Cause and Effect Essay

Meagan Wanzong
English 110 Sec. 004
March 27, 2009
Cause and Effect Essay


My Influences


Throughout my life there have been many influences that shaped me into the person I am today. My mother and father taught me to work hard and treat others the way I would like to be treated. My sister pushed me to always incorporate fun into my everyday life. These influences impacted my life in several ways and caused me to be the person I am today.
Ever since I was a young child my parents consistently reminded me of the golden rule: “Treat others only in ways that you're willing to be treated.” Growing up I was never the perfect child. I disrespected my parents many times and they would always say, “Treat others only in ways that you're willing to be treated.” When mean to my friends or my little sister and my parents heard about this they would say, “Treat others only in ways that you're willing to be treated.” If I wanted to tell someone something rude my parents would say, “Treat others only in ways that you're willing to be treated.” After constant reminders one would think that this rule would be embedded into a child’s brain. However, this was not the case. One does not fully understand the golden rule until another person does something mean back to you because of what you did to them. Many times my sister and I would be playing doll house in our basement. Owning every toy imaginable, I always needed to have the doll house set up the way I wanted. But today was different, instead of setting it up the way I wanted, my sister organized the house before I could! This caused me to become angry and I threw a temper tantrum. My parents ran down the stairs and asked what the problem was. My sister bluntly stated that she set up the doll house how she liked it because Meagan always organized it. Upon hearing this, my parents stared at me and told me that if I shared the task of arranging the house then my sister would share the task too. While looking back this dumb tantrum forced me to understand that if I shared my sister would share too. The repetition of the golden rule allowed me to realize that if I was kind to my friend they would be kind back to me. If I listened to my parents they would listen to what I wanted to do and say yes more often. This rule guides me to be kind to everyone, everyday. If I treat them the way I want to be treated they will give me the same respect.
When living in my parents’ home I completed chores each week. Washing the dishes, making my bed, feeding the dog, practicing piano, and cleaning my room. In high school my parents encouraged me to apply for a job. I filled out an application at Shopko and they hired me. These chores, completed every week, allowed me to understand the idea of responsibility. Hard work, on-time, and getting along with coworkers were instilled in me by working at Shopko. Forcing me to work for what I wanted, stressed the importance of hard work. By encouraging me to work for things I wanted my parents taught me the meaning of hard work. Because of my work ethic and working well with coworkers, my managers complimented me on how I work. I give credit to my parents for instilling in me this important characteristic of who I am.
Growing up my sister and I never understood each other or could get along with each other. Recently we have learned how to. My sister and I are completely different when it comes to personalities. I am more serious, strict, and hard-working. She is free-spirited, fun, and focuses on the things that she wants to do instead of those things that she needs to do. Because of this my sister and I never have seen eye to eye. Recently I wanted to go on this trip with my friends. My parents said that it was my choice if I wanted to go but they did not approve of me going. Ultimately my sister’s fun seeking self encouraged me to do something fun instead of always being serious and listening to my parents. When she told me this I took her advice and decided I would go on this trip. In the end, the trip did not happen but my sister taught me that in order to live a happy life there must be fun in it. My sister gave me a great gift and whenever I need something fun to do, I call her up and she gives me an idea in under five seconds.
My mother, father, and my sister have been the main influences in my life. My parents have taught me hard work and to treat others the way you want to be treated is very important in life. My sister showed me that adding fun into everyday life will allow me to be a happier person. Because of these influences I have become a hardworking, kind, and fun-seeking person.

