Here I Am
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Dave Here I Am
Love hearing the birds chirping in the morning, seeing light enter my bedroom (unless it’s raining), running downstairs to eat breakfast, running back upstairs to take a shower, the feeling you get when going to school for the first time.
Loved playing with my toys, but now I’m too old for them. Loved sleeping in during summer, but time to stop slacking off.
Look at life as a race; breaks and rest are allowed, but the finish line has yet to be reached.
Here I Am
Love sitting at my computer on Sunday mornings, perusing pages at Arts and Letters Daily, finding things I had never known, reading everything on a 23 inch LCD screen (a blessing for these old eyes), shaking my head at the world’s complexities, the feeling you get when knowledge is its own reward.
Loved creating web pages for Pearson ALC, but soon will be webmaster no more. Loved typing DOS commands, but know very few now know what I mean.
Look at life as a web of complexity infinitely bigger than the ‘net; know the Earth matters more.
—100 words; September 2013
Adela Corvera
61609
English 12
September 16
Here I Am
Love Sunday morning, having my husband make breakfast for me, the aroma of food waking up my senses, (no class day only) my daughter’s laugh helping daddy with breakfast, join my two love’s to eat, the feeling you get when you spend a whole day just having fun with your family.
Loved reading time with my daughter, but sometimes I am too busy with my school.
Loved watching movies with my husband, and also work hard in my schooling.
Look a life like a big ocean; go and find your purpose, there are many options.
Here I Am
Love waking up with scraps of amazing dreams in my head, drinking morning coffee (especially with cream and Camembert cheese), making myself comfortable in a plush armchair on a day off and doing needlework, the feeling you get when you realize everything going its own unique way.
Loved driving fast, but not now, the life was taught a lesson how can be devastating losses.
Loved gambling but now I prefer a more secure way of living.
Look at life as a four seasons; they will certainly replace each other from spring to fall, and this is the essence of nature.
- 100 words
Love waking up on a fresh morning, having my children hiding under my blanket, talking and planning for the new day, chasing my husband in the park, the feeling you get when you see the happiness on their faces.
Loved hoping to visit his childhood house (in Syria), but now it is an arid desert with so many tragedies, tears and lifeless land. Loved working hard to upgrade degree, but is too tired to finish the journey.
Look at life as a loving heart, sometimes struggling in the busy life, but never stop beating, and praying for the best for everyone.
Here I Am
Love laying on the beach when summer sun shines so bright and listening to the waves beating on the sand, walking barefoot on the bottom of the ocean (during a tide of course), cherishing coconut scented sunscreen, licking cold blueberry ice cream, the feeling you get watching glistening stars with a loved one in your arms.
Loved snapping pictures of nature, but there are so many of them.
Loved going camping, but prefer a comfy bed now.
Look at life as an abstract picture; everyone is looking at the same paint, but sees different things.
-95 words
Love waking up long before the crack of dawn, the fresh air in your face. Having that first sip of coffee, fresh as could be (nobody else has made it to Tim Horton’s). Spending my afternoons drinking beer with friends, learning how to water ski and wakeboard, against the picturesque background of supernatural B.C., the feeling you get when you spend summer in Vancouver.
Loved roasting in the sun, but seasons change.
Loved spending my winters working in California, but education becomes important.
Look at life as a pendulum, things go up and down but it is important to stay positive.
Here I Am
love observing lightning in a thunder evening, watching the “Nature’s Great Events” series in a quiet uninterrupted afternoon, listening my daughter’s wild but reflected comments about any topic, staring at the flourishing, ever green oasis in front of my window (whenever I need to calm down), the feeling you get when there are intriguing questions grab your attention.
loved accompanying my father strolling around, but he cannot walk that long.
loved bicycling behind my children but they have new partners right now.
look at life as a mirror, it smiles when you smile, and it cries when you cry.
-99words
Here I am
Love waking up knowing it’s another page in my book. Being grateful for being alive, as I feel the sunshine slightly touching my skin. As I stretch myself out every muscle flexes and the soreness comes alive (thank god its rest day). They say” better be sore than sorry” and that’s when the feeling of achievement comes.
