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Omelettes make a great breakfast , and I enjoy making them because they are very easy to cook . First , I get the eggs out and begin cracking them on the side of the bowl and dumping them into the bowl . I normally use two eggs whites and one whole egg to cut the calories . I add some salt and pepper to the mix for flavor . I pour the mixture into the hot frying pan . I make sure that I add some vegetable oil to the pan before I add the eggs though because I do n't want them to stick . As this occurs , I add some cheese or vegetable to the center of the egg mixture . Really , almost any type of cheese or vegetable makes a good omelette . I then flip one side of the omelette over on to itself to seal in the contents in the middle . It is then ready to serve !
I was the first person up in my house on Saturday morning , so it was up to me to make the coffee . I took a container of French vanilla from the pantry along with a clean filter . I measured 2 tablespoons of coffee into the filter . I removed the filter holder from my coffee machine and put the clean filter with the french vanilla coffee into it , relishing the aroma . Then I took the glass carafe from the machine and filled it with cold water . I poured the water into the area above the filter and turned the machine on . I could hear the water heating and within a few minutes hot water was running down over the coffee grounds and then dripping into the carafe . When all the water had run over the beans , I poured some into my favorite mug and added a little bit of cream and some sugar .
My wife and I flew on an airplane a couple of months ago . We were going to Las Vegas because a friend of mine was getting married . He lives there and said that he would pick us up from the airport . But , the weather here was cold and there was freezing rain , so our flight was delayed for two hours . It was kind of scary taking off because the weather was still cold and rainy , but after two hours of sitting there waiting , I was ready to go . Everyone was getting ready for their own little party in Las Vegas . The flight itself took a little over four hours due to the fact that we had a non-stop flight . I was glad I paid the extra money for not making any stops . The flight was pretty uneventful except for the lively passengers , so that was a good thing , especially since my wife hates to fly . My friend ended up still picking us up from the airport and we had a great time in Las Vegas .
I had to get up this morning and get the coffee ready . While it was waiting , I fed the cat , and made sure she was n't near the front door , because I did n't want to let her out . The paper usually came before I woke up anyway , so I did n't have any trouble finding it outside . I saw a light-colored plastic bag , which is usually what they came in , and could see the newspaper through the bag . I had to wear sunglasses just to go out for about 30 seconds , because I did n't think my eyes would be able to take it . I was glad when I took the paper out of the bag as I walked inside . It was much drier than the one I had gotten the day before !
I take the scrubber and some sprays and start at the glass stove . I wipe down the counter and try to pick up any dried up crust on it . I then spray Windex on the glass and wipe it down . I then take the mop and put some cleaning solution in the bucket . I then start from the floor next to the sink and start sweeping the floor , making sure I pick up all the little pieces of dirt . I start mopping from side to side . At this point I start to clean the sink and the faucet . I also wipe down the inside of the kitchen cabinets . I throw away any wrappings or odd trash I see in eyesight around me . After that , I am basically done .
Cleaning the kitchen is n't very fun , but it 's important . Yesterday , we had to clean the kitchen and there were a lot of aspects involved . First , we had to clean the kitchen sink . Next , we had to get a mop to clean the floor . The floor needed extra soapy warm water to get all the stains out . The next thing we cleaned was the refrigerator . After that , we cleaned the stove and oven . The stove and oven are combined , so we cleaned the outside with warm water and towels . After we finished , the whole thing was sparkling . I was so excited to be done with cleaning the kitchen because it 's nice to cook in a clean kitchen !
I enjoy making coffee so it 's a fairly complex process but it is easy to make coffee . I already have a coffee machine that makes espresso - the dark black coffee - and also steams and froths milk , which is a separate attachment . To prepare for making my coffee , I fill a coffee cup half full of milk . I usually grind two grinders full of beans at once and keep the ground coffee in an airtight container , so I do n't have to grind it every time . I take a couple tablespoons of the grinds and put them in the basket that then is inserted into the coffee maker . Next I turn on the coffee maker and when it indicates it 's ready , place the mug of milk under the attachment and let it froth the milk until it is hot - usually one or two minutes . Finally , I press the button to have hot water run through the coffee grinds , running the coffee into the mug of frothed milk then turn off the coffee machine and enjoy .
I woke up very hungry one morning , so I decided I wanted to make an omelette for breakfast . I went down to the kitchen and got out all the supplies I would need . I got out a carton of eggs , green peppers , red peppers , black olives , and cheddar cheese . Then I turned on the stove to a medium temperature and cracked three eggs into the pan . I threw the eggshells in the trash and then got out a cutting knife and chopped up the green peppers , red peppers , and black olives . Once these were all chopped I poured them in with the eggs . Then I took a spatula and folded one half of the omelette on top of the other . Finally , I scooped the omelette out of the pan and placed it on a plate to eat .
So cleaning the kitchen has to happen on a regular basis because the kitchen can get quite dirty from cooking food for meals like breakfast , lunch , and dinner . I first start by getting all the dishes organized and ready to be washed in the sink . I like to place all the cups together , all the bowls together , and all the silverware together so that it 's easier to wash . Then I fill the second sink with just hot water so that I can rinse my dishes after I wash them in the soapy water . I then take one of my nice washcloths and get that ready to start scrubbing some dirty dishes . So I first put all the silverware into the sink so that they can soak . After the cups have been washed I move to washing the bowls and plates . I just scrub all the food particles off the dishes and then dunk them into the rinse water and then I put them up to dry on our above sink dryer rack . After all the plates and bowls are washed I move on to washing the pots and pans that we dirtied at dinner . My husband and I always end up getting food all over the counter tops . After I clean the food off the counter tops I move on to cleaning off the stove . Sometimes when the stove is really dirty I have to use a scrub brush to get some of the food off of the stove . The final thing I do to clean the kitchen is mop the kitchen floor or scrub the kitchen floor by hand .
I woke up at 7 am this morning . Then went straight to the loo , then while I was half asleep , I decided what to have for breakfast . It was gon na be an omelette , a mushroom omelette . I could have eaten cereal for breakfast but decided to have omelette since that is what I had decided . So I went for a quick walk at 7:30 to the nearby shop . I bought a dozen of eggs and was at home by 7:40 . I heated up the pan , poured some oil and sauteed the mushrooms , at the same time I broke open two eggs , added some milk , salt , chilies , garlic to mix and whipped it good . I let it set and flipped it . Enjoyed it with nice buttered toast and a big glass of orange juice .
Today I wanted to read the newspaper , but I do not have a newspaper subscription . I decided that the best way to get the newspaper would be to go to the library and read it there . I got dressed , put on my bike helmet , and biked over to the local public library . She directed me to the third floor , where all of the periodicals and newspapers were kept . I thanked her and went up the stairs to the third floor , seeing the newspapers held on large wooden sticks . I found the newspaper I wanted , the New York Times , and took it over to a large empty reading table . There , I scrolled through the pages that interested me , mainly the sports and politics sections , before returning the newspaper , exiting the library , and riding home on my bike .
John loves coffee . He loves coffee so much , that he goes to a special coffee shop to buy a very expensive bag of coffee every single week . His favorite part is making the coffee , and smelling the coffee through his whole house as it is brewing . When he gets home from buying the coffee , he pulls out the coffee maker , puts water in the pot , and pours just the right amount of coffee grounds into the filter at the top . After the water and coffee is in the coffee pot , he turns it on , and sets it to perk . Once it starts , you can hear the coffee brewing , the water heating , and the water being forced through the coffee grounds . When it finishes , the coffee maker beeps , and he knows it is finished . He pours himself a cup of coffee , and adds his cream and a touch of sugar .
Yesterday My puppy , Molly woke me up about 6:00 AM . Once I heard her I quickly got dressed , grabbed a last and we were off . We waked about 2 miles . So a short walk turned into hours . Then she was thirsty , so I gave her some water that I brought with me . Finally I told her it was time to run home . Once we got home I saw the newspaper had arrived , so I called to Molly to go get it . She put it in her mouth and ran to me and dropped it at my feet . Then we went inside I took her outside to drink , and I made some coffee and sat down to read the newspaper with dog slobber all over it .
When I was walking down the street at school yesterday , I saw that someone was fixing something . As I got closer , I found out that the person was actually putting newspapers into a dispenser . I told him that I would really like one . He told me that I would need to pay 50 cents to buy the newspaper , and only after he was done . So I waited a few minutes for him to finish stocking up the newspaper display case and then I was ready to buy them . I got out my money in a form of a couple quarters and I put them in the little slot to put money in . After a second , I was able to open the door to the case and to grab one of the newspapers out of the case .
This morning I woke up and went downstairs to start my morning routine . I wanted to make a pot of coffee . I added water to the machine and filled it up to about the 8 cup mark . I placed the filter in the machine and added 4 scoops of ground coffee to the filter . I closed the filter reservoir and started the machine . The coffee began to brew and drip into the pot . I waited around 15 minutes for it to finish brewing and I got out my favorite coffee mug and poured a cup . I added a spoonful of sugar and a splash of milk and slowly sipped on the coffee to make sure it was the way I wanted it . It was perfect ! I then sat down to enjoy my coffee .
Some people get the newspaper delivered to their house every day , I prefer to only get the Sunday newspaper . When the weather is nice out , I like to take a walk to get one . There is a small gas station about a 10 minute walk from my house that I will go to in order to buy one . Last week , I got myself ready to go , I loaded my toddler into his stroller and took along a few dollars in cash . A few minutes later we were there , grabbed a newspaper , and went to the cashier to pay . On the way back I gave my toddler the cartoon section to look at . He smiled at the colorful pictures . When I got home , I read the top stories , cut out some coupons , did the crossword and sudoku puzzles , and read the cartoons myself . After we were finished with the newspaper , we made sure to recycle .
I had a craving for eggs the other morning , so I decided to make an omelette . First , I got out 2 eggs and cracked them into a bowl . I sprinkled a little salt and pepper into the eggs . Next , I sprayed a small frying pan with cooking spray and started it heating on the stove while I beat the eggs with a whisk . I lifted the pan slightly and swirled the eggs around until they covered the bottom , then I set the pan down and let the eggs cook slowly . While they cooked , I got out some cheese , ham , chopped onion , and chopped green peppers . When the eggs looked fairly well set on top , I placed the cheese , ham , and vegetables on top . I put a lid on the pan and let it heat a little longer until the cheese was melted . Then I ate my omelette !
This morning , I cleaned my kitchen . Friends are coming over later so I did n't want it to be messy . First I ran the water until it got warm , then filled the sink with hot water and added soap . Usually I start by washing knives , so I do n't accidentally cut myself on them , but today there were n't any dirty , so I started with the silverware . I washed all the silverware , then rinsed it . Then I let all the plates soak in the sink while I dried the silverware . I washed the plates , rinsed them , and put in the glasses to soak . You do n't have to let everything soak for a few minutes , but it makes things easier to wash . I do those last because they 're usually the dirtiest and greasiest , and I do n't like to wash dishes in dirty water . After I rinsed and dried them , I drained the sink and rinsed it out . Then I wiped down the stovetop . No matter how careful you are cooking , you always spill something . I wiped the counters next . They 're wood , so I made sure they were dry when I was done , otherwise they can stain . Then I rolled up the rug , took it outside , and gave it a good shake to knock off any dirt on it . Before I put the rug back , I swept the floor , and then I was done . It was n't very fun , but it 's nice having a clean kitchen , even if it never lasts very long .
I flew from Amsterdam to New York City last week . I had purchased and reserved my ticket a week in advance . I left the hostel I was staying and arrived at Schiphol Airport at about 21:00 . I went to and found my seat , located on the left-hand side near the middle of the plane . I placed some of my hand luggage in an overhead compartment and sat down next to another passenger who was seated to my right . I watched the rest of remaining passengers who were heading to their seats . About 20 minutes later , once everyone was seated and were given basic safety instructions by the flight attendants , the pilot announced that the we were now going to take off for New York . It was a evening flight , so I slept on and off for a little while , then began watching an in-flight movie . After about 3 hours , we were served a light dinner of a chicken entree , bread , and juice . The food was surprisingly tasty and I enjoyed it . After finishing my meal , I relaxed and occasionally looked out the window at the night sky , as well as occasionally chatting with the person sitting next to me . The plane touched down shortly afterwards , and we safely landed in New York .
This morning I woke up and I wanted to read the newspaper . There is a delivery person who delivers the newspaper to my home every single morning . I got out of bed and put my robe on over my pajamas , so I would not be cold when I went out side in to the morning air . When I walked out of my door I saw that the paper was not on my walk was as it usually was . When I walked to where the newspaper was , I bent down to pick it up . Once I had it in my hand , I walked back inside of my door . When I was inside I went to the kitchen table . I was very happy to read the newspaper .
An omelette is a delicious breakfast meal that uses beaten eggs cooked in a pan with a filling of vegetables that are added during cooking . To start , I like to gather all of my ingredients and have them ready . I need two eggs , two tablespoons of milk , a 1/4 teaspoon of salt , a dash of pepper , and a 1/2 cup of filling that includes shredded cheese , chopped spinach and onion , and cubed ham chunks . I beat it until it 's mixed really well . I heat the butter in pan until it melts , and then I pour in the egg mixture . It cooks really quickly , so I have watch closely . Then I use a spatula to flip over the other half , covering the filling . I cook that for about a minute , and then flip over the entire omelette and cook briefly on the other side . Then , I slide it onto a plate and I 'm ready to eat .
Yesterday , I had to clean the kitchen . The worst part was probably the refrigerator . I had to empty out all the leftover dishes ( they stink ! ) Then , with the extra dirty ones added , I washed the dishes . As I rinsed them off , I placed them on the drying rack on the counter . Then , while they dried , I scrubbed out the oven and the microwave . By the time these were done the dishes were dry , so I took care of them . Then I cleaned off all of the countertops . I like to do the floors last , that way no new dirt is falling onto the clean floor as I do the counters . It may have taken about 3 hours , but it sure did feel good when it was done !
The kitchen is very messy . I gathered up my broom and my dustpan , as well as my mop and bucket for water and cleaning supplies . I added water to the bucket and I added a cap full of cleaner to the water . But before mopping , I had to sweep the floor with the broom and the dustpan . I gathered all the dust and dirt from the floor and put it into the trash can . I then washed all the dishes in the sink , and wiped down the counters with a wet wash cloth . I put the mop into the bucket with the hot soapy water and I started to run the mop along the floor , making sure I covered every area of the kitchen . I then left the room to make sure the floor could dry so nobody slipped and falls . Now the kitchen is clean !
The last time that I made coffee was when I woke up and was extremely tired . Both my girlfriend and I knew that we had to get up for work , but we were both extremely tired . As a result , I volunteered to go downstairs and get the coffee . After staring the Keurig , I put the water in and began to make my coffee with the packet . After it was finished and had been emptied into both of our respective cups , I let it sit for a while before I began to enjoy our coffee . This whole process took under five minutes and made me feel much more awake . Soon after , I cleaned out the Keurig and put everything away .
This morning , I went to make coffee in my coffee maker . First I checked to see if the coffee filter still had wet coffee grounds in it from yesterday . It did , so I took the filter to the sink to wash out the old grounds . Once the filter was clean , I took out a bag of fresh coffee grounds and put two scoops of them into the clean filter . Next , I took the empty coffee pot from the coffee maker and went back to the sink . I filled the coffee pot up with water until it was at the 8-cups line . I poured all the water in the coffee pot into a shaft in the coffee maker . Everything was in position now . The filter contained fresh coffee grounds , the coffee maker had 8 cups of water in it , and the coffee pot was empty and ready to be filled with coffee . The only thing left to do was press the on button .
My younger brother was turning twenty-one last month , and the family decided on a trip to Las Vegas . We packed our things , and had our grandmother drive us to the airport . We had already purchased tickets online , so we went straight to the gates to find the waiting area for out flight . We waited close to fifteen minutes before we were called up for boarding the plane . After finding our seats on the passenger jet , we were instructed by the flight attendants what we needed to do in case of emergency , and well as show us how to use out seat belts correctly . We were instructed to turn off out electrical devices during take off . The flight did not have any issues with turbulence .
We had some friends over for dinner last night and it was lots of fun , but they made a huge mess . So the first thing I did was to put all the leftover food into tupperware containers . I sealed the containers and put them into the refrigerator , so that I could eat the leftovers later for lunch . I rinsed the dishes in the sink and then stuck them in our huge dishwasher . \ n Once I had the dishwasher started , I got out a dish towel and some surface cleaner . I sprayed the cleaner on all the surfaces in the kitchen , like cabinets , the stovetop , the front of the microwave , and the table . Some of the spots around the stove where grease had gotten on them , were particularly tough to get out . I really had to work on them with the towels .
Once a week I clean the kitchen . On Saturday morning , I took things off the countertop and put them away . Dishes and glasses went into the cabinets , silverware into the drawer , spices back into the rack . I spayed grease remover onto the top of the stove and wiped it down well . I soaped up the inside of the microwave to get out all the debris . Then I cleaned out the sink well . I had to wait for a while for it to dry before I could walk on it again . Once it did , I cleaned out the refrigerator , checking everything for expiration dates . Last , I took out the trash and put a fresh bag into the trashcan .
When grandma comes for a visit she always wants to clean my kitchen , even though I think it is perfectly clean . She starts by putting some liquid cleaning soap into a bucket and adds water , The she dips a rag into the bucket and wipes down the top of the refrigerator , stove , countertops and kitchen table . Next she scubs the sink with a powder cleanser until it sparkles . From the broom closet she gets out my floor mop and puts it in the bucket . She is very careful to mop down the entire kitchen floor . After the floor dries she then gets a fresh bucket of plain water and mops the entire floor AGAIN . Finally , she stands back , smiles at her now clean kitchen - even though I thought it was it was perfectly clean to begin with .
This morning , like any other morning , I woke up still tired . Coffee is something I require daily to function . Up until last year , I used a regular coffee pot , and would brew about six cups , and drink most of it . It has become a hobby of mine to collect different coffee and tea flavors , and try something new . Today , I felt like having one of my fancier kinds of coffee . This kind is a Gevalia mocha latte . I added some water to my Keurig machine , and within a minute it was ready to brew . I put the k-cup into the slot on the machine , and added the chocolate packet to an empty coffee mug . Today I used my favorite teal coffee cup with birds and flowers on it . The machine sputtered out a delicious cup of coffee , I stirred the chocolate powder into the coffee until it was blended . I grabbed a chair at my kitchen table , drank my delicious high-calorie breakfast , and was ready to take on the day .
One of my favorite daily rituals involves making coffee . I do it every single day at least once , and sometime twice . I am not sure if it is the flavor of the coffee or the smell and sound of the coffee that I enjoy the most . The very next thing I do is head to the kitchen to make coffee . I first choose my cup for the day . My favorite is an insulated stainless steel lidded cup that keeps the coffee burning hot . I then add coffee grinds to the coffee maker single serving basket . I also push the grinds down with a small juice cup , in hopes that it makes it stronger . I press start and the drip begins ! 5 minutes later , I have a cup of coffee in my cup .
This morning I made an omelet . I got out a medium-size skillet with sloping sides and put two teaspoons of butter in it . I broke four eggs into a mixing bowl . I cut two ounces of cheddar cheese into cubes . I turned on the heat under the pan to medium heat and let the butter melt , swirling it around to coat the pan . I took a whisk out of the drawer and whisked the eggs vigorously until they were light and fluffy . When the outer edges of the eggs were firm , I took a spatula and folded the omelet in half . I let it cook until the middle was no longer runny , then slid it onto a plate to serve it .
In September 2012 , I rode and flew in an airplane on my way back home from my parents ' country of birth , the Philippines . I rode two different planes , but this one will be about the second one , the trip on the way back to the United States . I was in Narita International Airport and boarding my second flight . But like one would normally do , I waited in line , showed the boarding attendant my ticket and passport , and headed to the tunnel connecting the building and the plane . As I headed for my seat , I tried looking at the seat numbers on the compartments above them . I found mine , and opened the compartment to put my carry-on in . I sat down and tried to make myself comfortable . The flight attendant made some announcements , and we were set . I was seated by the window , as I always do . I love sitting by the window . I decided to open up a fresh set of earphones and browsed the media player in front of me , and watched Avengers . My viewing was interrupted when dinner was being served . I love airport food as well , for the most part . After eating , I finished the movie and fell asleep . For the rest of the flight , I saw clouds , sunshine , and other planes , and by nighttime , we landed in New York , at the JFK International airport . It was a great flight .
I wanted to take a trip to see my friends . Since they lived far away I decided to fly in an airplane to go see them . I went to an online website for the airline to book my flight . After booking my flight I packed my suitcase with what I would need for my flight that left tomorrow . The very next day I woke up and got dressed . I wore loose fitting clothes that would be comfortable on the flights . I wore shoes that I could take off easily to get through security and a belt with no metal in it , again so I could get through security easier . I gave them my ID card and they printed my ticket for me . I gave them my suitcase and they tagged it for me and gave me a baggage claim ticket . I then went through security . After making it through security I went to my gate and waited until I was told it was time to board the plane . I listed to the stewardess as she showed me how to buckle my seat belt and the planes safety features . Before I knew it we took off , and I was flying in a plane and enjoying the scenery below .
I had to start making coffee in the mornings for my husband on the weekends . During the week he drinks coffee at work . But on the weekends he needs me to make it at home . The coffee make we have is for a single cup of coffee since I do n't drink coffee . I put the coffee grinds at the top of the maker where they go , it has it 's own built in filter . I put the cup under the machine where the cup goes and turn it on . After a while the coffee starts dripping in the cup . I leave it there until it is finished dripping . I use Community Coffee original powdered creamer and regular sugar . My husband thinks the coffee tastes great so I am very happy with that !
The last time I made an omelette , I was really hungry , but wanted something healthy to eat . It was me and my girlfriend who needed to eat and we both wanted to eat somewhat healthy , while not going out to spend money and get food . As a result , we found eggs in the refrigerator and took out a few for each of us . We then cracked the eggs into a pan , making sure that the outer crust did not end up in the pan . After that , we let the egg stay in the hot pan for around 5 minutes , adding cheese as necessary . Soon after , the omelette was done and we placed it onto a plate with a fork . After this , we began to eat and we enjoyed the amazing cheese filled omelette that we made .
I love cooking , and omelettes are my specialty . I usually make them at least three times a week for breakfast . My kids love them as well . I went to the store , got my ingredients , and brought them home . I laid everything out on my counter top and got the necessary tools . I cracked the eggs along with a small amount of water into a bowl and beat them until they were all mixed together . Then , I heated some butter in a pan on the stove . Once the butter had melted , I poured in the egg mixture until it filled the entire pan . I then added some cheese and bacon bits into the pan and mixed it in . I let it cook for a while and then flipped it . Once both sides were sufficiently cooked , I took it out of the pan , put it on a plate , and ate it .
When I was a kid , my dad was a licensed pilot and he had a small plane . It seated 4 . He lived in a small town about 2 hours by car north of the larger town when we kids lived with our mom . We would go visit my dad every other weekend . His was smaller , though , and only seated 2 people . It was fun to fly in because I got to sit in front and see out the front and watch him work the controls . When we flew with my dad , my stepmother sat in the front seat and all three of us kids sat in the back seat . We were small , so we all fit . Then he would do the preflight checks . Some of these were outside the plane , but most of them were done from the inside . He would radio the tower and ask for permission to take off . This was always very exciting . The takeoff was a little scary because in a plane that small you could really feel the wind and the forces of the take off . Sadly , I had bad motion sickness , and my main memory of the landings is throwing up down the back of my dad 's neck .
When I woke up this morning I wanted to drink coffee . I got out of bed and went to the kitchen . I took the coffee pot off of the base and brought it to the sink . I rinsed it well , then refilled it water . I lifted the back of the coffee maker , where the water goes , and poured the water from the pit into it . Once I did that I placed the pot itself back on the base . I went to the cupboard and got out the can of coffee grounds . I grabbed a coffee filter as well . I then carefully , using a spoon , measure three table spoons of coffee grounds from the can , putting them into the coffee filter . I closed the coffee filter crate and plugged the coffee maker in . I pressed the on button and waited for my delicious coffee to drip down in to the pot .
I was excited to be going to Cancun in two weeks . I brought my tickets a few months before , and when the day arrived , I simply printed out the ticket from my computer . I brought my two suitcases filled with clothes and necessities , along with my visa and other important travel documents . Once I got to the airport , I passed by security and they checked my bags for anything that was illegal or dangerous . They began to call for my plane and I got on line . I gave the lady my visa and ticket and I boarded the airplane . I put the luggage above my head in the luggage department and sat down . Soon a person sat down next to me . We were told to eventually put our seat belts on as we were ready to fly . We watched a short video on what to do in case we felt some turbulence and what to do in case of emergency . Then the airplane lifted off and I was scared at first , I felt some shaking but eventually we were in the air and everything was okay . That was my favorite part . I love airplane food !
Early this morning I woke up to the sound of my newspaper landing on my driveway . I sat up and wrapped my pink robe around me . I slipped my feet into my slippers and looked at the clock . I looked out the window and noticed it was raining quite a bit . I saw the newspaper at the end of my driveway , as far away as it could be . I grabbed my umbrella out of my coat closet and opened my front door enough to stick the umbrella through and open it outside . Then I ran to the end of my driveway , scooped up the newspaper in its plastic wrapping , and ran back to my front door . I closed my umbrella , took off my slippers , and dried off . Then , I unwrapped my newspaper and sat down to read it .
To make an omelette I need eggs , a stove , and a pan . I start by heating the pan on the stove . Then I crack open the eggs . I pour the eggs into the pan . I wait for the eggs to cook . Once the eggs are mostly cooked I add in my omelette toppings . Some people like to add onions , mushrooms , and peppers . There are lots of tasty things you can put in an omelette . After I add the toppings it 's time to fold up my omelette . Everything in the omelette should be hot ! Once it 's ready , it 's time to turn off the stove . Now I can put my omelette on a plate and eat it up !
I was hungry . It was too early for lunch , but too late for breakfast . I decided to make an omelette . I also added a little milk to give it some fluffiness . Then I whipped up and stirred the eggs . While I was stirring the eggs , I set a pan on the stove and heated a pat of butter . As the eggs started to cook , I flipped them and cooked them on the other side . I put a bit of shredded cheese and diced ham on the egg and flipped it over in half . I turned the heat down and let the egg cool off a bit . It was so very delicious !
I removed a bag of coffee from the pantry along with a clean filter . I measured 2 tablespoons of coffee into the filter . I took the filter holder out of my machine , removed the old filter , and put the new filter with fresh ground coffee into it . I took the glass carafe from the coffee machine and filled it with cold water . I then slowly poured the water into the compartment above the coffee filter . I turned the machine on and waited as the water heated up . I could smell the aroma of coffee as the water ran over the coffee grounds and dripped fresh , hot coffee into the carafe . I removed the carafe and poured coffee into my mug . I added some sugar and cream to flavor it how I like to drink it . Then I poured a cup with extra sugar but no cream for my husband and put it into a travel mug for him to take to work .
Tonight for dinner I decided to make myself an omelette to eat . I do n't like a lot of ingredients on my omelette so I just used a few mushrooms and green peppers . I opened a can of mushroom slices and diced a small amount of green peppers and onions very fine . I sauteed them until they were softened . While the vegetables were cooking I cracked three eggs into a bowl and whipped them with a fork until they were mixed and frothy . When the vegetables were softened I dumped the eggs into the pan and turned the heat to medium . When I saw the the sides were looking hardened , I carefully lifted one side and turned the pan to the side to let the runny eggs go underneath . I added a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and carefully slid the omelette onto a plate where I folded it over . I seasoned with some salt and pepper and it was delicious .
Last summer I decided to go to Mexico with my cousins . It was a nice vacation and we were very excited to go . In order to get to Mexico , we had to fly a plane . I usually fly it constantly when I visit my friends in Florida . My cousins , on the other hand , were n't too keen on flying . They were very nervous on the plane . I had to calm them down . Eating distracted them a little from our environment . Everything was fine until the plane started to experience a lot of turbulence . My cousins started to get afraid again . Soon , the pilot announced that there was nothing to worry about . A couple minutes later , the plane flew smoothly again . Eight hours later , we arrived at Mexico . We were not only excited to be in Mexico , but we were excited to be on solid ground again .
Every Sunday , one of my favorite things to do in the morning is to sit with my coffee and breakfast and read the newspaper . The man who delivers the paper drives by my house very early in the morning , while it is still dark outside , and throws it into my yard . Sometime people train their dogs to go out into the yard in the morning and bring the paper back in to them . I have never been able to get my dog to do that . He just did not understand . I put on my warm robe over my pajamas and put some simple shoes on . Usually , I just wear my house slippers . Then I walk out on the front porch and look for the paper . I walk over , pick it up and bring it in , then I can sit down with it and enjoy my morning .
It is morning and I just woke up . I am very sleepy and think that some coffee will wake me up . Coffee has caffeine in it , which is good at waking people up and giving them energy . I make sure to only drink coffee every now and then to stay healthy . Coffee is made from pouring hot water on coffee beans , and a coffee maker does this for you . I make sure that the coffee maker has enough water in it , and put coffee beans that have been smashed up into the top . The coffee is easier to make when the beans are smashed up , so people normally smash the beans into grounds . I turn the coffee maker on , and it heats up the water and pours it into the coffee grounds . My coffee is hot and ready , and smells good .
Laying on my side , in bed staring out the window ... it must only be 6 a.m. I hear a thud , the same thud I hear every day around this time , with the exception of Sundays . The paper is here . I slowly swing my legs around out of the bed and stand up , reaching to the adjacent chair I grab my robe and put it on . I shuffle stiffly down the stairs and to the door , turn both locks ... this sound prompts my great dane to come running down the stairs thinking there is an intruder ... Like we do n't go through the same routine nearly every day . I open the door a crack to lean out and grab the paper . Shutting the door I turn around and head towards the kitchen where my great dane patiently waits by his food dish .
I waited in the airport until it was time for the passengers to board the plane . I went up with the other passengers and stood in line . We all had to show our boarding passes at the gate . We all walked down a short hallway that connected the airport to the plane itself . As we walked in the door of the plane , a stewardess and a pilot both said hello to us . I walked down the narrow aisle of the plane until I found my seat number , which was near the plane 's right wing . I put the bag I was carrying in an overhead compartment near my seat and sat down next to the window . Once there , the plane got the go ahead to take off . It started going really , really fast , and then suddenly it was off the ground and quickly gaining elevation . I looked out the window and saw the airport and the neighborhood nearby , the streets and cars and fields all get smaller and smaller , until they did n't look real anymore . During that time the stewardesses passed around sodas , and people who wanted to eat ordered things like bags of peanuts . I ate a granola bar I 'd taken with me and watched part of a movie that they were showing . Finally it was time to land . The plane started to descend , more and more . It taxied for a while and then finally came to a stop . People got up and got their bags from the overhead compartments . The aisle was very crowded at this point . When the doors were opened we all got out of the plane and made our way to the airport and , from there , to wherever we all were going .
I like reading the newspaper and also looking for coupons ! The best coupons come in the Sunday paper ! On Sunday morning I drive to the local gas station where we have a local newspaper machine and buy a paper . I take one paper out of the machine and go back to my car . I drive home with the paper . Once I am home I sit at the kitchen table and open up the paper . Once I 've looked through the entire paper . I then look at all the coupons that are inside . I look through them to find any coupons that I may need to buy items I use at the store .
I flew to Iceland one year on vacation . I left JFK airport in New York and flew to Keflavik in Iceland . JFK is an enormous airport . I felt so nervous that I would n't make my flight ! I was so afraid beforehand of getting my bag lost that I just packed everything I needed into a small carry on bag . I checked in and then went to security . JFK airport is pretty gross ! While I was waiting , I had a beer at a restaurant . A roach fell on my husband who was with me ! We were so disgusted . It actually made us want to get on the plane even quicker and get out of there . Finally , we boarded the plane and were seated next to some nice people from Oregon . Finally we got to Iceland . I loved flying !
Our kitchen is the busiest place in our house , so it is also one of the messiest . I always start at the sink , making sure the dishes are rinsed off and put nicely in the dishwasher . Then I clean the sink , using some scrubbing powder to make sure all the grime comes off . Then I clean the counters , making sure everything gets put away in the cupboards where it belongs , then spraying them with cleaner and wiping them down until they 're completely clean . I get the broom out next , sweeping up the crumbs and dirt into a pile and gathering them into a dust pan . After I throw the dirt pile away , I put the broom and dustpan back into the broom closet and get my mop and bucket out . I fill the bucket and put some cleanser in it , then I use the mop to mop the kitchen floor . The last thing I do is wipe the front of the fridge and stove so everything in the kitchen is nice and shiny . I love the way the kitchen smells and looks once I 'm done cleaning it .
I woke up in the morning and I wanted to read today 's newspaper . We do not get the newspaper at the house because we chose not to subscribe to a newspaper delivery service . I got dressed and made a cup of coffee before I decided to get the paper . I drove my car up to the gas station about 1 mile from my house where they have a news paper box . I got out of the car and walked up to the newspaper box and made sure it was today 's paper by looking at the one placed against the glass window . To get the paper , I had to place $ 1.00 in quarters into the coin slot at the top of the newspaper box . Once I put the coins in , I pulled the handle on the box and reached in to grab my newspaper .
On Sunday mornings , our paper boy usually has the paper delivered by 7 AM . He rides his bike through the neighborhood and tosses the papers on everyone 's yards before most anyone gets up . When I wake up on Sunday mornings , I put on my robe and put on my slippers . I unlock it and go outside to look for my paper . I walk down the steps and I see it on the lawn , carefully wrapped in plastic , protecting it from the weather . I grab the paper and pull it out of the plastic as I walk back up the steps and go back into my house . I scan over the paper looking at the different articles , focusing on one in particular about a local political debate .
Yesterday I decided I wanted to get a newspaper so I could look at the print ads for Father 's Day gift ideas . Unfortunately , I had a problem . I do n't have a newspaper delivery at home , because I live in a rural area and the newspaper delivery does n't come to where I live . I decided to get a newspaper , so I drove to the grocery store , where there is a newspaper box that has the daily paper . I went to the newspaper box and realized I did n't have any change ; papers from the paper box cost fifty cents . I went into the grocery store and bought some groceries , and when I was paying for my groceries I asked the cashier to give me a dollar 's worth of quarters in with my change . I took the newspaper and drove home to look at the advertisements .
Flying in an airplane is necessary to travel to far away destinations that are not easily accessible by other modes of transportation . Last summer , I had a girls trip to the Carribean . We had to plan our trip including booking airplane tickets and booking hotels . We arrive at the airport a few hours beforehand for an international flight . We all pack lightly with one piece of luggage . After waiting at the airport for a while , we boarded our plane . The flight attendants and crew are friendly . We find out seats and try to as comfortable in the cramped seating of a packed flight full of passengers . We try to relax , buckle up for a four hour flight . And the crew will come around with drinks and snacks . After a necessary flight , we arrive at our destination safely .
I really enjoy making coffee in the mornings . I like to wake up early in the morning to make sure I have plenty of time to make coffee and drink a couple of cups of coffee before I need to leave the house for work . I have many different types and flavors of coffee to choose from . This morning , I decided to make vanilla flavored coffee . I put a coffee filter in the coffee machine , and two scoops of the vanilla coffee grounds in the filter . Within five minutes , I had a nice , fresh hot pot of coffee to enjoy . I picked out my favorite mug from the cupboard , and poured myself a cup . I decided to put a splash of half and half with my coffee , and then stirred the coffee with a spoon to mix it . It tasted delicious .
This morning I decided to make an omelette . I took the eggs out of the fridge and cracked three of them into a large mixing bowl . I added a small amount of milk to make the eggs fluffy . I cooked it on low so the eggs would not stick . I then started cutting some cheese into small pieces . Once they were halfway done , I flipped the eggs . I sprinkled my freshly cut cheese on top of the eggs , and then folded the entire thing in half using a spatula . Once one side of the omelette was done , I flipped it to the other side with the spatula again . I put the eggs on a plate and poured a glass of milk to go with it . I sat down and enjoyed my breakfast .
This morning , I woke up early at the hotel . I wanted to get a good start on my day . I headed to the store to buy a newspaper . I took a shower , got dressed , and ate breakfast . Then , I got in my car . Using my phone 's search feature , I found the closest newspaper stand . It led me directly to the stand . I parked my car , put a quarter into the meter , and I approached the stand . They had all kinds of magazines and newspapers from around the world . Luckily , they had the same newspaper that 's delivered to my door each day . I paid the owner of the stand . I then sat in my car reading .
My stomach woke me up this morning . It was rumbling so loud , at first I thought it was an earthquake ! I jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen . I knew that I was going to need something that would fill my empty stomach up , so I decided to make an omelette . Then I opened the cabinet to get a bowl to mix my eggs in . I scrambled the eggs up with a fork , and then got a pan to put on the stove to cook the eggs in . After I turned on the stove , I put some a little bit of oil in the pan so the eggs would n't stick . Then I poured the eggs from the bowl into the pan and waited for the eggs to start to firm up . I poked at them with a spatula , pushing parts from the edge of the pan that were kinda firm slowly towards the middle of the pan . The uncooked runny eggs slide over to where the firm eggs were and cook up really quick ! When there was no more runny eggs left , I turned off the stove and spread my mixed veggies on one side of the omelette . Then I used my spatula to fold the omelette in half so that the mixed veggies were in between the sides of the omelette , kind of like a sandwich . My stomach roared like a lion when I looked down at the omelette . I think it took me less than a minute to eat the whole thing !
I real prefer coffee when I want to relax . I was at dentist and they had very nice coffee station for customer . They have this coffee machine . They had so many choices for coffee , like cappuccino , decaffeinated , hazel nut , French vanilla and Break fast blend . I chose break fast blend . First I turned it on , then i chose my cup size to 20 oz . then I put the cup under , and pressed BREW . It started to cook and after a while coffee started to pour out from up > when it is done . I pour 4 half n half cups in t my coffee and added 5 pockets of sugar so it is like 3 teaspoons of sugar . I stirred it , tasted it . It was very good.Just make sure if do not like strong coffee then just choose small cup .
When my wife was sick , I decided that I would cook one of her favorite meals : omelettes . She likes to eat them in the morning so I woke up early to prep the food for her . I got out the eggs and salt and milk and started to mix them all up in a glass bowl . When the mixing was done , I got out a pan and placed it on the burner . I turned the heat on and it started to get hot . I threw the mixture on the pan and started to swirl it around and make it cook . When it was done cooking , I got out a plate and put it on there so that she could eat it in her bed .
I like to keep my kitchen clean . I try to clean it completely every day . Firstly , I make sure I put all the plates , pans and cups into the dishwasher . Then I fill a sink with hot water and wash the things that ca n't go in the dishwasher , like some of my pans and my sharp kitchen knives . I rinse and dry them and put them away . I make sure my counters are cleared of all the things that might get left on them , like a bag of chips , or the salt shaker . Then I spray the counters with soap and clean them off . Because I clean every day , nothing gets too grimy , so it 's usually pretty easy . Then I clean the stove top . I have a glass stove top , so I spray that with special cleaner , and leave it to sit for a few minutes . While the stove top cleaner is working , I use a damp , soapy cloth to wipe down the front of the refrigerator , the microwave and the dishwasher . I check to see if the microwave is clean . Then I rinse out the cloth and use it to clean off the stove top . Because food can get burned on to the stove top , sometimes I need to wipe it down two or three times . Finally I sweep the floor , to pick up any crumbs that might have fallen .
I was planning a relaxing vacation at the beach . There was only one problem : I did n't live anywhere near a beach ! Driving to one in a car would take up too much of my fun vacation time . I had to buy tickets for an airplane ride , which would take much less time because airplanes go very fast . I went to the website of my local airport and found the available planes traveling to the city where I wanted to go at the time I was going on vacation and bought a ticket . When it came time to go on my trip , I packed up my suitcases , drove to the airport before my plane was ready to fly , and parked my car . Inside the airport , I had to go through a long line for security , so that they can make sure there are no dangerous items being taken on the plane . The workers looked inside my suitcases with an X-Ray machine and checked the clothing I was wearing to make sure I was safe , too . When I was all done in security , I had to find the gate for my plane , where it would be ready to pick me and other passengers up . When it was time to board the plane , the stewardess helped me find my assigned seat and put my suitcase in the compartment above me . When all the passengers were on board , the stewardess explained what to do in an emergency , and the plane began to move . It became very noisy and all of a sudden , outside the window , I could see the ground get farther away . I felt like my body was being pushed against my seat a little bit . After a few minutes , the plane stopped going up and the stewardess told us we could take our seat belts off . She offered us drinks from a cart , and I was able to read a book I brought on the plane . I knew the ride would last a fair amount of time , so I made sure I had something to do . He told us to buckle our seat belts again , and the plane gently came closer to the ground . Finally , I felt a bump as the plane arrived at the airport in the new city . My plane ride was over , and my beach vacation was beginning .