Definition Essay

Meagan Wanzong
English 110 Sec. 004
Definition Essay


Family


Family, everyone’s families are a part of their everyday lives. Although they may not see them or talk to them daily, they are the ones that provide support, love, and security. Defining family is a hard task. However, looking at people who make up a family and what qualities a family has helps us to define what a family is.
When asking others who their family consists of, their answers varied greatly. Many people said that their family has a mother, a father, and siblings. Others said that their family had a single parent. Still, others said that their family was composed of aunts and uncles. Several people said that their family not only is composed of a mother, a father, and siblings, it also includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Asking people who makes up their family ended with a variety of descriptions. While talking with people it became obvious that the different type of people in one’s family does not necessarily matter it is the qualities they contain.
While trying to define family I realized that it was hard to do so in terms of whom one lives with. Instead, it is apparent that the words security, support, and love come to mind anytime the word family is said. If security, support, and love are evident then people can be considered a family. Who one lives with does not necessarily define family. The three qualities decide who is considered a family.
Security means that one feels protected and safe with those they consider family. A family protects those they care about when others try to harm a member of their family. The place where a family lives allows the members to feel comfortable being in their home and free from those who make them feel unsafe. Security can also be in terms of financial security. This means that a family is able to feed, cloth, and house themselves. These three essentials of life are valued as important components of security. Feeling secure means having a sense of safety, protection, and little financial worries.
Supporting members in one’s family is important to a family’s foundation. Supporting one another means that they are available whenever one would like to accomplish something in life or need help with a problem they have. If a family member is having trouble with a drug addiction and would like to stop his addiction, family members constantly provide ways to break the addiction. They offer their help, take the family member to a detoxification center, and always provide encouragement. When a family member says they would like to learn how to play the piano others within the family encourage them to learn to play. Families provide money for piano lessons and books. They shuttle the piano student to and from lessons each week. When teachers give recitals to showcase their students abilities, the family comes to every recital to support their piano student. Family members encourage the student to practice, drive them to and from lessons, recitals, competition, and listen to every piece of piano music that is played. Families encourage, support, and help any other family member that is in need.
While security and support are important components to a family, love is the key characteristic when defining family. Love is showing affection and having feelings towards another. Families possess strong feelings and emotions toward one another. These emotions come out in frustration, happiness, sadness, and many others. Without all of these feelings a family would not exist and they would not be able to support and provide security for those they love.
The word family means that love, support, and security are present in everyday lives. Family provides protection and safety from those who can harm. They provide financial means so one can accomplish their goals in life. Families encourage and help so that others are able to accomplish a goal or try to resolve a problem they are having. Above all, a family loves one another. Showing affection and having feelings towards others bring love to a family. A family is defined in the qualities they have; love, support, and security.

Soundtrack to My Life-Response

"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?"
Van Morrison
I choose this song because we should tell the important people in our life that we love them every day.

"Live Like You Were Dying"
Tim McGraw
I choose this song because this is the motto I try to live by.

"Butterfly Kisses"
Bob Carlisle
This song is apart of my life because I am going to dance with my father at my wedding to this song.

"Just Dance"
Lady Gaga
Dancing makes everything feel better :)

"You Are Loved"
Josh Groban
Sung at my freshman year varsity night live and was very impressed!

"Forro e Paixao"
Trio Virgulino
My friend Debora, who is from Brazil, got me hooked on this music and makes me want to learn how to really dance.

"Clair du Lune"
Piano
I played for 11 years and was never that great but this song made me want to play the piano for that long.

"The Circle of Life"
The Lion King
My favorite disney movie...EVER. I wish I could sing well to it!

I feel that this mix shows that I am a sensitive, calm person who likes to have fun in life. This soundtrack shows that I enjoys listening to different kinds of music and am open to listening to new things. I do not think that it necessarily puts me into a subculture.

I feel that if a person listened to my music selection that they my be able to figure somethings out about me. But I would rather them judge me on who I am not the music I listen too. A person we be able to see that I try to live my day without regrets, to have fun, and be happen. But I do not think that they would be able to tell the smaller details of who I am.

When we were to judge someone based on their songs I think I was not accurate at all. This activity was hard for me because I could not judge who they were just based on the music they listened to.

When another student in our class me by my music, the student was pretty dead on. She got my gender right and concluded that I would go out on the weekends but that I could also have fun staying in. The student also concluded that I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. The student even figured out what I would normally be wearing on a day to day basis. The only comment that the student made that was incorrect was that I could possibly be involved in church groups. I am not in a church group although my mother wants me to be.

I really enjoyed this activity. But it was very hard for me to judge a person solely on there music.