Loved being young and careless, mistaken but never judged, crazy but just enough to make them laugh.
Loved being wrong without consequences, whereas now every mistake is a scar to live with.
Look at life as a sentence in a book, you will never reach another chapter if you are still rereading last one.
111words
Here I Am
Love waking up late in the mornings, locating my phone (first thing) wherever it is hiding, getting out of my bed only to fill my stomach up with something, watching Maury or Springer despite the bad acting, listening to music when it gets boring, the feeling you get when you own your time.
Loved keeping myself busy, but I am less productive now. Loved playing sports, but I am discovering a different focus now.
Look at life as an everlasting adventure of knowing yourself; ‘you’ are you today, but you never know if ‘you’ will still be you the next day.
—104 words
Xiao Wu Luo
Sep. 16, 2013
Here I am
Love the smell of books in a library, the silence of peace hung all around me; only hear the humming birds chirping in the distance, the sun raising silently from the horizon, casting brightly colored rays across the sky, it is the beginning of a new day.
Loved taking out a book, and imagine myself in another fantasy world. Dream of entering into the book and bring it to life, but was usually awaked by the sound of my alarm clock.
Look at life as a book, each page turns into an exciting new adventure. Unlock the key to your life; you can finally fulfill the dream of a lifetime.
Here I Am
Love seeing the sun beam through the window every morning, slowly waking as I get ready for school (homework hopefully done), listening to music throughout the morning routine, squeezing in a video game session before departing for school, the feeling you get when you sense the day will be manageable.
Loved visiting with cherished teachers during lunch, but no l longer attend high school. Loved teasing my friends any chance I got, but now we hardly see one another.
Look at life as a mirror; every angle gives a different point of view.
-95 words
Here I Am
Love laying back on my comfy couch during the weekend, grabbing my favorite book to read again and again, watching my little angel girls play happily together (ignoring the screaming), holding my husband’s hand once a while knowing he is right beside me, the feeling you get when you think the day just can’t get any better.
Loved bungee jumping, but my weak heart can’t handle it any more. Loved backpacking alone to discover different cultures, but have family to take care of now.
Look at life as a piece of wood; flaming or rotting is simply a personal choice.
—100 words; September 2013
Here I Am
Love smelling wet soil after the rain, walking along the river bank (with my husband), spending time with my grandparents and learning lessons from their past life stories, finding and cooking new dishes from YouTube, the feeling you get when everybody likes your dish.
Loved playing GTA Vice City with my siblings, but now they are busy with their lives. Loved helping others, but now I am seeking help from others.
Look at life as a dew drop; it is admirable when it shines in the sunrays, but vanishes when it falls off.
100 words
Love smelling the cement after the rain, seeing your breath on that cold September night (and realizing summer is gone), the feeling you get when you see the first snow fall.
Loved watching T.V. with my brothers, but they are now moved out.Loved going to school for socializing, but now have to work full time.
Look at life as a journey; we may get lost along the way, but in the end we will find out who we are.
Here I am
Love greeting a new day with stretches and yawns, feeling the cool gentle breeze on a beautiful spring day, walking with my dog through the dew filled grass, skating effortlessly (riding the tailwind) into the sunset after a long day at work, the feeling you get when you step into a hot bubble bath.
Loved trick or treating on Halloween with my friends, but I'm too old for that now. Loved staying out late at night, but now I have morning classes.
Look at life as an adventure; getting lost is part of the experience.
--98 words; September 2013
Love finding old friends in unexpected places, pondering on my bed while the rain taps my window (in spite of time), learning a new and almost unpronounceable name, watching my daughter's wide-opened eyes when she is touching a fluffy animal , the feeling you get when you defeat a tedious routine.
Loved confusing people with my identical twin sister, but now she's many miles away. Loved creating new dishes, but now looking at recipe books to save time.
Look at life as a dance club; even if we don't like the song, we have to keep going and dance.