To make an omelette , I would use at least 3 large eggs . I would also decide what vegetables , meats , or cheeses I would like to add to my omelette , like peppers or onions ; ham , bacon , or sausage ; or mozzarella , cheddar , or American cheese . I would use a small to medium frying pan and melt a little bit of butter or margarine in the pan with the stove on medium heat . I would crack the eggs into a bowl , beat them , add a bout a tablespoon of milk , and then pour the egg mixture into the heated pan . I would then use a spatula to flip the omelette so the other side can cook . I would cook the omelette until both sides are slightly brown . Then I would use the spatula to fold the omelette in half and serve it on a plate .
The man went into the kitchen . He noticed the terrible amount of trash everywhere . He decided to get to work and clean this stuff up on his own . The man worked for hours , vigorously wiping and cleaning - in cracks , crevasses , and creaks within the floorboards and walls . He scraped and toiled . His work was nice . And he did what he could . Put some of the material could not be scrubbed or even reached . \ \ n \ \ nHe went back to work putting friction into his craft . But he knew it the bath tub was clean . He still had more to go if he wanted to satisfy himself and the family that lived in the building . So now , he starts grinding even harder to get the excess scum outside of the sink and the toilet . Finally , he finishes his task .
I emptied out the little bit of coffee that was still in the pot from yesterday and rinsed the pot out . I turned on my water filter and started filling the pot to the line that shows `` 6 '' . I dumped the water into the water reservoir of the coffee maker . I carefully removed the filter with the used coffee grounds from the day before out of the coffee maker and threw it in the trash can . I got a new filter out of the bag that I keep in a cupboard above the coffee maker and put it into the basket . I turned the coffee maker on and waited for it to brew . When the coffee was brewed I poured some into a mug , added a few spoonfuls of sugar and some creamer which I stirred and was ready to drink .
Last month I went on a trip to Mexico . I was excited because I had never been to Mexico or flown on a plane before and I was going to get to do both . I booked my flight months in advance to be sure I would have transportation to my vacation destination . The day I was about to leave I went to the airport hours in advance because I was nervous and excited . A nice lady checked my ticket and confirmed that my flight was on schedule . I then proceeded to the security check station where officers checked my bags and personal belongings . After the quick screening and a short wait my plane boarded . After some short instructions the plane taxied the runway and then sped up in a flash . I watched as the tires left the ground and we took to the sky . After several hours in the air the plane descended and touched down on a runway in Mexico . I was excited to get my vacation started .
I walked into the kitchen , and noticed that everything was messy ! There were dishes in the sink , something was spilled on the floor , and the table had some crumbs on it . I first went over to the sink and wet the sponge , putting some soap on it , and started cleaning off the dishes . I would take each dish separately , scrub it with the sponge , and then run it under the water to get all of the soap off . When I was done with the dishes , I got out a mop and started mopping the floor , making sure not to slip but that I cleaned all of the mess by dipping the mop in Lysol and water and then scrubbing away . I then used the sponge again to clean all of the crumbs from the table , and then used towel to dry it off . I made sure that everything was spotless !
It 's finally the weekend ! I woke up and decided that since I have time this morning and do not have to rush out for work that i would make a nice breakfast for me and my family . I get out of bed and head downstairs carefully to not wake up my husband and my little girl sleeping in the next room over . I go to the fridge hoping that I have all the ingredients to make omelette 's since they sound so good at this moment . I look into the fridge and find a dozen eggs , Cheddar cheese , tomatoes , onions and ham . my husband does not like ham and that 's a good thing since there is n't much left . After the eggs are all mixed I being chopping the onion , ham and tomatoes . I get out the frying pan and put some no stick spray onto it . I pour the egg mix onto the pan and wait a few minutes until the egg mixture is thicker , I then add the extras and wait a few more minutes then I flip it all together . I go up and wake up my husband and daughter and we eat breakfast .
John 's dad orders the newspaper to come to his house every day . It is delivered by the newspaper man , who delivers the newspaper every afternoon . Today like normal , the newspaper man arrived around 1 pm and delivered the newspaper by putting it into the mailbox just for the newspaper . After school , John hops off the school bus , and checks the mail for his dad , and also checks for the newspaper . He gets the mail , and the newspaper , and brings the mail to the house . John loves to do this for his dad because he knows his dad is busy , and it is a sweet thing for him to do for his dad . His dad comes home at night after work , and sits down in his favorite chair , and checks his mail that John left for him on the table . Then his dad gives John a big bear hug and kiss , telling him thank you for his mail and newspaper .
Yesterday morning , I was n't feeling like I had a lot of energy . I was at work in the diner and I was really hoping to get a drink of coffee . Someone came in and I waited their table and they asked for coffee . I got all of the ingredients I would need together to make the coffee and brought them to the company coffee machine . I placed a new filter in the coffee machine and a new pod that the machine uses to make the coffee . Once it was done , I poured the coffee out into a mug . I took the coffee out to the customer and they told me thanks for making it just right for them .
I just got out of bed and am having a very hard time focusing . I feel like I can barely function . Then it hits me , I am in desperate need of caffein . I walk into the kitchen . It is a new can so I have to open with the can opener . I line the basket with a disposable paper liner for easier clean up . Next I get a spoon out of the drawer and measure out a large scoop of coffee and add to the filter basket . Just the smell is helping me to wake up . I then put the filter into the coffee maker . I then take the carafe and fill with water . This is then poured into the coffee pot . Then I pour the hot coffee into a mug and start to feel better .
Omelettes are one of my favorite breakfast foods , so I grabbed a skillet 's from the pantry , place it on the skillet and turned on the heat to medium in order to get ready to cook them . While the skillet was heating up , I cracked two eggs , and the and the contents of the shell into an empty bowl and discarding the white cells . I beat the eggs until the yoke and egg white had combines , then added a few splashes of milk and continued beating . Once I was satisfied with the consistency of the egg of the omelette , then I prepared the contents that will go inside . I already had a bacon that have been cooked previously , so I crushed the bacon with my hands in order to make crumbles . I cut a few slivers of onion off , and chop them into fine pieces . Now that I have all of my ingredients prepared , I pour the egg into the preheated skillet and let the egg cover the bottom surface of the skillet . Once I felt the ad was halfway cooked , I use a spatula to lift and flip the egg over to the other side . Immediately after flipping the egg , I placed my crumbled bacon , diced onion , and shredded cheddar cheese on one side of the circular cooking egg . I then use my spatula to close the omelette , flipping the uncovered side of the egg on top of the bacon , cheese and onion that was situated on the other side of the egg . Once the egg was properly closed , I then use a spatula to turn the omelette over so that it may continue cooking on the other side , and turning off the heat . After about 40 seconds of cooking , I then use a spatula to remove the omelette from the skillet , and place it on the plate so I can begin eating .
For my first time flying in an airplane I ca n't say that I was too scared . I mean what could be so scary about being in a plane . I was pumped and ready for my first flight . With this finished and my plane ticket purchased online -LRB- boy that 's convenient -RRB- I began the long wait for departure day . When It came I rushed to the airport in my car , maybe a little too fast according to the driver who honked and put up a very rude message with one of his fingers . Whatever , nothing can deter me from this flight . I arrive at the airport and get processed . This is the moment I 've been waiting on . And then we set off . And once I look out the window I am terrified , I should have never done this . But I realized one thing . Plane 's are actually terrifying .
My sons and I were invited by their grandmother to come for a visit . We decided to fly across the country . We went to the airport and purchased plane tickets . The next day we took a cab to the airport and hour early . We went to the airlines check in area an waited in line to show our tickets , get our seat assignments and check out bags . The we headed upstairs to the airplane gate . Then the plane pulled in next to the gate and the flight attendant started calling people over to board the plane . We were near last to get on the plane . Once on the plane we found our seats and sat down . Then we sat back and flew all the way to Reno , NV where we were picked up from the airport by grandma .
I was so excited to go on my first trip to Florida by airplane . I made sure to buy a window seat so I could see the beautiful view from high up in the sky . I listened carefully to the flight attendant as she gave her speech about safety precautions . After she finished the pilot got on the loud speaker and informed us that we will be taking off shortly . He told us what time we will be landing in Florida and even the temperature it will be when we landed . He then told us to buckle our seat belt and turn off any electronic devices we may have with us . When it reach the runway it started to speed up very fast and after a minute I felt the plane lift off of the ground . I looked out the window and saw us leaving the ground . When we reach our cruising altitude the pilot informed us it was now safe for us to take off our seat belts .
My kitchen was a mess ! I needed to clean it very badly . First I worked on getting rid of all of the trash . I put new bags into the trash cans . Then I cleaned off the counters . I threw out anything that was expired or old . Then I wiped down the counters . I used a cleaner that was good for the environment . Then I looked in the fridge . Afterwards , I worked on the floor . First , I swept up everything . Then I used the mop to get it sparkling clean . I also dusted to get rid of all of the dust . I was so happy to have a clean kitchen !
First , I took all of the clean dishes out of the dishwasher and put them away . I put any unclean dishes in the kitchen into the dishwasher . I surveyed the kitchen counters and took anything that did not belong in the kitchen out to the proper places.I then swept the kitchen counters for crumbs with a dish towel and disposed of the crumbs in the kitchen trash can . I sprayed the cleaner on to the surface of the counters . I took a couple of paper towels from the paper towel dispenser and rubbed off any solied spots from the counters . I also sprayed the cleaner and then wiped off the surface of the stove and the front of the microwave oven . I put the dirty paper towels in the trash can and placed to the bottled of cleaner back under the ktichen sink
Every morning I am the first to wake up in my family-even if I wanted to sleep in , I just ca n't do it . The first thing I need is coffee . I stumble out to the kitchen and add the grounds to the machine and pour in some water . I can not drink my coffee straight yet , I have to add some sweet things to take away the bitter taste . So I add a small amount of milk and about two teaspoons of sugar . I mix it all up really well and then just let it sit for a minute . After a few minutes I sit down to enjoy the quiet of the house before everyone wakes up , with my nice , fresh cup of coffee .
One morning , I got up and I was very tired . I decided to make a cup of coffee to wake myself up . Reaching in the fridge , I pulled out the coffee , placed a filter in the coffee maker and added the water to the machine . As I ate , the aroma of the coffee filled the kitchen with a rich , earthy smell , letting me know that my hot drink was ready . I quickly went to cabinet , pulled out my favorite mug , and filled it with coffee and just a little bit of creamer and sugar . After finishing my first cup of coffee , I poured a second cup into a thermos that I could take with me to work , and finished getting ready for the day . After a little jolt of caffeine , I was ready to take on anything the day might throw at me !
I was very hungry one morning , so I decided to make an omelette . I grabbed ingredients out of the fridge , which was three eggs , a red onion , a green pepper , and a red pepper . I pulled out my cutting board and a knife and diced up the onion and peppers . Once they were diced , I got a pan out and put it on the stove top and turned on the stove . I stirred the eggs thoroughly . When the pan was heated , I put the peppers and eggs into the pan . I let them simmer for about three minutes before mixing the eggs in . When it was about half done , I flipped half of it onto itself . I covered the top and let it sit until it was done . I turned off the stove top and put the omelette on a plate . It was delicious !
When I woke up , I was very hungry . I wanted to eat an omelette . To make it I had to make sure I had all the ingredients ready . Then some cheese and butter , and last the eggs . I was only making it for me , so I only needed two eggs . I got a bowl out from the cupboard , as well as a whisk . I cracked the eggs over the bowl , making sure not to get any pieces of shell in the bowl , then threw the egg shells away . I poured a little bit of milk in the bowl with the eggs , and whisked it even more . Once it was all mixed well , I got a pan out . I cut a little bit of butter and put in on the pan . When it was warm enough , I poured the egg and milk mixture into the hot butter . I let it cook for a while , then used a spatula to flip it.When it was almost done I added some cheese on the top . It was very tasty .
The children just finished making the Christmas cookies , and now there was a big mess on everyone 's hands ! Flour , frosting , and sugar was on the ceiling , counters , and floors . The mom of the children was upset , but not for very long . She asked a boy to bring in a vacuum cleaner to suck up anything off the floor , while she demanded the little girl use a feather duster to dust the ceiling . After both of those tasks were complete , she gave the children wet wipes to clean all of the surface . For extra sticky surfaces , the mom sprayed a cleaning solvent , and the children proceeded to wipe it up . After the were rinsed , the dishes were put in a dishwasher , the children put soap in the depository , and the machine began to wash them . Mom was content with the children 's work .
After the dinner party , my kitchen was a mess ! There were dirty dishes everywhere . I gathered up all the dirty dishes and placed them in the sink . I then began to rinse them off before placing them in the dishwasher . The stove and counters were also a mess , so I got a fresh rag and sprayed cleaner on it . The excess water and crumbs on the stove were easy to clean , but the counters were hard . Food had started to harden , so it took some scrubbing to get all the chunks off . I poured a small amount of bleach inside and then cleaned it thoroughly with water . Once the sink was clean , the dishes had finished cleaning , and I opened up the dishwasher and put the dishes away .
I 'm standing in my kitchen looking out the window at the front lawn when I notice the mail truck pass by and toss the daily paper out onto my driveway . I make sure I 'm dressed to go outside and proceed to exit out my front door to retrieve the paper . Making sure no cars are close by on the road , where the paper was close by , I walked down my driveway and bent over to pick it up . The paper was enclosed in a plastic sleeve , so I removed the sleeve and threw it away in the garbage on my way back inside . The paper had been rolled up , so I proceeded to unroll it and smooth out any wrinkles or creases . I unfolded the paper to its regular size , and began to look at the main title on the front page .
I love shopping online . Last weekend I wanted to order some vitamins . I looked on two web sites to find exactly the kind of vitamins I wanted . And I also looked at prices . The quickest way to get them and not have to pay too much money would cause them to get to me in four days . So I decided to order and wait . On Monday morning there was a package by my front door . I opened it . It took less than 24 hours for them to get to me . I was happy the vitamins were here . I tried to figure out how they go to me so quick . I might order from Amazon again since they got here quick .
There are certain times of the day that I brush my teeth . One of the first things I do in the morning is brush my teeth . First , I 'll grab my toothbrush , then I 'll rinse off the bristles in warm water . Then I vigorously brush up and down , side to side on my front teeth . Then I will do the very same thing but for my upper back teeth and my lower back teeth as well . Then I do the same thing on the other side . After I rinse I spit the water out onto the sink . Then I 'll rinse all of the toothpaste off of the toothbrush bristles with warm water . The I 'll repeat the entire process after I eat each meal .
I used to take my 3 children to school when they were younger . First I had to make sure that they all woke up on time , so I had set my alarm the previous night for about 6 o'clock a.m . Then I had to make sure that they got some breakfast . After they had breakfast , I would make sure they brushed their teeth and combed their hair . Then I told them all to get dressed . Then I would have them get all of their books ready as I made their peanut butter sandwiches or something like that for their lunch later that day . Then when they had all of their stuff ready to go , I would have them all get into the car and buckle their seat belts . Then I would go to where they needed to be dropped off and I let them out of the car . I told them that I loved them and said goodbye .
When I decided to buy a DVD player , I did some research online to find one with the features that I wanted that was in my price range . I also asked my friends and family for recommendations given their experiences . I narrowed it down and saw that Best Buy had both DVD players in stock that I was interested in . The two models I was interested in were on display and were priced within $ 10 of one another . I asked the salesperson for a recommendation . I decided on the Sony model and the worker got one for me . I waited my turn , paid with a credit card and went back outside . I got in my car and took my new DVD player home with me .
After working out at the gym I like to enjoy the sauna they have there . Its in the locker room . I will take off my gym clothes and wrap one of the towels they have there around my waist , and use the flip flops I keep in my gym locker . I open the door and I can immediately the heat . The walls , ceiling , and floor are wood and there is a metal heater in the center with very hot coals in it . Built against each wall are two rows of wooden benches . A few of my friends are there and they wave to me as I come in and sit down near them . Every one is relaxing quietly in the heat and I am already red and sweating a lot . I sit in there as long as I can stand it , before I leave and jump up and rush out and into the cold water pool they have next to it . My skin is red and tingly and I feel great so I head back into the sauna to do it again . I will usually do this a few times before I finally have to go get dressed and head home .
We clean the flat on Saturday mornings . Dad empties all the waste bins into a big trash bag and taking it out to the garbage cans . Mom gets a load of laundry going while my sister dusts the furniture and I vacuum the carpets . When we all work together , it goes fast and it 's sometimes even fun . She lets me scrub out the sink and dry it with a soft cloth so it shines . My sister is n't tall enough to reach to scrub the tub , but Dad lets her scrub and shine the bathroom sink while he cleans the toilet with a long-handled brush . The mirrors are tricky , if you use too much cleaner they smear and streak .
I pulled my favorite shirt out of the dryer . It was completely wrinkled . I knew I could n't wear the shirt looking like that . I grabbed the iron and plugged it in . While I was waiting for the iron to get hot , I arranged my shirt on the board . Once the iron was completely hot , it was time to start . I could n't go too slow though . Going too slow would leave burn marks on the shirt ! It took me a few minutes but I finally finished ironing the shirt . I walked over and unplugged the iron . I waited until the iron cooled off . Then I put the iron and the board away .
When I have to go shopping for things that I need there are certain things I do . I will make a list and write down the items that I need to shop for . Everyone needs basic items sometimes . Sometimes I need to go shopping for many things at the same time . I ’ll write everything down . For example , my list might include socks , sneakers , backpack , notebooks , pencils , a hairband , and erasers . Then as I find each item in the store and put in my shopping basket I ’ll cross this item off my list . Also I make sure that I have brought enough money to pay for the items I added to the shopping list . Its helpful to figure out how much everything on your shopping list is going to cost before you go to the store so that you bring the right amount of money with you .
When I lived in Spain , my friends and I decided to go to Madrid for a weekend . We knew that Madrid had a very good and easy subway system , but none of us had ever taken it before so we were a little bit nervous . We got off the bus and quickly found a subway map so we could get to our hotel . After looking at the map for awhile , we decided we needed to take two different trains to get to where we needed to go . However , after we got on our second train , we quickly realized we were headed in the wrong direction ! We got off at the next stop and switched to the other side of the subway station so we could get to our hotel . We finally made it to our hotel and laughed about taking the wrong train by accident .
First I discuss with friends who might want to go with me , and where they might want to go . Everyone has places they remember as a child or traditional family places with memories tied to them . If nobody wants to go , I 'll go by myself . It 's a great place to go . All I really need for supplies is a tent , a lighter , newspaper , some booze , blankets , pillows , phone , flashlight and food . Well , I might also need hygiene products , a fishing pole , extra clothes and towels . I find that making a check list a few days ahead of time will help to remind me of and not forget anything important . Starting a fire is easy , just need some sticks , newspaper and a lighter . I usually spend the day hiking , fishing and swimming .
I received an invitation to a friend ’s birthday party and was happy to go . First I made sure to RSVP to my friend , to tell my friend I would come . I also asked if my friend needed me to bring anything . IT took me a little time to find something that my friend might like , but I found it . At home I wrapped the present up with wrapping paper and a bow so that it looked festive . Since the party was a special event I would have to wear something a little special . The day of the party I put my nice outfit on , fixed my hair , picked up the present and card and went to the party very happy and excited . .
I walked into the bathroom and stood at my sink . I picked up my toothbrush and wet the bristles with a couple of drops of water from the tap and then turned the water off . I applied just a pea-sized aount of toothpaste to the toothbrush bristles . I then put the toothbrush in my mounth and gently ran the bristles of the brush over all of my tooth surfaces for a total of about three minutes . Once time was up , I took the toothbrush out of my mouth and rinsed the toothpaste off of the bristles . I then cupped my hands under the sink and put enough water in my mounth to rinse the toothpaste out . I swished to water around my mounth a couple of times and then spit it into the sink . I dried my mouth on my towel .
Every morning , I will wake up and make breakfast for me and my family . I will usually start coffee for me and anyone else who might want it . I will fill up the coffee pot and fell the maker . My son usually only wants cereal so I 'll get out a bowl for him and put his cereal and some milk next to his place at the table because he likes to pour it himself . Then I 'll make scrambled eggs for everyone else . I 'll crack an egg into a bowl and stir them up with a fork . Then I 'll put on a pan and smear some butter in it while it heats up on the stove . I 'll put toast in the toaster while that warms up but not for long and then I 'll pour the eggs into it . They are done quickly , as is the toast . I serve these and get butter . Then I set the table and call everyone to breakfast .
I adopted a dog from the animal shelter . I purchased for my dog a harness , leash , food , a clicker , and small training treats . I began with simple commands , such as sit and stay . If she did not do the desired behavior , I did nothing . I did n't reprimand her because I wanted to use positive reinforcement . After she learned simple commands , I advanced her to more complicated things , like going into a down position and then urging her to crawl forward while staying down . At first , I lured her with the treat , and clicked her and rewarded her with the treat if she did it . If she stayed down and crawled , I quickly clicked the clicker and rewarded her with the treat . If she did n't do it , I waited a few minutes and tried again .
Yesterday I went to the barber shop in order to cut my hair . It was packed with people waiting for their turn to cut their hair . So I went back home and my mom remembered me that I had my hair too long , and at school they scold you if you have long hair . Then I thought : " I may cut my hair using that machine " . So I took it and started to read the user instructions . It was very easy to use . Following their recommendation , I used the longest comb ( number 7 ) to cut the upper part of the head , and then used a small comb ( number 2 ) to cut the side and the back of the head . It took me like 15 minutes , but at the end I looked like a sergeant on duty , but it worked well , and everybody is complimenting me now , because of my hair cut .
Yesterday I was so excited for my trip to Florida from Boston . I woke up early to make sure that I was at the airport in plenty of time to check in . I called a cab and took the cab from my apartment to the airport . I ran my credit card through the machine and hit the appropriate buttons to check in . I decided to keep my assigned seats and to check my bag in with the airlines . When I was finished a tag printed that I attached to my bag , this way I could identify my bag when I arrived in Florida . I went through security and made it to my gate in plenty of time to board the plane to Florida .
Once upon a time , it was time for a little girl to eat her breakfast before going to school . It does n't really matter what the little girl 's name was , but we 'll call her Jenny . The first thing Jenny needed to do to get her breakfast ready was to make orange juice . Jenny did n't want to go to school , much less make orange juice , so Jenny told her mommy that she had forgotten how to make orange juice . Jenny 's mommy -- we 'll call her Mommy -- was not stupid and did not believe Jenny but Mommy decided that this would be a great learning opportunity for both of them so she went along with it . Mommy took a sharp knife and very carefully cut the orange into two equal halves . Then , she gently removed the orange peels from each half . After that , she opened the electric juicer sitting on the kitchen counter and tossed in both halves of the orange before closing the lid and starting the juicer . When the machine was finished , Mommy handed the jar to Jenny and said , `` Crisis averted . Go upstairs and get ready for school . '' Jenny pouted but drank the fresh orange juice before sullenly going upstairs to get ready for another day of learning .
My son , Ian , is always wanting a story . Not just any story though . It 's got to have danger , a hero , and a location . I always try to make Ian the King 's champion , fighting the bad guys , or even a dragon sometimes , and winning . Sometimes I make it so that Ian is the last man standing against a huge army ! I always try to see Ian in my mind so I can describe what he looks like : a knight in shining armor , a space man or even just , Ian . I then picture the location of the battle and see it in my mind . As I tell the story I describe the location in detail so he can see it as well in his mind . Regardless though I imagine what my hero is doing to win the battle and tell the story as best as I can . He 's always my hero .
Normally , I get mail in the form of internet mail online . These emails include bank statements , spam , and messages from my friends . Last week , however I received a physical letter in the mail from the mailbox outside . The letter was addressed from the company that my credit card is attached to and I was worried about what it contained . Hesitantly , I grabbed the letter opener that my grandmother keeps with the mail tools , including stamps and a shredder . The letter opener made opening the letter easy and I was able to slide the letter easily out of the envelope . Opening the letter , I was relieved to find that nothing was wrong and I was in no trouble . The letter read that I had been approved for an increased credit limit that would be taking place immediately . Happy and no longer in need of the envelope , I shredded it and it 's contents .
The bathroom needs to be cleaned today . I am going to need some supplies to clean the bathroom properly . These supplies include a broom and a mop to clean the floor . The last thing I will need is a special soap also called a cleaning product . Cleaning the bathroom can be a really dirty job . First I 'll put on some big rubber cleaning gloves . First I will clean the sink out with water and soap . Next I will scrub all of the dirt away with the scrubber , water , and the soap . Then I will use a special toilet bowl brush to clean the toilet . Lastly I will mop the floor . Now the bathroom is sparkling clean again .
Sometimes it becomes big deal to do little things . Same applies for me to change batteries . I have an alarm clock , and needed a battery change . So many times I forgot to get some batteries from store , and once I Had it , forgot where did I put . I got my clock , opened the place to install the batteries with screw driver . The slot was kind of rusted , but worked . Then with help of pointy side of screw driver , I clicked the old batteries out . The one I had them before took them out , now I looked for negative and positive , both on batteries and on place where I had to install them . I put them in , then adjusted the time on clock , and reset the time for alarm ,
As I was taking a picture of dolphins swimming in the ocean , my camera suddenly ran out of power and turned off . I needed to change the battery . Going to a store near the beach , I bought myself two double A batteries . A opened the compartment door with relative ease . I pushed both batteries in a bit to loosen them and then carefully removed both batteries currently in there . I opened up the pack of double A 's I bought with a pair of scissors . Then , making sure I aligned the batteries appropriately ( with the positive side pointing down on one of them , and pointing up with the other ) , I slid the new batteries into place . With fresh batteries I can continue taking pictures of dolphins .
I own a large , 50 gallon salt water tank in my home that I keep inside the living room , near the TV . Every morning and evening I have to feed my fish special food so they do not starve . I have 3 different brands of food that I feed to my fish . The first is to help them digest well , the second is for nutritional value and the third is to boost immunity so they do n't become easily sick . I begin by opening the top of the fish tank and shaking some of the first brand of food into the tank . Then I shake in some of the second food and make sure the fish consume as much as they can . I repeat this process at the end of the day , but give them the third brand as well .
Earlier this year my family visited the Museum of Nature and Science in Houston , TX . We planned our visit on a day where we were all free to go . When we got to the museum we parked in the Museum 's lot . We also picked up a museum directory so we could plan which exhibits to visit . The museum had a movie that was included with the admission price , so we planed to be at the movie theater in the museum before the movie started . We followed our plan and were able to see the exhibits that were we wanted to see most , and also watched the movie . Then we visited the last exhibits , and went to to the museum 's exit . We filled out a survey to before we left to let the museum know we enjoyed the visit .
I was hungry , and wanted to make a sandwich . I went into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator . Inside , I saw everything that I needed to make my sandwich . I laid everything out on the counter , and put two pieces of bread on top of a plate . I opened the jar of mayonnaise , took a spoon , plopped some onto the bread and smeared it to cover the whole piece . I then layered tomato , lettuce , cheese , and the turkey , putting the other piece of bread on top . I put the knife and used spoon into the sink to clean off later . I also put the mayonnaise , tomato , lettuce , cheese , turkey and bread back into the fridge . I grabbed a water bottle out of the fridge for me to drink . Boy , was it good !
Sometimes when I 'm home alone I like to watch a movie to help me relax . Yesterday , I did exactly this ! I got home from work and changed into comfortable clothes . Then , I walked into my living room and looked through my movie selection . I decided on a romantic comedy , 27 Dresses . It is one of my absolute favorites ! I put the DVD into the DVD player and grabbed the remote control before sitting in my favorite chair , an oversized , beige recliner . I snacked on my popcorn all while enjoying my show . Soon , the movie was over and I got out of my cozy chair . I took the movie out of the DVD player and put it back into its case and then back onto the shelf .
When I was in high school , my friends and I went to a football match . This was held at a different school than ours , and so we got a ride over from one of our parents . It was exciting being at a live game . The football went back and forth several times with no one scoring , but finally the other team got a touchdown , which is six points . It was n't looking good for our team . Even though our team scored , we were always behind . Then it started to snow and we were getting cold . We all cheered like crazy . We chanted the cheers we 'd learned during our last pep assembly and just before time ran out , we got a field goal and won the game !
I was almost out of gas in my car yesterday . The red low fuel light came on . I new I only had about one gallon of gas left in the gas tank . So I could only drive about 30 miles . I found a gas station and pulled in . I forgot what side the opening was to put the gas into my car so had to drive to a different pump on the same side of the car to put the gas in . I do not like how gas smells so I go to the other side of the car while it is filling up . The gas tank was filled up and I turned off the gas pump . I am glad to be done with this .
I was sitting in my living room reading a book when suddenly I heard the doorbell ring . I was n't expecting anyone , so I did n't know who it could be . Thinking that I should answer it , I got up and walked across the living room , into the foyer and over to the door . `` Just one second , '' I said , as I undid the latch to unlock the door . I opened the door and greeted the man . `` Hi , how are you ? '' I asked . `` I 'd like to take a look at the meter to see if it 's working properly . '' I then left the house and went around back to let him in the gate into the back yard , then I went back , closed the door and went back to reading my book .
Today me and my friends moved out of our apartment and had to move a lot of furniture . The heaviest piece of furniture was the couch . The couch had 3 sections on it , so we took it in sections which helped make it less heavy . We had to make sure we would n't scratch the floor when we moved it , so we put furniture pads under each leg of the couch . The van was thankfully big enough to carry the whole couch ! I was lucky my friends were there to help me move it , because it really did end up being very heavy and hard on my back . It was important to remember to carry with my legs and not my back .
When I got sick the other day , I needed to go see a doctor . I first had to call and make an appointment . I asked them when they could see me , and they gave me some times I could choose . I got in my car and drove to the doctor 's office.I had to first check in at the front desk with the receptionist . She told me it would be a bit of a wait , and told me I could sit and fill out paper work for the appointment . The papers asked me about my health and life . I filled them all out and returned them to the receptionist . I waited some more . I first met with a nurse . She weighed me , checked my height and used machines to check my temperature and blood pressure . She left and the doctor came in . I told him what was wrong and he told me he would write me a prescription for some medicine to help me get well again .
I like taking a bath instead of a shower sometimes . I start by closing the drain at the bottom of the tub . Some tubs have a stopper and some have a thing you push down to close it . After it 's closed I like to run both hot and cold water to make warm water and then I let the tub fill up to about a hand 's height from the top of the tub . While the water is running , I squirt in bubbles and make sure I have a clean washcloth and towel . After I carefully climb into the tub , I make sure I wash my whole body with the soap and washcloth , even behind my ears and between my toes . Fun toys for the bathtub are boats and plastic water animals like whales and ducks . Once the water starts to turn a little cold , it 's time to get out so I open the drain again and let the water empty out . While it 's draining I carefully stand up and reach for my towel to dry off . I always be sure the tub is clean when I 'm finished , with toys and the dirty washcloth put where they belong .
Last week , I decided that it was time to start mowing the lawn for the season . I got the mower out of the garage and put it out back . It was heavy to lift over the weather so I needed help from my dad to lift it . Once I got to the yard , I started to turn it on and mow the lawn . I went up and down each row of grass slowly . I noticed everything getting cut and I continued to mow the lawn . Upon finishing , I took the lawn mower back inside and lifted it back over the washer and dryer and into the garage . The whole process took almost an hour for a small yard then .
Today I wanted a salad so I went to the store to get vegetables . I picked the freshest tomatoes , cucumbers , and lettuce to put in the salad . When I got back to my house I made sure to wash the vegetables and cleared off a space on the counter for the cutting board . I made sure to keep the chunks small and also they could fit in my bowl . After I finished I put my chopped up veggies into my salad spinner to mix them all together . I made sure to get out a bowl big enough for all my ingredients to fit comfortably . After I finished enjoying my salad I collected all of my dishes and washed them before storing my leftover vegetables in the refrigerator .
Today , I and my toddler Alex decided to go out to eat lunch at McDonald 's . It is a fast food restaurant , and we chose it because it has a play place he can play in . It is not too busy inside and we are able to walk right up to the counter and the employee takes our order . The employee asks what type of toy Alex wants in his happy meal , and we decide on a Super Mario figurine . As we wait for our food , I pour a soda from the vending machine , and find a high chair for Alex to sit in . Our order number is then called , so we go back to the counter and get our tray . He steals some of my cherry tomatoes . After we finish lunch , he spends a little while going down the slide in the play area and having fun with some other children . Finally , we get ready to head home , because it 's time for Alex to take his nap .
One day , I went into my kitchen and I noticed that my garbage can was full . It was starting to come out of the opening of the garbage can , and it smelled bad . I knew I had to change my garbage bag . I tied it up in a knot , making sure to tie it tight so no garbage could fall out . I went out the door to my yard , where my big garbage bins are . I put the trash bag in the bin , so the garbage truck can take it away when it comes around . I placed it in the garbage can , making sure to fold the opening of the bag securely around the lip of the can . Once I did that , I put the lid back on . Now my garbage can is empty and ready to put more trash in .
Before the day of the exam approaches , I make sure that I have studied very hard for it . I know how important it is to go into the exam feeling prepared as this can give you a lot of confidence . The week before the exam I go over all of my notes and make sure I have not missed out on anything . I revise and test myself just to make sure . Finally , on the day of the exam itself I set my alarm and wake up extra early so I can pour over all of my notes and text books . It is important not to panic on the day of the exam or this brain freeze could mean that I may get a lower grade than I truly deserve . I make sure to arrive punctually and ahead of time . While writing the exam itself , I make sure to read all of the questions very carefully . I also take care to allot and plan my time carefully so I have enough time to answer all the questions .
Yesterday I went to my friend 's house for dinner . She made a lasagna , which takes a while in the oven , so she asked if I wanted to play a board game in the meantime . I had never played Monopoly before , and I 've always wanted to learn how , so she got the game out of her closet and started to set up . She would be the banker , the person in charge of collecting payments as we went . Each space on the board is a property that you can buy when you land on it , and after that other players get charged rent if they land on it . I thought I understood , but I told her that usually I like to learn by doing , so I suggested that we just start playing and I 'd pick up the rest of the rules as we went . Good thing I trusted her to be honest and not try to cheat !
Usually , I get up to go to work at around 10 or 11 in the morning . I brush my teeth , wash my face , and eat breakfast before heading out . Instead of taking my car , I like to take my bike . On my bike ride to work , I see many people also getting started with their day and getting ready to leave for work . Sometimes , if it rains , I have to wear a jacket so I do n't get wet . The bike ride to work usually takes around 30 minutes . The bike ride to work is only a little longer than taking my car . Before I start work , I go to the grocery store next door and get a coffee and a snack for later .
On a hot day last week I took my son to the local town swimming pool . Before leaving the house , we made to pack a bag with sunscreen , beach towels , sunglasses , waters , and snacks . We put on our bathing suits and got into the car . We bought passes that would let us swim the entire day . We went inside the gate and into the locker rooms . Once inside , we put on our sunscreen and locked up our car keys and purse in a locker . We both walked to the edge of the pool and slowly got in as we got used to the temperature of the water . We spent the day splashing , swimming , and playing in the pool . We made sure to reapply our sunscreen every few hours and to stay hydrated and fed with out waters and snacks .
When I visited London last summer , I decided that I would like to live there . I went home and looked for flats or apartments as well call them in America , on a website . The London real estate was very expensive and I knew it would take awhile to find a flat to call home . I was looking for an affordable one bedroom or a studio flat with one bathroom that was close to the shopping district downtown . I called a real estate agent in London and asked if they could find my something . We decided to meet in a month and the agent would take me around the city to find the perfect flat for my needs . So , when I met her , we travelled throughout the city and I eventually found the flat I would call home .
I went shopping for some new pairs of socks two weekends ago . I planned out in advance a store I knew would have the specific kind of socks I needed , and then I drove there . I went into the store and started browsing through their selection . Searching for a specific size would be useless because socks do not necessarily match to a single shoe size , plus socks ( and many other clothes ) are known to quickly shrink after being washed a few times . After narrowing down my options I more carefully visually compared the size of a few different pairs . I selected the one I thought would be the best fit . I immediately tried them on when I arrived back home ( if I ever have the opportunity I will first try on the clothes at the store to make sure they fit , but this is not possible for socks sold in packs ) .
Last week I went to the hairdresser and got my hair cut . When I got there , the receptionist told me I could have a seat and she 'd call me when it was time for my appointment . I flipped through a magazine , and about five minutes later my name was called . The apron was to keep water and hair off my clothes during my appointment . She brought me over to a sink and sat me in front of it . The sink has a special notch so you can lean your head back comfortably . I sat in a swivel chair in front of a mirror . The chair swivels so the stylist can turn me and reach different areas of my hair . She asked me how I 'd like my hair cut . I told her I 'd like her to cut a few inches off , and to give my hair some layers to fluff it up . Every so often , she - asked me how I liked it so far . When she finished , she gave a mirror to hold and turned the chair around . I was able to hold the mirror in front of my face , and at the same time , see the back of my head in the large mirror . She blew-dry my hair , and added some styling mousse . I gave her a tip , then I paid for the haircut at the front desk . I almost forgot to take off the apron before I left .
I walked into the living room , and the carpet was dirty . it was bothering me so I decided to clean it . I got the vacuum and first made sure that there was no garbage in bag . First I made sure that there were no nails or big stuff lying around the room . I picked them up . I plugged it in the it in the power outlet . I turned on the vacuum . Then , I attached flat vacuum to clean the sides of walls and the area under the furniture . the sound was very loud I placed the bottom of the vacuum on the carpet . I vacuumed all of the carpet and it was finally all clean . I called my family to all look at it .
For my birthday my family told me they were taking me somewhere to see the ocean . I have never seen the ocean before and I am not a very good swimmer and I am so afraid of sharks . So i was a little excited but also scared too . I made a list of all the things I knew I needed to pack . Swimsuit first and lots of clothes , sunscreen and plenty of towels . I called a few places and found the best house to stay in that was not that expensive.Next a booked our plane tickets for the day we wanted to leave . I felt good about going to Destin I heard that the water was clear and the beaches clean so I felt good about that . i had a plan to not go out very far into the water since I was not a good swimmer . We took a plane to get there so it was not a very long trip at all . My aunt picked us up from the airport and we decided to stop and see the ocean at the first beach we passed . When i got to the beach I couldnt believe how beautiful it was and I jumped straight into the water all fears gone .
I was getting pretty hungry , but there was n't much in the house , except some frozen chicken , and a few carrots and potatoes , and some spices . Since I did n't have any money on me , I decided I would make some chicken soup . I took out a pot , poured some water in , and added the chicken . I continued to boil the chicken while preparing the carrots and potatoes . I took out a vegetable peeler and started to peel the carrots , and when I was satisfied , I pulled out a knife and cutting board and proceeded to slice the carrots on the cutting board . I went back to the boiling chicken and stirred it around a bit , and then went to the potatoes I had put on the counter . I washed off some of the dirt from the potatoes but did n't work that hard at it because I was going to peel them anyway . I then proceeded to dig out the potato 's `` eyes '' which are essentially little buds or sprouts that will form new potatoes . I then peeled the potatoes and rinsed them off and finally I sliced them up . At this time the chicken was about done , so I pulled out the chicken pieces and proceeded to peel the meat from the bones and then discarded the bones . I then put the chicken pieces back in and the rest of the spices and stirred it around . Finally I poured a bowl of soup for myself , making sure I got pieces of chicken , carrots and potatoes . It was still very hot and I had to sit and blow on it for a while until it became cool enough to eat . By this time , my Dad had come home and he was hungry too , so instead of lunch we ate an early dinner of this delicious soup . Finally finished with the soup which was very good , I put the empty dishes into the dishwasher to be cleaned later .
My granddaughter is getting married in Oklahoma . Her parents have sold a company before and so they are able to spend pretty lavishly on the wedding . My wife and I fly to Oklahoma City , rent a car and drive to the hotel where we made reservations . The rehearsal dinner is that evening , so after dropping our luggage , we drive to the wedding site and scout it out so we will know our way around . We attended and observed the rehearsal . My wife and I knew our roles since my wife had played the piano at weddings throughout our life . We would be seated before the seating of the mothers of the bride and groom . I had a custom made tuxedo from a few years earlier and it fit a little tight because I had gained some weight over those years . We went to the wedding . It was beautiful . Then they had those who had been married less than 20 years to sit down . Then those who had been married less than 30 years , then 40 , then 50 and finally my wife and I were the last couple dancing having been married over 54 years .