Compare and Contrast

My Homes: Before College and During College


Every one of us has a home. Home is where one lives with their family. As many high school students move to college their sense of home changes drastically. The before college home and during college home are different in many respects. When looking at the bed and bathrooms of one’s pre-college home to those during college there is a startling difference.
In the room on the floor there is a bed. The comfy, large, plush bed lies a few inches above the ground and is the main focus of the room. Placed at the head of the bed are four white, fluffy pillows to fall asleep upon. A white comforter covers the bed and keeps the occupants warm through the coldest nights. Upon laying down on the bed one can feel the warmth of the bed lulling them to sleep. Heads rest upon the pillows and within minutes the occupant of the bed is asleep dreaming of relaxing on a beach in some exotic location. The morning brings a rested, wide awake individual that is ready to face the challenges of the day.
The small room barely holds a bed for the student to sleep on. Ready to try the bed, the student tries to make their way onto the bed. At six feet above the ground the climb to the top will be simple. Or so the student thought. A ledge is to the left of the bed and a squeaky futon sits underneath it. The student sets one foot on the futon and puts the one foot onto the ledge and then the other. Standing with one foot on the ledge, a knee on the bed, and hands on the railing the student uses their strength to pull themselves onto the bed. Climbing onto the bed is a workout! Once on the bed the student realizes the bed is smaller and narrower then it looked from the ground. The blue striped comforter and a single pillow calls the student to sleep. The lumpy, squeaky, suffocating bed causes tossing and turning throughout the night and a wake up or two or three. Morning arrives and the grumpy, sleep deprived student tries to face their day without falling asleep in classes.
One toilet, one sink, one mirror, and one shower. The four essentials of a bathroom are for the use of a single person. Perfume, make-up, facial wash, lotion, and deodorant line the cabinets to the left of the mirror. Placed next to the sink is a cup, a towel and hand soap. Stuffed in the a drawer underneath the sink lay a toothbrush, toothpaste, and hair ties. Toilet paper, the soft Charmin brand, hangs on the wall across from the toilet. The process of getting ready for the day can be as short or as long as the user would like. Interruptions are minimal, usually parents saying have a good day or see you tonight. For one person the bathroom is large enough to get ready to face the day.
Six bathroom stalls, six sinks, six mirror, and six showers. The bathrooms, shared by sixty women, formulate three words that are synonymous to a dorm bathroom. Yucky! Disgusting! Gross! When said together, these three words compile a mental picture of dorm bathrooms. Black, brown, and blond hair stick to the sinks and showers. Every day hair causes drains to clog and grey, soapy water puddles on the shower floor. The shower head sprays out hot water that only last for two minutes before cold water paralyses the person in the shower. Frustration builds up in students and their daily getting ready routine shortens considerable because of the bathroom conditions.
Home changes throughout a person’s life. The before college and during college home changes one’s sense of home drastically. The bed and bathroom situations frustrate students because they are unfamiliar. Students figure out, in a short time, that their idea of home has changed.

The Correct Way to Make an Oreo Ball!

Each person can do at least one thing very well. Whether it is cooking, playing a sport, writing, or any other of the numerous activities there are, everyone can do one thing well. While I am not the greatest cook I am an expert at making Oreo balls. The only reason I am able to make these is because it requires a minimal amount of cooking and allows me to eat them afterwards!
The Oreo ball recipe calls for three ingredients. These three ingredients include; Oreos, Philadelphia cream cheese, and white chocolate chips. To make these wonderful treats one also needs a blender, a double boiler to melt the white chocolate in, and a utensil that allows the excess white chocolate to drip from the ball. After gathering all of the ingredients and baking utensils one can begin creating these wonderfully tasty, little treats.
First crush one package of regular Oreos, not double stuffed. To achieve this stick the package of Oreos into a food processor and crush until they are tiny pieces that lack chunks. Next, take a one, eight ounce package of Philadelphia cream cheese and place it in the microwave for thirty seconds. Make sure the cream cheese softens so that it will easily mix with the crushed Oreos.
After the two ingredients are prepared place the Oreo crumbs and the cream cheese into a mixer. Allow them to mix for a few minutes. If after a few minutes pass and there is still white in the mix, keep blending. Blend the mixture evenly until there is no white in the mix.
Following this take the mixture and roll into balls. The balls should be about one-inch in size. When finished rolling the balls place them onto a cookie sheet. The amount of balls on each cookie sheet does not matter as long as there is a little space between each of them. After rolling all of the balls and putting them on the cookie sheet, place them in the freezer for at least two hours. Placing them in the freezer allows the Oreo balls to harden and makes it easier for the white chocolate to quickly harden and mold to the balls.
When sufficient time has elapsed for the Oreo balls to freeze begin to melt the white chocolate chips. Use a double broiler to do this. Put the stove on medium to low heat and place the white chocolate chips into the double boiler. Allow for the white chocolate chips to fully melt but do not let them burn. As soon as the chocolate melts take it off the burner and remove the Oreo balls from the freezer.
When the pan is off the burner, one by one, drop an Oreo ball into it. Roll the Oreo ball in the white chocolate so that white chocolate completely covers it. Then lift the Oreo ball with a utensil and allow it to drip for a few seconds. Make sure that the utensil you are using is one that will allow the excess white chocolate to drip off and go back into the pan. Repeat this process until all of the Oreo balls are covered in white chocolate and place each of them back onto the cookie sheet. When finished dipping, place the Oreo balls back into the freezer for a few minutes. Do this so that they will harden.
After the balls have hardened, take them out of the freezer. They are now ready to be eaten!