- 99 words
Here I Am
Love smelling sweet crisp scent of fresh mint, seeing the bright sparkling eyes of my children, savoring tasty food as chatting with friends (moms only!), hearing the crackling firewood in the silent dark night, the feeling you get when refreshing salty breeze is blowing in from the ocean on a drowsy summer day.
Loved staying in my cushy snug bed, but my boys yelling, “Mom, we are starving!” Loved family gathering on New Year’s Day, but too far away now.
Look at life as a corn maze; you can’t tell the end until you get through, yet it’s enjoyable adventure.
-100 words
Faye Kiemele
Here I am
Love the bookstore, reading the titles of all the new books ( no one else has read yet )
Flipping the pages looking for pictures, reading whole chapters , thinking of new ideas ,
Which one to buy , hours spent in silence , the feeling that you get when you see an old friend .
Loved collecting books , but moved to an apartment , gave so many away not enough room.
Loved having a dog, but she retired to my parents , I don't visit enough I can't find time .
Look at life as a well written book ;beginning, middle ,end and every chapter a new possibility .
( words:99 )
Here I am
Love rambling in the campus in a sunny afternoon, watching football players having their training in the stadium with coach’ shouting around, listening the entertainment gossips and political rumors (American want to start a new war again! ) from the radio, the feeling you get when you were a teenage with a quantity curious in your head.
Loved to calling in a talk show, but my phone call never got through for my foreign accent.
Loved to solve mathematical problems, but now I only can teach my daughter to counting numbers.
Look at life as a fashion show; you have to keep changing your cloth.
Here I Am
Love strolling at the park in the morning, enjoying the warm touch of the sun on my face, meet up with my friend for a cup of coffee (if we have the time), trying some recipes found in the news paper, the feeling you get when you done something special .
Loved to be child again, but time can’t be turned back.
Loved to host a party, but my place has no room to move around.
Look at life as riding bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving.
Here I Am
Love walking my dog in the crisp morning of an autumn day, watching the bright sun peak over the mountains (when it’s not pouring rain), while savoring a fresh cup of coffee, the feeling you get when you know a good day has just begun.
Loved playing soccer with my friends, but no longer have the time. Loved living in Kelowna, but had to come back home.
Look at life as a game; finding happiness is your prize.
-81 words
Here I Am
Love compressing my life into a picture, hugging people imaginary who I love them, cheering unreasonably after a little nap ( less than 15 minutes) on the floor in the middle of my living room, preparing for my music performance after completing its mastering, the feeling you get when the light goes on and off.
Loved chopping my pains into tears, but I realized my heart was too soft. Loved learning how to drive a car, but I got five hundred dollars ticket.
Look at the life as a refrigerator; variety of taste and joy inside, but still something is missing.
100 words
Here I Am
Love the sound of my grandson’s voice loudly proclaiming my arrival at the ferry terminal,
“NANA”, (like everyone needs to know), his sheer excitement as he launches his little body
toward me like a missile, big squishy hugs, making all that troubles me completely
forgotten in that one instant.
Loved waking to his little body stretched sideways across our bed, but not feet in my back.
Loved the stories we shared cuddled up together, but not hoarseness from reading aloud.
Look at life as a journey; so many beautiful attractions along the way to be enjoyed and not
rushed by.
Karen Smith
64290
Sept.17/13
Here I Am
Love smelling freshly mowed lawn in summer mornings, feeling refreshed by a cup of coffee every day, melting into a peaceful music of yoga stretching body step by step ,chatting with friends over the phone or Wechat, the feeling you get when you are fulfilled in your life.
Loved reading stories to my son, but now he seldom listens to me .
Loved cooking for my parents, but now we are too far away.
Look at life as a moon; dims or shines, waxes or wanes, nothing is perfect.
Love traveling in a sunny weekend summer, waking up early before sunrise and hitting the road as we see the orange and yellow rays of early morning sunshine, a delight and priceless moment to be held in our memories and think how blest we are to see the magnificent beauty of mother nature.
Love to see new places and exploring a new horizon of memories. If you can just fathom how wonderful is the experience by travelling, you can understand that time is not enough to explore firsthand the exquisite environment we have.
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