I arrived at the football field but I must go to the locker room to change . I arrive at the locker room , change into my workout uniform and put my belongings in my locker and lock it . I am also catching up with my teammates , talking about past events and future plans . I gear up and head out to the playing field , where we warm up by jogging and then stretch . After that , my friends and I pull tickets from a pot to determine which team we will play on . I end up on the receiving team , meaning during the kickoff , we return the ball down the field and we are on the offensive drive . I end up as the team quarterback and I make at least 75 % of my completions , including 276 yards , 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown .
Today I decided to get a gift and wrap it for my girlfriend 's birthday tomorrow . First , I got the book that I had purchased for her the day prior and set it on the floor . I had to find some wrapping paper , so I went to the store and purchased some that said `` Happy Birthday '' on it . I went back home and rolled out a large strip of wrapping paper . I then cut the strip off , before placing the book on the inner , white section of the paper . I grabbed some scotch tape and prepared a small strip with one hand , while wrapping two ends of the paper up over the book with the other . While holding the paper down , I then taped it together so that the paper wrapped the book on one side . Finally , I folded in the other two sides over the book and taped them down to totally wrap it .
My friend Jane and I play tennis at the country club every Wednesday afternoon . We met up for lunch at the country club first , then we went out to the tennis courts . Jane and I always wear white skirts and white polo shirts . We lace up our tennis shoes and put on our visors so the sun does n't get in our eyes while we play . I let Jane serve first . She tosses the yellow ball into the air and hits it over the net with her racket . I run towards the ball and return it back over the next towards Jane . The little ball goes back and forth several times until I hit it just right and Jane just barely misses the ball with her racket . I won by only a few points !
Everyone in my family loves to have eggs for breakfast except for me . Because of this , whenever my dad is home in the morning and does n't need to leave for work , he makes eggs for himself , my brother , and my mom . They all like their eggs scrambled and do not like it any other way . One particular morning , just out of curiosity , I thought I 'd watch him make the eggs just to see what he does . I saw him crack a certain amount of eggs into a bowl , and I saw him scramble them with a fork . He set the heat on the stoves and put just the right amount of oil in the pan . Then , he would pour a bit of the scrambled eggs into the pan and cook them to perfection . He cooked just enough of them to feed the three of them , while I sat at the table and had a bowl of cereal .
My brother and I were bored , so we decided to play Monopoly . We looked around in his bedroom until we found the game in the closet . We set up the game board on the kitchen table . I picked out the thimble game piece , and he picked out the horse . We each started our game pieces on the first square of the board . Then I rolled the dice , and moved my game piece . On each square I landed on , I got to buy property or had to follow the instructions on a card . We took turns , swapping money back and forth and moving our pieces around the board . My brother was unlucky with his dice rolls , and kept landing on bad squares of the board . I ended up owning most of the properties in the game .
One of the thing that never want to miss is to going to funeral . It reminds me of myself that I am also going to die one day . This is the FACT of this life . When I heard about the death of close friend of our community , I was very sad . The funeral was arranged same day after noon , as we believe to bury the dead as soon as possible . straight went to the funeral home , as I wanted to help the too . I helped my relatives washing the body , that one of ritual that close relatives perform in my culture . It is not given to anyone else . She was woman so I could attend the washing , because I am also woman . It was very heartbreaking , as I just saw her well and alive few days ago , and now she is in front of me motionless . We finished and prepared her for burial with white clothes .
Today I need to send a FAX to a lady that works at GEICO , our insurance company . The FAX I need to send is a form that has all of our family ’s income and car information . To send the FAX I will need to drive over to the library because we do n’t have a FAX machine . When I get there , I will have to ask where it is because I have never used it before . If necessary , I will also sign up for a time to use . It . The cover lays over a glass plate . I will lay my form on the glass plate face down , so the machine can read it . Then , I ’ll put the cover back down and push a button on the FAX machine that tells it I am ready to send a FAX . It will ask for the phone number of my insurance company , so I will have to punch that in . I will be able see a light move under the cover as it reads my form . After a few minutes , the lights will go off and the FAX machine will give me a message telling me it was successful . After that , all I have to do is lift the cover and retrieve my form .
First , I have to choose which bread I want to use for my sandwich . My two choices are usually between white bread and wheat bread . Wheat bread is said to be somewhat healthier for us , compared to white bread . Once I decide on which bread to use for my sandwich , I choose which condiments I 'm going to use on my sandwich . I squirt my condiment of choice onto both pieces of bread and then I smooth it out with a knife so that the distribution will cover each piece of bread . My choice of meat comes next , followed by which cheese I 'm going to use on my sandwich . When it comes to meat , my favorite is Honey Turkey because I find the flavor to be very delicious . I lay the meat on one piece of bread and I lay the cheese on the other piece of bread . Then I smush the two pieces of bread together , place it on a plate so the crumbs will have somewhere to fall , and begin to eat .
Getting ready for bed is the best part of the day . I start to relax by taking a shower and getting nice and clean . I then dry myself off , brush my teeth and hair and get into my pjs . I scroll through social media for a while and talk to some of my good friends who live on the other side of the world . Finally , I turn off my computer , set my alarm on my phone for 5:30 am and pull the covers up . As I try to drift off to sleep , I sometimes listen to classical music and do deep breathing exercises to remove any stress and negative thoughts left over from the day . If I need to , I 'll count sheep until I am no longer awake and drift off to dreamland .
I was walking to my car last night from work and was ready to drive home . I started the car up , but I noticed that I left my phone at work , so I turned the ignition back off , locked the car doors , and shut the driver door . Unfortunately for me , I shut the door WITH my keys still in the ignition . Flustered and embarrassed , I pulled at the handles of the doors and attempted to open the trunk off the car - no luck at all . I walked back to my office , got my phone , and contemplated what I would do next . There was no one there with me , so my only hope was riding the public bus -LRB- I did n't have money for a cab -RRB- . The bus driver opened the door for me and I came aboard . I paid the two dollar bus fare so that I could ride and asked him for a transfer so that I could get on the next bus at the terminal . I took my seat , and the bus took me to the terminal at the plaza . I got off the bus and hopped on the bus that would take me home . As I approached my apartment , I pushed the button to request for the bus to stop . The driver pulled over , and I thanked them and got off . When I got in the apartment , I immediately jumped into my bed . I was dead-tired , and though I had the dilemma of having my keys locked in the car , I would figure that out in the morning .
My ears started hurting on Monday . By Thursday , the pain had n't gone away . I was concerned . When the appointment came around , I walked in to the reception area . I told the lady behind the desk who I was . She asked to see my medical card , and I gave it to her promptly . Then she gave me a form to fill out while I waited . I went with her through a door to a large hallway . She took my height and weight . Then she led me to a private room . After she was done , she left me in the room alone . I waited . The doctor came and asked me similar questions . I left the doctor 's office with a prescription for antibiotics . I knew it would make me feel much better !
Today I decided to do some decorating around my apartment . I had a painting I bought at an art festival that I had not hung up on the wall yet . It is a beautiful still life painting of a bouquet of flowers in a vase . At first , I thought of putting up the painting in the dining room . However , it did n't really seem to compliment the other wall art in the room . Then I thought about putting up the painting in the living room . I thought this looked much better . I took the painting and hung it on this nail and adjusted the sides so that the painting looked straight . The painting looked very nice in my living room .
There was a vending machine at my dorm in college . I bought from it often . One time stands out more than the others , though . I have collected exactly $ 3.15 . This was all in quarters , nickles , and dimes . When I got to the machine , after I bought my food , a woman came up to the machine and tried to buy a Kit-Kat . I did n't know her well , but the machine failed . I did n't have any more money , or I would have helped her by purchasing a Kit-Kat myself . instead , we pounded on the glass and pushed at the machine . I did n't want to risk rocking it because it was very heavy and would be lethal if it fell . So , we just stood there frustrated , until someone else I did n't know came up and asked about our predicament . I did n't know this fellow , either . So she got what she ordered , and we were all happy .
I awoke on Saturday already excited . I was excited because weekends are the only real times where I get to eat a home cooked breakfast . During the week , we are rushing out of the house , and my husband and I are lucky if we have time to shovel a cereal bar down our throats before we leave the house . We walked down stairs , and I began preparing breakfast for my husband and I. I decided on eggs and bacon for this Saturday 's breakfast . I crack the eggs on the side of the bowl , drop them in the bowl , and begin whisking away . I drop them in the pan and listen as they sizzle away . As they cook , I fry up some bacon in a hot pan . I prefer my bacon crispy , as my husband prefers his bacon a bit more tender . We take our time and really savor every bits . I love lazy Saturdays .
My gym is about 3 miles from my house , so I shower at home after working out . Therefore , I put on my workout clothes at home . I have special shoes that I wear to support my feet well while working out . I drive the short trip to the gym . I do n't walk because it is often hotter than 110 degrees in Phoenix . At the gym , they scan my membership card so they know that I am a paying member . I take my gym bag to the locker room and leave my billfold and car keys in the locker while removing my exercise planning book and my weight lifting gloves from the gym left in the locker . I lift heavy weights to sustain my muscle mass . Then I use a stair machine to tone tone my legs and to build my respiratory capacity . Then I use the treadmill and walk 2.5 miles at a good pace for both my respiratory and circulatory systems .
I went to water park , and I think I became sick from pool water . I took it easy in beginning but 2 days later , my throat felt very bad ans swollen . I did not want my kids to get sick , so I decided to visit a doctor . My family doctor is not much far , so I called office to make an appointment , and fortunately someone canceled an appointment that morning so I got spot at 10:30 am . I was relieved because I was feeling very very sick , and needed antibiotic very badly . I told front desk to make as quick as possible , so they saw my condition and understood my situation so they called me in immediately . I sat in room , and they checked my blood pressure and fever . I was running 102 fever . Then , doctor came in and checked my throat , and prescribed antibiotics and fever medicine . He asked me to draw some blood on safe side . I did that too . He asked me if I have any more complain .
Yesterday , the bank that I work for settled some transactions . One of the bank 's longtime customers went to her favorite store and bought a lot of items on her credit card . The customer was responsible and did not go over her credit limit , so the credit card transactions went through . Since my bank is the customer 's issuing bank , we had to send the money for the customer 's items to the store 's payment processor . Then , the store 's payment processor dispersed the funds from the customer 's purchase to the store that sold her all of the items . This means that we loaned her the money , because we trust that she will be able to pay it back . We will expect to get the money back next month when the customer pays her next credit card bill .
The fishing day went really well and Allan was looking forward to his dinner of freshly-caught , fried fish . He had filleted the fish as soon as he returned to the dock and now he rinsed and dried each fillet . He took some saltine crackers and crushed them in a plastic bag , using a rolling pin . He put some flour on another plate and added some salt and pepper and mixed them with the flour . Next , Allan cracked two eggs into a bowl and added a couple of spoonfuls of water . With a fork , he quickly stirred the egg and water until they were blended together . He added oil to about a half an inch . While the oil was heating , he took one fillet in his right hand and set it in the flour mixture and completely covered the fish . He then took the fillet and dipped it in the egg and then set the fish on the cracker crumbs . He then carefully set the breaded fillet into the hot oil . When the edges of the fillet were starting to brown , he took tongs and carefully turned the fillet over . In just a few minutes , the bottom edges were also browning so he removed the fish from the pan with the tongs . He set the fish on some paper towels to soak up the excess oil and then moved it to his dinner plate .
Last night , I had a party at my house . Many people were there and most of my friends hung out in both the kitchen and the living room . The living room was fine , but the kitchen was a disaster . I felt the need to clean the floor and in an effort to do so , I took out a mop and mopped up the floor . I sprayed cleaner on the floor before cleaning it and also did some sweeping . This felt good and I was able to clean the floor . After sweeping and mopping the floor , I let it sit for a while so that I did n't slip on it . Next time , I will follow the same routine when cleaning .
I make sure I brush my teeth twice a day . I had a toothbrush with gentle but firm bristle and toothpaste with herbal power to strengthen my teeth and gum . I was about to sleep so I walked into the basin and spurt some paste on my brush . I continued doing that for five minutes before I stopped . My dentist had always told me to brush my tongue too , so I always make sure I brush my tongue properly . I did that for couple of minutes as well . I also rinsed my brush and returned it to the stand . Now my mouth was very clean and it felt fresh again . I could then walk to bed without any worry of having a toothache .
We got up early in the morning to drive to the mountains . We reached the camp ground at around 3 pm . The first thing we did was find a place to set up our tent . The spot that we picked had a couple of large trees and a place where we could build a camp fire . We set up our tent and put our sleeping bags inside . Next , we went for a walk to gather wood for the camp fire . After we were finished setting up our camp , we got our fishing polls and went down to the lake . We caught a couple of fish for dinner . We put the fish in the cooler and then went swimming for a bit . We cooked the fish over the camp fire . Next , we roasted marshmallows . We sat around the camp fire and talked .
I told a story to my kids before bed last night . I have a really great story that they always ask for , so I told them that one once again . It 's a story about a princess who lives on top of 20 mattresses , and she can feel the pea under the bottom most mattress . It 's a ridiculous story , but the kids love it and laugh so hard at the idea that a princess can feel a pea from that many mattresses high ! This one was about a very hungry caterpillar , and their favorite part is when he turns into a beautiful butterfly . That part is the " climax " of the story , or the turning point for the story . Each story has a beginning , climax , and end . The stories I tell my kids before bed serve the purpose of helping them have good dreams and fall asleep .
Today I went to the dentist . I walked through the dental office doors and noticed a giant play room full of really neat toys . I sat and played until it was time for my appointment . Then the lady at the desk called my name and showed me to a big comfy chair . There were all sorts of different things in the room . Shiny things , pictures of white teeth , and machines . Then the dentist came in with a big smile and I knew we were going to get along just fine . She told me that candy can hurt teeth sometimes , but eating lots of healthy foods help them to be strong like the ones on the poster on the wall . After we were done cleaning my teeth , the lady at the desk smiled at me and gave me some toothpaste and a little box of floss . Then we went home . I love the dentist !
Our family decided it was time to add some more animals to our family . We call them pets only to communicate to others outside of our family life because we consider the animals who share our lives to be part of the family as well . We are very devoted to rescues . Two adult cats had been coming near our home so we set food out for them every night with a few treats during the day . After feeding and speaking to the cats for about three months , we were finally able to pet them . Two weeks after they allowed us to touch them , we were able to pick them up . That was our sign to put both cats into cat carriers for a trip to the veterinarian . When the veterinarian told us the cats were health , it was time to bring both cats inside . The cats were immediately comfortable and happy and were sleeping in bed with one of the humans in the house within a week of moving in .
When the weather started getting nice this spring I decided that I wanted to start a garden . A friend with a large yard said I was welcome to plant it there . I built some raised beds and purchased enough soil to fill them . I planted things that I would enjoy eating including tomatoes , green beans , basil , mint , parsley , zucchini , cucumbers , lettuce and some wildflowers to make it pretty and to encourage bees . I did have to put some chicken wire around some of the plants because I noticed some of the plants looked like something was chewing on them , as the plants started getting bigger I also had to make some supports for the tomatoes and beans so they did n't fall over . As things were grown and ready I picked them , I offered some of the vegetables to my friend and I took the rest home and enjoyed them .
Yesterday I went to a toy store to find a good board game to play with my friends . I found a famous game called " Risk " , a battle and conquer game recommended by the salesman of the store . I got home and unpacked the game . I read the instructions and it looked very nice , but when my friends arrived and we started to play , then I realized how good the game was . On the board there is a representation of the world divided in like 70 countries . At the beginning you receive randomly some of those countries and your mission is to start conquering other countries establishing battles using dice . It is so exciting , because you first aim to conquer continents , and then you have to be aggressive to start conquering other countries and other continents until you conquer the whole world .
So last night I was sitting on the couch next to my girlfriend . I think we were both ready for it ; the nightly ritual . \ nAs my XBOX 360 booted up we both knew what was coming . Things were tense . I had controller , but I knew that if I did n't let her have her say she 'd just go to sleep . \ nIn seconds , the Netflix logo was on the screen and the little loading bar was going left to right . I recall the movie Labyrinth was first on the screen and for the record I do n't like that movie much . My girlfriend however will watch it anytime and anywhere . That , I 'd decided , was the failure state ; watching Labyrinth again . I hoped that she had n't seen Labyrinth on the screen . Anyway , the movie I got to eventually , after holding the stick for a while , was Babe . I had n't seen that movie in years . I just thought , whatever , and pushed the button . At least it was n't Labyrinth .
I have n't do n't my laundry in almost an week . Clothes begins to pile up in the corner of my house , leaving me very little changing clothes . I decided that it was time to do the laundry . I added detergent without measuring it since there were so many clothes . I started the washing machine . I went back up stairs and begin cooking and cleaning . I laid on the bed to relax for a few minutes . I accidentally fell asleep for an hour or two . I awake ran down stairs to check on the clothes when soap detergent was all over the floor and my clothes were n't wash or clean . I begin doing the laundry all over again . I stayed down stairs until the laundry was completely wash .
We had bought out house a little more than a year ago . It was a brand new house when we bought it . They are still building more houses in the neighborhood . It 's nice , pleasant , light but , a little boring . So , we decided we were going to add what is called an accent wall in the dining room . We would paint one wall a burnt orange color while all of the other walls in the dining room would stay white . So , while I stayed home and moved all of the furniture away from the wall , and threw a blanket over everything , my wife went down to the store and bought the paint . While she was gone , I also cleaned the wall so no dirt or anything would be trapped beneath the paint . The first step was to prime it . I did around the edges while my wife used a roller to do the center . We then waited a day for the primer to dry , then switched jobs with the actual painting . I rolled the center while she cut in around the edges . It turned out beautifully .
Today I had to unclog the toilet . First I tried flushing the toilet again to see if that would fix the problem . When that did n't work , I went downstairs to get the plunger out of the garage . I went back into the bathroom with the plunger , and put the plunger in the toilet , making sure to form a tight seal around the bottom of the toilet bowl . I then pushed down on the plunger several times , hoping that the pressure from the plunging would unclog the toilet . I flushed again to see if the toilet was unclogged . It still was not . I repeated my last few steps , forming a seal with the plunger around the bottom of the bowl , and pushing down on the plunger several times more , in order to push the clog through the pipe where it was stuck . I then flushed once more . I rinsed the plunger off and put it back in the garage .
I needed to boil some milk for a recipe and I do n't think I have every boiled milk before . I looked up the recipe first to make sure I put the temperature on the stove was correct and that I put the right amount of milk in the pot that I needed . Once I knew what to do , I put the stove on medium high and took a pot out of the cabinet and placed it on the burner that was on . I poured the milk into the pot which was on the stove on the burner . I needed to watch it really carefully to not over boil it . After a few minutes the milk started having little bubbles along the edges .
My girlfriend and I had recently gotten engaged , and we needed to plan our wedding . There were a lot of preparations to make . First , we needed to decide where we were going to hold the ceremony . Then we needed to decide where we would have the reception afterward . We figured out who to invite . We wanted to send invitations to all of our friends and family members , so we bought invitations at the store . Next we had to pick out what type of wedding cake we wanted . There were a lot of different types to choose from , so we went and tried some of the different flavors . We also had to pick out music that we wanted to have played . Preparing for our wedding was a lot of work , but it was worth it because it was a very memorable day .
I turned on my computer , and opened up the Internet . Since I saved the page for my bank from the last time I visited , I clicked on that , too . When I got to the bank 's page , I looked for the login box , and put in my username and password . My bank lets us choose a picture , so that they can be sure its us , so I waited for the my picture to show , and then clicked OK . There was a message from my bank , so I read it , and then deleted it . I looked at my account balance , and at how much I had taken out and put into my account . My bank has another security trick , which is a counter on the bottom of the screen . I had logged in ten times , and the counter was ten , so everything was fine ! Nobody else had gotten into my account . I like to reset it after ten visits , so I reset it . Since I was done , I logged out .
My indoor air quality and atmosphere is very important to the way my home looks . That 's why I try to keep a lot of plants and flowers inside of my apartment . In order for them to thrive and live healthily , I have to water them daily and make sure they get plenty of sunshine . To water my house plants , I fill up a pitcher from the tap water in the kitchen sink and pour it directly into the dirt until the soil is moist to touch . Once the soil feels moist , I spray the leaves with a small spray bottle . I repeat this process daily and notice my plants growing and looking shiny . That 's how I know they 've received enough water and nourishment to grow into healthier plants . I 'm happy with the system i 've developed .
We learned we were having guests for diner . I asked how many would be coming . I was told that there would be 13 or 14 guests . First I counted out 14 spoons , then the same number of salad forks , dinner forks , and knives . I stacked 14 plates in a pile . I also counted out 14 glasses and 14 goblets for a special treat . I did not want to break anything or touch the eating surfaces of the silverware . I made sure not to leave smudges the glasses . Sometimes I use a clean towel for wipe them off . I set each place with one napkin , one dinner fork , one salad fork , one spoon , and one knife . For a final treat , I filled each goblet with gummy worms and set them as well .
I was going to throw a party for my birthday so that I could celebrate with friends and family . The day before my birthday , I began to feel very sick . I had a fever , a headache , and I felt like I was going to vomit all the time . I decided to cancel the party because I did n't feel well and did n't want anyone catching whatever illness I had . I got out my guest list for the party and decided it would be easiest to send a text message to everyone at once . I got out my phone and typed out a text that said I was sorry but I needed to cancel the party because I did n't feel well , and that I was sorry for the inconvenience . I checked to make sure everyone who was invited was on my text message list , and then I sent the text message .
I wanted to go shopping for some new books . I first checked my wallet to see if I had enough cash to go shopping . I had $ 200 , so I decided to spend only $ 60 on new books . I left my house and locked the door . I got into my car , turned it on , and drove to the bookstore to shop for books . I entered the bookstore and looked around . I first went to the History section because I wanted to see if they had any books about the American Revolution . I picked up a book called A Concise Guide to the American Revolution . Then I went to the children 's book section to look for new books for my children . Then I realized that I was at my $ 60 limit , so I walked to the checkout lane and waited my turn to pay . I paid for my books and watched as the cashier put them into a plastic bag . I gave the cashier my shopping cart and took the plastic bag . I drove home .
About one time a week I change my bed sheets . First I remove the top and bottom sheet from the bed and put them where I put my dirty clothes to be washed later . Next I get the bottom sheet . I use a fitted bottom sheet . A bottom fitted sheet has elastic on the corners to kind of like hook around the corners of the bed . Next I get the top sheet . This is the easy part . I unfold it and spread it over the top of the bed . Then at the foot end of the bed I push the sheet in between the top mattress and the box springs . And I do the same thing for the sides of the sheet . Then I do all this again next week .
Since yesterday was Sunday , we did our usual on going out for dinner . About once a month we go to our favorite Chinese Buffet restaurant named LINGS . We finally were getting rain that we need badly , but it was n't too hard . We walked in and were greeted by the hostess . I guess because of the weather the place was not too busy . We got a booth by the window which is what we always prefer . A big heap of crab legs . I head to the Hibachi bar , because I have to keep an eye on how much sodium I eat . They have a fantastic variety of fresh meats , seafood , and vegetables . He stir fries my food , hands me my plate , and off I go with tasty hot food . I stopped at one of the other bars and got some white rice to go with it . I then joined my husband . We both enjoyed our meal very much as usual . After his plate of crab legs was finished he then went to the other bars and got more typical style Chinese food . When we were done the waitress brought our check , but by this time the rain really started coming down hard . We probably had to wait 15-20 minutes . We played games on our cell phones while waiting . Finally we left , and I drove us back home .
Today I had to do some training for my dog . My dog is about 6 months old which is prime time to train a puppy . My dog had to take some basic behavioral classes , and at home training as well . The at home training mostly regarded learning simple tasks such as learning the command " Sit " and " stay " . First I would get a treat , and tell my dog to sit . When he did the command , I would give him the treat immediately . After he got the treat I would tell him " sit " again , and would give him another treat . Next I would try to tell him to " sit " without giving a treat this time and just petting him .
We carefully planned my daughter 's fifth birthday party . We looked very forward to it and paid attention to all the details such as the games we would play and the type of cake and ice cream that we would serve . The theme of the party was " pink unicorns " and it was not easy to find pink unicorn decorations at the party store . We decided to make it a family mission to make our own party decorations and we had a great time doing that together . On the morning of the long awaited party , my daughter woke up and had a bad sore throat with a low grade fever . She insisted she wanted to go forward with the party but I knew she was not well enough plus I did not want her to be around her friends if she had something they could catch . There was also a light rain outside . As disappointing as it was , we divided the list of children that were supposed to attend the party between my husband and myself and each of us took sixteen names . We each called sixteen parents and told them that the party had to be cancelled and we would notify them with a reschedule date . The weather was perfect and five more children were able to attend so it ended up being a wonderful day !
My wife and I had been living in this flat down on Main Street for about eight years . We were not the best of housekeepers while were there . It was a tiny one bedroom , one bathroom apartment with a small kitchen , dining room and a decent sized living room . Put simply , there just was not enough storage space , so everything ended up piling up on the floor . Laundry , both clean and dirty ended up in a basket or on the floor because there was no room in the closet . When we moved out we spent two or three days cleaning the place . So , we each picked an area of the apartment and just started . We threw away everything we could live without and stuffed clothes in to garbage bags to take them to the laundry mat . We scrubbed dishes and put them away and then scrubbed down the counters once everything was off of them .
Every Saturday morning my mom does laundry . She collects all of the clothes from every room in the house . She puts the dirty clothes in a big basket . Inside the laundry room , there is a washing machine that my mom calls the Washer . There is also a drying machine that she calls the Dryer . My mom looks through the pile of dirty clothes and picks out the clothes that are all white . For the first load of laundry , my mom always puts in the colorful clothes . She says this is so the bleach she uses when she washes the white clothes does not fade the colorful clothes . Once the colorful clothes are in the washer , she takes out the laundry detergent . Then , she turns the machine on and the clothes become soapy and spin around until they are clean . When the washing cycle is done for the colorful clothes , my mom puts the damp clothes into the dryer , sets the timer , and shuts the door . When the damp clothes are dry , she takes them out of the machine and folds them .
Reviewing movies is a dream job . I imagine that a movie reviewer gets to sit around all day and watch movies . But that is not as easy as it sounds . I have to watch them carefully , even the ones I do not like and I think are boring . I watch the movies and tell people the things I do like and the things I do not like . Some movies are fun and make me laugh and some make me scared . Some people do not even go to see movies if I say that the movies are no good . I must not let anything distract me from my job . Hopefully the next movie I watch will be a big hit that everyone loves .
I felt like my room was boring and i wanted to add some things I enjoyed . I ordered a poster of my favorite movie character from an online store . The poster arrived in my mailbox after four days of waiting and checking everyday . There was a tube of sticky putty inside the pack to use when I hung the poster . I placed four dots of the putty on the wall so each corner of my poster would have a dot . The poster had to be hung quickly after placing the putty so the putty would not dry out and lose stickiness . The poster is on my bedroom door so I see it every morning when I wake up and I can look at it every time I walk out of my room .
Babysitting for most people is something of a burden that they begrudgingly accept to help out family or for pay . In my home however babysitting my little niece was always a time i looked forward to , from making forts to playing video games all afternoon there was never a dull moment . Her mother would drop her off in the morning at a time we both previously agreed to and i would have breakfast ready for her when she arrived . After breakfast we 'd go outside and build and rebuild forts in the backyard , she tells me that this is one of the reasons why she is now so into fantasy novels and such . Later on in the afternoon we 'd sit down in front of the tv and watch one of the lord of the rings films , these are both of our favorite films of all time and never tire of them . In the evening when her mother came to pick her up her mood would sour a bit but i 'd always remind her that there 's always next weekend and she 'd light up again .
One of my family 's favorite activities is going shopping , especially since there are so many shopping centers in the area where we live . We visited one just this past weekend . We made sure to dress up nicely , since we were going to be in a public place and did n't want to look badly dressed . The first thing we did was take my younger brother for a haircut . While he was getting that done , my parents and I went to the food court just across the floor from the barber shop to order some lunch . We saved a plate for my brother for when he was done with his haircut . We visited a pet adoption place just to see the dogs that were there . We also visited a sports store , since my brother and dad are big sports fans . My mom went and visited several women 's stores to look for things like clothes and makeup . Once we were done , we left and came back home .
Since my parents are adults , they are constantly having to pay bills for just about anything . Bills are payments of money that have to be made to pay for specific services , like water , electricity , and Wi-Fi . One monthly bill that my parents are constantly having to pay is the water bill . This notice has on it the amount of money that needs to be paid along with the date that it needs to be paid by . If the bill is not paid by this date , then the company that provides us with water will send us a disconnection notice in the mail . This lets them know that if my parents do n't pay the bill soon , the company can shut off the water to our house , which wo n't allow us to do things like take showers , wash dishes , or do laundry . So , to avoid all of this , one of my parents will take whatever amount of money that is owed out of their bank account along with the bill they got in the mail , and take that to the nearest water company office to pay it off .
We wanted to go to the playground . It 's not far , so we were able to walk . We were careful to watch for cars when we had to cross the street . When we got there , we played on the swings first . It was fun seeing how high we could go . There was a baby swing for our little sister . She could n't fall out . We then went over to the jungle gym . It was fun . There was a swinging bridge we crossed to get to a spiral slide . We all went down that a few times . The jungle gym also had a rope ladder . I climbed up that so I could go down the slide again . When we were all done playing , we walked home . We watched for cars again .
It was my senior year in college , and I was preparing for my captsone presentation . I had worked all semester for this final speech . I started by arriving early to ensure that I had enough time to complete the set up . I pulled down the projector screen and ensured it was in the right place . I positioned the projector and turned it on to verify it was also in the right place . I started my laptop computer and brought up the necessary files for my presentation . I ran through a practice run of my speech to ensure everything was working to my satisfaction and so that I would feel ready . I gave my presentation without a hitch .
On Fridays , my friends and I love to go see movies . Sometimes , we stay inside the house , and rent movies . One of the places we like to go to has a machine full of movies called Redbox . When you go up to the Redbox machine , you just press `` Rent Movies '' , and then it shows you movies you may like . They even have categories you can pick from , like comedy , drama , suspense , and even scary ones . Usually , my friends and I pick comedy movies when we watch movies together . So , once you pick a movie , then you press that button for the movie , and it let 's you use your bank card to pay for the movie . The machine records your card information from your bank , so that whenever you bring it back , it will charge you for how many days you kept it .
I am tired , so I am going to bed . I first have to dress for it . I take off my clothes . I remove my pants and shirt . I then put on a nightgown which I will sleep in . After this , I go into my bathroom so I can brush my teeth . I do this to avoid cavities . I also like to wash my face before bed . When I am ready , I turn down the covers and climb into bed . I pull up the covers . I lay on my pillow and wait for sleep to come to me . This helps when I ca n't fall asleep right away . I ave a lamp beside my bed for reading , and I always keep a good book nearby .
I 've been looking on-line at photographs and prices of homes for along time searching for something that would suit my family . I entered all the criteria that I need which included three bedrooms , at least two bathrooms , a garage and it had to be in the right school district and of course in my price ranage . My search came up with about half a dozen homes that could be right for me . I contacted the realtor listed on my favorite home and we met early on Saturday morning to start looking at all the homes I had found . Each home had both positives and negatives and I tried to prioritize which were the most important to our family . One had a gorgeous yard , but absolutely no closet space , and one had large bedrooms , but no garage . I told the real estate agent how much to offer them which was about $ 20,000 less than the price they had listed it for . She let them know and they came back and suggested we meet in the middle at ten thousand less than the original price but ten thousand more than I had offered . My real estate agent assured me this was a good deal , so we agreed . I had an inspector come look around the house to make sure there were no major issues that we did n't notice . He did n't find anything to worry about , so we set I gave a deposit and we set up a date to close on the home once my mortgage was fully approved at the bank . I applied for my mortgage and I was approved quickly and was so excited when we set the closing date and the home would be mine .
Billy and Tim love to get bubble gum and candy from a vending machine at the convenience store at the end of the street where they live . Bobby and Tim usually jump on their bikes and ride down to the little convenience store . When they get there , they park their bikes , and walk in straight to the vending machine . They put in their 10 cent dime into the machine , and press the button next to the candy or gum they want . The candy pops out of the bottom of the vending machine , and they usually get two pieces of candy each . They put the candy into their sack they brought with them , and walk around the store to see if they need anything else . As they leave the store , they wave to the lady at the counter , and thank her for her help .
I am all done with work today and want to have fun until it is bed time . I do n't know a lot of people , so I think about meeting some new ones . I want to make a friend that will be very special to me , someone that I can live with and spend a lot of time with . I think about people I know that I would like to become good friends with , and a friendly girl I work with comes to mind . I call her and ask her if she would like to go out on a date . Dates are good to get to know someone , and you might find that you love that person . We decide to go out on a date together , and I pick a good place to go and start to get ready . You want to be clean too , so I take a shower and make sure I smell nice . I drive over to where my friend lives and pick her up in my car , and we go out to dinner together on our date .
My wife and I go for walks every night after we unwind . We usually come home from work , have dinner , take showers and get our stuff ready for work the next day . Once we are done with that ( weather permitting ) we go out and take a stroll around the neighborhood . We do this for health reasons as well as just to relax as it gives us some time to walk and talk about things . We leave our phones inside ( at home ) so we do n't have any distractions and can actually talk to one another about our days and how everything is going . We get really bummed out in the winter and on rainy days when we can not do this as during the weekdays this is our favorite time of the day .
I noticed today that my lawn was getting rather shabby . It looked awful , especially when it was compared to that of my next door neighbor 's . I went into my garage where I kept my lawn mower . I tried to start it , but it would n't work ! I had no gas . I drove down to the gas station on the corner and bought a couple of gallons of gas for my mower . Then , I drove home . I poured all the gas into the tank of my lawn mower . Then I climbed into the seat . I zoomed around my yard , happily clipping my unsightly grass . Afterward , I rolled the mower back into the garage and turned it off . Then , I took the key from the ignition and hung it on the rack . The grass looked great !
Finals week ! Two test down and two to go . Today 's exam is History . We have been studying World War 2 . The teacher told us that there would be 50 multiple choice questions and 5 essay questions , and we would have 3 hours to complete the exam . The teacher hands out the exams and an answer booklets and tells us we can begin . For the multiple choice questions , I go through one at a time and circle what I think is the best answer . I note a few questions that I want to go back to after I write my essays . Then I open my booklet and start writing my first essay . When I 'm done , I check the time to see how I 'm doing . I still have a little under two hours , so I feel confident I can get all the work done . Then I re-read everything . I make a few revisions and turn back to the multiple choice questions . I change one answer , then I put my pencil down with fifteen minutes to spare .
I woke up in morning , and so tired to make egg for me so , decided to have some toast and tea with couple oven roasted hotdogs . I had some nice butter bread . This is my favorite bread , as it is perfect when we toast them . So I got couple of them out , I set the my toaster on medium as I like when it is toasted good . I think it took at least 2 minutes for my toast to be ready . I Brought them out to the plate and immediately spread butter on them for good flavor . I made 2 more toast like that , for butter and jelly sandwich . It smell so delicious . I put them on my table turned on some news and enjoyed my toast with my delicious tea .
This weekend I will travel to stay at a friend 's beach house in Delaware . I am not really the beach type of person , but he is letting me stay for free and there are many other things to do around his house besides going to the beach . In particular , there is a eight-mile long bike trail through one of the state parks . The trouble is I do not have a bike and my friend only has one . Luckily the state park not only offers a tour along the bike trail , they also a have a few bikes for hire . Of course this is on a first-come-first-served basis . During the tour , the guide stopped us a various sections and told us about the various flora and fauna and landmarks . We did not stop for about a good mile , during which the trial was pretty much a straight away . I got up to a good speed on my bike but got surprised by a sudden sharp turn . My clumsy self of course took the turn too fast and fell into the marsh grass much to my embarrassment and laughter of the others .
I work in a busy office . Every day I need to communicate with the people I work with . Sometimes I need to call them and sometimes I need to send them written information . Today I needed to send a fax to a business associate who lives in another state.i had a letter with instructions about a task that they needed to complete . I walked over to the fax machine and put the letter I needed to send into the machine . I typed the phone number . The machine scanned my letter and let me know that my fax had been sent . I went back to doing another task . Soon after that I received a fax from my business associate telling me that they had gotten my fax .
I was just hired at a new job that pays me a lot more . It is tax season and I have to figure out how I am going to pay my taxes . Since I need help with it I go to my tax adviser and ask her what I need to do . She has me collect all my information about money I had made , money I had spent , gifts I had received and much more information . She has me wait a week while she organizes all my information and fills out the tax forms . After she has me come back in and I have to sign a bunch of paperwork saying that that everything is correct to the best of my knowledge . She tell me how much I pad in taxes and I am very sad .
When I went to the store the other day , there was a man on the road with bags of fruit . When I was stopped at the light he yelled at my window . He wanted to know if I wanted to buy oranges . When I got home from work , I forgot the oranges in the car . The next day I realized I had left them in the car for some time , and the sun had been on the car . I also realized that the oranges were still in the car . The oranges were very warm and seemed to have ripened . I decided to make juice out of them , and freeze any I did not use . I took out my blender . I blended the oranges with the pulp and all .
Its Friday night and I have a date set up with my husband to go to a new restaurant they opened in a nearby town . We have been looking forward to go out all week because my husband has been very busy with work all week and has n't really had any time to relax . I have been swamped at work also ; but I took time out of work early that Friday to get ready . I want to pull out all the stops and look as if we were going out when we were boyfriend and girlfriend . I arrive home early and pull out the new dress I bought ages ago just for an occasion as tonight . He tells me after dinner that he has a surprise for me . So I get more excited and hurry to finish getting ready . He is ready in twenty minutes and is waiting while I take another twenty to get ready . When I walk downstairs he looks at me as if we were still going out and that puts a smile on my face immediately . We make our reservations to the Italiano restaurant on time and have a wonderful dinner and enjoy our time together . He ca n't take his eyes off of me and I ca n't either . Then after dinner , he takes me to his surprise , which is dancing at a small jazz club he recently discovered . Knowing that this date will never end since we already live together and are happily married .
I decided to have rice with my stir-fry for dinner . I went to the pantry and looked around for a box of rice . I found a box of white rice and took it down . I checked the back to make sure it was n't expired . Then I set the rice down on the counter and went to the cupboard where I keep my rice maker . I took the rice maker out of the cupboard shelf and set it on the counter , next to an electrical outlet . I measured out 3 cups of my white rice from my white rice box , and dumped it into the rice maker . Then I measured out 5 cups of clean water from my sink , and dumped into the rice maker . I got a large spoon from my utensil drawer and mixed the rice and water together , to make sure there were no dry spots . I waited for it to be finished and when the green finished light began flashing , I took the lid off . I fluffed the rice with a fork to make sure it did n't get too wet . The rice was done .
Every week I have to go to the store to get groceries . First , I take an inventory of the things in my house and make a list of everything I need to make sure to pick up while I 'm out . I then get into my car and drive across town to the store . I walk into the store and get a grocery cart . As I walk into the store , I grab a sale flyer and look at the store 's sales and specials . Next , I start going down the aisles at the store , adding things into my cart that are on my list or are on sale and would be appreciated at my house . I wait patiently for my turn . When it 's finally my turn , I check out and pay for my items . Lastly , I drive home and put away the things I just purchased from the store .
Maryam has always had her children help her make the picnic food . Now that they are older , she supervises them more than she actually cooks . Molly boils eggs to stuff , while Polly boils potatoes for potato salad . Terri makes a poppy-seed dressing for the fruit salad , and a white dressing for the potatoes . When the eggs are done , Molly cools then in running water and peels and stuffs them . Polly drains the potatoes , and peels them . Zak arranges the vegetables on a platter and covers them . Meanwhile , mama Maryam packs the plates , glasses , implements and linens in a wicker hamper , and papa Scott packs the food and drinks in a cooler . The family is ready for their picnic .
I was watching the football game when I heard the doorbell ring so I got up to see who was at the door . When I saw who it was and knew it was someone I trusted I opened the door and greeted them with a hello . The person at the door said hey back and asked what I was doing . When he said okay I asked if he wanted anything to drink . He said yes so I made him a drink when he sat down to watch the game . Before I could sit down with him I heard the doorbell again , so again I walked over to see who it was . When I saw that it was another of my friends I opened the door and asked her if she would like to watch the game to .