Dress Up Day!

When given this assignment, I at first, had no idea what I was going to wear! I went to one of my friend's dorm room and looked at her clothes and found the dress that I wore on dress up day. The dress was hippie-like pattern that was long sleeved and was colored in deep greens and purples. I also wore black tights and Ugg boots. The dress, Ugg boots, and tight combination is something that I would never normally wear.

Only a few people said something about what I was wearing. All of the people that made a remark were those that knew me. One of the girls I know said, "Meagan, what the hell are you wearing?" This surprised me because the girl was very bold in telling me that she did not like what I wore. The other girls in my hall also looked at me and laughed. While I did not take this personally because I was doing an English experiment, I was startled by how many people openly laugh at others who are wearing clothing that is different from the norm.

While walking around Davies and to my usual classes I was astonished to see how many people give other people the once-over because of what they are wearing. I thought that this was rude. I also did not appreciate people judging me because of what I was wearing instead of who I was as a person.

By the end of the day I can say that I ended up liking the outfit that I considered out of my norm. This experiment has taught me that being different and dressing different is okay. And from now on I am going to try very hard not to judge others based on what they wear. It is unrealistic to say that I will never do it again but this experiment has taught me the importance for being who and what you are and not changing for others just because they do not like what you look like.

Anthropological Standpoint

This ethnography assignment has taught me many things about the university that I attend. This activity has made me observe more, question more, and go out of my comfort zone more than I would normally do.

From these findings I feel that the faculty and students at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire truly care about their campus.

Many students spend a big chunk of their time studying for their classes. Most students tend to study in the library or in their dorm room. Also, many listen to music when they study because they feel that this helps them focus.

The library holds an abundance of resources for the students and faculty to use. Included in this are microfiche, newspapers, journals, books, and many others. Students need to take use of these resources and the people who work there are more than willing to help them with anything.

Students contribute to making the campus look beautiful. The many sculptures that adorn the university are generously donated by alumni. And all have a meaning behind them as to why they are chosen.

The faculty at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is very generous. They are open to helping all students who would like help and they have very little bad things to say about their students. Most feel that cheating is not a major problem in their classroom but those that do are dealt with. They also think that most students are here to learn and that they are respectful to their professors. The only problem some professors have with their students is the fact that they seem to have a greater sense of entitlement. Those who feel this way think that they should receive an “A” in the class just because they do the work, not necessarily because they put effort into it.

While observing and asking questions I have learned that the students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are truly one of a kind individuals who do a wonderful job representing this university.

Professor's Talk

The first professor I talked to, about the change in behaviors of students from when they began teaching to now, was Professor Winnifred Bryant. Bryant is an assistant professor and endocrine physiologist at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She said that the only main difference that she sees from when she started is that the students have a greater since of entitlement. Her students feel that if they do the readings they should receive an “A” in the class. More kids feel this way compared to when she first started five years ago. She also said that cheating has not increased in her five years of teaching.

The second professor I talk to was Elsa Dorrego, a Spanish professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She said that most things have not changed since she began teaching. However, she noticed the changes from semester to semester when she began to hand out rules of the classroom along with her syllabus. She feels that with the rules she gives out students tend to be more respectful. She also said that cheating is not a big problem in her classroom, she has had only one instance of cheating and it was always the same person.

STUDY!!!!!

