heart of the Lowlands, an industrious people reminiscent of the ancient Romans. Their city is bright and open-minded, filled with technological and architectural wonders - steam trains and trolleys, airships, and the Great College at its centre. I think stories like this, that take bits of truth from historical civilization, make the more fantastic aspects of their setting that much more believable. If the Roman Empire hadn't fallen, would they have engineered such wonders?

- Taylor Arruda]]> 2019-09-22 13:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/387763017 Life Changing Moment - 100726478 Vasu Sukhija https://padlet.com/bryn_mcdonnell/bsvukiacltuv/wish/406677153 I would like to share the moment when i was standing on Indira Gandhi International Airport and ready to part from family to come to the country of my dreams Canada. Thousands of things were going in mind at that particular moment which i think i can't express. There the thing is alot of people are meeting their families after long time. But on other hand, alot were parting from family to go thousand kilometers away for there futures. It was so hard for me to leave my parents as they need my support but they also wants to excel me in my future. I left and boarded the flight and when i came to this country i notice a whole lot of culture change as India is so much traditional as well as modern. but this country is different as here life is always hustled up and we are buzzing in it. I didn't realized when i got caught in this life and days and days my parents didn't hear from me. One day my mom was so sick and i am busy and not talking her over phone and said her can't talk now. In return , she said i want nothing from you . i just need to know that are you ok and all is going well in your life. that moment i realized i didn't give time to my parents and after that it is never happened.

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