Whenever I am too lazy to drive or cook , I love the convenience of ordering take out food from the comfort of my own home . Depending on the day , I like to look up online to see if there are any deals or specials available on food deliveries . If I am craving something in particular I also look up restaurants nearby that serve that food . One evening I was craving Indian food , specifically curry . I called the number and a server answered the phone and asked me how she could help . I told her that I wanted to order some curry as well as some other items . She took down my order , as well as all the information that she needed like my address and credit card number , and she said that they would prepare it and have it delivered in under 45 minutes . The food came to my home not too long after and I satisfied my curry cravings with some delicious Indian take out without even leaving my house .
Today I decided to do some work in my garden . I got on my jeans , my gloves , and got to work . I looked around my garden , where I had tomatoes and peppers planted . Weeds are plants that I do n't want in my garden , that can make the plants I do want sick . I pull out all the weeds I can find , and it 's hard work . Then , I water my plants . I spray all over the garden with my hose , making sure not to give my plants too much water . Then , I check if my plants are ready to pick . I see my tomatoes and peppers are looking very ripe , so I pick a few to take inside with me . Working in the garden is dirty work !
Yesterday I noticed that my 10 year old daughter Belle , was n't feeling very well . She seemed to have a fever , so I found the thermometer in the medicine cabinet and checked Belle 's temperature . It was 100 degrees , so I called her Dr. Barnes and he told us to come in as early as possible . We drove to his office on Willow road , and waited there for half an hour . He said that Belle had the flu and prescribed antibiotics , which luckily taste like strawberry . We drove to the pharmacy and pick up the medicine . The pharmacist told us to give two teaspoons on the first day , and then one teaspoon daily for 5 days , even if she felt better earlier than that . Belle sat on the couch as I measured with a syringe to take exactly 5 ml , just like the instructions specified , and poured onto a spoon . She liked the taste . I told her she was a good girl and she will start feeling better soon . We repeated this later than night , and again in the following 4 days , until we were done .
We 'd had a big dinner , and everyone had enjoyed eating , but afterwards it was time to clean up . The family helped bring their plates and the serving trays to the kitchen where everything was washed with hot water and dish soap , and then left to dry in a tray in the sink . After about one hour , all of the water had dripped off of the plates and cutlery and it was time to empty the sink . Since some of the pieces might still be a little moist , I used a dishcloth to wipe them off as I took them off of the drying try . Next I took all of the forks , spoons and knives out of the their place in the sink , made certain they were dry , and organized them in the correct place in the silverware drawer .
I was asked by my church 's music director to play at church on Sunday . I had to drive to the church early so that I could be there before the service started . I took my own instrument in and walked up to the stage . I talked to the director to see where I should stand and when I would be performing . He said I would come on during the offering , which microphone to use , and that I should sit in the front row to make it easier to get on stage quickly . I asked him where to put my instrument , and he pointed to a stand on the stage and give me a stand to put my music sheets on . I followed along with the order of service with everyone else , and when the pastor called for the offering baskets , I got up on stage , picked up my instrument , adjusted the microphone to my height , and played my piece . When I was done , I went back to my seat . After the service , I collected my instrument and sheet music from the stage and went home .
Having a picnic with your friends is one of the best things to do when it 's warm outside . Last Saturday , I had a picnic with my two best friends . It took me a long time to prepare the picnic , but it was worth it . I decided to make sandwiches , potato salad , and chocolate cake . I made simple ham sandwiches with bread , ham , cheese and mustard . I cut each sandwich down the middle and placed them on a plate . Then I prepared the potato salad , using my grandmother 's recipe , and put it in a big bowl . I put that into the basket with the sandwiches . I then found a chocolate cake that I had bought at the grocery store , and put it in the basket . They brought drinks and cups , and we had a very nice afternoon .
A few months ago , I got sick with the flu and had to stay home from work . I had a runny nose and a headache , so I got into my car and drove over to the nearest drug store . Once at the drug store , I picked up some medicine for my runny nose and my headache . Once I was home , I took out the medicine that I had purchased , and read the instructions label . The instructions said to take two pills with food and full glass of water . I then pulled out a snack from the fridge and poured a glass of water . Following the instructions , I ate the snack so that I had food in my stomach , took two pills and placed them in my mouth , and drank the entire glass of water .
I was working at my job as a bartender , when a very particular customer entered the bar . He was an elderly chap , wearing funny , old fashioned clothes . He had white hair and a white mustache , and he glanced over the menu at the bar through little glasses that clipped onto his nose . I asked him what kind of Champagne cocktail , and he snorted derisively , insisting that he wanted the only Champagne cocktail there is . I was confused , because many cocktails have champagne in them . I went over to the big book of cocktails , dusted it off , and flipped through it until I found the drink . Sure enough , there was a listing that simply read " Champagne Cocktail " it consisted of a sugar cube , Champagne , brandy , and Angostura Bitters . He grinned as I served it to him , and complimented me after taking a sip . It was nice to make an interesting man and interesting drink .
Monday is the family laundry day where all the clothes are washed , dried and ironed . After picking up all of the clothes in the house , we separate the light clothes from the dark clothes . Making various piles of clothes that can fit into the washer and making sure there is enough wash soap we began . Putting the clothes in the washer properly , then its time to measure out the wash soap and fabric softener . The smell of the fabric softener is wonderful . Turning the iron on to the correct setting I pick up the pair of pants to iron . Making sure that they are turned outwards , the iron presses a steamy crease down the center of the pants . Have to be careful and not get burned while ironing laundry which can be painful and I have done many times . So I set off to get a cup of water for more ironing to get done .
My family decided that we would make clothes to match for Halloween . So today I started sewing the clothes for the day . The first thing I had to do was pull the strand of thread through the small loop of the needle . After some time , I had a shirt sewed up . I had to make sure it would fit me , so I measured it around myself and it fit perfectly when it was done . Next I had to start making the pants . I measured the fabric around myself once again , and this helped figure out how much fabric to cut off . I used these as the template to create the next pair for my parents and my brother . I had a really great time making these clothes .
I notice that I have cut myself . While it does n't hurt and is n't bleeding very much I know it 's important to clean it and protect it from infection and further injury . I wash it gently under warm water using soap . I inspect the wound visually and see the bleeding is going to stop and it 's not to deep so I know I do n't need to see a doctor . From my first aid supplies I select antibacterial ointment and bandages that are the right size for the cut . I do n't want to contaminate the cut so I apply the ointment to the bandage itself which I then place to cover the cut . Then I wrap further bandaging materials around the initial bandage and wrap the entire thing well with a binding bandage and adhesive tape .
Early in the morning as the sun began to shine through the front window i heard Jad as he began to bark . `` It must be that time . '' I muttered to myself as i swung my legs over the edge of my bed and into my warm slippers . `` I know , I know , I 'm moving as fast as I can ! '' I hurried to the door and reached for the leash that hung nearby . Jad gleefully barked and shook his fur as i gently slipped the leash around his head and gave him a playful pat . Opening the front door , Jad and I stepped out into the warm sun and began our short walk around the neighborhood . Two short blocks around the neighborhood and we were back inside where i fed Jad a big bowl of food for being a good boy .
We went to smoky mountain for spring break . We were amazed to see the beauty of this breathtaking place . I wanted to capture these memories . So I got my latest model canon camera out . I chose the good back ground , where river stream were running by the mountain , and fall was on the top , where some people were to jump in . The area was clear . First one , I did was , I told them to stand under the fall , so they did , and I took picture from top of the side road . Then next one I did was whole long view of mountains with river , s it seem like it is somewhere in deep mountain . The pictures looked more prettier than real place .
I was looking for a job for the last year , for my fiance . I was on Career Builder , Monster , Glassdoor , Indeed and any and every other job site out there . I was filling out applications and updating resumes and cover letters what felt like all day . She was asking for more money than most of them seemed to be willing to pay her . It was really annoying and frustrating to have the same conversations with hiring companies over and over again . After awhile , she finally got a new job and was able to quit her old job . After this the process of me helping her look for a job was over thankfully and I did n't have to go through that stress anymore as it was a very annoying time for her and I on the computer all day .
When I need to file my yearly taxes , I use an accountant to help me . She is an expert and is up to date on all the new tax laws and codes . I call her to schedule an appointment . Before I can go I need to go through all my receipts and bank statements and make sure I have accounted for all my deductions . Finally I need to have my W2 's and other government forms . Fortunately my accountant sends me spreadsheet to fill out so I do n't forget anything . On the day of my appointment I will take the subway to her office and meet with her . I pay her for her services and I am done with my taxes .
It was finally the weekend . I had invited my friends over for a small get together . We were going to make a bonfire out in the back . I loaded all the wood and sticks into my trailer connected to the truck . When it was full , I brought it to the center of the yard . I threw all the sticks and wood into a pile on the ground . When everyone got there , it was time to light it . I took a bit of newspaper and scrap and stuck it under some of the branches . Then I went into the house to get the lighter . I struck the lighter and held it to the paper . It caught flame and the bonfire was lit !
For my daughter 's birthday she wanted a new dress . She and I went to the store to buy one . We went to the girl 's section and looked at the dresses there . She picked out four different dresses she liked . One was light pink , with a fluffy skirt . One was dark red and very long . One was gray with a belt , and the last one was blue with a belt , just like the gray one . She could n't decide which she liked best just by looking at them , so we went to the dressing room to try them on . The light pink one was very pretty . The dark red one was too long for her . The skirt dragged on the ground and she stood on it when she walked about . The blue and gray ones were exactly the same shape , but when she put them on she decided she liked the blue one much more than the gray one . She took off the blue dress and tried the pink one on again . Then she took that off and tried the blue one again . In the end she decided to get the pink dress because of the fluffy skirt . We put the three dresses she did n't want on the return rack , and then we went to the check outs to buy her pink birthday dress .
People design t-shirts for many reasons . It may be an artistic expression . They may design them to create a membership uniform for a group so everyone can wear them to show they are a part . You can do it yourself , you can place an order online or go to a t-shirt design store . You can select different types of print , color of the t-shirt , you can put images on it , and you can choose where you want to images and text to go . You want to make sure all information that goes on the shirt is correct . Then you pay and in a certain amount of time you will receive your shirts , either by mail or by going to a store to pick them up . If you hand create them , for example by painting , then you carefully protect your work space from paint mess , you paint your shirt and when it 's dry you can wear it or give it as a gift !
Dinner was over , and I had just finished washing the dishes . After washing the dishes , I carefully stacked each dish in the sink to dry . Once I was finished washing the dishes , I grabbed a towel from the drawer . I took each plate , glass , and utensil carefully from the sink and dried it before putting it away . I did not want to break any dishes , so I took the dish that was closest to the top and slowly worked my way down . At the top of the sink were lighter weight items , like my plates , glasses , and utensils . At the bottom of the sink were heavier objects like my skillet and a kettle . I continued to take each item out , dry it , and put it away until i grabbed the final item - a large skillet - and removed it from the sink . The sink was now empty .
Ever since I was a child my parents and dentist stressed the importance of dental hygiene . Brushing , flossing and rinsing with mouth wash is the best way to prevent tooth decay and cavities , of course . So still to this day I use the same dental habits I had as child . Before brushing I put a pea sized dab of mint toothpaste on my toothbrush , then I brush for about 3 minutes and rinse with mouth wash to get the remaining food out of my mouth before bed . When I wake up in the morning , I use the dental floss picks to floss well before brushing my teeth again . I make sure to put the cap on my toothbrush to prevent it from getting dirty , and I use the throw away floss picks so they 're clean and fresh when I need them .
My son and I decided that we wanted to go camping somewhere not too far from where we live . I looked online and found a campsite that had lots of activities . There was a lake and some biking trails so we would bring our swimsuits and our bicycles . The website said that the campground was first come first serve so we decided to get there early , around 3 pm . When we got to the campground they assigned us a spot near the lake . We went to the campsite and unloaded our tent and set it up . We purchased some firewood at the store so we could have an evening fire . After our swim we went back to the campsite and started our fire . We made a nice dinner and read some stories before we went to bed . In the morning we rode our bikes on the bike trails and when we got back we pulled down the tent and packed up the car .
Me and my kids were just waiting for summer to set in , and could not wait longer as soon as may arrived . We book hotel at beach club in gulf shore , AL.We drove 6 hrs from our house reached there at 4 pm , and immediately went to beach was few blocks from our cottage . It was windy , but nothing stopped us , the waves were not so choppy . In the morning when it was cool , we hopped in Jacuzzi and warm swimming pool . It was very clean and big . They gave us complimentary lunch for our family . The service was good , but expensive . It was fun . The only thing that last day , they put the red flag and could not go in water , and felt very bad , but next early morning we went and it was sunny and calm .
I learned to play the piano at a very young age . I took lessons from the age of seven . My parents put me up to it so I did not really enjoy the lessons . But now that I am older I very much wish to have kept taking lessons . When I play piano nowadays I am not very good . Because of this I am very embarrassed . One day I was in a second-hand store and there was a piano . I took a crack at it , trying to play a song I remembered from years ago . But then a child , who could not have been more than the age of six , took to the keys and played a classical piece that I could not even attempt . I was very embarrassed .
A couple years ago I moved into a new place . I had the moving company to delivery my furniture to my address . I was working and coming home in the afternoon . Every afternoon when I go outside getting my furniture move in I continue hearing a noise as a little kitten was some where near . I continues to look but there was no sight of a cat . Two days later as I return from work I heard the noise of a cat , but still I did n't see anything in sight . I went up stairs and took a shower , shortly I came back down stairs , open the door and there was a cat standing at my front door . I wrapped it up in a blanket and begin feeding the cat cat food and milk . After an hour the cat seem to be okay and I kept him as my pet .
I planned a great party , but then my family had to go out of town the same night , and I had to go along with them . This was bad luck . I now had to cancel the party . I did n't want someone showing up when none of us were home . That would be embarrassing and very inconvenient.I decided to make a post on my Facebook page as well . I explained why the party could n't go on and said no one should come to my house . I think all of my invited guests are on my Facebook friends list . I really wanted to have this party , but there was no way I could this weekend . I 'd have to try again another time when we did n't have any other big plans .
The front lawn was getting shaggy , so I decided to mow the grass . I put on my sunscreen and changed into my mowing shoes , and then went to the garage to get the mower . I first checked to see if it needed gas , and then added some from the gas can I keep in the garage . Now that I was ready to mow , I put on my work gloves , and rolled the mower outside . Then I opened the gas flow on the engine and then shifted the throttle lever to the bunny rabbit setting , for full . I moved the throttle lever down to the work setting and shifted the blade lever to on , and started mowing . I started right in front of the house , making a big circle to border by the street . I was sure to mow so I was facing oncoming traffic , because my house does n't have a sidewalk . I moved it aside , mowed that patch , and then the front lawn was done . I took the mower back into the garage , closed the gas flow lever , and then went inside and had a lemonade .
Every night I make sure the house is locked up and everything is set up for sleep . We have to make sure to do this to have peace of mind and to be sure that everyone is safe and that the home is protected . We start by shutting all the windows , closing up the doors and the shutters and being sure that everything is in place . I double check the windows and doors and make sure the locks are all up and turned to locked rather than open . When that 's done by boyfriend will switch off the lights and just make sure that everything is in order . It is good to have peace of mind and being sure when locking up helps me feel safe and comfortable and protected from any danger . We also arm our alarm system before we all go to the bedroom and that helps to keep us safe as well .
When my girlfriend and I decided to take a vacation to Florida and we knew we needed to make flight reservations . We went online and looked at our favorite airline to see what flights they had to Florida the day we wanted to leave and a flight the day wanted to come home . We found flights we wanted and set to making our reservation . We made sure the flights we liked had two seats available , and we got to choose where on the airplane we got to sit . While the middle seat is n't as much fun as the window it meant we could sit together . Now that we had our seats , for the way there , we then picked out seats for the way home and we were able to pick the same ones . Now with both flights selected , we went to the payment page and paid for the seats with a credit card .
I always enjoy mixing a salad . It is important to eat healthy , and a salad is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet . I start by taking a lettuce mix of my choice and putting it into a bowl . I grab my knife and cutting board and place them on the counter . I then take my veggies and rinse them off in the sink . After they are washed , I begin to chop them . I start with the carrots and peppers . After they are cut , I put them in the bowl on top of the lettuce . After that , I will often sprinkle some shredded cheese on the top for additional flavor . I take 2 big forks and gently toss everything together to mix it .
I laid out my fabric , cut carefully into the pattern of a circle skirt , on the table next to my sewing machine . I enjoyed the routine of preparing a project to sew , and I begin to hum as I turned on the machine . I sat down in front of the machine , and put my fabric in place . Slowly , my skirt began to take shape . I was going to wear it the next week , to the wedding of a coworker who I liked well enough , but did n't feel that I really knew . I had decided to make a skirt rather than going out to buy something new . As I finished the final seam and removed the skirt from the machine , I hoped that it would be long enough and pair well with the blouse I had chosen for the event .
I got a card in the mail from my dentist informing me that I was due for my six month checkup . I called my dentist and made an appointment . On the day of my appointment , I drove to my dentist 's office . I checked in , confirmed my insurance information , and took a seat and waited for my name to be called . I followed him to the back of the dentist 's office and he showed me to my room . We began by doing a quick examination of all of my teeth , and he did a small cleaning of them before I was going to be seen by my dentist . He told me that I was due for some x-rays , so we quickly did those before my dentist came in . She informed me that everything looked great and that I should keep cleaning my teeth the way I had been . We finished up the appointment and I left my dentist with a new toothbrush and some dental floss .
I went with my friend to church today . I did not want to go because I do not believe in church or religion or a god . I went because it made my friend happy , because she believes going to church is important . I thought the service was long and boring , and I thought it was weird how the priest and the audience would chant sometimes . I also thought it was weird that some times we were supposed to stand , sometimes we were supposed to kneel , and other times we were supposed to sit . It did not make any sense to me . I thought it was especially weird that people stood in line to eat a piece of bread that was supposed to have come from the body of Jesus . I was really glad when it was over .
My wife and I wanted to move into a house after the lease on our apartment was over . We got out our laptop and searched for house listings on local realtor website . We talked about our budget and what we knew we wanted out of a house , which was at least 3 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms , and a garage if possible . We narrowed down the houses on the realtor website using a search filter , which let us see only houses that met our criteria . We found a house that had everything we wanted and we called the realtor to set up a house tour . It was perfect . We told the realtor we wanted to make an offer for the asking price . The realtor made the offer for us , and the seller accepted . When it was finished , we prepared to move .
Everyday when I eat dinner myself , I also feed my cat . My cat usually just eats dry cat food , but sometimes I feed her moist canned cat food . Whichever it is that I am feeding my cat that day I go ahead and get out from the cabinet . I also get her food and water bowls out of the closet where I keep them so she does not get sick from drinking too much water too fast . I usually fill her water bowl first and go ahead and put that down because I figure I would not want to eat without having a drink right there and available to me . After that I add either the dry or can food to her food bowl and put it down on her eating mat for her to go ahead and consume .
I like to chop vegetables because that means I get to cook them and eat them afterwards . I chose to make a vegetable salad using lettuce , tomatoes , onions , cilantro , bacon , and croutons . First , I took out the vegetables and I laid them all out on my cutting board . I set the lettuce out , it was a head , and I chopped the lettuce head into strips using my knife . Then I washed my knife and took my tomatoes , I cut them long ways and then across the other way so that they were diced . Once that was done , I washed my knife again and cut the outer edges of the onion off before cutting it long ways . Then I took my cilantro and bacon and croutons and threw them in as well and shook up the salad .
Mark was late to work , and his clothes had not been ironed yet . He was n't sure what to do , and he walked around his house wondering if he should just not iron his clothes and stay home for the day . After a few minutes , he got out the iron board and iron . He placed his white shirt on the board , sprayed the shirt with water , and then pressed the iron on the shirt . The whole thing took him about five minutes . Mark decided to just iron this one shirt so he could put it on and leave the house quickly . While driving off to work , he thought about all the other clothes he would have to iron when he got home after work .
When you are making fresh orange juice , there are many things to consider . First off , you want to select only the best oranges . In thinking about this , you should first decide whether you would like to grow your own or you would like to go to the grocery store and buy some oranges . After picking multiple , you should prepare something to squeeze the juices out of the orange juice . This may be through machinery or you can do this by hand . Either way , it is important to get an appropriate cup and make only the right amount that you want . After orange having put the orange juice into the cup , you should prepare to drink the orange juice to drink and make sure to throw out any bit of the skin . However , make sure to remove the pulp if you do n't like it .
We have tennis court and we go to play tennis in summer early morning when it is cool , because in this part of country after 12 it becomes very hot , even after 10 some time . Anyway , I have 4 Windsor tennis racquets and bought some Windsor balls also . We went there as early as 6:30 , nobody was there . That is good . We were practicing so , I was server , and I bend down and held the ball in my left hand and threw it in air and as soon as it started to drop and came to the level of my waist I swung my bat and hit it opposite direction , . It was good shot , my partner swung it back perfectly but in opposite side me . By the time I ran to it , I missed it . I decided to serve this time low . I gave ball my partner to serve it .
Monday morning the alarm clock did n't go off . I woke up half an hour later than usual and realized immediately that my kids had missed the school bus ! Not the best way to start the week . They brushed their teeth and got dressed quickly . I gave both of them a granola bar to eat on the way and I loaded them and their backpacks up into my car . We had eight minutes before the late bell would ring ! As the kids were getting out of the car I realized I had not packed lunches for them . I gave each of them five dollars so that they could buy lunch in the cafeteria that day . I watched as they rushed through the front doors , but I knew they were going to make it to their classrooms in time .
Five o ' clock is here ! It is time to make dinner . We get out the lettuce and tomatoes from the little drawer in the fridge . Mother gets red meat out of the fridge and puts it in the frying pan . Then she sprinkles spices onto the meat and I hear it sizzle . Sometimes I eat a tomato when mother is n't looking . When the meat is all done we put it into a bowl . Then we get out the taco shells and put them on the table . Once everything is all chopped up , we take it to the table and call my Dad and sister to eat . `` It smells great ! '' my dad says . Tacos are my favorite dinner .
This past winter , it got incredibly cold in the city that I live in . My parents noticed this too , so they decided that in order to warm things up , we should make a bonfire . We had a fire pit in our backyard already , so now all we needed was firewood . This was n't hard to find , because all we needed to do was go to the nearest grocery store where they sold fire logs . After getting the firewood , we needed to make sure we had enough things to throw into the fire to keep it burning . After we got everything together one night , my family went outside to the fire pit and we lit some logs on fire . We all felt so warm next to the fire , and we even began to roast hot dogs and marshmallows . When we would notice the flames start to die down , we would throw in more paper and wood to keep it lit .
I arrived the court house with plenty of time to spare , because it is important to be early to a court hearing . I went through security at the courthouse door and proceeded to the courtroom of the hearing . I waited outside the courtroom until the baliff came out to the hallway and announced that those being hear may enter the courtroom . I took a seat on one of the benches designated for those participating in hearings . Once the judge entered the courtroom , we all rose from our seats as is customary in order to chow respect for the law . Once the judge told us to be seated , I sat back down . Once he called my name , I rose from my seat along with my attorney . My attorney did the talking and I only spoke when I was directly spoken to .
when it comes to do the things in home by yourself , it needs more preparation than the professionals when they are at work . I was planning to paint the walls in my home . It was kind of stressful to me , especially i did n't want to look like mass . I emptied the whole room completely , and then used the papers those I saved when I moved . Those were big so it was easy to handle and they were quite sturdy and firm . I started with one side of the wall , and I covered each space by arranging them next to each other , and overlapping them , so it does n't leave any space in between . Then I put the tape where I overlapped them so while walking on it , will not move them from its space.I made sure that it was secured on the edges , specially on the area which was close to walls . It was good to go .
My uncle Rolf loved golf . He would play it every weekend all year , even in the rain . I think if he could play in the snow he would have done that too ! When I was young he taught me to play . He showed me the irons , woods and the putter and when each was used . We went out to a driving range where we got buckets of golf balls to practice our swings with the different clubs.One of the first things he taught me is how to grip the clubs . Finally he took me out to the golf course . Well , golf is a difficult game to play well . I learned many golf terms - par , birdie , bogey , putt , rough , sandtrap , watertrap , whiff , and many more . It a frustrating day on the course , but boy , did I learn a lot about playing golf .
I recently found a flat . It took a month of looking , but it was worth it in the end to live somewhere that I really like . First , I got online to start researching where I should live . After I found a few place that I liked that were within my price range , I set up appointments with the real estate agent to inspect the flat . I liked the location , the size , the view , and even the furniture that came with it . I told the real estate agent that I would like to rent out this flat . After a lot of paperwork and some discussions , we finally set up a move in date for me . When my move in date arrived , I transferred all of my belongings to my new flat , and now I live there .
When I woke up this morning I was hungrier than usual , hungry enough that food was more important than coffee . Ignoring the lure of the coffee maker I headed across the kitchen and opened the breadbox . There it was , one perfect , untouched loaf of nutty , grainy Italian bread . Sawing through the thick crust and trying not to squash the delicate insides , I measured off four thin slices . Now the question was whether to toast them in the toaster or the oven . It was cool outside so I opted for the oven . Taking out a cookie sheet I covered it with foil , spread the bread out on the foil and put some butter in the microwave to melt . The butter melted and once ready I drizzled it lightly over the bread . I stood in anticipation as the top of the bread slowly crisped and turned brown and waited for the perfect moment to snatch it from the oven . The bread smelled and looked amazing .
When my daughter was first born , I had only changed a few diapers in my lifetime . After she was born , I had to change a lot . When we were in the hospital , she only went to the bathroom a few times , but I changed her diaper there . Then , when she would cry , I would take her onesie off and take off her old diaper . I would make sure that she was really clean down there and then get ready to put the new diaper on . When she was ready , I would put the new diaper on below her , and then put the new straps on . Then , after I was done with that , I would put her onesie back on so that she would stay warm .
I 've spent a lot of time at church . It 's pretty rare now that I 'll find anything I did n't already know . But that was n't the case when I was a kid . It shaped the way I thought about theology , and it 's a good moral lesson for anyone , no matter what you believe . The preacher drew a straight line , going upward . He marked x 's on the line . He said that each one represented a blessing God wants to give you , but that you do n't always get them . So he 'd draw a line around one of the x 's showing that you skipped it and did n't get it . And then he said without Jesus , you ca n't get a single one of these blessings . As an 11 year old , this got my attention .
When I needed to get a new job , I decided to expand my options by looking in several different places . First , I checked my local newspaper for any job listings in the " Help Wanted " section . There was 1 job that I thought might suit me , so I circled it with a black marker and set that page aside for later . The website was really helpful because it let me search using my personal preferences , including my location , my years of experience , whether or not I had a college degree , and what type of salary I wanted to be paid . I found 10 listings that I wanted to follow up on , so I bookmarked those pages using my internet browser . Finally , I went down to the local grocery store to check out their bulletin board , since lots of local businesses post " Help Wanted " posters there . I did n't find any that interested me , so I went back home . I gathered together the information from the 11 jobs I found online and in the newspaper and sat down to decide which of the jobs I should definitely apply for and which I should consider my back-ups . I decided to apply for all of the internet jobs , but not for the job listing I found in the newspaper . The internet jobs were all related to my degree , which is in library science , so they were more relevant than the newspaper posting which was for a housekeeper . The job listing website had a feature that would let me send my resume to the companies online , so I uploaded my resume to my computer and started applying for the jobs .
Tonight was spaghetti dinner night ! I loved when we had spaghetti for dinner because everybody sat down at the table and ate together . After everyone ate , my mom asked me to clear the table . First I collected all the empty dishes and put them in the sink . Not all the plates were empty so I took a spoon and emptied all the leftover food in the trash . My mom always reminds me to do that before putting the dish in the sink because she says leftover food will clog up the dish drain . I put all the used glasses and cups on the counter near the sink . Mom says not to put them inside the sink with the other dishes because they can easily break . Once all the dishes were away , I wiped the table off with a wet cloth . Now , it looked as if it did before we ate .
I was getting ready to make dinner . My friends would be over shortly and I had to start making the spaghetti . First , I gathered my ingredients . I got the noodles and pasta sauce out of the cupboard . I put the pot on the stove and turned on the gas . I heard the stove come to life and the flames started to heat the pot . Soon , the water was boiling and I added the noodles . I let the noodles cook . Once I thought the noodles were done cooking , I put them in a strainer and dumped the water out . I mixed the noodles and sauce together and let them warm together so the flavors would mesh . Soon , the food was piping hot , and my friends arrived , ready for dinner .
Today I decided to put new flooring in my bedroom . I had already taken out my old flooring and was just left with a plain , ugly wood floor , called a sub-floor . I cleaned and swept my sub floor and laid down a thin layer of padding that goes underneath your flooring . I opened up the package and took out my long floorboards . These floorboards fit together with each other , just like a puzzle . I started on one side of my room and laid the floorboards together , fitting each new piece to the previous piece I had just put down . Sometimes I had to use my hand or a rubber mallet to bang the floorboards together , because it was such a tight fit .
Last weekend , my friend Jose and I painted his living room wall red ! He called me , and asked me to come over and please help him . The wall he wanted to paint is very tall , and his wife wanted to paint it red . Only one of the walls will be red , and then the others are white like normal . The red wall is the accent wall . So , Jose and I started by putting a drop cloth on the floor , so we would not spill any paint on the carpet . Next , we used tape to cover the edges of the wall doors and molding , so the paint would not cover those spots . It was so red ! We had a lot of fun making sure that the whole wall was covered . We had to use even strokes , when we covered the wall with paint . It came out great !
Yesterday , I went to my job as a substitute teacher . I got up at 6:10 a.m. , got dressed , packed my lunch , had breakfast , and brushed my teeth . I put on my jacket , as it was a chilly morning . I signed in at the office and then walked to my classroom for the day . I quickly read through the teacher 's lesson plans , then wrote my name on the board . When the children arrived , I greeted them and started them on their morning work . I chatted with the children for a few minutes about our schedule for the day and my expectations for their behavior . We then began our lessons for the day . I had a good day at work .
We decided that Friday night is our bowling night . We already all have our shoes , and do n't have to get anxious about renting shoes . Renting bowling shoes gives me nightmares . We arrived at the bowling alley and it was packed , but we already made our reservations , and our lane is nicely prepped for us . All clean . This alley also has a eatery inside , so the waitress came over to see if we wanted to order anything . Waitress came back with out food and drinks pretty quick , in about 15 minutes. , I thought it would be longer given how packed it was . This game is not going in my favor . I keep getting splits . I need to score some strikes to stay in the game , otherwise , I might have to pay for this entire outing . Woe is me .
I was looking in the mirror two weeks ago and thought my hair was getting too long , it looked scruffy and was getting difficult to style . I called my hairdresser and made an appointment to go and see her the following week to get a hair cut . It was difficult getting an appointment because she was very busy but I managed to get one . I walked inside and spoke to the lady on the reception desk to tell her who I was and who I was there to see , and she asked me to take a seat in the waiting area . There were lots of hair products on shelves around where I was sitting , and some hair style magazines on a table in front of the sofa I was sitting on . My stylist came through a door and greeted me and took me past people sitting on chairs in front of mirrors , all of them in various stages of having a hair cut . I sat down at my stylist 's usual chair and faced the mirror while she asked me what I wanted her to do . Sometimes when I go to see her I will have a picture of a style that I like that I have found on the internet or in a magazine but this time I just wanted her to keep it the same style but make it shorter . First of all she took me to an area with basins for washing hair and I had to sit with my back to it , with my head tilted back so my hair was in the basin . My stylist rolled up a towel and put it under the back of my neck to make the position more comfortable and washed my hair for me . After she was done she took me back to the chair and started to cut my hair , she pinned up sections of hair that she was n't working on and gradually let them down to cut them , eventually she had done all of it . She plugged in the hairdryer and sprayed some lotion onto my hair to make it easier to blow dry and proceeded to dry my hair until it was all dry and styled and shorter . When she was finished she held up a mirror for me so I could see the back of my hair . I was happy with it so I said goodbye and walked back to the lady on the reception desk to pay her for the hair cut .
Going to a party is something almost everyone experiences at one time or another . Recently , I was supposed to go to a party . I , first , got ready for the party itself . Following this , I put the address into my gps on the phone and get in my car . I put on my seat belt , start the vehicle and begin driving to the party . I find that driving carefully no matter the situation is very useful to my and my community 's overall well being . I arrive to the party after a certain amount of time . I knock on the door and am greeted by the house and go in . Then the party commences and the celebration of life can now begin .
Today , I had to ride the bus home from the market . I walked over to the bus stop to wait for the next bus . It was supposed to arrive in 10 minutes . When the bus pulled up to the bus stop where I was waiting , I stood up and walked over to curb . I had to hand my money to the bus driver so that I could ride . Once the driver took my money , I walked down the aisle to find a seat . There were many seats available so I picked one beside an older lady that looked like my grandmother . Once the bus stopped down the street from my house , I got off and walked down the sidewalk to my house . I was very glad to be home .
For Christmas last year , my family had a very big get together and everyone was tasked with making and\/or bringing a food item . I did n't know what to bring , so I simply asked my Aunt what she would like . She told me that she would love a cake , as there was a shortage of people bringing dessert . I looked throughout my pantry and realized I had everything I needed . I went ahead and made it the evening before using all of the ingredients . I mixed the flour , sugar , water , eggs and even made my own frosting and did n't use one from a can . It turned out very moist , sweet and very good tasting . Everyone seemed to enjoy it . Afterwards , my aunt and other family members thanked me very much . I was very happy with myself .
Making a bed in a hotel as a cleaning maid consists of stripping off the linens . The blanket & cover are not washed unless really bad . The linens are picked up for the laundry . The first flat sheet is spread across the bed and tucked tightly using a special fold so it wo n't undo itself . The send flat sheet is spread out , then the blanket . Folding the top edge over the blanket , both are tuck between the mattress and spring board . Some motels put a mint chocolate on the pillow but most do n't . A real fancy hotel would have a flat sheet on top of the blanket as well as below it because that is n't washed everyday . Hotel beds can harbor bed bugs and fleas in the mattress itself .
I love to drive . About 6 months ago I drove to a town about 100 miles away . The day before I made sure I had a full tank of gas and that the car was clean inside and out for the trip . I was glad the car was clean and full of gas so I would not have to do all that stuff right before going on the trip . It was a Saturday morning and not too much traffic . I live in a city . I like driving safely and giving plenty of room ahead of me and the vehicle in front of me . You never know when someone will do something stupid and I will have to swerve out of the way . On my trip everyone drove safely and I did not have to swerve out of the way .
I have a weird schedule . I work at 10:30 at night , and I go to bed in the early afternoon . I needed to set my phone alarm last night . First , I set my phone on my bed and made sure it was plugged in to make sure the battery did n't die while I was asleep . Once it was plugged in , I pressed the button to turn my phone screen on and swiped to unlock it . I tapped the clock and then the alarm tab . At that point , I decided when I 'd wake up . Late enough to get enough sleep , but early enough to have time to get ready . I decided on 9 , so I set the hours to 9 , minutes to 0 , and then picked PM .
This morning I decided to do my dirty laundry and to clean my dirty bed sheets . First I took my blanket and pillows off of my bed . Then I grabbed onto my bed sheet and pulled it off of my bed . I put my dirty laundry and my dirty bed sheets in the washing machine and added laundry detergent to it . I then set my machine to the correct settings and pressed the button to start the laundry . Now I needed some clean sheets on my bed , so I went to my closet when I keep the clean bedding . I unfolded the sheet and matched up the corners of the sheet with the corners of my bed . I laid the sheet on my bed and tucked in the sides of the sheet that were hanging over my bed . Then I put my blanket and pillows back on the bed . Now I had clean sheets !
I have 5 dirty shirts in my closet . I brought them out and feed them into the washing machine . It got washed up and rinsed within a short time . I brought it out and squeezed it to get the excess water out . It seems to be the easiest thing to do but very crucial in cloth washing . I took the shirt wrapped together in a bowl outside and placed the bowl on the grass . There was a drying line in a open yard . I was done spreading the four shirts within a short time . I went inside and came out after 5 hours . My clothes were all dry and beautiful . I picking them off the drying line and folded them before taking them inside . Now I have four clean shirts .
I was running late to work the other day . When I looked at my dashboard , I realized I was also running low on gas . I did n't think I had time to stop to refill , but I also did n't think I had a choice . I maneuvered my car so that the gas access panel -- on the right side of my car -- was close to the pump . I put the gas pump nozzle into my access port . And , I proceeded to get gas . I then noticed that nothing was happening . I then returned the nozzle to the pump and went into the convenience store . There , I gave the cashier my credit card and stated that I wanted to fill up my tank . They authorized the pump , and I returned to the pump . When there , I fill my tank . I made it just in time !
Musicians often work together in a group . To play a song together , each musician has to study and practice the same song until they are very good at playing it . Then the musicians practice together , so they can stay in unison , which means that they all play the song at exactly the same time . Sometimes parts of a song are tricky , and the musicians might have to go over and over that part until they get it exactly right . It 's a little scary to play music in front of people but it 's also a lot of fun . The musicians enjoy it as much as the audience does . Everybody has a lot of fun listening to the music or playing music and they have a wonderful memory to talk about with their friends after the song is over .
I pulled into my driveway after spending 30 minutes at the grocery store . I try to take all 13 bags in at once , but I end up having to make 2 trips . After I put all the bags on the floor , I randomly choose one to start unloading . I put all of them on top of the fridge . I then get the bag with the things I put in the freezer . Ice cream sandwiches , salmon burgers , ice , broccoli , they all go in the freezer . I then put away the milk and diet sodas . Afterwards , I take the ground beef , ground turkey , and pre-seasoned burgers out of their bags and put them in the refrigerator instead of the freezer , because I will be eating them within the next few days .
I wanted to go to the gym after work . I put my gym bag in my car , so I could go directly there at the end of the day . After getting off of work , I drove to the gym and went inside . In the locker room , I changed into a pair of shorts , a t-shirt , and a pair of sneakers . I met a friend , and we worked out together . First , we lifted some weights . Then we both ran for a while on the treadmills . I went three miles in total . I was very tired after working out . Back in the locker room , I took a shower and changed my clothes . Then I said goodbye to my friend and drove home . The next day my muscles were sore .
It was summertime finally , the weather was getting warmer and the days were getting longer . I decided that after a long year of work it was time to take a vacation . I called up both of my brothers and asked them if they wanted to come along . We decided to go to New York City , our favorite place in the world . We went to travelocity and started looking for packages . We wanted to stay over a course of four days , Thursday through Friday at the end of June . We booked it and prepared to leave in three weeks . As the day got closer , we began to pack our bags with all the clothes needed to last the trip . We talked to our friends and family to get ideas as to what we should do while we were there . Then as the day arrived , we got a cab to the airport and prepared to board the plane to NYC !
My wife had a stressful week at work and the weekend had finally come . I knew she needed to relax and feel pampered , so I arranged for us to visit the local sauna . I surprised her with the news and she seemed very happy . When we got there the attendant took our information and asked what services we would be needing . I arranged for massages for both of us and we were given locker keys and robes . We parted ways to go into the appropriate locker rooms and change into our robes and the swimwear we brought along . Then we both went into a private sauna room and closed the wooden door . There was a pot of hot coals in the middle of the room and we had been instructed how to use it . I took a ladle of water from the pedestal in the corner and poured it on the hot coals . Soon the sauna was filled with warm soothing steam and we both laid down together on the benches and took in the sensations . We became extremely relaxed and had forgotten about the stresses of work . Afterwards , we both changed back into our clothing and headed home for a stress-free weekend .
One hot day in the summer , I decided that my hair was too long . Since my parents were at work , I decided to take my dad 's clippers and cut my hair all on my own . I grabbed a mirror so that I could use it to reflect off of the bathroom mirror . After taking my shirt off and laying down some paper towels to catch the hair , I took the clippers and began cutting . I started with the back of my neck . Next , I put some plastic guards on the clippers to control the amount that it would cut and continued cutting the sides of my head first , then the top . In the end I used some scissors to cut some stray hairs . As I was cleaning up after I was done , I looked in the mirror .
Today I went grocery shopping and had to put away a lot of groceries . The groceries filled up almost the entire trunk , so I asked my roommate to help me . We unloaded all the groceries out of the car , and then it was time to find space for them in the house . I had to put all the fruits and vegetables in the fridge , and then the pantry items in the pantry . It was difficult to find spots for all the groceries , but we ended up stacking a lot of things to find space for them ! It was a challenge , but I was able to do it with the help of my friend . We even did a little bit of cleaning as we were going which was a great addition to our mission to putting groceries away .