I interviewed five random people about their study habits and where they prefer to study. The first person I interviewed said that she normally studies in her dorm’s study lounge. When asked about her study habits for a test she said that depending on which test it was for determined how much studying in advance she would do. The next person I interviewed said that she studies in her room most of the time. She uses note cards to study for most subjects. She also said that most of the time she studies the day before the test but that she is trying to start studying earlier for her tests. The third person I interviewed said that he does not actually study that much for anything. The next person I interviewed said that he studies in his room or in the library depending on his mood. But in order to study he always needs to be listening to music. The last person I interviewed had the same study habits as the previous one. She said that she either studies in the library or in her room and that music must be playing in order for her to concentrate on what she is studying. There are many different ways to study and places to study. It all depends on the person's individual preferences.

Differences in World Education Systems

When I asked International Exchange student Debora Biasutti what the main difference between the education system in Brazil and the education system in the United States is, her reply surprised me. There are two main differences from the schooling in Brazil when compared to schooling in the United States. The first major difference is that students do not move from class to class, the professors do. The second is that in Brazil students do not take random classes like the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire requires us to do. A typical first semester in Brazil requires all students to take the same classes. As the second semester begins students take classes that are super specific to their major. Schooling in Brazil is not a liberal education like it is at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

XF

What is XF? These two letters are assigned to those students who are caught performing academic dishonesty. The two letters can affect any of us who cheat or plagiarize. If a student is caught being academically dishonest the professor can give the student an XF instead of a grade. This will follow the student for the rest of their academic record and could potentially stop them from getting into another college or a specific program at the college they are already enrolled at.

Daedalus

Facing Phillips Hall on the left side of the building there is a sculpture. This sculpture is named Daedalus and was a gift from the alumni. When I first looked at this sculpture I noticed on the upper right hand side there is a sun and that the man has wings. I feel that this sculpture represents the many paths each student has to take throughout their years at UWEC. I feel that this sculpture shows that one must go many ways in order to succeed in life. After seeing this sculpture and finding out its name I decided to look up Daedalus. I knew I had heard this name before. I learned that Daedalus was a Greek inventor and craftsman. Like this man those who go into the science field are the inventors. They invent cures or find better way to improve our lives and our communities.

What is a BLUGOLD?

The colors blue and gold were chosen in 1961 as the official colors of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Although UWEC has never had an official mascot many have tried to give it one. Although they have never succeeded in making an official mascot many students have said the same thing when they are asked what is a BLUGOLD? Many have said that a BLUGOLD is the spirit of the school from the classrooms to the campus to the extra curricular activities. The students at UWEC are the Bluegolds. We represent our school better then any mascot could. We represent what our school and its community has to offer!

MICROFICHE…Where is it?

Microfiche is located on the second floor of the McIntyre Library. There are cabinets upon cabinets of microfiche. Microfiche allows the library to store large amounts of written work in a small space. To look at a microfiche one must use a projector. One should first turn the projector on and then place the microfiche on a plate so it can be read by the viewer.

WHERE CAN I FIND A NEWSPAPER? I NEED A NEWSPAPER!

Students at UWEC have no excuse when they say they lack the resource of a newspaper. A newspaper is very easy to find and is conveniently located in the library. What a surprise! On the second floor of the library one can find local, state, national, and newspapers in foreign languages written in America geared for a specific population. While looking at the Newspapers, I selected The New York Times. The heading stated $250 Billion Plan Seeks to Address Crisis in Housing. This article describes how Obama plans to help homeowners refinance their mortgages and avoid foreclosure. With this plan over nine million American homeowners will be helped. Obama knows that this plan will not save every home, but instead he hopes that it will give many Americans the chance to rebuild. With the library’s abundance of newspapers there is no reason that students should not be informed on current events.