Last year on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend , I went to my friend Eric 's wedding with my partner . The wedding was outside on the Art Institute terrace at 10 am . When I arrived at the wedding , I was greeted by Eric 's parents who were very nice , friendly , and welcoming . Once my partner and I found our seats , we said hello to our friends and also met some new people . It was a beautiful ceremony . I cried because I was so happy for Eric and his partner . After the ceremony , it was time for brunch . We had the choice of biscuits and gravy or pancakes . We were also served an assortment of family style sides , like bacon and home fries . It was a really fun wedding and I enjoyed myself .
I am a mother and my kids are at the table waiting for a drink . I go to the fridge and decide between orange juice and milk . I do n't know what they want so I ask them and they say milk . I go to the cupboard and get two matching glasses that are not too big and not too small . I put the glasses on the counter . I pour milk in each glass so that the glass is full , but not too full . Then I take my two glasses and carry them to the table where my kids are waiting . I set the glasses on the place mat . My children start to grab the glasses of mil and I ask them what they forgot .
Tim and Susan decided to take their son Timmy on a camping trip after school lets out for summer . Timmy 's parents decided to sit down together and decide on the best place to go for camping . They searched online for local camping sites . After finding a camp site , Timmy 's parents began making a list of activities and necessary supplies and camping gear that they would need . Finally , the family was ready to load the van with all their preparations for the camping trip and leave early the next day . Some of the activities included fishing , trail hiking , camp fire stories and roasting marshmallows . Timmy and his family were having a great time camping together . Timmy 's parents asked him if camping was something that he 'd like to do again next summer .
This afternoon I tried a new Thai restaurant in my neighborhood because they have a very reasonable lunch buffet . While I waited for my table , I salaamed the Thai Buddha behind the front desk and then read the other specials . Since all were included with the buffet , I had already decided on lunch when the hostess came to seat me . Among my options were chicken in a Thai basil cream sauce , Tom kha kai ( chicken and shrimp in a coconut soup flavored with lemon grass ) , spring rolls , and roast duck as well as silver noodle salad . I filled my plate , grabbed a pair of chopsticks and ate . The food was very fragrant and good , and I enjoyed an iced Thai coffee for dessert .
Last weekend , my friend and I decided it would be a good time to paper our living room . The previous residents of the house we live in had used wallpaper on the living room walls that was a very odd shade of red , which we thought looked strange . We wanted the living room to get a new color of wallpaper , and we wanted to choose a color that would match our personality . We looked at the wallpaper color samples and picked up a few brochures with examples of how the samples would look on our walls . We decided that a cheery yellow color would look best on our walls , and selected that color . We then returned to Sherwin-Williams and purchased the yellow wallpaper .
First we travel to the tennis court . Next we change into our sports clothes , and put on our tennis shoes . Then we grab our equipment and some balls from the supply . We begin to play the match . This racket allows you to swing and hit a ball over a net . The goal is to avoid hitting the net , and hit the ball so that it is difficult for your opponent to hit the ball back to you . However , if your opponent hits the ball , he must also make sure the ball does n't touch the net . Both of you may hit the ball off the ground , reflecting it into the air yet you must avoid the net . If your opponent hits the next or makes the ball go out of bounds , then you score a point .
My grand father wears a button down shirt every day to work . Yesterday , he came home and he had lost a button on his shirt . I sew a lot , and am very crafty at fixing things , and because of my craftiness he asked me to fix and sew a new button back on his shirt . The other buttons were all white and about half an inch in size , so I dug through a container bin of buttons I had and found a button which was similar in appearance . I had to use white thread to match the button and it took a while to get the thread through the eye of the needle . Once I got the thread through the eye of the needle , I baste stitched the button onto the shirt where the missing button was before , and sewed through all four of the button holes tightening the button to the shirt . I then tied off the stitches and cut the excess thread , before giving the shirt back to my grand father .
My daughter was getting married . I was the one who was preparing the wedding . I made a list of everything we needed to do . We went shopping for the perfect dress . My daughter tried on several before picking the one she liked most . I paid for the dress and we then went to talk to the caterer . We tried chicken , steak , and shrimp for the main entree . We chose all three of the meats for the wedding . Next , we went to talk to the photographer and the florist . We also stopped by the horse drawn carriage establishment and made reservations for a horse drawn carriage to bring my daughter and the bridesmaids to the church . We then went home and created our own invitations on the computer . We printed those off and addressed the envelopes for all of our invited guests . We put an invitation and a picture of my daughter and her fiance in the envelopes . Next we sent a picture to the newspaper for an announcement . We called her chosen bridesmaids and got their dress size . After that , we shopped online for the bridesmaids dresses . Finally we made a CD of the music we wanted for the day and made an itinerary for how the day would go and what we would do . The wedding was ready so we went to get a massage and ice cream to celebrate .
My best friend had her birthday coming up and I decided to throw her a surprise birthday party . I asked her mother for a list of people she would want invited and then I went to the store to pick out invitations . I looked at several different invitations . I decided on the pink polka dot initiations because my friend 's favorite color is pink . When I got home I filled in all of the information about the party . The party was going to be in one week at my house . I made sure to let everyone know it would be a surprise party so my friend would n't find out about the party by accident . After I was finished doing that , I went to the post office to mail out the initiations .
Two weeks ago I was out golfing with my friends . We were having a good time and not paying too much attention to the sun , although it was very hot . My friend was about to hit his ball when he started complaining of being dizzy . We knew the symptoms of heat stroke and called 911 . They instructed us to move our friend to a shady area and to lay him down with his head propped up . They told us to cool him down with water , and try to get him to take liquids . We gave them our location and stayed on the phone with them until help arrived . We could hear the sound of the ambulance in the distance . We were relieved to hear that sound .
Last week I went to the Dollar Store to pick up some detergent for my laundry . I collected the detergent and brought it to the front counter at the store . I sat the detergent on the conveyor belt and waited my turn for the cashier to ring up my purchase . She slid the detergent containers across the scanner to pick up the code on the product to determine the price . I pulled my credit card out of my wallet and slid it through the credit card machine . When the machine registered my card , I pressed the green button for credit . It asked me to approve the cost of my purchase and I did so pressing the green button . The cashier handed me my receipt and I put it in my wallet along with my credit card . I left the store with my detergent ready to do my laundry .
It was a sad day . June 's great Aunt Martha had died a few days ago , and today was the day they would have her funeral . Everyone in her family was dressed nicely , and made there way across town to the funeral home where the service would be held . As the entered the room , there was a strong smell of flowers that made June 's nose ache a little . Her mom signed a book with her and her brothers names , and they made there way into a parlor where other people had gathered . At the front of the room was a casket that was half way opened with Aunt Martha 's body lying in it . She looked as if she was taking a nap in her finest clothes . Her make up and hair did n't really look like she used to wear them , but she did n't look scary like June had imagined . They met some family members that were sad and crying , but others were laughing and remembering funny stories about Aunt Martha . They made there way to a seat at the back of the parlor and a few songs were played while the curtains were drawn in the front of the room . A pastor stood up and said some really nice things about Aunt Martha , and prayed . The curtains closed again and the pastor told the crowd that the funeral would resume at Shady Oak Cemetery . Afterwards , the group of people that had gathered made there ways to their car for the funeral procession to the cemetery . June 's family followed a long line of cars following a hearse with Aunt Martha 's casket in the back . A police man escorted the group of cars , and stopped traffic so the funeral procession did n't have to stop at red lights on the way to the cemetery . As they pulled up to the gravesite , June saw a green tent with lots of folding chairs underneath , and a metal frame around a hole in the ground . The family gathered around the tent as the pallbearers carried Aunt Martha 's casket to the gravesite and placed it on the frame over the hole . The pastor said a few brief words and prayer again , and then Aunt Martha 's casket was lowered into the ground . The family talked a little while , and then drove over to Aunt Martha 's house to have a wake . There they ate food prepared by a local church for the family , and talked about the good times they had with Aunt Martha when she was alive .
I wanted to decorate my room because I was getting a little bored with what was hanging around my walls . I thought that it would be a fantastic idea to hang a poster of one of my favorite bands , on my bedroom wall . The hardest part was picking which poster I wanted to use . I searched through my items in my storage to find a poster that I thought would fit well with the rest of my room . After looking for awhile I picked a poster of a band called ' The ice monsters ' which was my favorite band during high school . I decided to place it right in the middle of the room , right next to my bed . I got some tape and used it on the back of the poster which I then stuck onto the wall of my room . I really ended up liking the design of my room a lot more that day
I was in my kitchen about to cook dinner for my boyfriend and myself . We were going to have steak and some sautéed vegetables . I had already put the steak in the oven and was about to begin sautéing the vegetables . I grabbed a knife from our knife block and began to cut the vegetables . I first cut them into equal sized rounds , but those would be too big to bite so I decided to cut them again . I cut each round in half so it was in the shape of a semicircle . I pulled some grape tomatoes out of the refrigerator and put about ten of them on my cutting board . I cut them all in half and poured them into the pan along with my yellow squash and zucchini .
Yesterday , my friend said she would call me in the afternoon . I had n't heard from her in a while , and I was excited to speak with her after so long . She said she would call my landline phone at home . At around 3:30 in the afternoon , I heard the phone ring . I was upstairs when the phone started ringing , and had to run downstairs to get the phone before the call would get to voicemail . I answered the phone a bit breathlessly by saying , `` Hello , this is Kathryn . '' I greeted her enthusiastically and asked how she was doing . We ended up chatting for thirty minutes , and it was a great conversation ! It was fun to catch up with my friend on the phone . After our call , I hung up .
I have been looking for a good quality pair of shoes for a low price for about a week now . Today , I went on google and I typed in the name of the shoe that I liked . I looked around different websites to compare prices and I finally found the pair that I wanted for a good decent price . So I opened another tab in google and searched for a coupon code and found one for free shipping . During the check out process , I entered my name , address , and my credit card information . Once I purchased my shoes online , it said that my shoes will take 3-5 business days to be delivered . I then got a confirmation email of my receipt purchase and they sent me a free $ 5 gift card for making my first online purchase . The next day , I could n't help myself and I used my $ 5 online gift card and ordered another pair of shoes .
My doctor determined that I have an ear infection and gave me a prescription for an antibiotic to help it heal . I am to take the medicine three times each day . My first dose is in the morning and I take it after breakfast because the instructions indicate that it might upset my stomach if I take it before I have eaten . I make sure to drink plenty of water with the dose to help it dissolve quickly in my stomach . My next dose is at mid-afternoon . Since I have already eaten lunch , all I have to remember is to drink 8 ounces of water with this dose . I eat a snack of granola and then take my medicine with water . I will be following this schedule until all of my medicine is gone because I want to make sure that it works the way it is supposed to .
Earlier today , I noticed that my kitchen floor was very dirty . Some food had been spilled on it and someone had walked across it with muddy shoes . I decided it was time to clean the floor . I swept all the dust and bits of loose dirt into the dust pan and emptied it into the garbage can . Next , I went back to the closet and got out a bucket , a mop , and a bottle of floor cleaner . I put the bucket in the bathtub and poured a little of the cleaner into it , then filled it with warm water . Starting in one corner of the kitchen , I began to mop . I soaked the mop in the cleaning solution , wrung it out , and swirled it around on the floor . I worked my way across the kitchen until the whole floor had been mopped . Then I let the floor dry .
After we ate dinner , the table was a mess . I started by cleaning off the plates of food . I had to scrape all the left over food into the garbage . When I had the plates in the dish washer , I went back to the table to get the rest of the dishes and silverware . I rinsed and emptied all of them , and put them in the dish washer with the plated . I used a dish towel to wipe off all the spilled food and sauces from the table . I put the bread and butter back where they go , the bread in the cupboard and the butter in the fridge . I put an left overs from the serving plated in the fridge . I rinsed the serving plates and put them in the dishwasher to .
The day finally came to move into our new place . We arrived in our rented moving van and parked backwards in the driveway in front of the garage . We opened the back of the van and immediately started moving boxes into the house . The boxes were labeled with the rooms that they should go in , so we placed the boxes on the floor of the rooms that they belonged in . Luckily the water was turned on in our new place . We continued to move boxes into the apartment . We met some new neighbors while moving back and forth . Once we got all the boxes inside , we started unpacking . It was a full day of moving and unpacking , and the work is still gon na take a few days .
Yesterday , I had my first driving lesson . My mother told me it was time for me to learn , so we both got into the car , and drove to a part of my neighborhood that was sort of empty . There were not a lot of people living in this section , so it was more of a big area for me to practice . It felt very cool finally being in front of a steering wheel . I released the emergency brake , and put the car in drive , and did what my mom told me to do . We mainly drove around in circles and practiced driving in straight lines and making turns . I made sure to look behind me to see if there was anyone , just so I knew it was safe . It felt very cool to have finally driven a car , and my mom told me how good of a job I did .
April is the time of year to pay taxes , so last night I got all of my paperwork together and sat down to fill out my taxes . First , I had to look over all of the paperwork that was sent to me by the jobs that I had worked for over the past year . The forms told me how much money I had made , and how much I had already paid in taxes . I then had to fill out the actual tax form . I had to read the instructions and make sure that I filled out each box just right , because it is easy to make a mistake . I had to put certain numbers from some boxes in certain places and then do so math to see how much taxes I would have to pay at the end of the year . It was a good year , because the math worked out well , and I ended up getting money back . Now , I am just waiting to get my check so I can go shopping !
Ok , my shoes are laced up tight , I ’ve got on my shorts , a cool t-shirt and a headband to keep the sweat off my brow . I stood up next to the girl I had come to the park with and said , “ Ok , I ’m ready when you are . ” . Not at a dead run , not even at a sprint . This was a little slower , but faster than walking . “ Oh , we ’re jogging ” I thought to myself as I sped up just a little bit to catch up with the girl . Down the path we jogged , through the trees and past the benches we snaked our way though the park , our shoes clip clopping beneath us . Thankfully the trees with their leaves extending out like happy little jazz fingers blocked most of the suns heat so I was n’t sweating as bad as I was expecting to , but I could n’t help but wonder if this girl every going to run out of breath . Lap after lap we jogged around that park and with each lap I regretted not stretching before we started out . I was amazed at how effortless she was able to glide through the air , with only the slightest hint of sweat glistening off her brow . By this time , shaded by trees or not , our sustained pace around the park had my shirt drenched in sweat . Finally , after two hours of keeping up with her rhythmic pace I could n’t do it any longer and collapsed on the first bench I could find . Exhausted , out of breath and sprawled out on a park bench I look up , and in the glare of the midday light I see her face with a crooked little smirk on it as she says , “ All done with our warm up jog ? ”
When I went on vacation last year with my parents , we took a trip on a train for part of it . We picked the route we wanted to take to go visit my uncle , and had everything ready the day before , such as our suitcases . When the day arrived for us to go , my dad drove us to the train station where we parked in a designated lot , since we would be returning to the same train station . We had some extra time , so we wandered around and found a little gift shop where we could buy souvenirs . When it was time to board our train , we walked through the station to get to the correct area . There were long hallways to get there , and then we went up a concrete pathway to where the train was outside . We had to give the ticket taker our tickets so she could verify we were getting on the right train . We stored our luggage and prepared for the train to begin its journey . Once it was time to leave , we watched out the windows at all the passing scenery . After awhile , we all started doing our own thing like reading or playing cards to pass the time .
It was a cloudy summer day . I woke up early in the morning to check on my indoor plants . I first opened the blinds to see how sunny it was outside , and decided it was a good time to water my indoor plants . It is important that I water the plants at most twice a week , as it has happened in the past where I added too much water to the pot . Doing so floods the soil of the pot , killing the plant . I carefully measured the water for each plant , so the water does not go above the top of the soil . I also make sure that the plant can drain the left over water in a plate , so it does not spill on the floor .
There is a wall in my bedroom that I would like to paint . It is the wall beside my bed . Right now the color is blue but I want to change it to green because green is my favorite color . Painting is a messy job so we have to be very careful when we are preparing . I put on my oldest clothes and we get an old bed sheet and spread it out on the floor . I find a paint roller and the tray and put it down on the sheet . Rolling with paint is easier than using a paint brush . It is much faster . I roll the roller in the paint and then start to roll it onto the wall . This is fun ! The blue paint starts to disappear . The green looks really nice . I will have a green wall in my bedroom before I go to sleep tomorrow night . I love painting .
The mail delivery in my neighborhood comes at 10 in the morning . It was already noon , so I decided to check the mail . I grabbed my mailbox key and walked down to the mailbox at the end of my driveway . There was a letter inside the mailbox . I took it out of the box and read the front . It was addressed to me , so I closed the mailbox door and locked it . I read the letter and saw that it was addressed from my Aunt Karen . I went to the kitchen and grabbed a letter opener from my utensil drawer . I opened up the envelope with the letter opener , and took out a piece of paper . My Aunt Karen wrote me a letter to tell me that she was coming to visit my area and would love to stop by for dinner .
I work a lot , so when I am off work I enjoy spending time with my children . It takes a lot of planning to make sure everyone is home and at the same time . I planned a evening to play board games with my kids for over a week . I went to the store and got two new board games and then got some snacks and drinks to eat and drink while we played the board games . It was great to hear the laughter in my children 's voices . Not everyone loved the second board game , it was kind of boring if you ask me . We played the game anyways and after it was finished went back and played the first game that everyone loved . Everyone was very tired and ready for bed . It was a fun night !
The other day , I went to the dentist . I had to visit the dentist for my semi annual cleaning and check up appointment . I was nervous because I do not like going to the dentist . But I knew I had to go in order to stay healthy and take care of myself . My appointment was at 9 am . I got to the dentist 's office right on time . The dental hygienist was very friendly . When the dentist came to review my teeth , he said my teeth were healthy but I need to make sure I floss regularly . He said I should floss at least once a day . I agreed that I need to be better about flossing . I 'm glad I do n't have to go back for six more months .
I had to make a presentation at work today for our employees to learn about a new product we are going to start to offer our customers in October . I went into the conference room and plugged in my computer . I turned on the projector and powered up my laptop . Once I could see my laptop screen up on the big projector screen , I went to a program on my computer called Power Point . I pulled up a presentation I had put together and ran through each page before my presentation started to make sure everything was in order , looked nice and made sense . I printed out some key points I wanted everyone to read and follow along with during my presentation and placed one at each seat . I called everyone into the conference room , turned down the lights and started my presentation .
I rook out a large bowl and a cutting board ffrom the kitchen cabinet . With a sharp knife , I cut strawberries , pecans , and blue cheese . I then took a bunch of fresh spinach from the fridge . Once the spinach was clean , tore each leaf into small pieces and dropped the pieces into the salad bowl . Once all of the spinach was in the bowl , I added the berries , pecans and cheese to the bowl . I used two serving spoons to toss all of the ingredients together . I then took a bottle of poppyseed dressing from the fridge add added a couple of tablesppons the bowl and tossed the salad again the get the dressing mixed evenly throughout the salad . Once it was time to serve the salad , I took the bowl out of the fridge , removed the plastic wrap , and carried it to the dinner table .
Today I played the board game , " Sorry , " with my youngest son . We took the game board out of the box and set it up with four game pieces placed in home for each of us and the deck of cards shuffled face-down . My son starting the game by flipping over the first card and following the numbers on the card . You have to get a one or two to get out of the holding spot and move around the board . At the beginning of the game I got ahead early on . But after a few sorry cards where my son got to remove my playing piece from the board and return it to start , he went ahead of me . By the time it was over he beat me by a very narrow margin .
Dinner was done , as usual nobody took care of their dishes or helped me clean up . I scraped the small amount of scraps off everyone 's plates , rinsed the plates and silverware and placed them in the dish washer . I then scooped the leftover meat , and salad stuff into Tupperware containers and set them in the fridge . I rinsed out the kids cups with hot water and set them on the edge of the counter so they would n't dirt more cups that night , they can use the same cups all day . I rinsed the sponge with hot water added a drop of soap and wiped the table down again , I then repeated that again with just hot water . I also wiped off the chairs because the kids tend to get their sticky fingers all over the chairs as well as the table . I grabbed a hand towel out of the drawer next to the sink and dried the cups , table and chair .
I did n't want to make an appointment at the salon and I 've heard of people cutting their own hair and thought I could do it too . It 's just hair and it will eventually grow back if I mess it up . I did n't know where to start so I did a search on the computer . I looked through the long list to find someone who did a nice job cutting her hair and watched it several times . It seemed simple enough . I gathered the supplies of a comb , some hair clips , and sharp scissors . I then chose a front section and began to twist it until it was a tight and then I clipped an inch from the end . I continued to do this until all of my hair had been cut and to my surprise , it looked great and I had layers !
I miss my best friend Shelly and so I decided to send her a letter telling her all about my trip to my sister 's house in Alaska , and to also tell her that I hoped she was well . I finished writing my letter and as I went to find a stamp and an envelope I needed to send it , I had found that I did not have any . I went to a store that sells cards and envelopes , and chose a box of pretty purple-colored envelopes to mail my letter in . After that I went to the post office to purchase some stamps that are like small stickers , and chose a heart design that I liked . I only needed one to send the letter but I bought more so that I could send another letter soon if I wanted to . When I got home I filled out the envelope with Shelly 's name and address in the middle , and wrote my sister 's address in the top left corner of the envelope . Now it was ready to be put in the mail and she will receive it in about one week . I drove to the post office and put my letter in the outgoing mail slot . Shelly will be so surprised !
I really wanted a painting for my hall bathroom . I decided to order a painting of my girls in the bathtub in black and white print . It took a lot of convincing for my husband to hang the painting . He always wants it to be perfect . He found the center of the wall and the stud . He then took out his drill and drilled the screw in the wall . After the screw was in the wall and perfect , I gave him the painting to hang on the wall . Once it was up I made sure it was straight on the wall . It just goes perfectly in there and I was very happy my husband decided to hang it for me since he hates hanging pictures in the house !
I had thawed my ground beef ahead of time in the fridge . I took a pan from the drawer and paced it on the stove burner . I turned the burner heat to the medium setting . I placed the ground beef into the skillet . I washed my hands at the sink and then reomved a spatula from the drawer . I used the spatula to break apart the ground beef in the pan into the smallest possible pieces . I tossed the meat in the skillet every minute or so to make sure that all of the meat was browning . I then removed a platter from my cabinet and placed onto the platter a couple of paper towels . I scooped the meat from the pan onto the platter so the paper towels could absorb the excess fat .
My niece and I decided to visit Texas . We went to A&M , a famous college there to watch people play football . It was very exciting but very noisy ! Then we went to see Lake Bryan , which was very peaceful . Then we drove around Austin because that 's the capital of Texas and it 's a very famous city with a lot of fun things to do and see . We took a lot of pictures of our vacation so we could show our friends and look at them to remember how much fun we had . We were really tired after all our adventures , so we went home and went to bed early . We still could n't stop talking about how much fun we had for many weeks after our exciting trip , and we hope to do it again very soon .
I picked up Silvana and took her to the bookcase . We looked at all of our options , from books by Eric Carle to books about Sesame Street . Together we chose a book about a puppy and his family . I settled into the overstuffed chair with her , covering us both with a fleece blanket . As we read together , I rocked the chair . We read the book together , pausing to look at the illustrations and count objects in the pictures . I paused to allow her to sound out the words and tell me the ones she knew by sight . We looked at the book one more time to discuss some of her favorite illustrations . After the book was finished , I put it on the end table and carried Silvana to bed .
I 'm feeling thirsty . Fortunately , there 's a vending machine that I can get a drink from here . Vending machines are special machines that automatically sell things like food , drinks , and other little things . The first thing I do is put in my money . I put in one dollar , the price of the bottle I want . Then , I put in the number for the water . Every item in the machine has its own number , which you punch into a special pad to order it . Once I press the number , the machine pushes the bottle of water down , where it falls into a slot where I can pick it up from . Some machines instead grab the bottle and carry it down gently , especially of it carries bottles made from glass .
The doorbell rang . I was not expecting anyone to visit today . It was unusual for the doorbell to ring in the morning because most of my friends and family were at work . Maybe it was someone selling something . I got up from my place at the table where I was working on my book . I am a writer and I work from home . I was cautious as I approached the door . I wanted to see who was ringing the bell before I opened the door . It pays to be cautious these days . If it is someone I do n't know , a stranger , I will answer the door with the chain still hooked and ask what they need . I answered the door and signed for the package .
My cousin came to my house last week and he asked me to tell him a story and I was so happy to tell him a story that my grandmother told me when I was very young . The story which was about how cunny tortoise was and the reason why the shell of the tortoise is never smooth . At the end of the story my cousin was very happy because the story was fun filled and he was able to learn a lot of things from him . He told me to tell him another story and I was so happy to tell him another animal kingdom story of Elephant and ant , how ant was able to win elephant in a fight . His mother later came to pick him in the evening . The next day his mother told me his child to him the story i told him .
The only thing that really wakes me up in the morning is taking a nice long hot shower . After I get out of bed I go immediately to the bathroom and start the shower . I am picky about the temperature so it takes me a few minutes to make sure that the water is perfect . I use a body wash that I really like and make sure that my body is really clean . Once my body is clean I wash my hair with my favorite shampoo and conditioner . I often let the conditioner sit in my hair for a few minutes so that my hair is easier to manage when I get out of the shower . After I rinse out the conditioner I get out of the shower and dry myself with a really large fluffy cotton towel .
I was very excited for my birthday party . About a month before my birthday , I helped my mom pick the date and location for my party . Mom called the local fun center and reserved the date . I was so excited ! Mom got a notebook and I told her the ten friends I wanted to invite . After this , I got to pick my theme ! We went to the party store and got decorations and invitations . Mom looked up my friends ' addresses . I helped her fill out the invitations and I even put the stamps on the envelope . Mom had to help me put them in the box because I could n't reach . I am so excited for my party !
My tooth hurt , so I decided to go to the dentist . I called ahead and made an appointment for later that day . I drove over to the dentist and waited for my turn . He got some instruments out and looked inside of my mouth at the tooth that was bothering me . He said that it looked like a cavity , but he was n't sure . He told me I would need x-rays . He brought me into the next room and had me bite down on a plastic device while the machine took x-rays of my mouth . When they were done , he showed me that it was indeed a cavity , and that I would have to come back to get it filled . I made an appointment for the next week and left . It was a good visit , and I 'm glad I went !
It had been awhile since the last time I had my teeth cleaned so I called the dentist office and made an appointment . I picked a day and time at the end of the month that suited me . When the day came I drove to the dentist office , making sure to arrive a little before the time of the appointment . I waited , dreading the teeth cleaning -LRB- it is never my favorite -RRB- . After about 10 minutes , a dentist assistant in a white coat came to show me to a chair . The dentist , smiling , greeted me and tipped the chair back . Next he used a small whirring brush and water to wash and rinse my mouth . After each rinse , he directed me to spit in a small sink on the side . When my teeth were finally cleaned -LRB- and tasting like metallic toothpaste -RRB- , I was released to go to the front desk , where I paid the white coated receptionist .
Yesterday , My husband and I decided to make scrambled eggs as part of our breakfast . We first got out our skillet and placed it on the burner . We got the eggs out of the fridge and cracked four into a small bowl . I stirred the eggs with fork to mix them together and scramble them . Once the skillet was hot , my husband poured the egg mixture into it , making sure to move the liquid around with a spatula as it heated . After just a few minutes on low heat , the eggs started to solidify and cook . Once the eggs were completely solid and cooked , my husband turned the burner off and scooped out the eggs onto our breakfast plates , along with our bacon and toast slices .
After I clean up dinner , I load the dishes into the kitchen sink . Once I wipe the counters off , I begin emptying the kitchen sink . First I put a generous amount of soap on my sponge , then thoroughly wash each dish and utensil in the sink until it shines clean . I put the wet , but clean dishes , pans and utensils in the dish drain and then dry them all with a soft dish towel . Next , I put everything away in the cabinets where they belong . My final part of emptying the sink is shining it up for next time . So I use the dish towel to polish the silver and dry any remaining water spots so it does n't look dirty , and looks nice and shiny for the next time we use the kitchen .
When I was a little boy I loved to listen to my grandpa tell stories . He would sit me down on his knee in is big , blue easy chair and tell me the most amazing stories of far away places . He would paint beautiful pictures with his words , and describe exotic , astounding places I had never heard of before . He was very descriptive , and when he told me about how the people in his stories looked I could picture them in my mind . He would say the words that these characters had spoken , and he would make me laugh by imitating the voices of these characters . Some of the stories my grandpa would tell were true , and were stories that had actually happened to him as he traveled long ago . Some of the stories were simply make believe , and I knew they had n't really happened .
I decided to shop for some new board games on Amazon . I also used an online invite system to invite Whitney , Joe , and Kim . I picked out Farkle and Munchkin . The games arrives early . RSVPs came in . I bought soda , chips , and pretzals before I had to check out . I was able to check the RSVPs on my phone to see that the last person , Whitney , has said she said want to come , but she is going to be bringing her sister , Cassidy , which she will introduce to the rest of the group . This makes things even better as then we will have four people to plan any game . I turn on the air conditioning since it will be hot , and I make sure I have the house cooled down .
I am really excited to get together with my girl friends next weekend . We are having a bit of a reunion of childhood friends and we were all trying to think of something fun and different to do . My friend Sharon called me and exclaimed that she had the perfect idea . None of us have any formal dance training and I would also say that none of us are very skilled in the art of dancing however my guess is that we will have very fun and funny evening . We were all told to wear an outfit that is easy to move in and shoes that we feel we will be able to dance in . The lesson is only for an hour , then after that we may go to a salsa club where we will be able to try out our new moves .
When you go out , to school , the store , or to work , the last thing you want to find when you come home is that someone has been in your house ! This is why I always take safety precautions , and today was no different . Before I left , I made sure that all of my windows were closed tight and locked , so that no one could open them from the outside . I was also sure to lock the back door . I made sure to lock both . Now I 'm ready to leave ! The last step when leaving the house and walking out the front door , is to make sure I have my keys in my hand , so I do n't get locked out , of course . I can lock the handle on the door knob from the inside , and then use my keys to lock the dead bolt from the outside . This makes extra sure no one will be able to enter my house without my permission , and I 'm ready to go out into the world with peace of mind .
The trash can was full and I need to get it emptied . I pull out the black plastic bag that contained the debris . It was heavy and somewhat stuck inside . I forced it out anyways . I got down outside and saw the green container where everyone used to dump theirs . It could get stinky sometimes so I held my breath while I moved closer . I opened the container and dumped the heavy plastic bag . I walked to a distance where I could finally take my breath . I remembered I had something on fire upstairs so I hurried up fast . On getting up I realized there were some refuse I would have taken along .
A couple years ago , I just started a good , high-paying job and thought it was time to buy a house . I was living in an apartment with my friend , but he was going to be sent to an army base across the country that next year . I drove around my city in search of a house for sale that I would like to move into . There was a sign out front for the realtor , or a person that buys houses so they can sell them to other people , so I called the phone number on the sign and arranged a meeting . The realtor showed me the inside of the house , which they put a lot of work into so it would look extra nice for people that want to buy it . I was very impressed , so a couple weeks later , I met the realtor at the house . A mortgage is basically a type of loan where the bank pays for the house , and in return , they own it and you pay a monthly fee for many years to pay them back . Once you 're done paying , you own the house . A down payment is a large amount of money you pay the realtor to show you 're responsible enough and make enough money to pay for the mortgage . Once we agreed on prices , the realtor had me sign a bunch of papers saying that I 'd pay for the house and follow whatever rules the bank set about what I can do to the house . Once that was done , I made an arrangement with my friend to help pay for his bills until he moved away and I was able to move in to my new house a few weeks later .
I woke up on Saturday so excited knowing today would be the day my hair got cut . I chose a cute dress to wear from my closet . After getting ready I hoped in my car and drove down the street to my hair stylist Amy that does such a wonderful job every time . Once I arrived I realized I was the only customer there . She asked me to sit down and she put an apron around me to keep the hair off my dress . Angie and I made small talk while she cut my hair . I wanted a big change , and Angie said she had just the haircut that would be perfect for my face shape . A little anxious at all the hair I said , \ \ Are you trying to test out your new clippers ? \ \ Angie laughed and said , \ \ Almost done hun , all right , there you go . Have a look . What do you think ? Such a big change . Angie gave me a short bob haircut . The hair was no longer on my neck and she swooped my bangs to the side . I was very pleased with my salon visit with Angie .
I picked out a nice wallpaper design that I liked in a store . Once I got home after you I paid for it , I picked a spot on a wall that I wanted to start with . The back of the wallpaper was sticky , so I had to be careful . I held the paper in front of my starting point and made sure that the paper was straight . I started pressing the paper against the wall from the bottom or top first , and slowly pressed towards the other side . I was sure to press everywhere on the paper and got all the bubbles out so the paper stuck well and looked nice . For the doorway I had to cut out small pieces of the paper to fit around the door , while being very careful that the cuts were straight and looked nice . The room now had new wallpaper and looked very good .
The first thing to do is to make sure you have the ingredients that is required to make a cake . If I do n't I just head to the store and buy some supplies to make a cake and everything else I had to buy while I am there . In order to bake the cake , I preheat my oven to 350 degrees , and then i grease the cake pan . After the pan has been greased , I get all the wet ingredients and I start mixing them in a bowl . After both bowls have been mixed in well , I start mixing in the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients . After that has been mixed in well , I poor the cake mix into the pan very carefully and make sure it is applied evenly in the pan . After a while the oven should be ready , and I place the cake pan in the oven rack carefully and let it bake .
It was summertime and I was very thirsty . I wanted to drink orange juice very badly , but I did not have any orange juice . Luckily I had an orange tree in my backyard . In the kitchen , I brought out my electric juicing machine and plugged it in . I washed the outside of each orange to make sure my juice did not get dirty . Then , I cut each orange in half and turned the juicer on . This kind of juicer worked by spinning a plastic piece inside the juicy part of the orange when you held the orange against it . The juice came out the side of the juicer from a spout and poured into a glass that I had put there before . The juicer was very good at its job , and removed all the seeds from the juice that came out for me . The orange juice was fresh and tasty .
Buying a birthday present would have been the easiest thing if the present was to be for you . But buying a present is not always easy because you need to really know what your friend really need and whenever you ask what he needs for his/her birthday it does not make it a surprise again . This was what was on my mind when I went a gift store near my house , because it was the birthday of my girlfriend I decided to buy her a beautiful teddy bear . After paying to the cashier I was allowed to go away with the gift ; to make it a surprise I gave it to her friend to help me deliver it to her , which she put it at the side of her bed jus for her to wake up to see the beautiful present I gave to her . She instantly called me when she saw it . I was happy I made her happy
Today I decided to visit the sauna . The sauna that is closest to my home is in a building that has also has a gym . I looked up the phone number to call about reserving the sauna . Once I had a time set for the day , I got in my car and headed to the gym . They told me I needed to shower before I entered . The gave me two bottles of water , to make sure I did not get dehydrated in the sauna . Once I entered the room , it was very steamy and very warm . The sauna was very relaxing and felt very nice . The steam made my muscles feel a whole lot better . When I was finished with the sauna , I returned the towels to the front desk .
I enjoy listening to music and one day I decided I might enjoy listening more often . There are so many ways I might choose to listen to nice music . Mostly I wanted to listen to music on my mp3 player so I could take my music with me wherever I would go , for example to the park . My music files are called mp3 audio files and many of the songs I love to listen to are stored on my personal computer . I looked in the file manager of my personal computer to pick out the songs I wanted to listen to . Some songs were classical music , others were rock and roll or country , and there were so many other styles of songs too . Then I attached my mp3 player to my personal computer . After this I copied the mp3 audio files from my personal computer to my mp3 player and then disconnected my mp3 player when I was finished . Later on I listened to the new songs on my mp3 player .
Over the summer I will be attended a wedding in Mexico . It was very exciting to travel to this wedding and one of my good friends actually performed the wedding ceremony . I boarded a plane in Boston with one of my very good friends and we flew to Miami , we were delayed in Miami so we decided to have lunch before boarding our flight to Mexico . The wedding was the next day so we headed out to the rehearsal dinner to meet up with all of our other friends . We greeted the bride and groom and began socializing with our group of friends . The next day was the wedding ceremony which took place on the beach . The reception was amazing and included a wonderful dinner and some really unique entertainment . After enjoying a couple of days in the sun i flew back to Boston after a great long weekend .
After I had lived in five or six dorms I then lived in several flats . But the best flat I moved into was the bottom floor of an old building with 12 foot ceilings and creaky old windows . The wood work was outstanding and the kitchen was so big my roommate and I would joke about how we got tired making breakfast in the kitchen because we had to run back and forth so far to the toaster , stove and refrigerator . One time I came home to my find all of our glassed turned over on top of grasshoppers . My roommate was running about trying to figure out where the grasshoppers were coming from . Her fiance came over and while laughing a lot we rescued the grasshoppers from their glasses cages and swept them all outside .
It is time for me to get my haircut . I call my hairdresser and make an appointment . She says she can see me today at 3:00 pm . When I arrive I check in and sit down in the waiting area . My hairdresser calls me back . She first takes me to the shampoo bowl to wash my hair . She leans the seat back and places my head over the shampoo bowl . She wets my hair and then lathers it with soap . Then she rinses the soap out and puts in conditioner . She leans my seat back up and dries my hair with the towel . She then leads me to her barber chair to sit . She combs my hair and begins cutting . I keep my head very still while she does this . After she is through cutting my hair she dries it with a blow-dryer . The she removes the plastic cape from around my neck and uses a soft brush to brush any look hair from my neck and face .
Today , me and my friends decided to take a trip to the spa . We wanted to relax in the sauna , so we got changed into our swimsuits and went into the small room . We spread out on the long benches beside the pit with burning hot rocks . We all took turns spooning water out of the bucket onto the stones to get the steam flowing ; we let the heat wash over us , open up our pores and seep into our muscles . It was fun sitting with my friends enjoying the steam , I even stretched out on the bench and it made the whole experience even better . After an hour of soaking up the hot vapors we decided it was long enough ; so we gathered our towels and went to cool off with a cold shower .
I am getting hungry and it 's almost time for dinner . I think that I would like to eat soup tonight . I look on the Internet for a good recipe for soup and gather the ingredients I will need . I read the recipe to find out how to make the broth for the soup , and prepare the broth . I then cut up the carrots and potatoes into small chunks , and throw them into the broth . The broth is hot on the stove in a pot , so I am careful not to touch it when I put the carrots and potatoes in . The recipe says the beef has to be cooked separately , so I set a frying pan on a burner on the stove . Once the beef is cooked , I throw it into the broth and let everything sit for an hour or two . The soup is now ready .
It was time to play my favorite game : Trivial Pursuit ! I knew lots of things about lots of things , so this was the perfect game for me . First my parents cleared off the dining room table and I went to the game closet to get the box the game was in . Setting up was pretty easy . First I pulled out the game board , which was folded up so it would fit in the box . I unfolded it into its circle shape and laid it on the table . Since it was my parents , my brother , and me , we divided into two teams , so I got out a game piece for each team - green for my parents and yellow for my brother and me . We put the question cards in their box , grabbed the dice , and sat down around the table , ready to go ! Because we were going to be taking turns , we had to roll the dice to see who would go first . I rolled a three but my dad rolled a five , so my parents ' team was allowed to go first . They rolled the dice again and moved their piece , and then my brother and I got to ask them the Trivial Pursuit question . If they got the question right , they would get to move again . We played for an hour , taking turns and answering questions while our game pieces collected the different-colored tokens . When my parents asked the last question , my brother and I put our heads together and came up with the right answer , and we won !
I picked up the large plastic basket full of dirty clothes and started down the hall . I stopped in the bathroom and gathered the towels and bathmat and put them in my basket . I walked down the basement stairs and opened the door to the laundry room . They smelled like bleach , which reminded me of a swimming pool . After adding a static sheet to the dryer , I closed the door and turned it on . I dumped the dirty clothes from my basket into the washing machine . There were mostly towels , sweatshirts and socks in there , so I decided to use hot water , lots of soap , but no bleach . I added a cup of soap on top of the clothes and closed the lid . I turned the knob to `` HOT '' and pressed `` START . ''
Today I realized that my bathroom was too messy , so I decided to clean it . I started with the tub , first rinsing everything out and wiping it down with a rag . I then took a spray bottle of tub and tile cleaner and vigorously scrubbed it into every inch of the tub . I made sure to wear eye and mouth protection while doing this , so I would n't get hurt myself . After cleaning the tub , I found a scrub brush for the toilet , along with some toilet cleaner , and scrubbed the inside of the toilet bowl . I used tile cleaner to get the outside of the toilet , before wiping it down with a clean rag . The last thing I did was get a damp rag and wipe down the sink to make the bathroom nice and clean .
Last night after dinner , my mom asked me to take out the garbage . Even though I do n't like doing it , I said I would . I picked the full garbage bag up out of the trashcan and tied a knot at the top . The garbage bag was pretty smelly , so I walked as fast as I could . I took the lid off of one of the garbage bins and I dumped the garbage bag into it . I put the lid back on and walked back inside the house . I opened the new garbage bag up and put it into the trashcan so that we would have a place to put all our garbage until the next day .
Yesterday I went to the mall to shop for clothes . My friend picked me up , and we went together to our favorite stores . The first store we went to , I saw a few dresses that I liked . The dresses I tried on , but one was a little bit big . I went back out to find a different size . With the new size tried on , I decided I liked that dress . The prices were exactly what I was looking for , so I decided to buy two of the same dress since I liked it so much . My friend also picked out a few shirts to buy , and did the same as I did . We were really glad there was a sale going on and found clothes we loved .
I was tidying up my home on a Sunday and decided that our carpet needed to be vacuumed . I went to the closet where we keep our vacuum and pulled it out to get ready to use it . I first looked inside the dust filter to make sure that it was not full . The filter was full , so I pulled it out and emptied it into the trash can so there would be room in the filter . I turned the vacuum on and began to run it over the carpet . I did it in a series of long , parallel strokes so that my carpet would not have any weird patters in it . I made sure to lift up our chairs and had my boyfriend help me by lifting up the couch so I could get underneath . Once the room was vacuumed , I double checked that I had n't missed anything and I unplugged the vacuum . I replaced the cord on the vacuum and put it back in the closet where I got it out from .
I needed to get my mom a birthday present . I saw a TV channel that showed a lot of nice jewelry you could buy by calling . The host would show and talk about the jewelry , and the number was at the bottom of the screen . I got my phone out of my purse , and I dialed . I told the person who answered that I wanted the blue heart necklace they had just been talking about on TV . I agreed with the price they told me , and I gave then my credit card number , name , and address so they could charge me and could ship it to me . I had to confirm that I did want to place the order . Then I hung up . I had to wait a week for my package , but when it arrived , I was very pleased with the necklace .
After a long day , I decided that I wanted to make some tea to sit on . I began by getting a boiling pot out of the pantry , and filling it with water from the sink . I placed the pot with water on the stove , and turned the heat on to high . While I allow the water to heat to boiling on the stove , I removed a teabag from the box , unwrapping it 's from the foil and preparing it for use . I then selected my cup that I wish to drink my tea from , and placed the prepared teabag inside of the cup . After about five minutes , the water had begun to boil , so I removed the pots from the stove and poured hot water into my cup . I filled the cup with water , allowing the teabag to be submerged in the hot water , and watched as the teabag turned the water into a brownish color . I then grabbed my cup with one hand , and the papers them of the teabag and began to dock the teabag in a up and down motion while in the water . This encouraged the water to turn darker as more of the flavor and aroma from the teabag became dissolved into the hot water . After performing the up-and-down motion for about a minute , I placed the cup on the table , allowing the bag to sit in the water a little longer , and allow the water to cool off . After about five minutes , I took the teabag out of the water , and put in a spoonful of sugar to sweeten the tea , then I stirred the tea and sugar so that I may begin to drink the tea .
I remembered yesterday that I needed to make my house payment before it was overdue , but my local branch had already closed for the day . So , I headed over to my computer , got onto the internet and logged into the website for the bank I have my checking and savings accounts with . When I accessed my checking account however , I did not have enough money to pay the house payment that was due . Having a savings account with that same bank however meant I was able to quickly solve that problem by simply transferring some money from my savings account into my checking account . I still however , needed to make my house payment . Confident that the money was now available I logged off the website for that bank and logged into the website for the bank I make my house payment to . I was immediately provided with a confirmation letter that my payment had been made . I then logged out of the website for that bank secure in the knowledge that my house payment had been made .
My mom always used to say , that a room looks that much brighter as soon as you put something that is alive in it . I always thought of pets or humans when she said that , but as I grew older , I soon discovered that she in fact was talking about green things . Namely , plants . If they do n't get water , they start to wither away . Perhaps they turn brown , or grey , or yellow . They shrivel up and die without water . The green will light up your room . Maybe colorful flowers will pop up , too . Water is an important part of life , both for you and your plants . When they are inside , it is important that they get some daylight too , so make sure to place your plant near a window .
I got a new job in a new city , so I knew I needed to move . I began by making lists of all the items I needed to do for the old place and what i needed to arrange for the new place . Then I searched for the new flat , and found one that I really loved , which was extra nice . I labeled all the boxes as best I could , to make the unpacking part easier . I left out some of my most necessary items until the last moment . All of my packed boxes got moved by a professional moving company , who picked up the boxes on a planned date . Then , when I was ready to actually finish moving , I packed those remaining items in a couple more boxes , put them in my car , and began the drive to the new town and new place to live , with great excitement . I was very happy to move into a lovely new place !
My dad 's favorite meal is when my mom makes us potatoes and fish for dinner . They have this agreement , that if my dad catches the fish , my mom will make it for dinner . So every once in a while , my dad will put on these big rubber boots , paired with a windproof jacket , and drive over to the lake near our house . A lot of times , his friends will join him and they will see who catches the biggest fish first . Some days there are no fish , some days he will come home carrying a big lox or something . It is a time commitment , but he loves going fishing . Maybe it is something I will like when I am older .
I was in the kitchen tidying up and suddenly heard the baby crying from her crib . She must have awoken from her nap . I ran upstairs to hold and coddle her , and realized she was n't being soothed . I knew she did n't need a diaper change as I had just changed her before her nap and her diaper felt dry . I realized she must be hungry . I brought her and the bottle to the couch , sat her on my lap , and brought the nipple of the bottle to her lips . The baby suckled onto the bottle and I could hear her sucking in the milk . After a few minutes , she released her lips from the nipple , indicating to me that she had had enough to eat .
I recently purchased a new camera and I really love it . I spent a long time taking pictures with it , so the batteries needed to be replaced after just a few days . In order to replace them so I could take more pictures , I first opened the battery compartment to double check which size I would need . After figuring that part out , I put the lid back on the battery compartment and went to the store to purchase the batteries . When I got home from the store I opened the package of batteries and slid them into the camera , one by one . I slid the battery compartment lid closed , then turned the camera on to see if everything worked . When the screen of the camera lit up I knew that I had done a good job .
Last night , I decided to cook pasta for dinner . I had a few different varieties in my pantry to choose from - angelhair , spaghetti , linguine , rotini , penne , and shells . I decided to make the linguine . While I waited for the pot of water to boil , I grated some parmesan cheese . Once the water came to a boil , I emptied the box of linguine into the pot . I stirred the linguine so that it would not stick together . Then I placed the linguine into a pan on the stove over medium heat . To create a simple sauce , I drizzled some olive oil over the pasta , and added a tablespoon of butter to the pan . I then added freshly ground pepper and the parmesan cheese I grated earlier . I stirred the ingredients together .
I put on my sneakers and run down to the field with my friends . I want to play ball , and I forced everyone to let me join today . I am new to playing and wanted to learn . I do n't know what to do but before I can think a kid from the opposite team is running past me with the ball , so I whip around and chase him . He falls under the overcoming pressure of me pressed onto him , and my team runs around me and claps me on the back . I did good in their eyes . We all walk home sweaty and with anxious expressions about our parents . But in the end I made new friends , played a new game , and had new feelings I had n't felt before .
One of my favorite daily activities is my evening walks . This is because I get to go for the walk with my two dogs . Before we go on our walk , I have to put on their harnesses and leashes . Once they are in their harnesses , we head to the elevator so we can go downstairs and leave our apartment building . They are always so excited to go on our walks . We have a few different routes and we take our time at first , walking slowly so they can relieve themselves and sniff around . We will walk for about 20 minutes before we turn around to head home . The exercise is good for me and my dogs and we are all tired by the time we get home . I will get them out of their harnesses and I will take off my sneakers . Finally we all collapse on the couch and relax , feeling good after a nice evening walk .
I went with my friend John to the playground . There were jungle gyms , swings , and rocking animals and see-saws . We decided to ride the rocking animals first , because those were the easiest to access . The animals were very fun to ride , but after a while I got a little dizzy and decided to try out the jungle gyms . The jungle gyms were hard to climb and I got tired very quickly , but I made it to the top just when I thought I would not be able to grip them with my hands . I then went with my friend John to the swings , because those were a little bit easier to use . I had a hard time starting up and so I backed up a little bit so that I could swing back and forth . Later we played on the see-saws .
I returned from the store with a large mesh bag of oranges . I set them down on the kitchen counter and got the pitcher out of the kitchen cupboard . I reached to the far back for the juicer . I had n't used it in months because oranges had been so expensive , but the price had finally come down . I set one half down and too the other into the palm of my hand . Holding it not to tight and not to loose I pushed it down onto the slotted metal cone in the juicer . As I turned and pushed , bright orange liquid squirted into the pitcher . When it seemed like no more juice would come , I tossed the peal in the compost and picked up the other half . I grabbed a glass and poured myself a drink before putting the rest of the juice in the fridge .
Over the last year , it happened on several occasions where an aunt of mine was n't able to secure a babysitter for her month old son , so she would ask me if I was willing to watch him while she went to work . Seeing it as a good opportunity to gain some experience in caring for a baby , I would accept . Turns out that it was not that easy . Thankfully , my aunt told me of a trick that works to calm him down and get him to nap . Also going off of what she told me , I would feed him at specific times . However , he liked to make a mess with the baby food , so it was a bit of a hassle . With my mom 's help , I was able to clean him up good and put on a new diaper .
My friends and I decide to go bowling this Friday . We decide to call ahead to the bowling alley nearby to reserve our lane at 8 PM on Friday . At Friday 8 PM , we all meet up at the bowling alley and we check in with the worker . After changing into our new shoes , we head to our lane . The first round took us about 40 minutes to complete . After getting the hang of everything , we complete the second round in only 20 minutes . At about 9 PM , we decide to leave so we return our shoes and proceed to leave . After saying our goodbye 's we go our separate ways . On the way home , I decide that I had a good time bowling so I remind myself to schedule another event very soon .
Sunday . Chore day . Not my favorite thing to do , and today I had decided to tackle the bathroom . First , I wiped down the sides of the tub , which for some reason always seem to collect blue lint from my towels . Then I ran the water in the tub to rinse down the bits of dirt and sand that were lingering in the back of the tub . Since I have short hair , thankfully I did n't have to pull hair out of the drain , like I sometimes had to do when I had roommates . I pulled the bathmat out of the tub and grabbed a sponge from under the sink . I wet the sponge and poured shower cleaner onto it . Then I knelt down and scrubbed the bottom and sides of the tub , running the water to rinse everything down . Then I rinsed out the sponge and ran it over the walls to clean them , although they were not as dirty . I left the fan running while the tub dried out but turned off the light and left the room .
Today me and my friend decided to plant flowers . The way we started was by going to the home and garden store to buy the seeds . After we picked out our seeds , we also had to buy gardening tools . The flower I picked out was a marigold , because I love the color yellow . There are flowers of all colors though ! When we planted the flowers , we dug a small hole and put one seed in each spot . We made sure to put about a foot of distance between each seed . In one week , we had some small sprouts , and in three weeks of watering we had full flowers ! We cut the flowers when they were fully grown and I gave one to my mom . She loved it and put it in a vase !
It was such a nice day for a picnic . I decided I 'd take the kids to the park for lunch . I pulled out the cooler that I keep in the closet and filled it with a bit of ice . Then , I moved on to the actual food . Sandwiches seemed like the easiest food to make , so I pulled out the bread . The kids and I all like ham , so I made three ham and cheese sandwiches and wrapped them in sandwich bags . I packed a reusable container with some cut melon we had the night before and grabbed a couple bags of individually sized potato chips . When I told the kids where we were going , they were so exited !
Carrie came running into the house screaming at the top of her lungs , and collapsed at Laura 's still moving feet . `` What 's the matter baby ? What happened , '' Laura asked as she stooped down to look at the minor scrape on Carrie 's knee . `` He pushed me real hard . '' Carries put her head down in Laura 's lap there in the kitchen floor . She swooped Carrie up with a little extra spin just for fun . `` Let 's go put a cool band aid on it , and you can go show him that all he did was get you a sticker , '' Laura said to her trying to cheer her up . In the medicine cabinet , she always kept Hello Kitty and Power Ranger band aids , just in case of this happening . After cleaning the cut with antiseptic , and kissing her now happy little girl , Laura had put a hot pink band aid with Hello Kitty smiling brightly from Carrie 's knee . It was n't two minutes later that she was right out the door to show the boys how tough she was .
Elisa had a job across the city , and she drove every day to that job in her car . But this morning when she got up , she tried to start her car , it would not start . So , she had to call a taxi to come pick her up for work . They answered , and set up a taxi for her to come get her . She did not have to wait long , and a yellow taxi pulled up outside her home . He was a nice person , and took her to work . She asked him to pick her up from work at 5 pm , and he said he would do that for her . So in the afternoon , he came back , and took her home . She had to call a tow truck to pick up her broken car , and take it to the shop to get fixed .
Yesterday , I did some online banking . The bank I use has the option to do deposits and withdrawals over the internet , so since I did n't have time to go to the bank , I decided to do a withdrawal online . I moved about $ 100 from my savings account into my checking account . I was able to do this pretty easily , and could also check my account balances after to ensure I had enough money to do this . It was very convenient to be able to see my electronic statements of every transaction I had on my debit card all in one spot . Online banking is very convenient , and easy to do . I was surprised that I had never thought of doing online banking before ! I love the fact that I can access my account from home .
My wife and I really love a television show and so we decided to throw a party for the season premiere . We wanted it to be themed , so we decided to buy some party supplies from the store . We got in our car and drove over to the party store where we bought a lot of balloons and party favors for our party . We drove back home and set up the decorations . When they were all set , we made sure to text all of our friends and to remind them of the party . We decided to eat some chips and salsa while we waited for the show to start . When the show started , we all got excited and started to blow streamers in our excitement . When the show was over , we said thanks to our friends for coming over .
Last year my husband and I attended a community theater production of `` Man of La Mancha '' . It was held at a very nice modern theater that is part of a community center in a nearby town . I enjoy the music in `` Man of La Mancha '' very much . The play started at 8:00 p.m. and since there were no reserved seats , we left early . We drove in our car to the theater . We arrived at 7:30 . They gave us a program which contained a lot of information about the play , the actors and production crew , and the community theater company in general . We read that program until the play started . When the lights went down in the `` house '' -LRB- which is what they call the audience part of the theater , where you sit -RRB- , an orchestra began to play . The music at the beginning is called `` the overture . '' They played the overture for about five minutes . Then the curtain went up and the play began . There was some dancing , and as this was a play about Don Quixote and Sancho Panza , the two main characters rode `` pretend '' horses which were like boxes around their waists but you could see their legs underneath . `` Man of La Mancha '' is a funny story with a sad ending because Don Quixote -LRB- really the author Miguel de Cervantes -RRB- goes to prison . There was an intermission in the middle of the performance where they stopped the action , put the lights on in the `` house '' -LRB- where the audience sits -RRB- , and we went out into the lobby of the theater to buy a Coke . We knew the play was over when the stage curtain was lowered for the final time . The curtain did go up again , one more time , as the actors came out onstage and we applauded them . We had also applauded them after every song during the play . Then the house lights went up for the final time , we left the theater , got into our car and went home .
When I was younger my brother was in boy-scouts and him and his pack were taking swimming lessons at the YMCA . I really wanted to go along so my grandfather got it were I could go with them . And he was able to do it , on our first lessons we learned how to do the basics . My brother and my little uncle always compete with each other as well , which I think makes things even more fun for us . The instructor was really nice too ! And was very nice in how he explained every thing . And I even learned some new techniques to improve my swimming . I was really happy to have this experience with my brother and little uncle , we all did . Eventually we all did so well that we all passed the class and learned a lot of new things !
I went skiing in the mountains during my vacation from work . I had never been before . On my ski trip , I woke up early , ate breakfast , and put on my ski clothes . I wore a sweater , ski pants , a big jacket , a hat , thick gloves , goggles , and boots . I talked to the man at the lodge , who helped me rent skis and ski poles , and sign up for a lesson . I paid for the skis and went outside to the small hill . I put on my skis , and the ski instructor came outside and asked if I was ready to start my lesson . I was nervous , but I said yes . The instructor told me how I should position my skis , and how to start , go faster , slow down , and stop . It was scary but I 'm glad I went .
I walked past the garbage can that was in the kitchen of the restaurant where I worked to find that it was overflowing with garbage . To make the garbage fit better , I pushed down on the trash with my hand as I pulled the bag together with my other hand . I tied off the bag with a knot to secure it all . I grabbed the knot and pulled the bag out of the container and handed the bag to a co-worker to dispose of . Next I had to replace the bag I removed . I took out a bag , opened it up , and inserted it into the can . I had to stick my hand in and open up the bag more when it was in , because it was sticking to itself . I used the excess at the top of the bag to tie it to the rim and and it was complete .
Tammy had to do some chores for her mother . It was her turn to clean the bathroom , and cleaning the shower was one of them . She brought her cleaner with her , and a scrubber . Then she scrubbed them with the scrubber until all the dirt was gone . Then she rinsed the shower walls with the shower head . It made it easier to do , and faster . She also got down and cleaned the bathtub as well , and sometimes on her knees , she would lean down to get the spots you have to reach on your knees . Then once more , she sprayed the walls and the entire tub with the shower head again , until all the cleaner was off the walls and tub . The last thing she did was use a glass cleaner and paper towels , to use it on the glass door in the shower .
I have always loved playing music . Recently , I joined a new church and wanted to figure out how to get more involved and meet new people . The pastor suggested I use my musical skills and help play music during church service . He liked my talent and welcomed me to play piano at Church . The music we play is very reverent and holy - but also inspiring . I dress up very nice when I 'm going to play to show respect to God - usually I 'll wear a button down and khakis . When it 's not my turn , I listen to the church service and thank God for all that he has done to me . After church , I talk with fellow parishioners who thank me for playing .
I recently applied for a job at my local supermarket . A few days after I submitted my application , I got a phone call from the manager , who wanted to interview me . This made me both very excited and very nervous . I spent the next day trying to pick out the clothes that would make me look my best in front of the manager . The next day , just an hour before the interview , I noticed that my car had a flat tire . I realized that there was not nearly enough time for me to change the tire , so I called for a taxi on my phone . I locked up my house and got in the taxi . I gave the driver the address of the supermarket , and he got me there as fast as he could . After getting there , I paid him the amount of money I owed for the ride , and went off to my job interview .
Last night , I had no clean laundry . I was looking for something to wear to bed and realized that I literally had nothing . As a result , I realized that I had to do something that I had , which is doing laundry . I then cleared everything out of my hamper and took it into the basement . Upon seeing my dad , he told me that he had some laundry to add as well . I took both of our laundry downstairs and placed all of it together into the laundry machine . Instead , I placed everything together in the machine and the put the laundry detergent in the cup . I pretty much filled the cup up and lathered it on top of the clothes . I then started the washer .
We all were very excited to go for picnic . We planned it with other family . We were planning for picnic whole day , so we wanted to make sure we use our time wisely . we shared the work , so we do not get overwhelmed . My friend told us that she has big grill so she will bring it with her , and she will bring drinks and snack items along with paper plates , napkins and fruits . We planned to leave early , as the drive was 2 hours from our house . The place we were going was by the beach , and they had good park for us to barbeque and eat . The best thing they had , good clean beach , so we all prepared swimming suits and extra clothes to change , towels , and soap . We put some snacks in my car also , if by chance on the road if anyone is hungry , we did not want to stop on the way to save time . Everything worked good .
The kids ' bedroom was a mess . There were toys everywhere . I knew it needed to be cleaned before someone fell and hurt themselves . They all went into one container by themselves . Next were the books . I put them back neatly onto the bookshelves where they belonged . The kids have a special hamper where they put all their dolls . I threw the dolls into the hamper . The dolls accessories were next . The room was almost clean . All that was left were the toy cars . I picked them up and tossed them into a bin that we keep under the bed . The next time it was dirty , they would have to clean it themselves !
I went with my dad to buy some trees . We had a batting cage in the yard . My dad wanted to hide it . In fact , it took so long , that by the time they were high enough , the batting cage was gone . I never used the batting cage . It was for my older brothers . I do n't think it got used that much at the new house , which is where we planted the trees . you could see it from the front yard for a while . We did n't have a big enough back yard for it . But the front yard was plenty big . I spent plenty of hours driving the riding mower around them . One of them grew up faster . Eventually , they grew together , and you could only mow around two sides of them .
I was happy to be able to read a bedtime story for Andrew . I had Andrew pick a story he really liked . He wanted to read some of Winnie the Pooh . It was fun to read to Andrew because he knew the story very well and he would read along with me on some parts . We made a game of making faces when Winnie the Pooh did something funny or sad . It was fun to play the parts of the story out like in a little play and Andrew really liked being a part of the story . When we were done Andrew and I talked about the story we had just read and it was so nice to see the Andrew understood that Winnie the Pooh got sad when his friend was sad and did his best to make his friend happy again . Andrew said that was a good lesson and that he would be good to his friends just like Winnie was to all his buddies . Reading to Andrew was more fun than I could of ever imagined and was a good lesson for teaching kindness using the best example in the world - Winnie the Pooh .
I wanted to watch a DVD but my DVD player will not play . I need a new one . I need to go to the store . I only want to spend fifty dollars . I want the best player for that price . I decide to buy my new DVD player at Best Buy because they have a good warranty and the best brands for the best price . The employee directs me to the DVD player section and I pick up the DVD player I chose . I go to the register and pay for my new DVD player . I take it home and plug it into my TV . I get my popcorn out and watch my movie on my new DVD player .
I wanted to send a faxed copy of my birth certificate to my mortgage company , because I needed to apply for a home loan . I drove to the local Office Depot where they allow you to send faxes for $ 0.99 each page . I paid the worker at Office Depot the money . I went to an available fax machine that no one was using and I inputted that I needed to send out one page . I inserted the page facing down in a slot where the machine would scan it . I also put the telephone fax number of the outgoing fax I needed to send , which was the mortgage company 's fax number . I then heard a sound that meant the fax went through correctly . I looked at the screen of the fax machine to verify that there were n't any errors , and it displayed a messaging saying fax sent successfully . I then took my hard copy of my birthday certificate out of the machine .
Jenny decided to have a BIG party to celebrate her upcoming tenth birthday . She wanted all her friends and family to come . First , she sat down a wrote a list of everybody she wanted to invite . When she showed the list to her mother she said , `` My , that 's a big list ! '' Then , they went to the store and bought a package of birthday invitations . Jenny and her mom wrote down a name in each invitation . After that , Jenny put the invitations into envelopes . Then they went to the post office together.They bought a roll of stamps and put one stamp on each envelope . When they were done , Jenny handed the pile of invitations to the postal worker behind the counter . Soon the invitations were sent out to all of Jenny 's friends and family .
Today I decided to visit a natural history museum . The museum was close to my house and weather was nice outside , so I decided to walk to the museum . I took me about 20 minutes to the walk to the museum . This museum required you to pay a fee to enter it . I went up the counter where a museum employee was sitting and talked to them . They told me how much it cost to enter and I paid them . They put a stamp on my hand so if I wanted to leave and return I could do so by showing them the stamp , and told me I could now enter the museum to look around . I started by exploring the bottom floor first . After I saw everything on the first floor , I went upstairs to the second floor where I learned all about the cavemen and how they lived . Once I was done exploring the whole museum , I left and walked back home .
The garbage in the kitchen was getting too high and needed to be changed . I had four clips on the top of the garbage bag which I unclipped . Then I took the bag from the waste basket . I secured the bag at the top with the ties that came with the bag and I set it aside on the floor . I went to the kitchen cabinet , opened it and took a new garbage bag out of the box . I closed the cabinet door . Then I went back to the empty wastebasket . I inserted it into the empty container and secure it with clips on all sides at the top . Then I took the full garbage bag out to the car to carry to the town dumpsters .
Tonight for dinner I wanted to have pasta . I got out my pot and filled it with water . I added a few tablespoons of salt to the water so it would boil faster . I had to wait for the water to start boiling so I used the time to get out my pasta and the other other ingredients for my sauce . After the water started to boil I put the pasta in the water so it would start cooking . I then put a second pan on the stove also at medium and put the ingredients for the sauce in the pan . I had to make sure to stir the pasta so it would not stick to the bottom ; I also had to stir the sauce to make sure it mixed well . After my pasta had cooked all the way I got out my plates so I could sit down and eat .
I had to fly across the country to visit my friend , which meant I had to take an airplane . I packed my bags with all the things I would need on my trip , then I took a taxi to the airport . When I got there , I found the desk for the airline I had purchased a ticket for and stood in line to wait my turn . I gave the lady at the desk my ticket and handed my bag over to her to be checked . She gave me a confirmation receipt and told me which gate my plane was located at . Next , I headed to the gate to board my plane . I placed all of the things in my pockets into a little bowl before walking into the metal detector . After I passed through the attendant handed my things back to me and I was off to find my plane .
When the day came to move our clocks back one hour , I used that as a reminder to also change the batteries in my alarm clock . I picked up my alarm clock and used a small screwdriver to undo the clip that covers the batteries . I took out the 2 batteries that were in there and put them in the container in which I keep all my other used batteries for proper disposal . I took the two new batteries out of their packaging and carefully inserted them into the part of the alarm clock where the batteries go . I made sure they were connected properly and that they fit in snugly . As one final check that they were connected properly , I unplugged the alarm clock and then plugged it back in . It retained the correct time , so I was satisfied that everything was done correctly .
I had been playing with my new lego set and puzzle all day . My mother came in my room and told me it looked like a pig lived there and that I needed to clean all my toys up immediately . I did not want to but knew I should obey my mother 's wishes . I began to break apart the completed puzzle piece by piece . I put the pieces back into the box . I then found a spot for the puzzle on my closet shelf . Next I needed to clean up the legos . I got the container they came in and started putting the pieces into it . It was not as much fun as building with them . Once I had found every one I closed the lid and put it away .
After I graduated college I lost touch with some of my greatest friends . One day , I happened upon the address of my old college roommate . I decided I should write her a letter . I went to my desk and picked out pink stationary . I sat down and wrote a long letter , detailing everything that I had been up to over the past few years . I told her how I married my college sweetheart and about our three kids : Kate , Brian and Brook . I told her how I accepted a teaching position at the high school and how we had just put in a new pool . I put the letter in an envelope , and carefully wrote her name and address on the front of it . Then I put a stamp on it and put it in the mail box to go out the next day .
My orange trees had finally finished producing . The oranges looked so plump and juicy ! I walked outside to the trees with a bag big enough to hold a few of the fruits . Then I walked back into the house . I went into the kitchen and started to peel the rinds off the oranges . They smelled so good ! I squeezed as much juice out of the oranges as I was able to . The juice ran into a clear pitcher . When I was done , I took the pitcher and poured myself a glass . It tasted so good and sweet ! I was sure that the orange juice would taste so much better after it had been chilled !
I bought tickets with my best friends for a football game at our college in September . As soon as I bought the tickets , I realized that the game was far from where I lived and that I would need to buy a plane ticket since it was too far to drive my car . I opened up my computer and looked up the name of the airline I usually fly with . Once I got to the airline 's website , I plugged in the departure date and the return date that I needed to be able to go to the game with my friends . I began looking through the available flight departure times and decided that it would make the most sense for me to fly out at 10:30 in the morning , so I would have enough time to get to the airport . I picked a return flight which landed at 6:30 in the evening so I would have time to get home . Once my card had been processed , my tickets were bought and my reservation was made !
I always wash the dishes for my family , I think it a fairly fun chore , and I like it much better than other chores . One night , after a large family dinner , we had a lot of dishes to do . After I started washing them , I put them on the counter to dry . Because there were so many of them , I ran out of room and had to stack them one on top of the other . Thankfully , none of them were made of glass . But , it was really funny because no matter how hard I tried , I could not get them to stack right . Finally , I had to stop washing the dishes and start drying them so I could make room for more clean dishes . It took me almost a half hour to finish them !
I was walking down the street one evening and I saw something suspicious . Two teenage youths were looking through the windows of the local library . The library was obviously closed and nobody was inside and no lights were on . I was upset by this and I called 911 to report a crime in progress . The operator from 911 took my information and asked me to describe what I was seeing . After about ten minutes two county police officers showed up in separate cars and one officer went to each door of the library . The officers called the parents of the teenagers and then arrested them for their crime . After a little while one of the officers came over to talk to me and then let me leave .
Yesterday I hosted a barbecue for about twenty people . It was a really fun event and I enjoyed having my friends over to my beach house . To prepare for the barbecue I went shopping at the grocery store for hamburgers , hotdogs , rolls , chips , salad and soda . When I returned from the store I prepared the salads and laid all of the food out to be cooked on the grill . As my friends began to arrive one of them volunteered to cook all of the food while the rest of us socialized and played volley ball . As the food was prepared we all enjoyed eating a burger or hot dog and then we quickly returned to playing different lawn games such as croquet and horseshoes . We really had a fun afternoon and I am excited to host a few more barbecues this summer .
Last night , while getting ready for bed , I walked through the kitchen and instantly noticed my feet were getting wet . Looking down in horror I realized my toddler had spilled milk everywhere . Grabbing the towel I have hanging from the oven door , I was able to step on that to then reach paper towels . Once it was good enough , I then grabbed my mop and the mop bucket . From the kitchen sink I filled the bucket and added a little soap . Dunking the mop in the bucket and then moving it across the floor to pick up any remaining mess . Once done , I emptied the bucket and hung the mop up to dry . The floors dried overnight without any extra help . I was able to sleep until tomorrow brings a whole new set up messes .
I cut my fingertip while closing a letter in an envelope . Moving too quickly , I draw my finger across the envelope flap and hit the edge . Paper cut ! The pain ! I turned on the hot water , but touch it now and then to be sure it was n't too hot . Then when the right temperature is reached , I run my hurt fingertip under the water . My finger stings a little from the water , but not too badly . I rub the soap into the cut with another of my fingers , and the soap stings more that the water did . I then rinse the cut with more of the water . The cut feels better this time with the soap washing out of it . Time to give my poor finger some rest .
It was a hot summer day and I wanted to have some fun , so my friends and I decided to go swimming ! We all changed into our bathing suits and got some towels , and walked down to the community pool . We put on some sunblock lotion to protect our skin . We each set our towels down on lounge chairs so we would have someplace to sit when we were n't swimming . We spent hours splashing and swimming in the pool . When we were n't swimming , we were sitting in our lounge chairs talking , laughing , and listening to music . We bought soda and ice cream from the snack stand and had a wonderful time ! When it started to get close to dinner time , we dried off and wrapped our towels around ourselves and started walking home . We were all very tired !
Sometimes my stomach will hurt if I eat ice cream . In order to eat ice cream and not have my stomach hurt , I have some medicine I can take before eating . I find the medicine bottle in the bathroom cabinet . I check the label to make sure it is the correct medicine and that I 'm taking the right amount . Then I put the pill in my mouth and swallow it with the water from the cup . The medicine has to be in my stomach for about 15 minutes before it can start to work . After I have waited 15 minutes , I do n't feel any differently but I know the medicine has had enough time to work . Then I can eat any kind of ice cream that I like . Usually I eat chocolate chip ice cream .
Last night my friends came over to my house to share dinner with me . When they showed up , I offered them some iced tea to drink while the rolls finished warming up in the oven . Then , when the dinner was ready , everyone came and sat down at the dinner table together . I then brought each of the dishes over from the stove or oven to the table and arranged them where everyone could reach them . We said a prayer , and then we begin to eat . I placed some of the roast beef onto my friend 's plate , and then passed it back to her . I made sure there was plenty of iced tea and some sugar for their tea , too . Everyone really had a good time sharing stories and eating our dinners together . We then had dessert .
My family and I had planned to have a backyard barbecue party and fundraiser for our friends , neighbors , and family on Memorial Day weekend . We were all excited to have a party because this is an event we all attend every year , however this year we were unsure of the weather . After checking the weather the day before the event , we realized that we would have to cancel the party due to thunderstorms . Our house is too small to have a party inside , hence we could only have a party in our back yard . If people did not confirm that they had seen the email , then we went about sending them a text message or called them via phone until we got responses from everyone , so they knew we were not having a party .
We had a very nice party scheduled for my daughter . It was a birthday party . Unfortunately , my daughter got sick right before the party was supposed to begin . We did n't want to have the party and have everyone get sick and she was too sick to attend so we decided to cancel the party and reschedule for a later date . They were very nice and said that we could have it another day without paying any more money . then we started to contact all of our guests . We did n't want anyone showing up if we were n't going to be there . We called everyone we could . We did n't have phone numbers for all of their guests . The invitations had been sent out on the Internet so I went online and I sent everyone a message explaining that it had been cancelled . Everyone found out okay .
I heard the cat meowing , staring at the food bowl . She was hungry , letting me know with her cat words . Her fluffy tail came to touch my leg , to try to get my attention . I went to the cabinet where I store the cat food and pulled the cat food container down . I grabbed the food scoop from the container and scooped out one scoop of food into the cat dish . It was a measured scoop , otherwise the cat would eat as much as she wants . She nearly knocked me over with as fast as she moved , trying to barrel through me . She purred happily as she ate and I took the time to refill her water dish with clean fresh water . She would n't drink from stale water , so this was a constant process through the day .
Today I went to a football match with my friend Alex. Alex and I met at his house and drove together from there . We paid $ 5 each for our tickets at the gate , and stopped to buy popcorn before making our way to our seats . We sat in the seventh row , close to the field . The players ran out onto the field and we cheered loudly for our team . The ball started with the opposing team but our star player kicked it away and made a goal . We stood up and cheered . The teams were well paired and many goals were blocked by the keepers for each team . We hardly stayed in our seats . In the end our team one and we were very happy .
I am ready to begin my evening of relaxation . I pick a comfortable chair to sit in . I then look at all my compact discs and chose one of them to listen to . It has some fun songs like " My Favorite Things " and Sixteen Going on Seventeen " . Now that I have decided , I must make sure the compact disc player is plugged into the electric socket and is turned on . Both of those things have been done . I simply touch the open button and place my circular compact disc into the slot . Once the disc is loaded , the beautiful music begins to play . The music tells a story of a young nun named Maria , who is singing while on the mountain top and then suddenly realizes she is late for prayer time . Maria is called to the Mother Abbess and is told that she will be a governess to seven children .
Last week on a bike ride to my friends house , I was traveling on a very rough road with a lot of rocks on the side of it . I realized after about 10 minutes into my ride that I had a very bad flat tire . Thankfully I carry the proper tools and items with me to fix it . After removing the tire and the tube inside , I used my tools to put a brand new tube inside of the tire . I checked it to make sure that I had aligned everything correctly and after ensuring that I did , I placed the tire back onto the bike . I then used my portable pump to make sure that I had the proper amount of air pressure inside of it , because I did n't want another flat . It was an easy fix .
This morning I made breakfast for myself . I decided I was in the mood to eat a breakfast sandwich . First , I toasted a whole wheat English muffin . I put a small amount of butter in the skillet . Once the butter melted , I cracked one egg into the skillet . Once the egg appeared to be almost cooked , I flipped the egg with a spatula and cooked the other side . Then I took the English muffin out of the toaster , spread a thin layer of butter on both sides , and placed the egg on one half . I then placed the other half of the English muffin on top of the egg and cheese to form a sandwich . It was delicious .
I was going out with friends last night , and I wanted to take a shower before I went . The first thing I wanted to do was to wash my hair . I got out of my clothes and turned the water in the shower on . I adjusted the temperature of the water until it was comfortable for me , then I stepped into the shower . Once my hair was wet , I reached over to grab a bottle of shampoo , opened it , poured some into my hand , then set the bottle back down . Then I rubbed the shampoo between both of my hands to work up a little lather . After that , I placed my hands in my hair at my scalp and slowly massaged the shampoo into my hair and scalp . After my hair was fully lathered and clean , I put my head back under the water spray and began rinsing the bubbles and lather from my hair . I used my hands to help push the shampoo out of my hair , and I moved my fingers over the top of my head back to the bottom of my hair to make sure that all of the shampoo was rinsed out . Once my hair was rinsed , that completed the hair washing .
My son went on his first Cub Scout fishing trip this year . He borrowed a fishing rod from one of the other scouts . The scout leader had dug some worms to use as bait , and they also brought some canned corn for bait . But he still had to be very careful not to hurt himself on the sharp hook . They were fishing from a bridge over a river , so he had to wait until no-one was walking by before he cast his line into the water . One of the scout leaders showed him how to cast so that the line spins out and sends the hook far into the water , then to slowly reel it in and wait for a fish to bite . There was a red-and-white bobber on the line that floated on the surface of the water until a fish bit the hook , then it bobbed to let him know he 'd caught something ! He gave the line a tug to make sure the fish was firmly on the hook , then he reeled in his line - and , sure enough , there was a nice fat pumpkinseed fish on the end of his hook !
Desmond is 6 years old now and wants to learn how to make a sandwich for himself at lunch time . He decides he wants to sunflower seed butter sandwich with honey drizzled on top . He walks into the kitchen and retrieves everything he needs to make his sandwich , including , a plate , two slices of bread , sunflower seed butter , jar of honey , and a knife . Then he uses his knife to scoop out a generous portion and spreads it on a piece of bread . He uses his knife again for one more scoop to spread on the other piece of bread . Desmond is excited about drizzling the honey on , its his favorite part ! He picks up the honey stick and dumps it in the honey jar , pulls it back out and lets the extra honey run off and fall into the jar . Now he drizzles the honey onto the sunflower seed butter , puts one piece of bread on top of the other and is finished !
My neighbors decided to go away for a day . They have two children , a boy and a girl , and a dog . They asked me to take care of them while they were gone . At first , the children were very shy . I was n't sure if they liked me . But then , I brought out a board game - their favorite . The sister won , and ran around in excitement . After we played the game , I made them lunch , because the brother said he was hungry . Then they asked if we could play outside . Before we knew it , their parents came home . It was that hard to take care of children after all !
This morning , it was my turn to take out the garbage . I took the lid off of the trash bin and loosened the knot on the side of the trash bag . I then pulled the trash bag out and tied the four corners together to close it . I opened the dumpster and tossed the bag inside . Then , I closed the lid and came back inside . I keep my trash bags under the sink , so I opened the cupboard there and took out a new trash bag . I then placed it in the trash bin and knotted it around the lid so it would n't slide down . Finally , I placed the lid back on the trash bin and continued on with my day .
When I bought my new house I was very excited to discover that there were two koi ponds in the back yard . Koi fish look like big goldfish and they usually live outside in home made ponds . The person who sold me the house educated me on what kind of food to buy for the fish . I measured out the appropriate amount for 6 fish and I walked down to the pond . I only put a little of the food in at first which is what I had learned is the best way to feed the fish . After the fish ate the little bit of food that I had given them I added a little bit more . I am looking forward to feeding the fish again tomorrow .
It was Saturday , and it was time to go to the playground ! Every Saturday I took my son and daughter to their favorite playground in the area . We lived in a upscale high rise apartment , so going outside was not an option . We normally stay in the park at least 2 hours . So they can enjoy themselves . Today the weather was beautiful ! The kids played their hearts out on the swings and slides . Then they wanted for me to have some fun too since I was sitting on the bench . To them I seemed bored . My daughter squealed Lets play hide and seek dad ! I said " well , there really is n't any place to hide . Let 's play frisbee instead ! But Dad ! We do n't have a frisbee . Oh yes we do !
I was playing in the playroom with my sweet little boy . We were playing trucks while listening and singing to some kids songs . I then realized he had a dirty diaper and needed a diaper change . I never leave him in a diaper that is not clean and dry , so I immediately went and got his diaper bag . I picked up his little legs and put the changing pad under him . I pulled off his shorts , unsnapped the diaper and removed it . I removed the diaper , closed it with the Velcro into a ball and threw it in a garbage bag . I cleaned him with the baby wipe . I threw the wipe into the garbage bag . I put a clean diaper on him and he started singing his songs , asking for his truck . I put his pants back on , went outside to toss the bag in the garbage can , washed my hands and we were right back to playing trucks !