Clothes Make The Person

While walking around campus people are everywhere and all of them wear different articles of clothing. At college every person wears a different style of clothing. That style affects how people see other people. The brand of clothing as well as the type of clothing makes the person.
While walking to class I see a person dressed up in a pants suit and high heels. She walks quickly along the sidewalk to class. When I see students dressed up this much on campus a few thoughts come to mind. I immediately think that they work very hard at classes, show up on time, engage in extracurricular activities, and work outside of school. Other students perceive these students as hard-working students who are involved in many outside activities in addition to classes.
A t-shirt and shorts covered by warm-up sweats and jacket. The latest, Nike brand tennis shoes cover their feet. Embroidered on more than one of the articles of clothing is a team logo. By looking at this student any one would likely conclude that they passionately play a sport on one of the numerous school teams or avidly watch the games on television or regularly attends sporting events. Instead of completing homework this student watches, plays, or attends sporting events. The ability to recite scores of games, to spit out statistics of the team’s players, to memorize the schedule of the games, and to know the coaches comes naturally to these students. When students see a person wearing this type of clothing one assumes that these students concentrate on anything that involves sports.
Worn by many students on campus faded jeans and a worn out t-shirt represent the laid back and less serious students. Students perceive those who wear these articles of clothing as easy to get along. These students do not only concentrate on academic studies but they also make time for having fun. They complete most of their work on time but they also leave enough time to go exercise, hang out with friends, watch a movie, or anything else they enjoy doing that allows them to relax for a bit. The faded jeans and worn out t-shirt look accounts for what many students wear on campus and classify them as laid back and fun to hang out with.
Abercrombie and Fitch. American Eagle. Hollister. These three stores contribute to how students perceive those that wear these brands. Many times these clothes convey the words preppy, popular, rude, and rich. Many times people view those who wear this type of clothing as interested in only themselves and their few selected friends. People do not approach them because of the air about them that says, Why are you talking to me? Do you think you can talk to me and that I am even listening to you? Students identify the people who wear this type of clothing as popular, rude, and often times unapproachable.
What people wear truly affect how others view them. From the serious students, to those that love sports, to those that do well in school but also make time for themselves, to those that are popular, how they dress themselves make other students put them into a group. On campus the type of clothing and the brand of clothing students wear makes them who they are. The clothes we wear are how others perceive us.

Description Essay

SAMMY’S PIZZA AND RESTAURANT. 2812 London Road. Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Opening their doors in 1957 Sammy’s continues to be a family favorite. Although the restaurant moved a few times since opening in 1957 their service and their food remains excellent. While Sammy’s serves all types of food they are recognized for their tasty pizza.

A bar and a restaurant, connected by a short, small hallway, create two extremely different eating environments, serving the same food in one location.

The door to the bar opens and customers can sit wherever they feel like, at the bar, or the tall tables, or at the booth in the back. The smoky bar holds many television sets that are tuned in to different stations to appease a variety of customers. The bar, stocked with any kind of drink one would like, runs the length of the side wall. With a quick hand the bar tender mixes your drink and you are able to sit back and relax. The bar tender’s friendliness and fast service brings customers back to Sammy’s time after time, generating the regulars.

As customers walk in, bright colors and scenes of Italy decorate the wall of the restaurant. The welcoming and smiling hostess walks customers to their table. As soon as the customer’s are seated the hostess hands a menu out to each person. The menu is filled with numerous kinds of pizza. But before you can decide on one the smell of pizza dough, sauce, melted cheese, and meat drift towards your noise and brings you to the streets of Italy themselves… the water beats against the canal, the couple kissing in the gondola makes the corners of your mouth turn upward into a smile, the hustle and bustle of Italians shuffling on the street, the expansive, blueness of the Mediterranean Sea, and the pizza and pasta from local pizzerias and restaurants wafting towards you…

The waitress walking with a bouncy step stops at the head of the table. The delicious looking pizza in the waitress’s hand puts your daydream on hold. The waitress places the hot pizza in the middle of the table and the white plates in front of you. With energy and a friendly smile she tells you to enjoy your meal and to let her know if you need anything. You foolishly look around before snatching a few pieces and lay them on your plate.

You open your mouth and take a large bite of the melting cheese, the juicy pepperoni, and the red, light, savory sauce. The smaller, square pieces enable you to grab piece after piece. The tasty blend of spices, the fresh, natural ingredients intensify the flavor of the pizza. The flavor of the pizza confirms that Sammy’s makes the dough and cuts only the freshest ingredients daily. After devouring an entire large pizza your stomach is content and full.

The waitress checks back in, she smiles and you realize she knows exactly what you are thinking. Wow! That pizza was amazing. I am definitely going to come back here again soon. She hands you the check and says that she hope you enjoyed your meal and to come and visit again soon. The price on the check seems like a reasonable price for such incredible pieces of pizza.
Being one of the best pizzas you will ever taste it satisfies the stomach and will make anyone want to come back for another pizza. The friendly service, the atmosphere of the bar and restaurant, and the savory pizza make this restaurant a wonderful choice when craving pizza!

Narration Essay

While the teacher lectured, I stared out the window… I sat in Professor Walter’s marine life class. “Today, we will be finishing up on tidal waves and learning about marine animals,” Professor Walter said. “Please pay attention, the information you learn today will be on a quiz or test that you have in the near future.”
Most days I would pay close attention to Professor Walter’s lectures because they were extremely interesting and very informative. However, today I was not interested in paying attention to his lecture. So I began to stare out the window. It was winter in Wisconsin and as one can imagine it is very cold and snows frequently. Today, the weather decided to dump snow on us so I began to drift to a warmer place… Florida!
It was hot, over 70 degrees, the waves were crashing into the sand, and I had a perfect view of the ocean in my red beach chair. In the distance I saw two young boys covering their father in sand. The mother, delighted by this scene, began to take pictures with her camera. In front of me was a blond, curly haired, blue-eyed girl splashing in the shallow stretch of ocean. The sun was hot on my skin and I decided to go into the water and jump some waves. The waves came one after another and pounded into me. I soon became tired and decide that I should go back and sit in my red beach chair. As I was getting out of the water a gigantic wave crashed into me and brought me under.
The force of the wave snapped me back to Professor Walter’s lecture. “Wow! I’m glad that did not really happen,” I whispered.
My professor must have noticed that I was not paying enough attention to his lecture. He said, “Meagan, can you name a characteristic of a tidal wave?”
Thinking back to my daydream and what had just happened I replied, “Tidal waves can be very strong.” I thought it was a decent characteristic, my daydream had obviously thought so too! The class chuckled and Professor Walter moved on to an eager student in the front who clearly knew the answer to his question.
Out the window the snow continued to fall and I slipped back into my Florida daydream. Once again I sat in my red beach chair and looked out into the ocean. After my near drowning experience with the big wave I decided a nap was necessary. As I was drifting off to sleep, I saw a pod of dolphins in the distance. They were magnificent creatures with sleek bodies with an incredible amount of speed. I thought about the dolphins as I drifted out and that is when I heard the scream.
The scream snapped me out of my daydream. I looked around the lecture hall trying to figure out who had screamed and taken me away from the warm beach of Florida. To my surprise Professor Walter had brought in a small pool filled with sea cucumbers, crabs, sea sponges, small fish, and coral. The professor invited us to come up and observe and touch the marine life. Apparently the scream that snapped me back to the lecture was from a tall, brown haired girl who sat in the front. I asked a boy next to me why she had screamed.
He replied, “She put her hand in the pool wanting to feel the sea cucumber. Instead, she was pinched by a crab who mistook her fingers for food.” I chuckled at what the sight must have looked like and tried to focus my attention on Professor Walter.
Professor Walter then looked at the clock and said, “Time flew by today.” He then looked directly at me and said, “I noticed a few of you who were not paying attention. Try to do better next time. Because of the few who were not paying attention we are going to have a quiz tomarrow. The quiz will contain an essay on the characteristics of tidal waves and multiple choice questions on the marine animals that we saw today in class.
Great I thought to myself. Tonight I will have to study and fill in the notes that I missed while I was in Florida. I walked out of the lecture hall and decided to never daydream while in my marine life class again. I had learned my lesson! My daydreaming trips to Florida would have to come after taking notes in Professor Walter’s Marin Life class.

Intro to Me

I am a freshman at a University where I am studying Elementary Education and Spanish. I have always known that I wanted to become a teacher when I was older and now I am learning how to become one! I am also majoring in Spanish. Because of high school spanish and trips to Costa Rica, Spain, and Nicaragua, I have decided to study this too!
Outside of school I love to go hiking, lay outside and read a good book, hang out with friends and family, travel, and watch movies. I enjoy playing golf even though I am not the best at it and I also like playing other sports just for the fun of it.
I am from Madison, Wisconsin and have lived there all my life. I love the big city feel and everything that Madison has to offer. I enjoy going downtown, overlooking the lakes from The Terrace and Union, going to the zoo, walking down state street, and eating at La Hacienda (the best Mexican restaurant in Madison).