At 6:30 , I got my twin boys up for school . They groaned a little but they finally got up . They brushed their teeth , got dressed and had a bowl of cereal each . They picked up their backpacks and headed to the car . After the three of us got in the car and put our seatbelts on , I started the car and backed out of the driveway . I turned out onto the street , made a left turn and then drove about half a mile to their elementary school . We waited our turn in the car line and when we pulled up in front of the school one of the teachers opened the passenger door to help my boys out . They walked towards the door with the other children and started their school day .
I wash dishes every day , three times a day . When I wash dishes , I go to the kitchen sink and put the drain plug in the drain hole on the left side to keep the water from going down the drain . I then turn on the faucet to fill the sink with water . As the water starts to fill the sink , I put in some dish detergent that I have in a plastic bottle . I squeeze out about a quarter 's size of detergent . I swish the detergent in the sink to help it dissolve and get foamy and sudsy . I start to wash and clean the dishes with a kitchen sponge . I wipe each dish , one by one , until it is completely clean . Then I place it on the right side of the sink that is empty . Then I pull out the plug and let the sudsy water go down the drain . After I do this , I start to rinse all the soapy dishes with cool water from the faucet until they do n't have any suds on them anymore . As I rinse each one , I put them into a dish drainer that is right next to the sink .
As I was headed to the office I double checked my desk for any documents that needed to be sent out . I found four papers that were from my boss that read please fax these for me . As I put my cup of coffee down I read the papers carefully as they were very important and I jumped up right away to fax them . I was n't to use to faxing papers as this was only my second week on the job . I was up next I placed the papers in the machine one by one and pushed the buttons designed on the how to guide next to the machine . Basically faxing for beginners , which was a huge help . Job successfully done .
There 's a football , or soccer as we call it in America , team in my city called Real Salt Lake . Two weeks ago , I went to a match with my brother . First , I made sure we had tickets by buying them on the team 's website . On the day of the match , I picked up my brother from the train station . After that , we drove to the stadium where the game was being played . There were lots of people going to the game , so it took us longer than we thought because of the traffic on the way . When we got to the stadium about 30 minutes before the game , we paid a stadium worker ten dollars so we could park in the parking lot . Here , we showed another worker our tickets . We walked through a metal detector so the stadium workers could make sure we were not carrying anything bad like a gun . From there , we looked at the signs to find the right place to enter the stadium and find our seats . There was a lot of exciting action . We decided not to get snacks or drinks at the stadium because they cost a lot of money . The crowd around us cheered the whole game , especially when our team was about to score . We had a lot of fun . After a bit of waiting in traffic to leave the parking lot , I drove my brother back home .
When I was a child , the neighborhood kids would sometimes get together to play games . We usually played tag , or sometimes baseball , but this time they wanted to play football . I had never played football before , but they told me it 's just basically about getting the football down to the end of the field while the other team tries to stop you . We did n't have to tackle each other like I 'd seen them do on T.V. but just tag each other to be out . Then we started the game . I found out a football is awkward to hold and throw . It 's not round like other balls , but shaped long with pointed ends . When I tried to pass it to another player , it wobbled all over and did n't go where I wanted it to . It was hard to catch also . But we had fun !
Winter does n’t like to give way to Spring in our part of the country . It keeps trying to keep the weather too cold for planting . But soon the weather will go from chill to hot and it is time to start getting the flowers germinated . I dig out my large pots , buy potting soil and pick out flowers that will best thrive in our area of the country . Once home , I clean up the pots from the year before and add a few pieces of gravel before filling them with the new , soft potting soil . I ’ve chosen a variety of flowers that work together . I spread them in a semi-circle inside the pots . I set up a narrow table in front of a back window with lots of sun . I top it with a plastic cloth for spills and arrange the pots . Over the next days and a couple of weeks , I watch the plants stick their heads above ground . With water and sunlight , they gain strength and height until they are hardy enough to survive in the outside garden . By then the weather is warm .
I open up my bills and look at when each one is due for payment . The bills that are due within the next two weeks are ones I will pay . I look at each bill and confirm it is the correct amount . Then I take out my check book and write a check for each bill . The front of the check book lets me record my payment with check number , date , whom I am paying , and how much . On each check I fill in the date and the name of the person I 'm paying , then I write out the dollar amount in words and also write it in numbers . I put each bill and check in a return envelope . I make sure I have the correct check with each bill . I seal the envelope and put my return name and address on the front left corner . Then I post them in the mail .
I was spending some time with my friends at the beach and it was starting to get cold . Since we wished to stay for a while yet , we decided that we wanted to build a bonfire . My friends and I set out to explore the area and see what we could find in order to create a bonfire . We also picked up a bunch of newspapers and other assorted paper items that people had left lying around . We then headed into the forest area near the beach and picked up a bunch of leaves and scattered plant remnants . We carried all of these items back to the place where we had set up our chairs and other gear and then we assembled it all into a large pile . My friend doused it all with some lighter fluid and , being careful to stand back from the pile , we tossed a match onto it .
I look around at the wall in my house , and think it is a little empty . I remember that I have a painting in the attic that would look very good on this wall , and bring the painting down from the attic . I think of how the painting would hang on the wall , thinking of different ways it could hang . I think of hanging wire on the pack of the painting 's frame to hang on a nail in the wall . I think of another way to hang it . I remember that I also have some sticky tape I could use , but realize the tape would not be strong enough . I do have some Velcro , which would work well instead of wire and a nail . I attach the Velcro to the back of the painting 's frame and also on the wall , and press the painting against the Velcro while making sure the painting stays level .
Recently , a coworker of mine from my college research team passed away . She was killed in a car accident while she was driving to the airport to fly back home for Easter . Her family and friends were very upset by the accident , and her death came as a surprise to everyone . Many friends , colleagues , and family members all planned to travel from very far to be there for the funeral . I also decided to attend . I booked a last-minute plane flight to the girl 's hometown . I let my boss at work know that I would be out of the office for a funeral for the next two days . He agreed to let me have the time off . I flew over to the girl 's hometown and met up with all of the other funeral-goers at a church , which was the location of the funeral . The pastor talked about how this girl 's life was taken too soon , and reminded us that God would watch over her . Then the funeral ceremony ended , and all of us accompanied the girl 's parents to the cemetery to bury the coffin .
It was a beautiful summer night , and my sister and I decided to make a bonfire . We went outside to see if we had enough firewood and discovered that we did n't have enough wood for our fire . I decided to go out into the forest to pick up some more wood while my sister used the wood we had to get a fire started . Once I had gathered a decent amount of firewood , I went back to find my sister and see how the fire was coming . She had gotten a pretty good start but the fire definitely needed some more wood . I took the branches I had gathered them and made them into a teepee formation on top of the fire my sister had started . We enjoyed our night out by the fire and cooked some hot dogs and made s'mores at the end of the night .
The first time I took a bath , I enjoyed it so much that I did not want to stop . It felt like I was sitting in a pool of warm water . I was a young kid so it was a bubble bath and I had some toys to play with . Either my mother or my father would wash my hair for me then they would help me wash the remainder of my body . I would play with my toys and get all clean in the bath tub . After a few years I learned how to wash my own hair and I would prefer to take a bath over a shower since it was more fun to sit and relax in the warm water and enjoy a fun evening . From the best of my memory , I remember that I always loved taking a bath . Then when I am done in the bath tub , I would get out and wrap up in a huge dry cotton towel and dry off !
Yesterday I had a barbecue . Before we could start the barbecue , I had to prepare the food we had bought to eat . I chopped all the vegetables and seasoned them . To start the barbecue , I placed charcoal and lighter fluid on a grill . While it was heating up , I made sure that all the food was ready to be cooked . I also made sure there were enough condiments , like ketchup and mustard . As I cooked the people I had invited began coming in . I put ice in a cooler , then added cans of soda and bottles of water , to make sure there was enough to drink . I placed the meat on the grill and watched it as it cooked on one side . After a few minutes I switched sides until all the meat was cooked fully . I cooked the vegetables , they did not take as long . I was very enjoyable .
I was getting ready to set the alarm so that I could wake up early the next morning when I realized that 's the batteries were dead and needed to be changed . So I took the battery cover off of the bottom of the alarm clock , which is where I saw the the two dead AA batteries . I took the batteries out , one by one , and through the old batteries in the garbage . Following the direct actions within the battery compartment of the alarm clock , I inserted each of the batteries one by one , ensuring that the positive and negative terminals were facing in the correct directions . Once both batteries were in place and snugly intact , I put the battery cover back on the bottom of the alarm clock in order to secure the batteries in place . I then turned over the clock so that it was sitting right side up and facing me . I push the power button and the face of the clock lit up , with 12 o'clock blinking in red .
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Last night I learned how to play a new board game . This board game is called " Jenga " . The way my friends taught me to play is to set up the whole tower , with 3 blocks going one way , and then 3 blocks going the other way all the way until you 're at the top . Each person has to try to take a block out of the tower , and if the tower falls when you 're trying to take a block out you lose ! It gets pretty nerve-wracking when you 're trying to take a block out and it feels like the whole tower is about to fall down . After about ten turns the Jenga tower started wobbling , and the whole thing came crumbling down at the 12th turn ! I was so glad it was n't my turn it fell at .
Tonight I decide to make a salad for dinner . To have salad for a whole meal can be tricky , since you have to put lots of things in it to fill you up and keep you healthy . I look in my refrigerator for the ingredients . I take them all out and bring out a big bowl to mix things together in . I mix the lettuce and spinach together to make up the leafy green part of the salad , and cut up some tomatoes into slices to put in there too . The carrots I chop up into little discs , and throw them into the bowl with everything else . I have some bits of toasted bread that I throw in there , and then pour a salad dressing on top .
I was really hungry . I decided to make a pot of soup . I had some leftover chicken in the fridge so I took it out and brought it to the chopping board . After I chopped the chicken , I threw it into the boiled water . I added a little chicken stock and seasoning . I went to the fridge and grabbed some carrots , celery and onions . I chopped up the vegetables into small chunks . When the veggies were all cut , I threw them into the pot . I let the vegetables cook down for a while . The soup was starting to smell good . In just a few minutes , the chicken noodle soup was ready to eat . It tasted amazing and I ate it all !
Yesterday , I went on a date with my husband . We decided to go on a picnic in the park . Before the date , I got out our picnic basket so I could fill it with some good food . I also put in a potato salad , some grapes and strawberries . For drinks , I put in some sparkling water . Then I add made sure to include napkins , utensils , and a picnic blanket . It took less than 5 minutes to arrive . When we got there , my husband laid out the picnic blanket on the soft grass . We sat down , and I emptied the basket . We had a good time . We were talking and laughing while eating our food . The birds loved it . It was fun , and we really enjoyed each other 's company . It was a good break for us from everyday life . It was beautiful sunny day . Then we headed home . At home , we said to each other that we should on dates more often .
I am so excited to learn how to drive today with Scott . We are in a large vacant parking lot and no one else is around so it will be perfectly safe for us , the car and anyone else . As we both get in the car , we put on our seatbelts . Check . Now he instructs me to put the key in the ignition and give it a gentle turn forward toward the front of the car . He tells me to grab the crankshaft and put it into the `` D '' position . I feel the car surge forward and immediately hit the brake pedal on the left and car stops . He tells me it 's fine and to give it a little gas . The more gas I give it from the pedal on the right , the faster we go !
My friends and I decided it was time to move in together . We wanted to rent a flat . So I went online and searched google for flats to rent in our area . I pulled up each site and looked through them . I looked for flats with enough rooms for all of us and that were in our price range to rent . After that , I made a list of the ones that we liked and could afford . My friends and I looked over the list and then picked out the ones that we wanted to go look at . Next we all went on these appointments . At each flat we looked over the rooms . We looked at how big they were and what the looked like . Then we made a list of the ones we liked from that . After that we talked about the ones on the list . We discussed which ones we liked the best . We made arrangements to rent it .
When I arrived home from school , my mother told me that the living room was very messy and had many toys on the floor . Even though my brother made some of the mess , I decided to pick up the toys because I like to feel helpful and I know my mom likes it when the house looks good . I walked around the room , picking up toys . I tried to pick up a couple similar ones at a time , because I would have to put them in the same place . I had started building a spaceship but had not had time to finish . I put all the pieces together in a bag so that they would be together when I wanted to finish building the spaceship . I put my brother 's action figures back up on the shelf where they belonged .
I like to play golf . When I play golf , I like to head down to the miniature gold course in my city and play a few rounds there with friends or family members . We start out at the first " hole " that we try to puck the ball into with a golf club . We make our way through many holes , with each one getting more difficult than the previous ones . This is done in an attempt yo get you lose the game and pay for another one , but playing again . I believe there are up to 45 holes depending on how long or short you want to play the golf game . After we have completed our rounds , we eat at the snack bar , which normally consists of either nachos or a hot dog with potato chips and a soda . After that time , it is usually dark or getting dark outside and we go ahead and make our way home and wonder which holes and how many rounds we should play next time .
Tuesday morning , another work day . As usual , my alarm went off at 6 am . I got up , showered , brushed my teeth and got dressed . I went downstairs and got a cup of tea to enjoy while I was drying my hair and putting on make up . Once I was all ready , I got my lunch out of the fridge , got in my car and drove to my office . I pulled into the parking deck a few minutes after 7 and made my way up the elevator to the sixth floor of my building . I unlocked my desk and took out my laptop . I turned it on and went to the break room to put my lunch in the refrigerator and to get a cup of tea to have as I looked over my emails and checked to see what meetings I had scheduled that day .
Last week I took a birthday trip with my friends . We were headed to Florida for a long weekend of celebration and beach time . I woke up early for my flight and quickly checked my email . Unfortunately I had an email from the airlines telling me that my original flight was canceled but that I had been placed on a flight an hour earlier ! I quickly called a taxi cab and ran outside to wait for it . My taxi was delayed but it pulled up about 15 minutes later and I jumped into the back . I explained my situation to the taxi driver and he did his best to bring me to the airport as quickly as possible . We arrived at the airport and I used the machine in the back to pay my fare by credit card . I retrieved my luggage fro the back of the taxi and I was on time for my flight to Florida .
We are currently potty training my youngest daughter . Last night she wet the bed in her sleep . When she woke up she was covered in urine . Then I took her pillow , sheets and blankets and threw them in the washing machine . After we got her into new clothes we went to our linen closet to grab her a new pillow case , sheet and blanket . I took her into her room and we pulled the mattress out of her crib together . She stood on it while it was on the ground and jumped around for a bit , and started to giggle . After she got off we spread the sheet out over the mattress and folded each corner over the corner of the mattress and put the mattress back into her crib . She held the pillow case while I stuffed the pillow inside . Once we placed the pillow back in the crib , we spread her blanket over the mattress and tucked the sides into the bed .
This afternoon , I sent a fax to another office . I printed out the papers that I wanted to fax . Then , I walked over and got the sheets of paper off the printer . Next to the fax machine , there are a stack of cover sheets . I filled out a cover sheet saying who the fax was for and how many pages the fax included . Then I dialed the number of the other office on the fax machine . The machine scanned the pages and sent a copy of them to the other office . When it was finished , it printed out a sheet that let me know that the fax had been sent correctly . I put the printed copy of the papers in the recycling bin , since I did n't need them anymore , and got back to work .
My family and I get our clothes very wet sometimes . We get caught in the rain . Or our clothes get wet when we clean them . When my mom has to dry the clothes for the family , she first puts them in the clothes dryer . She opens the door of the clothes dryer and throws them in . The clothes dryer is a special machine in my family 's house meant for drying clothes . After my mom puts the clothes in the clothes dryer , she closes the door and turns the knob on top . The knob on top controls how long the clothes dryer runs . She then goes to do other important things and lets the clothes dryer run for the amount of time she set with the knob . She opens the door to look at the clothes . She checks to see if the clothes are really fully dry or not ( sometimes the clothes dryer does n't make them fully dry the first time ) . If the clothes are still wet , my mom puts the clothes back in the clothes dryer . If the clothes are dry , my mom takes the clothes out of the clothes dryer . She then puts them up to hang on clothes hangers or puts them in piles . My mom then brings the clothes to all my brothers and sisters .
Today I decided to wash my hair . Before washing my hair , I made sure to gather everything that I would need . I got together my favorite shampoo , conditioner , leave-in conditioner & a towel . First , I put hair head under the shower head & let water saturate all of my hair . Then , once my hair is wet , I add a dime sized amount of shampoo to my hand & apply it to my hair , focusing on my scalp . Once it it all bubbly & feels clean , I rinse it out . After that , I apply a generous amount of conditioner so my hair does n't dry out from the shampoo . After that , I rinse it out with lukewarm water so my hair absorbs & locks in all of the good ingredients . Afterwards , I get out of the shower , towel-dry my hair & apply leave-in conditioner so my hair will stay moisturized . Then , I proceed with styling .
I went to the spa and checked in with the receptionist to pay for my appointment . She gave me a robe and a towel . In the changing room , I took off my clothes and put on the robe . I left my clothes and shoes and purse in a locker in the changing room and went to the sauna . It was very hot and steamy in the sauna , and I felt very relaxed . I stayed in the sauna for about half an hour and afterwards , I used a private bathroom to take a quick cool shower to rinse off the sweat . I put the towel and robe in a laundry bin in the hallway so they could be washed for someone else to use , and said goodbye to the receptionist on my way out .
I needed to purchase some supplies for an upcoming trip as well as some pet supplies so rather than wanting to drive to several stores I opted to shop online . I found items that I thought would be perfect so I read reviews of people who had bought them before to see if they were good products or not . After I decided on several things I wanted and added them to my cart , I realized if I added a couple dollars more I would get free shipping so I added some treats for my dogs . I searched google to see if there were any coupon codes for this store and found one that said it would work . I entered my shipping address and credit card information and double checked everything in my cart to make sure it was the items and sizes I wanted . When I was sure everything was correct I placed the order .
I spray some Pam into a frying pan . I chop up small pieces of ham and put them into the frying pan . I turn the stove on low heat . I add a little bit of water and whisk the eggs until they are completely mixed up . I pour the egg mixture into the pan . I turn the heat up to medium . After a few minutes , I check to see if all the liquid on top of the egg has cooked so it is n't runny anymore . If it is completely cooked , I add a little bit of shredded cheese on top of the egg mixture . I cook for a few minutes until the cheese melts . I get a spatula and flip half of the egg on top of the other half . Then my omelet is cooked !
I made sure to attend as many worship rehersals as possible before the worship service so I would feel comfortable with the sequence of music I was expected to perform . I arrived before the worship servce started and took my place on the stage at the piano . I had brought my music sheets with me , and I placed those on the piano 's stand . Once the service started , I listened for each queue from each speaker to begin playing the next song . I had to listen to the worship leader carefully in case he spontaneously wanted to repeat verses or stanzas of hymns throughout the service . I also had to pay attention to the music leader to make sure I knew when to stop playing as well . At the end of each song , I turned to the music sheet for the next song as quielty as possible .
Lately , I notice brown spots in my shower . I was using normal cleaner for bathroom . I think it was not working , so I bought Mr clear bathroom cleaner and it was 100 % guaranteed . I first cleaned bathroom with water spray , and scrub the floor and walls with some bleach.I kept it on walls for 10 minutes . The most of the dirty spots were disappearing . There were some rusting spot , I did not know what to do . I tried 409 and somehow it worked . Those spots were very stubborn . Finally , the cleaner that bought , I sprayed at a time and cleaned square foot by square foot . AT the end when whole shower was covered and brushed well , I filled a bucket of water and with sponge I cleaned all walls and bottom . It was sparkling clean. ,
Yesterday , I stopped at a fast food restaurant with my family . We had to decide whether to go through the drive-thru or to eat in the restaurant . We decided to go inside since the food would have been too messy to eat in the car . I read the choices to my younger children . They each told me what they wanted , included any sides and drinks . When it was our turn to place our order , I told the cashier what each person wanted . We then waited at the counter for our food to be served . Upon receiving our food , we got additional items we needed : napkins , condiments , etc. . We found a table and ate our meal . When we were done , we cleaned up and left .
It was almost time for my cousin 's wedding . I had bought an outfit especially for the occasion . I took a shower and then dressed in my new clothing . Then I make sure I had my earrings on . Last , I found my shoes . They were my favorite pair of sandals . The church filled up so fast ! Soon the bride was walking down the aisle . She was so beautiful . The priest spoke for a half hour and they exchanged vows . They were finally married . The happy couple smiled as they walked back down the aisle . We clapped and applauded them and finally left to go off to the reception where we would celebrate their marriage .
I love to make hot chocolate in the wintertime . Today it snowed so I decided to make myself a mug of hot cocoa . Some people just put a mug of water in the microwave and then add Swiss Miss. . Not me . First I put the milk in a sauce pan . Then I put it on the burner on medium high heat . While the milk is heating up I get mix cocoa and sugar together . Then a skin formed on top and it was gross . I learned after that that as soon as it boils I need to pull it off the burner.Once the milk comes to a boil I pour it into a mug . Then I add the cocoa .
Stacy got up quickly after she accepted the job offer to shake the interviewer 's hand . In her excitement , she ripped the seam of her skirt . While her new employer laughed off the incident , Stacy was in dire straits : She had only that and one other skirt to carry her through to her next pay check . She proceeded to thread the bobbin with the correct colored thread . She flipped the skirt inside out , and then proceeded to combine the two edges of the skirt that she wanted to rejoin . She proceeded to push the lever on the machine , and the needle slowly bobbed up and down through the woolen fabrics . Once the skirt was clear , she cut the excess thread and turned the skirt outward . She would survive professionally for another two weeks .
I wanted to make some fresh orange juice to drink for breakfast . I went to the grocery store . When I got there , I went to the fruit aisle and started searching for the ripest oranges . I decided on 10 of the best smelling and biggest oranges I could find . I paid the cashier and went home . I was excited to have some fresh orange juice . When I got home , I cut the oranges in half and started to squeeze the juice out by hand by placing the orange halves on the plastic juicer and twisting them until all of the juice came out . Finally , after squeezing all ten oranges , I had a full glass of orange juice . It was a bright orange color and smelled delicious ! I sat down and then enjoyed my fresh orange juice with my cereal .
I always wash my hair at the beginning of my shower . I make the water hot and stand under the hot water to make my hair wet . I switch between different shampoo and conditioner brands so grab whichever scent I want to smell that day . I squeeze a big glob of shampoo in my hand and rub my hands together then lather it into my hair , I rinse the shampoo out . Once I get all of the conditioner distributed I let it sit for a few minutes to do it 's job , I wash the rest of my body while the conditioner is working . I rinse out all of the conditioner and turn the water off . I gently put my hair up in a towel to dry it and when it is towel dry I run leave in conditioner through it to make it more manageable .
I had been on a trip to Boston , and it was time for my flight home . I arrived at the airport ninety minutes before my flight was scheduled to leave to insure I had sufficient time to check in , pass through security and make it to the flight gate . I had confirmed my reservation ahead of time and printed out a boarding pass which I took with me to the airport . When I arrived I had luggage to check . There was a much shorter line for people who already had their boarding pass . They gave me receipts which I would need to claim my luggage at my destination . I put the receipts in my wallet so I would not loose them . I patiently waited in the line with the other passengers . It took 30 minutes to get through the line . At the screening check point they verified I was not carrying any dangerous items . I had 20 minutes to relax before my flight left .
Yesterday morning , I took a shower . I started by bringing in my change of clothes , as it is always more convenient to change after the shower than it is to walk all the way over to my room to do it . I tend to let the shower water run first so that it can heat up , and I spend that time brushing my teeth . Once I 'm done , I place my towel at the end of the shower opposite of the shower head . Typically , I 'll stay under the hot water for quite a few minutes , as a shower is really my only means of relaxation . Sometimes I 'll use soap , but soap is something that is n't as necessary as people think it is , so I try not to use that too often . And after a lengthy amount of time rinsing off , I simply allow myself to stand there after turning the shower water off , thinking about the day ahead of me and whatever other thoughts ran through my mind during the shower . And then , I get out of the shower , dry off , and get dressed .
It 's three weeks until Christmas and we must move the living room furniture to make space for the Christmas Tree . I 've decided to move the recliner to the other side of the room so we can put the Christmas tree in front of the window . People will be able to see it from the sidewalk and it will be very pretty at night ! Before I can put up the tree , I 'll need to move the sofa over toward the wall and put the coffee table in front of it . Once the space in front of the window is empty , I will put the Christmas tree there and decorate it . Moving furniture is hard work , but I only have to do it once in a while and it 's nice to try new arrangements . I 'll need to move all the furniture again after Christmas !
In coming next week are busy because of guest , marriage and festival . I need to make a shopping list . My brain was overwhelmed with so many things on my mind . In last 2 days , I was writing for things that I am going to need , on my phone , even on refrigerator , on my laptop . I did not want to forget the important thing . So I was writing whenever I was remembering . Finally , I sat at one place without any distraction , and gathered all the things , that I wrote at different place and made a list . I asked my family , if they need something , and then I categorized them , so I can go at a time at one store and get all the things needed from the store , because my list was not just grocery , but from food to clothes , jewelry , toiletry , make up , shoes and home furnishings . finally , it was done , but always felt like I am missing something ,
On Mother 's Day , I decided to go over to my mom 's house and make her dinner . I settled on hamburgers , hot dogs , chips , soda , and my grandmother 's special baked beans recipe . First , I called my mom and asked if anybody else would be over at her house , and she told me it would be myself , my brother , my aunt , my cousin , and my mom . Then , I drove over to my mom 's house and made sure we had enough dishes for everybody . We had one plate for the finished hamburger patties and hot dogs and a couple bowls for the two kinds of chips . I also made sure we had a drinking glass , plate , fork , knife and napkins for each person . While those were cooking , I set up the table , setting a place for each person , filling one bowl with chips , and leaving a space to put the crockpot . The family was hanging out outside and in the kitchen , and we enjoyed each other 's company as we eagerly awaited our food . Once it was ready , I set the meat on a plate in the kitchen with buns next to them , due to a lack of space on the table . I made the burgers and hot dogs to their liking and invited them to sit down at the table . Once everybody was seated , we talked about family and life as we enjoyed fantastic food . When everybody was done eating , I gathered their dishes , scraped the food and used napkins off their plates into the garbage , and put them in the dishwasher . I said goodbye to everybody and headed home .
I took a trip to Las Vegas with my best friend for my fortieth birthday . I was so excited to be in the excitement and action and fun and away from my mother duties at home . We stayed at Planet Hollywood , in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip . After a few hours , we decided we really wanted to go out dancing that night . I called around to a few different clubs and got us added to the guest list at Tao , as it was open that night and seemed like it was going to be fun . We went and got all dressed up in dresses and heels , took a cab and went to the club . We got in quickly , since we were on the guest list . It was the best birthday I can ever remember .
My town holds a yearly dance at town hall . The dance is formal dress , and every single person who lives in the city is invited to participate . The event has largely become popular for how often people meet new romantic partners at the dance . I arrived at town hall around dusk along with a few friends of mine . We were all very sharply dressed . We went inside and the music was already bumping . I noticed a few women alone in the crowd , seemingly looking for partners . I danced with a few different people throughout the night , but at around midnight I saw her . She was alone on the edge of the dance floor , and she looked so beautiful .
I have always enjoyed gardening . Sometimes I like to plant flowers in my back yard . So I went to the local Walmart and bought several types of seeds , especially sunflowers . I also purchased a few pots and lots of soil . I took them all home then set them all out on the patio . First I filled all of the pots with soil . Then I placed some of the seeds ( a different type of seed for each pot ) into the soil . Then I set all of the pots on the patios edge where they could get plenty of sunshine . I also bought some food that was especially made for flowers and I placed that in the soil as well . I watched the flowers grow each and everyday and they turned out to be very beautiful .
One of buttons fell off of my long sleeve button up blouse today so I decided to sew the button back onto the blouse myself . I was lucky that I found the button after it fell off and did not need a replacement button . All I needed was a needle and thread . I found my sewing kit in the closet and opened it up to find that I had many options of what color thread to use . I decided to go with black thread to match the color of the original thread used in the other buttons on the shirt . I went with a medium sized needle . I threaded the needle and then proceeded to place the button on the shirt and sew it back on . Once I was done , I cut the excess thread off .
Today I did my laundry . I picked up all of the worn , dirty clothes off of the floor and placed them in the hamper . The hamper was very full . I decided to wash only dark colored clothes today . I put these clothes in a laundry bag and took them to the laundry room in my apartment building , along with a bottle of laundry detergent and a roll of quarters , since the washing machine costs $ 2 and you can only pay with quarters . Luckily , there was a washing machine available to use . Then I placed the clothes in the machine . I selected the button for `` cold water , '' so the colors would not bleed while they were being washed . I inserted the quarters into the slot and pressed the `` start '' button .
My grandmother and I go to the movie every Sunday to spend time together . Right now we 're looking through the papers online to figure out what we 'd like to see . Nothing catches our interest that 's showing at the discount theater . After some debate , we settle on picking out a comedy . She wants to see a movie with her favorite actress Jane Fonda . So I agree that we can go see The Book Club , and i 'll choose the next movie we go to . After seeing The Book Club , we decide to go see the movie Adrift . We 're happy with both selections and proud that we did n't argue too much over deciding on either movie . All in all we made two great choices .
I am really thirsty and hungry so I need to buy something from the vending machine while shopping . I needed to find a vending machine that both sold soft drinks and food . I found 2 machines side by side that one sold drinks and the other sold food . I decided on buying chips . I decided on sour cream and onion chips . They cost $ 1.00 so I looked in my wallet to make sure I had enough money to buy it . I pressed the number for the sour cream and onion chips and thankfully they came right out . I then moved on to the drink machine . I really wanted a Dr. Pepper . The drinks costs $ 1.50 . I took out a dollar from my wallet and 50 cents . Put the money in the machine and pressed the button for Dr. Pepper . I loved my snacks from the vending machine .
I need to buy a new dress , so I am going to the shopping centre . There are many stores there , so I am likely to find a nice dress . It is for a celebration I will attend . I drive to the center . When I arrive , I easily find a parking space near the entrance . I walk to the entrance . The shopping center is very large and modern looking . It has three levels . I enter the centre and begin strolling through the main level . It is not very crowded today . There are many large windows , so it is almost like being outdoors . I can smell coffee and cinnamon buns from one vendor . A few birds are inside , and they fly around . From where I am standing , I can see exactly which stores I want to go into . I am confident that I can find the dress I want .
My mom called out to me from the kitchen that it was time for dinner and I should come set the table . We have a large dining room table next to the living room . I shut off the TV and went into the kitchen to fetch the forks , knives , and napkins . The place mats were already on the table so I wrapped a napkin around one knife and fork and placed it beside a place mat . Then I went back in the kitchen and got out four plates . Those I placed in the middle of each of the place mats . Next I went back to the kitchen and got out four cups and I put ice in each of them . I got out a pitcher of tea from the refrigerator and put it in the middle of the table so everyone could pour some drink for themselves . I then helped my mom carry the food out to the table and put it in the middle next to the tea . Then we were ready to eat .
Not too long ago I had to take a trip to visit my friend in a different state . I needed to make sure that I had enough clothing to last until I came home , so I packed my old , brown suitcase to take along with me . First , I took my suitcase out of the closet and set it on the bed . Then , I went back to the closet and decided which clothes I would want to take with me . I choose 5 different pairs of pants , 5 matching shirts , 5 pairs of socks , and 5 different pairs of underwear . I took all of this clothing over to the bed and placed the items into the suitcase , one by one . Putting the clothes into the suitcase was a little like doing a puzzle . I had to make sure that everything I picked out would fit , so I was very careful to arrange things properly . When I had all the clothes placed into the suitcase , I shut the lid and went to get ready for my trip .
When it gets late , it 's time to give my cat her dinner . I feed my cat twice a day , once in the morning and once at night , and now it 's time for her night meal . I feed my cat dry food , but there is wet food that comes in a can too . It 's important to measure out your pets ' food , because overfeeding them can make them sick . Then , I pour the measured food into the dish . The sound of the food being poured sends my cat running ! While she eats , I take her water dish and fill it up with clean water . If you let your pets ' water get dirty , that could make them sick too . It 's important to keep your pets healthy by giving them the best food and clean water every day !
I found a beautiful little tree at the local nursery and brought it home to plant in my garden . I had already picked the spot it was to go , a place in the middle of my yard where it could get full sun . After gathering the shovel and watering hose , and putting on my gardening gloves , I set to work on digging the hole . I dampened the soil in the hole with a little water . Once the hole was ready , I laid the tree on its side and gently removed the pot from it . I placed the sapling into the hole and looked to see that the base of its trunk would be level with the ground , then began scraping the soil back into the hole , over the roots . I think this little tree will make a wonderful addition to my yard !
My friends Anna , Gary , Joe and Tina all asked me to set up a weekly board game evening because we love to play them together but can never seem to meet up on a regular basis . I agreed to do so because I like to organize events . The first thing I did was ask everyone who was willing to host the evening and , if they were willing , how much space did they have to fit us ? Two friends said that they would be willing to host : Anna , who had a small 1-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen we could play our game in ; and Gary , who had a house with a basement that had plenty of room as well as a kitchen for easy access to snacks . I called Gary to make sure that he wanted to host the evening and after he said yes , I texted everyone in the group to let them know where the board game evening would be held . Then it was time to pick the board game for that upcoming evening . The group said it was up to me to chose , so I chose a game that all of us had mentioned : One Night Ultimate Werewolf . I put the board game on a table by my front door so I would n't lose it before the evening happened . Once I picked the location and the board game , I texted all my friends to let them know who should break snacks . I told Anna and Joe to bring a few cheap pizzas , then I told Gary to stock the fridge with drinks . After I had everything planned , I texted everyone to ask them if meeting at 6 PM on Saturday would work for them . Everyone answered that Saturday at 6 PM was fine , and I was done planning our board game evening .
A few weeks ago I decided that it was time for me to get a hair cut . Normally it is recommended to get a hair cut every six months , but I had gone quite a bit longer . The ends of my hair were splitting , and my bangs were getting longer than I liked them to be . I decided to go back to Great Clips , which is a chain that has a location near where I live . They do not require an appointment , although you can check-in online ahead of time , so I decided to walk in . I drove to the location and found a parking place easily , and there was only one or two other customers there at the time . I walked in and gave my name , and they had a record of what I had done at my previous visits . She said that she could start right away and led me to a section where I could leave my phone and wallet . I put those down , and followed her over to the chair for the shampoo . It was very relaxing and did not take much time . I explained I just wanted about an inch taken off of most of my hair , but my bangs to be cut so they were more above my eyes again . We did n't really talk much while she was cutting my hair , and it took her less than ten minutes . I did not want my hair blow dried , so she left it wet . I went back to the front of the shop with her to pay , and I also made sure to leave her a tip .
I sprinkled some carpet fresh over the living room rug and let it sit for about 30 minutes . I pulled the vacuum out of the closet and plugged it . holding the cord in my left hand with some slack and the vacuum handle in my right hand , I flipped the power switch with my foot . I made sure to vacuum under all the furniture and edges of throw rugs . I also used the tube attachment to vacuum under furniture cushions and get some cobwebs that had accumulated in the ceiling corners . Once I was done I quickly looked through the canister contents to make sure I had n't vacuumed up any legos , puzzle pieces or small toy parts . Once I was done with that , I unplugged the vacuum and wrapped the cord around the spokes on the back of the vacuum and emptied the canister .
I had just lost some weight to an amount where some clothes were too big one me , so it was time to go to a local department store and pick out some new clothes . The store had an abundance of clothes laid out nicely , and I knew the items that I wanted plus the new size that should now fit me . It was just a matter of browsing the various items and finding the size that would be the perfect fit . I inquired with the employees to find out if there are any special instructions to follow and to see if there was a room available for use . Once I found an unoccupied room , I was able to try on several items , and found those items that fit me perfectly . After that , I paid for the clothes with a credit card and headed home .
I like to play golf on my days off . I find that it is a relaxing activity , and I am also good at it , and so I like to go to the golf course and play some rounds . I started learning golf at a young age , and although I was n't good at it when I first started , I have kept at it for years now and now I 'm pretty good . I like to play golf with my friends , because it is more fun to play with someone else and I also like the competition . We went to the golf course and got ready , made sure our clothes were on , and got out our clubs and golf clubs . We ended up playing more than one round because we got very into our games , but we left the course when it began to rain , so we would n't get wet .
I was still living with my parents . For some reason , I never washed dishes at my dad 's house . There was some kind of soap I put in the dish washer . I must have put in something for laundry . He said there were bubbles all over the floor . It seemed annoying to be woken up for that . I was sleepy for a minute . The soap was under the kitchen sink , no where near the washing machine , which has cabinets above it . My dad probably wanted to know what the stuff was to make sure it was n't poisonous . I did something kind of like that at work one day too . There are different chemicals that should be carefully put in their place .
Lucy was outside playing with her new kitten . She was having such a fun time that she forgot about being gentle with the kitten and she accidentally pulled his tail . That kitten did not like to have his tail pulled and he scratched Lucy right on her arm . She asked her mother to help her . They got the band aid out of the box and carefully unwrapped it . Then Lucy 's mother gently cleaned her scrape and applied a little bit of ointment . Lucy knew that it was important to keep the band aid on for a few days until the scrape started to heal . After the band aid was on and she got a hug from her mother Lucy felt so much better !
Last time I had to paint a wall was when I bought a new house . Although the house was new to me , it was a fixer upper house . As a result , the house had a lot of quirks and one of which was the painting on the wall . It was not updated and did not look great . in doing so , I decided to get paint that was interesting to me and after purchasing the paint , I completed the paint job by myself . This was a great experience and I enjoyed painting and using primer and such and I felt that I did a great job at completing this task by myself . It was rewarding to be able to do it by myself . It was wonderful .
I woke up this morning and when I turned on the bathroom light switch I noticed that one of the bulbs popped and burned out . I checked the closet where I normally keep light bulbs and could not find any . I removed the bulb to see what size I needed and made myself a note on a post it . When I got home from work I opened the new package of bulbs and carefully screwed the new bulb in . It immediately lit up when the contacts connected . Figuring that the other three bulbs were the same age and would probably blow out soon I decided to change the rest of them . I carefully removed and replaced each bulb .
First off I made sure I had everything I needed : hot dogs , buns , butter , relish , and mustard . Then I put some cooking oil in a frying pan and put it on the stove and turned the burner up to a little above medium . I let the pan get hot and then I put the hot dog into it . The hot dog was sizzling in the oil , but the oil was not smoking , so I knew the heat was just about right . This took about 5 minutes , and when the hot dog was brown all the way around I knew it was done and I took it off the heat . I split the hot dog bun open and spread some butter on it . I put the cooked hot dog in the bun and added some mustard and relish . All ready to eat !
I recently made spaghetti for dinner . I first got out a large pot , filled it with water , and placed it on a burner turned up to high heat . I also put a dash of salt into the water , since this is supposed to help it boil more quickly . While this heated , I grabbed a box of dry pasta and measured out the amount that I wanted into another container . I allowed the pasta to boil for 8 minutes , according to the directions of the pasta box . I set a timer to prevent overcooking . One the timer went off , I stopped it , turned off the burner , and put on oven mitts . While wearing the oven mitts , I poured the pasta and water into the colander . I then removed the colander from the sink and placed the pasta into a bowl so that it was ready to have sauce added to it .
Before we set off on our bike tour , we made sure our bikes were in good condition and planned out our route . We packed a couple of snacks and drinking water and checked the weather report to make sure we were dressed appropriately . WHen it was time to leave , we put on our helmets and started out on our route . We rode in single-file formation and followed the rules for safe cycling , especially when crossing roadways and riding on the roads alongside cars . We had planned where we would stop ahead of time , and we took each opportunity to rest and drink water . We went a little slower on the return trip because it was warmer out and we had already had quite a bit of exercise . We made sure we were home before dark , because it is much safer to ride during daylight hours .
I begin getting ready for bed about 30 minutes before my bedtime . I start by changing into my pajamas . Then I wash my face really well . This leaves my face feeling smooth and refreshed and it is very relaxing after a long day . The next thing that I do is brush my teeth . It is very important to do a thorough job at this to ensure that my teeth are clean and protected from getting cavities . After this I change out of the clothes I 've been wearing all day into my comfortable pajamas . Then I go into my bedroom and make sure that my alarm is set if it needs to be to wake me up in the morning . I then lay in my bed and read a little bit of a good book or listen to some music for a few minutes . Once I 'm starting to feel sleepy I shut my light off and shut my eyes , hoping for some sweet dreams .
On Mother 's Day my husband and I decided to visit his mother . We drove to her house , parked the car , and knocked on her front door . She answered the door by opening the door and hugging each one of us . She was very happy to see us . She also brought us each slices of pie to eat . We sat and talked together for several hours . We talked about how the other members of the family were doing and about the things that we had been doing lately . We even talked about an upcoming family reunion we would all be attending . Eventually , we decided to leave and go back home . We kissed her goodbye and promised to visit again soon .
I opened my mail box this morning and there were lots of bills ! That is all I seem to get in the mail is bills . I felt like throwing them on the ground . I went inside and opened all the envelopes . Each bill was a different amount . Some bills are the same every month . I thought about calling the electric company . But I remembered on day I left all the lights on at home all day while I was at work . So I figured that is why that bill was so much . I payed my bills online . With a few clicks all my bills were paid . But now I do n't have any money .
I bought a present to take to my friend 's birthday party . I need to wrap my gift in pretty paper so my friend will not know what her gift is until she unwraps it . I will also need to buy some tape to seal the folds and edges of my wrapped gift . I only had wrapping paper left over from Christmas . This paper had reindeer and Santas on it . I go to the store to look for paper . It is very pretty and my friend 's favorite color is pink . The paper is wrapped around a cardboard tube . When I unroll the paper at home , I lay my gift on the paper and cut a square out that is big enough to wrap around the present . I do the same with the ends of the paper . Soon my present is completely covered and hidden under the pretty , pink paper and looks very beautiful . Finally , I tape a large , ruffled pink bow to the middle of the package . She decides to unwrap her gift slowly , instead of tearing the paper off . She saves the paper to use again on someone else 's present . My friend is completely surprised when she finds hiding underneath the paper is a jewelry box ! Both my friend and I are happy .
In my high-school senior class we have home economics and this week they taught us how to sew pillows and clothes . Though I was nervous and did n't think I could do it , the teacher insisted I learn . The first thing I was taught is to select a thread that closely matches the color of your clothing . So since my shirt was dark blue , I selected a navy blue thread and carefully placed it through the eye of the needle . Next , I inserted the needle through the hole in my shirt and stitched it to the closest piece of fabric . Then , I pulled the needle snugly and tied the thread safely so the hole was closed for good . I was so happy and proud of myself for fixing my shirt , and thanked the teacher for showing me how to sew my clothes !
My friends and I wanted to make a camping trip . We first had to decide where to go . We picked a national park not very far away . We had to call and speak to the park ranger and arrange a spot to set up camp.Once we did , we began to plan the rest . We had to make sure we had the right equipment . We purchased a tent that was big enough for all of us and enough sleeping bags to sleep us all . We also bought enough food . We bought food that would not go bad if it was not in a fridge . We bought lots of canned food . We paced the clothes we would wear . We also packed all our gear . When we were sure we were ready , we headed out to the woods to go camping .
Sunday , my husband and I did our grocery shopping . He had a shopping list recorded in his cell phone . We arrived at the store in the early afternoon , and the first thing we did was get a shopping cart . My husband checked the list . We only had bananas on the list , but I said we should get things for salad , too , so he picked out bananas and bell peppers while I got lettuce and radishes and tomatoes . Then we went to the deli area and ordered some sliced turkey . The man behind the counter sliced the turkey for us and measured it on a scale to give us the amount we wanted , then wrapped it up for us . Next we visited the bakery area and picked out a nice loaf of rye bread to put the turkey on . In the canned goods area , we picked out soup and white beans ; then we went to the pasta area to get pasta and sauce . Then we went to the dairy refrigerators and we each picked out some flavors of yogurt we like , and got milk and butter and eggs . We were nearly done , so my husband checked the list again and we saw we had forgotten tin foil and toilet paper , so we went back and got those two things . Then we went to the check-out where we put all our groceries on a conveyor belt and the clerk scanned each item in an electronic scanner to find out what it cost . Meanwhile , a bagger was putting our groceries into re-usable shopping bags that we had brought with us . He put the bags back into the cart . We got a receipt from the clerk and pushed the cart out to our car , where we moved the bags into the back seat . Then my husband put the cart in little corral in the parking lot that keeps the carts away from people 's cars , and we got in our car and went home .
Today I had to lock up the house . I was at home with my family , and since it was getting late I decided it would be safest to lock the doors before bed . The way I did this was by first making sure everyone was home , and then going to each door and making sure the door locks were all working correctly . Using a two lock system helps insure my family 's safety and my own safety . I was glad I could do this because sometimes at night , robberies happen in my neighborhood . I had been hearing a lot about this on the local news , so it gave me peace of mind to be able to securely lock each door before we went to sleep .
When my child is sick , he needs to take medicine to help him feel better . He has a cold , and his sore throat is making him cough a lot . I decided to give him some cough medicine so he can feel a little better . I keep the medicine in a safe place where my son ca n't drink it by accident . I read the instructions carefully , making sure to measure out the right amount of medicine into the spoon so I do n't give my son too much or too little . Once I have the right amount , I go to my son and give him the medicine . I tell him to open wide and pour the medicine right into his mouth , making sure he swallows it all . The medicine does n't taste very good , but he swallows it all down because he knows it 'll help him feel better .
I was traveling on vacation a few months ago , and decided to take a train to my destination instead of flying . I have always wanted to travel by train , and this was a good opportunity . I went online to look at the train schedules . There were quite a lot of them , so it took me a while to narrow down my choices based on when I wanted to leave and then arrive at my vacation destination . I finally was able to choose a time and date , and I purchased my tickets with my credit card . I went to the train station and checked in with the railway . They gave me a paper ticket , which I then brought to the rail line . When we boarded the train , we gave the ticket to a ticket taker , and he escorted me to my booth . Finally after all the passengers were on board , we were off . The train seemed a bit jerky in the motion , but eventually it smoothed out . It was so much fun , seeing all of the towns and cities we passed through . People would get on and off when we stopped . I was able to purchase some food in a car that sold sandwiches . I slept some in my car , which was a bit uncomfortable , but I did n't mind . I was really glad that I had taken a train , and was able to see a lot of our beautiful country .
The day had finally come : I was going on a bike tour ! But first I had to put on my protective gear . I was already dressed to go out , so now I put on sunscreen and some bug spray , then added my knee-pads , elbow-pads , helmet , and the reflective neon vest I wore so people could see me more easily from their cars . I wanted to go to the park and ride through it , so I would definitely need water and some snacks , too . I packed two water bottles into my bike basket , then I grabbed my snacks : a bag of trail mix , a bag of crackers , and two chocolate-flavored protein bars . I also put my wallet and my phone in my pocket , in case I ran into any emergencies . After double-checking to make sure I had everything I needed , I walked my bike out of the garage and climbed aboard . I knew exactly where I needed to go ! I biked through my neighborhood , enjoying the warm air and pretty scenery all around me . I made sure to check for cars whenever I crossed the street , too . Finally , I arrived at the park . It was beautiful , and I rode my bike slowly through all the green grass and flowers and trees , enjoying the shade and the nice smells and the sound of birds . This was why I liked riding my bike and going on bike tours : so I could enjoy being out in nature . What a wonderful outing .
I made salmon the other night to eat with a cesar salad . I bought a pound of fresh , wild , Alaskan sockeye salmon at the fish counter at the grocery store and asked for them to remove the skin for me . I squeezed several lemons into a shallow bowl and put the salmon in the lemon juice , I let it soak for five minutes then flipped it and let it soak for another five minutes . I sprayed an iron skillet with cooking spray and sat the salmon in the skillet . I put the salmon in the oven for five minutes , removed it and flipped it and put it back in the oven for another five minutes . When I pulled the salmon out it looked done so I squeezed the juice of another lemon on it and put it onto a plate . I let the salmon sit for a few minutes to cool down and then cut it up into bite size pieces which I sprinkled on top of romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese . The salmon was perfectly cooked .
My grandmother and I go to a lot of movies and our opinions are naturally very different . We 've decided to review movies from both of our perspectives to share with others so they may decide what they 'd like to see . After we go to the movies , we both discuss our opinions and what we did and did n't like about the movies . Then we get to work to share our views with others on the internet in the form of movie reviews . We will both sit down at the computer and type out two different opinions based on the movie plot , acting and what we both enjoyed and did not enjoy . So far the feedback has been mixed , I am glad we get to do something like this together and share our opinions with others .
I sent a fax to my uncle 's restaurant today . The reason we had to send it by fax was because he needed it printed out right away , and he did n't have a computer but did have a fax machine ! The fax machine had a lot of functions on it , but the only one we needed this time was to type the phone number in and send a document . Next , my uncle received it at his restaurant ! The fax at his place printed out exactly the same paper that we sent him from my house . It 's really an amazing device , because it can send papers very quickly . I was happy to be able to help my uncle get this much needed documentation , and he got it in a very quick manner .
For my birthday I planned a family fishing trip . First I looked in our local area to see what the weather would be that day . Next i had to decide between two locations , one had a big lake the other two smaller lakes . The day before the fishing trip i made sure to stop and get our supplies like bait , snacks drinks , bug spray and sunscreen . The next morning I got up early and packed up all our fishing gear , the poles , bait , chairs ect . Once everyone arrived at our house we set out for our trip for the day . It was a 4 hour drive so because we left so early we stopped at our waffle house in town .
I went to visit my great uncle the other day , with my son . Uncle Joe is 97 years old . He is still extremely active and shows no signs of slowing down . Uncle Joe stepped into the other room and returned with his rosary . He gave it to my son . It was his from when he made his first communion . My son and I were very touched . As soon as we got home , my son asked if we could write him a thank you letter . My son went and found the nicest stationary he could fine . He drew a heart at the bottom before putting it into the envelope , sealing it and addressing it . Both of those males are so thoughtful .
It was a lazy Sunday , so I decided to play a video game called The Sims . In this game , you are tasked with creating families or single Sims who are controlled by you . You can make them get different careers , get married , and have babies . The Sims does have cheat codes that I often access , so that I do n't have to spend a lot of time having them go to work , etc . I know it 's bad but I think it is entertaining and dramatic . I can only really play for a few hours before it gets boring , but I really like the fact that I can change up the houses and make friendships . Playing the game really helps me escape reality for a few hours and helps ease my anxiety sometimes .
When my wife and I moved into our new basement apartment , we did n't like the wallpaper on one of our walls . We asked the landlord and they said it would be just fine to replace it with something better . We spent a couple of days to steam the wallpaper from the walls . It took a while but we had a clean wall after that . At that point , we shopped around for a wallpaper that we would really like for that room . After we bought our wallpaper , we brought it down to the basement room we were papering . We were careful to not allow any air bubbles to stay . We pressed the wallpaper on and left it to dry .
I love going grocery shopping ! Usually I am going with my ten month old son while my husband is at work . before I go , I make a list of what we need or else I will buy things that I do not need . Then I get my son in the car and we drive over the the grocery store . We get a cart and I put my son in it . I give him a toy and secure it to the cart after I wipe it down to make sure its clean , and we enter the store . Since i usually go two or more times a week , I only spend about 3 minutes there before I have all we need and can pay . Then we go back out to the car . I put my son back in his car seat and the bagged groceries in the trunk and head home .
My parents said it was okay to start dating as long as it was a double date with my older sister who would , in essence chaperon me . I was embarrassed by this set up , but it was better than not dating at all . My sister said we would go see a movie at the local cinema on Saturday at 6PM . On Saturday I was so excited and started getting ready very early . My sister told me to calm down that i was getting ready way too soon . So I took off my clothes and put on something different . Finally the time came to get ready and I was excited again . He was so handsome ! By 5:00 we were at the ice cream shop where we met up with her boyfriend and had ice cream . Then we went to the movies . We munched , drank and watched the movie . Once it was over we went to the mall and ate at the food court and went and played video games at the arcade . Around 10 PM we were ready to leave . She dropped him off at his house about 10:15 and he gave me a peck on the cheek . My sister raised her eyebrow but did n't say anything . Around 10:30 we showed up to our house where my mom wanted to know everything that went on . Except maybe the kiss .
Last night , I went to see my favorite band in concert at an outdoor theater with my sister . We bought the tickets online last week and had to pick them up from a kiosk outside the theater when we arrived . Then we stood in line waiting to get in for about ten minutes , and finally it was our turn . We walked over to the area in front of the stage and picked a nice spot out to watch the concert from . There were many people there and we were glad we 'd gotten there early enough to get a great spot near the stage . It was getting dark when suddenly a lot of bright colored lights came on and the band walked out on the stage . The concert lasted two hours and we had a great time . When it was over , we made our way back to our car in the parking lot and went home . It was a night we 'll never forget .
When I got my puppy , Fido , he would n't listen to me . He was a cute puppy , but wild , so we decided it was time to train him . The first thing we did was teach him the commands he had to listen to . For instance , when we taught him to shake , we told him , " shake " , and then lifted his paw up to show him one the command meant . Once he was taught what the command meant , we would reward him with a treat every single time he successfully completed the " shake " command . Consistency was very important while training Fido . Whenever he successfully completed our commands , we rewarded him with a treat . Eventually , Fido became a well-trained dog , and we were able to live a happy life together .
Today we went to the Statue of Liberty . To get there , we had to take a boat ride over to the small island . We had to purchase tickets ahead of time and wait for the boat to come . The boat ride was so cool ! Plus , we could see New York and New Jersey from the boat . As we got closer , she got bigger and bigger ! By the time we made it to the island , she was huge ! When it was time , we got to go into the Statue of Liberty and up to the top . There were so many stairs , but the view was worth it . The boats in the water looked so small when we were up there .
Every winter our youth group would play football in the snow in January . My sister and I were the only girls playing and the boys assumed that we would n't be good at it at all . Boy were they surprised that day . The center hiked the ball to the quarterback who was responsible for calling the plays and handing or passing the ball off to other players as we moved down the field to our end zone for a score . The first play the quarterback passed the ball to my sister and she took off down the field for a touch down . None of the boys on the other team could keep up with her . The boys on the other team were grumbling about how they were not going to take it easy on them any more . When the other team got the ball , the quarterback handed it off the ball to one of the guys . Truth be told , I flattened him . That was the end of the boys saying they were going to take it easy on us . The game was a close one , but my team won .
Dinner was a smashing success and after the conversation that followed dinner , one by one , my guests left until it was just me and a sink full of dirty dishes . Not going to bed with sink full of dishes I turned on the water , grabbed a scouring pad and set about tending to the mess . First came the plates , pulling them from the pile , one at a time scrubbing off all the food , rinsing them and then placing them in the dishwasher . The bowls were to follow , however a simple rinse would do for them during their journey out of the sink . I have a special brush I use to get inside those . A quick scrub and little water to rinse them out and they to are whisked away from the sink . Lastly came the utensils . The scouring pad returned to remove all the little bits of food then from the sink and into the basket nestled in the dishwasher they went . I was done . The sink was now empty , the dishwasher was full , and it could run gently into the night , while I sleep soundly .
John was going to go to the theater with his friends during the weekend . He was very excited to spend time with his buddies and was looking forward to it all week . He was going to to go his favorite type of movie , a Spiderman movie . He was splurging on himself but he was determined to have fun . He went to the movies with his friends when the time came and had a great time . The movie was a good movie and the food was good . He did n't regret going with his friends to the movies . He went home that night after the movies and he wrote a review online to tell everyone about how good the movie was after he saw it . He gave it a good review .
There are many ways to travel . One of my favorites is taking the underground . I make my way out of the bookstore I 've just gone to . It 's not dark out yet . The streets are still busy . I go down the stairs . There are even more people here than there were on the streets above . I find the ticket booth . After a few minutes pass , I get my day ticket . Then I look for the line I need to be in . It 's easy to find when you follow the signs . Then I wait for the tube . As soon as the doors open , I 'm inside . Now all I have to do is wait until I reach where I need to go .
One day last week when Papa was reading our favorite book , the light bulb in the lamp went out . Even though we know the story by heart , it 's still fun to look at the pictures , and it was too dark to do so without the lamp . Papa went to the closet to get a light bulb out of the box . He twisted the old bulb out of the socket and twisted the new one in . `` If you ever need to change a light bulb , Little One , '' said Papa , `` make sure you tell Mama or me , and we will help you . Sometimes the bulb is hot , and sometimes it can break easily . '' Papa and I could read and look at the pictures in our favorite book again .
I needed to find a flat because I took a job in a new city . I drove around looking for some flats . I also looked in the advertisements in the newspaper . All of this was very helpful . I narrowed my search down to flats in the area of my new job so I would not have very far to drive to work . Additionally , I needed to find a flat that allowed me to have a pet because I have a cat named Rodeo . Price was the biggest consideration , so I looked for flats that I could afford on the salary at my new job . I called the landlord of one flat that was only one mile from my new job . I made an appointment with the landlord to view the flat . After viewing the flat , I liked it and decided to rent it . I paid the deposit for my cat and any potential damages plus the first month of rent . Rodeo and I are now living in our new flat and it is great .
This morning for breakfast I started by making coffee . I threw the filter with used grounds from yesterday into the trash and put a new filter in the basket , I measured out five tablespoons of coffee into the filter and five cups of water which I dumped into the water reservoir and turned the coffee maker on . I decided I wanted to eat oatmeal and peanut butter toast . I dumped a package of apple cinnamon oatmeal into a bowl and added enough water to cover it , stirred it and put it in the microwave for two minutes to cook . When the toast was done , I put peanut butter on both slices . I removed the oatmeal from the microwave and it was perfectly thick like I like it . I spooned the oatmeal on top of the peanut butter toast . I poured some coffee in a mug and added two spoonfuls of sugar and creamer and was ready to eat .
This morning is a great morning to go jogging . It 's not too cold outside , and it 's not raining either . I change into running clothes , which are light and breathable so I do n't get too hot while I jog . When I do n't eat before I jog , I sometimes feel sick and weak . I put on comfortable shoes , and tie the laces . I make sure all the doors of my house are locked before I leave , and then set out to jog . I jog at a slower pace so that I can breathe easier since I have asthma , which makes it hard to breathe when I 'm active . I jog all the way to the park by my house , and stop to get some water at the water fountain there . Then I head back home , and take a nice cool shower to cool me off .
One night , my friend and I were playing video games at his house . We decided we wanted to go hang out somewhere . So we got into my car and discussed where we wanted to go . I told him that I do n't drink , but it sounded like fun . This is very important : we decided that I would not have any adult drinks because I would be driving him back . We headed out of the parking lot outside his apartment and headed to Roosters . Once we found a parking space outside the pub , we walked into the front door and found a seat at the bar . I ordered a soda , my friend ordered an alcoholic drink . We watched basketball on the TVs next to the bar as we ordered snacks . Once we were ready to go , I asked the bartender for our check and gave him my credit card so we could pay for the food and drinks we bought . My friend and I walked out to the car , I drove him back to his house , made sure he made it into his apartment alright , and headed back to my house .
When I want to eat at a restaurant I first decide which restaurant I want to go to . There are lots of different kinds of restaurants such as American , Italian , Chinese , pizza and more . People often pick a restaurant based on knowing the kind of food they are in the mood to eat . First I had thought about the kind of food I wanted that day . Since I wanted spaghetti , I knew it would be an Italian restaurant and I decided upon a particular restaurant . I also knew I did not need to make a reservation for that restaurant so I just went there at dinnertime . After looking over the menu I asked the waiter for spaghetti . He took the order and left for the kitchen to tell the chef . Then he brought out water , bread , and salad . I ate the meal and then paid the bill that the waiter presented me , then went home .
Judy came home and walked past the bathroom . She noticed the shower was looking a little grimy . Going straight to the kitchen , she grabbed everything she would need to deep clean the shower . A bucket , a sponge , shower cleaner , a baggie for trash , a scrubbing pad , and a large bucket . Being careful not to burn herself , she waved the shower head back and forth to get all the corners wet . Then , she sprayed the shower cleaner all over the shower and organized her counter while she waited a few minutes to let it soak in . Using the sponge , she scrubbed and scrubbed to get all the build up off . She then turned the shower back on and rinsed all the tile and the fixtures , using the sponge now and again to spread the water around . Standing back , she gave herself a tiny pat on the back for the gleaming bathroom shower she was leaving behind .
Today I had to clean the bathroom . It is not one of my favorite chores , but I try to make it fun . I cleaned the bathtub walls with a long handled sponge imagining I was washing the windows of a high-rise . I cleaned the toilet as if I were cleaning a tank at Sea World - imaging I was making a better home for some beautiful fish and how grateful they would be . I then cleaned the sink making the water swirl as if it were a dance . I cleaned the faucets as if they were mirrors and made sure I could see myself . Finally , I cleaned the floor , imagining my mop as my waltz partner making sure to cover all the corners humming every step of the way !
When I was at school the other day I told a story to a group of friends at lunch . I started by making sure I had everyone 's attention . I picked an entertaining story that was of shared interested with myself and my friends . I told a joke or two throughout the story and made my friends laugh . Telling stories really depends on the crowd , so I paid close attention to who I was talking to when telling my story . I allowed breaks in the story for my friends to be able to ask questions . After a while , I finished telling the story by filling the group of people in on the conclusion . It was a good time for myself and it seemed like my friends enjoyed the story as well .
I picked up a dozen eggs in a carton while I was at the grocery store . When I got home , I took two out before putting the carton into the refrigerator . I took a frying pan from the cabinet and put a tablespoon of butter into it so the eggs would not stick . I cracked the eggs open on the edge of a bowl one at a time , and put them into the bowl . I threw away the shells . I added a little bit of salt and pepper . Once they were combined , I turned the heat of my stove on to medium . I let the butter melt and then I added the eggs . After they started to cook , I used my whisk to move them around so that I got scrambled eggs instead of an omelet . The eggs got nice and fluffy . I put them onto a plate and enjoyed them with some toast .
The last time that I cleaned the bathroom , I felt like I really had to work hard to make sure it was clean because it had not been cleaned in a while . I was dreading this experience , but knew that it had to be done . I got cleaning spray , towels , rags , etc and started to clean . I took the rug out of the bathroom and scrubbed the floor . While doing this , I left the bath water running so that I could use the water to clean . After cleaning the floor , I began to clean the tub and I scrubbed until every bit of dirt was cleaned up . I also cleaned around the faucet and made sure that the selves were clear and free of dust .
Jerry 's mom is going on a trip this weekend , so she has to pack a suitcase . She asks Jerry to help her . Jerry has never done this before , so he sits down on the bed near his mom and asks her what to do . She jumps up and reaches for the dresser . She opens up the drawers and picks some nice clothes to wear on her trip . She will also need things like shoes , and toothpaste , shampoo and soap . So , she has a separate bag for those things , and once it is filled up she puts the clothes in her big bag with Jerry 's help.She puts her smaller bag with her soap and toothpaste , into the big bag last . She makes everything really neat and tidy in the bag , and then closes the bag up with the zipper . She puts the bag near the door so that she knows where it is when it is time to go .
My friend and I went to the mall to shop for clothes . We first went to my favorite store , Forever 21 . We tried on a few dresses , blue ones , red ones , and black ones . \ nWe then tried on some blouses . I like the looser-fitting ones , and my friend prefers the tighter-fitting ones . I tried on a black and white polka-dotted blouse , and a blue and green striped blouse . \ nMy friend tried on a plain blue blouse , and a black blouse with elephants on it . She decided to buy the shirt with the elephants . \ nWe went to the cash register , and put our clothing on the counter . \ nMy friend gave her credit card to the cashier , and told me to count the dress as my birthday present .
Just recently , it was Christmas time . Obviously , with Christmas time comes the task of getting presents for family . This is what I did . I went online and bought gifts for all of my family members , but of course , I was n't going to just put the gifts under the Christmas tree just like that . I went out and bought some of the nicest looking wrapping paper I could find , along with some tape , bows , name tags , and scissors . Next , I put whichever gifts that were n't already in boxes into some boxes , and I closed them up with tape . I needed to roll out the right amount of wrapping paper to fit around the box completely , and cut it loose from the rest of the roll . Then , I needed to fold the corners so there was no loose paper sticking out , and tape the wrapping paper closed . After the boxes were completely wrapped , I put on a name tag for whoever the gift was for , and a bow to top it all off .
This is the moment that I have been preparing for all week . I am attending a job interview for my dream job . I just finished 8 years of schooling , all in preparation for this moment . I have spent time preparing my hair and my makeup , all in an effort to make a lasting impression . During this interview I will get to showcase my skills and my knowledge acquired over the last few years . I will get to share my passion for helping people and get to share my dream of becoming a part of this team . My head is buzzing with all the things I want to say . Hopefully , I wo n't freeze up or stumble on my own thoughts . Good luck .
I was gathering laundry and decided to wash my sheets and comforter . I pulled the comforter off and laid it on the floor , then I took off the sheet , fitted sheet and pillow cases . I put the sheets & pillow cases in the basket and put the comforter on top of the basket . After washing and drying all of my laundry , I put the fitted sheet on the bed starting at the top right corner . I found the bottom of the sheet and put it on the bed , trying to center it the best I could . I tucked the bottom of the sheet between the mattress and box spring . I put the pillows in the pillowcases and put two pillows on each side of the bed , at the top . I then put the comforter on the bed and centered it the best I could . I smoothed it out and stood back to admire my clean , well made bed .
One week ago , I was on Amazon shopping for birthday presents for myself . I was looking for electronics like maybe a Fitbit Surge , Blaze , or Charge . I was not sure if I wanted a Charge 1 or 2 . Overall , I decided to go with Amazon because I have some gift cards for that website that I have not been able to use for a long time . Well , I have more than some gift cards per se . I have about $ 400 that I am trying to get rid of . I like the Fitbit Charge 2 best of all because it has a clock feature and is not too expensive . If I get this Fitbit instead of a cheaper one than I might not need to get myself a normal watch for my wrist later on either .
It was time for me to take my driving lesson today . I had to take my lesson with three of my school friends . The instructor first went pick up another girl then that girl drove to my house to get me . We each took turns driving around . The instructor let us pick where we wanted to drive to ; maybe the places we go most often . I chose to drive to the shopping mall and to my grandmas . The only critic my driving instructor had for me was I went toward the shoulder of the road too much . I was just so scared to cross the center line I wanted to stay as far away from it as possible ! Overall I think I did pretty good on my lesson . We shall see if I pass my driving test !
I took out my watering can from under the kitchen sink . I filled it with water from my kitchen sink . I then carried the watering can over to the first plant . I tipped the watering can over the soil in the first plant 's pot and poured water into the pot . I had six plants indoors , and so I repeated this process five more times so that every plant got some water . I inspected each plant to make sure each looked healthy and had adequate soil . I also made sure that each plant was getting sunlight through the window . I poured the remaining water into my dog 's water bowl and placed the watering can back under the kitchen sink . I then crossed the chore " water the indoor plants " off of my list of things to do that day .
I did the laundry for my wife and I last week . When I was finished with the laundry , I would put it in the hamper and take it back to our house . After getting home , it would be time to fold our laundry . After I did that , I got each piece of clothing and started to fold it . I would tuck the arms of the t-shirts behind the body of the shirt and fold the pants in half . To stay organized , I put them in piles after being folded so they would be easy to put away . I looked around to make sure there were n't any clothes that were hanging around . There were n't , so I put the clothes away in their drawers in the piles .
I was living in a beautiful European city . When I say beautiful , I mean it in an awe inspiring , or picture book sort of way . The city was in a valley , surrounded by a mountain range , with a river flowing through it . I always seemed to be looking for a new place to stay . I think that the reason for this is that I wanted to experience new environments at different distances from the city center , and from the lab . So , once again , I phoned Mr. Novack . Mr. Novack lived with his two sisters in a very upscale area of the city . He drove an old VW with his radio on at the loudest setting . I think he did so because he did n't like traffic sounds . In any case , he once again found me a place to stay . And this would n't be the last time .
The most important thing about telling a story is understanding your audience . Then , you can tailor the story to their interests . For instance , I was asked to tell a story to a class of first graders . Most little children really like animals and they like hearing about animals doing unusual , even impossible things . They like to use their imaginations , and hear others using their imaginations also . So I sat on the floor with the children and told them a story of a small dog that was never taken seriously by the big dogs , and how the dog saved them all when the dogcatcher came . It 's also important to know the right language that will be understood by your audience , so I was sure to use words that 6 year olds would understand . I also kept the story to just about 8 minutes knowing kids that age do n't want to sit still for a long time .
When my family gets home from work and school , we are all hungry and ready for something to eat , so we all help preparing dinner . I 'll start by getting out some vegetables and chicken . My wife will get a pot of water boiling for rice , and a pan for me for the chicken . Our children will set the table , with a place mat , a plate , utensils , napkins and glasses and then go watch TV . Once the pan is hot I put the chicken in to get them cooking , and I work on chopping up the vegetables . My wife watches the water in the pot while making a salad , and once it is boiling she pours the rice in . My wife has the vegetables in another pan as is cooking them with spices . Everything smells so good , and I ca n't wait to eat . Finally , the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables and rice are ready as well . We place the food in the center of the table and everyone sits down to eat our family dinner .
One day I was working in my kitchen . I was making cookies . Suddenly I heard the piano in the livingroom . I could hear the the notes plinking . I walked out to the livingroom and looked at the piano . While i was watching it , I could see the piano keys being pressed down . What I could not see is who or what was pressing the piano keys down . The notes did not play a tune at all . It was all just a bunch of crazy notes , there was no song at all . I walked towards the piano while it played a crazy tune no one could recognize . I reached to lift the back cover and look into the piano . As I lifted the lid , I could see , looking back at me ; was a tiny pair of eyes . It was a tiny , gray mouse making the piano go plink , plink . I carefully caught the little mouse . I named him Mozart after the famous composer .
The local YMCA is offering free swimming classes . I decided to give it a try , since I am not a great swimmer . The first class was at 9 am on a Monday morning . I arrived and put on my bathing suit and went into the pool with the rest of the class and the instructor . Then we learned to float , by laying on our backs and relaxing . Now , I was ready for the next lesson . The instructor went to us each individually and taught us some basic strokes and had us practice . I tried the doggie paddle and did well . Next , I attempted the free style and had some difficulty but eventually I got the hang of it and so did the other students . Hopefully , tomorrow I will learn the breaststroke and be ready for the Olympics in no time .
Last week my brother-in-law and I went to New York to visit his family . We made reservation for two days stay at the restaurant . Later that afternoon we had lunch at the motel . We order steaks well done and the steak was half done , but we was very nice to the waitress and cooks . Me my brother-in-law and his family went out that night exploring the town . Later we return to the motel to find that the people next door was very noisy with loud music . Next morning we went back to my brother-in-law family house . We talked about the motel , food and noise . We were told to spend the night with the family and not to the motel . That 's when I find out that they have a gas stove instead a electric stove . When I was a child I had a fear of gas stoves . I had an habit of touching the gas knobs before I can sleep . I end up getting up late that night and checking a gas stove in belongs to people who I just met .
That button fell off again ! I love this shirt and I was determined to wear it to the party , so I went into the laundry room and pulled out the sewing box . Reaching inside I pulled out the tools I 'd need , needle , thread , scissors , and a new button which thankfully matched the other ones . I found a quiet corner to sit down in and settled on the ground with the shirt spread open in my lap . I studied the button for a moment , noticing that it had four tiny holes in the middle of its face . I pulled the thread through the eye of the needle , getting it through the first time , then knotted the other end . I carefully placed my needle on the inside of the shirt where the old button used to be and pushed it through the fabric , making sure the needle went through one of the button 's little holes too . Pulling the thread tight I pushed the needle back through a different hole on the button and through the fabric . Over and over I moved the needle in and out of the button holes , making a little x with my thread until the x felt nice and thick . I pulled the needle through one last time so that it was on the inside of the shirt , took it off of the thread and knotted the thread end right next to the fabric . I was going to get to wear this shirt after all .
The Barker family was going on a family holiday trip next year and they were preparing for the event . The Barker family started saving up some money in a jar , and it started to accumulate . the higher the pile in the jar got , the more money they had to spend on their trip . Soon the family was ready to go ! the Barkers ventured out into new and uncharted territory for them . They went to a place called : California . California was warm compared to where they lived in Alaska . They took so many pictures and sent uncountable postcards . they got to their hotel and went to sleep , they had such a long plane ride . In the morning they traveled to Disney land and had so much fun ! but they had already spent a week in California . so it was time to go home the Barkers booked a plane and got the plea tickets they packed up their luggage and checked out of the hotel . they got on the plane and traveled home .
I was supposed to host a party last weekend . It was going to be a family reunion for my family members who live in our country . We planned this event months and months in advance , they were all going to fly in and we were all going to stay in a hotel type thing for a couple days and have a party . I was in charge of setting the party up because I live in this city so I know everything well , and I work in a place that gives great hotel discounts . It seemed like as the time got closer , everyone had a reason as to why they could n't show up . You name it , the excuse was given . I told everyone to just not bother coming , in that case .
The service was terrible , the food was cold and she was overcharged for the meal . This was not the first time that Audrey had experienced these problems at this restaurant . She decided it was time to write to headquarters , because nothing was being done at store level to resolve the problems . She put her own address and the date in the top right corner and then entered the corporate address of the restaurant below and on the left . She started the letter with ` Dear Sir or Madam ' , not knowing for sure whether the reader would be a man or a woman . On the next line , she indented and communicated the problems she had on her most recent trip and the problems she had in the past . She explained what she had already said to managers in the restaurant and her disappointment that the problems had not been resolved . She then signed the letter on the right side with the closing , ` Sincerely ' , and her name . She printed out the letter and signed under her name and mailed it .
Each month I have 5 bills that I need to pay . I have an electricity bill , a phone bill , my rent and two credit cards . It can be difficult to keep track and remember to pay them all so I have picked a date , the 3rd of each month . This way I never forget because when you forget you usually have to pay a fine . I write a check and drop in into my manager 's office before I go to work the morning of the 3rd . At work I go on the internet , login to online banking and pay my 2 credit card bills . I enjoy the exercise and it feels good to have everything paid and nothing to worry about for the rest of the month .
The other morning my toilet got clogged . " Oh no ! " I thought . Placing the rubber circle of the plunger over the hole I pressed down until it formed a seal . Then I pumped up and down with my arms , hoping the suction would loosed the clog . After four or five pumps the seal breaks and the plunger pulls back , splashing water on the inside of the toilet . Relieved , I put the plunger back in the toilet bowl and repeat the process of sealing the rubber and pumping several times . This time a lot of the water goes down . I flush to test it , and the water goes down , but very slowly . I tap the water off the plunger and put it away .
As a child , I did something most kids do at one point in their lives : I gave myself a haircut . I was four years old and in preschool three days a week at the time . I practiced on a stuffed animal bear before I used the scissors on my own hair . After that , I looked at myself in the mirror and put my bangs between my pointer and middle fingers just like a hairdresser would do . Next , I took the scissors and gave my bangs a trim . Little did I realize I had school pictures that week for my preschool class . While funny now , my mother did not find so much humor in the event at the time .
I just went fishing for the first time and it was a lot of fun . Since I have never done it before I had to get some supplies . I bought and packed up a first aid kit , sunscreen and bug spray , needle nose pliers , a few different lures , some plastic worms , a few sinkers and bobbers , some hooks and fishing line and of course my brand new fishing pole . I did n't think I was ready to deal with real worms or anything too complicated so I 'm glad there was a plastic option ! I got everything set up in my spot at the lake and waited to see the bobber go up and down to let me know I had a fish on the line . Every time I go I 'll gain more experience and start catching bigger fish !
The first step in taking the underground was determining where I wanted to go . Then , I consulted Google maps on my phone . I opened the app and typed in my destination . The app told me that I should take the red train to my destination . The station was just a couple of blocks away . I walked there and followed the instructions on the app as to which train to get -LRB- red train , northbound -RRB- . I scanned my ticket , then went through the turnstile . I followed the signs to the correct platform and waited a few minutes to for the train to arrive . When it got there , I waited for the people to exit the train before getting on . Once I got off , I followed the signs to the exit .
I wanted to design a shirt for my kickball team . It is a team with both males and females so it has to be neutral . I went to a shirt designing website and I started my design there . First I chose a color . I did not want white since it would get dirty very easily so I chose grey . Then I had to decide on a logo . We do not have a team name , so I decided on a baseball field outline and a Kickball in the middle . I put this in the middle of the shirt . I also included any sponsors that we have . When I was done , I checked over the proof that they sent me . I wanted to check for any errors that would be noticeable .
Last week when I took a trip into the city I had to ride on the underground to get from one place to another . There are stations all around the city , so I had to find the one that was closest to my destination so I would n't have to walk too far after I got off . When I got to the station , I walked down the stairs that led into the underground and went over to the kiosk so I could pay my fee . I had to wait with a group of people for the train to arrive , but it did n't take very long . When the train got to my station the doors slowly slid open and everyone walked inside . We found our seats and waited patiently for the train to start moving . I did n't take long . Soon , a nice voice came over the intercom announcing my destination was the next stop , so I stood up and waited to exit the train .
I absolutely love training my dogs whenever I have gotten a new one . It 's important to me that my dogs are trained well so we do not run into any issues down the line . I start by buying a puppy and taking care of it from the beginning . I usually am strict with the dogs but very nurturing and loving . Dogs can be trained in various ways . I do research on exactly what needs to be done to teach my dog the desired ability . Having a strong presence is important when teaching dogs so I remain confident when I do anything with my dogs . Using a stern voice and keeping eye contact really helps the dogs understand the emotions I am trying to convey .
Shopping for clothes could be fun and stressful at same time . I walked to a boutique with my friend as we both needed to get something for our wardrobe . Ajax boutique is one of the most popular in our locality . I got my eyes on a blue checked shirt with a glossy feel and look . From that instant I knew I will go home with the shirt . I took two more shirts that looked like that and a couple of trouser . We tried those clothes on us and it looked good . They gave us some discount on three of our purchase and we went home happy with our new clothes . Hopefully in couple of month s ’ time we will come back for more selection of clothes .
When I clean the bathroom I start by putting toilet bowl cleaner in the toilet which I will let sit for a few minutes while I prepare the rest of the bathroom . I will remove the rugs and take them to the deck where I shake them and then hang them to air out . I will scrub the toilet , put the brush back in the toilet brush holder and then I will wipe down the rest of the toilet seat and back of the toilet with pre-moistened cleaning wipes , I let the toilet bowl cleaner sit in the bowl without flushing until someone needs to use the bathroom . I will remove everything that is sitting on the sink and wipe that down with the same wipes , when it dries I will put everything -LRB- soap , contact solution , toothpaste -RRB- back in order . I will spray the shower with shower cleaning foam and scrub and rinse that . I then sweep the floor and use a solution of vinegar and hot water to mop the floor . When I am done cleaning I close the door to keep my dogs out and leave the ventilation fan running to dry everything .
I had some dirty dishes in the sink after dinner . I needed to load them in the dishwasher before leaving the kitchen for the night . I began pulling a dish one at a time from the sink . I used the dish brush to remove any kind of food matter on the plate and place the plate on the bottom rack in a vertical position . I rinsed the silverware under warm water to remove anything sticking to its surface and placed them with the pointy side down into the utensil basket . I rinsed the cups quickly and put them on the top rack . My casserole dish will also fit , but I need to scrub it first or the dishwasher will not completely clean it . I grab a soap pod from under the sink and load into the soap dispenser , close the door and lock it . Then dial the knob to start . I 'll have clean dishes by morning .
For my wedding reception , I wanted to have a chill afternoon with close friends and family instead of a sit down dinner . So I contacted my and my fiance 's friends and asked them to bring any board games they could think of that they have at home . One friend had pie face , a new game he had n't tried before , but the box looked hilarious . Another friend has Jenga , which is n't really a board game , but it 's still a socially active day . Pretty much everyone is looking forward to this day because it 's so different and laid back from other wedding receptions theyve been too , which were too stuffy and formal , except one friend who was n't too interested in the idea , but I got her to come around by involving her in the wedding decor and makeup stuff . It should be really fun .
Last night after dinner , I had `` dishwasher duty . '' That means that it was my turn to do the dishes and unload the dishwasher . After the dishwasher had washed the dishes , I first opened the door to the dishwasher . I unloaded the bottom rack first . That way , if any water drips or leftover food were stuck on the dishes still , they would n't trickle down to my clean dishes . After unloading the bottom drawer , I unloaded the top drawer , which usually contains my cups , utensils , and my bowls . I use a towel to dry off any leftover water drips . I then put all of the dishes back into the original cupboard places that they came from . That means that I put my plates in the cupboard near my sink , and I put my cups in the cupboard near my fridge .
It was pouring outside , and I needed to get across the city fast for a job interview . I knew that hailing a cab would be much more difficult than normal due to the rain . I stood on the curb waving my arm from under my umbrella for what seemed like an eternity . In all actuality , it was probably only two minutes , but the cold , wet air seemed to slow time down immensely . Finally , a cab stopped to pick me up . I quickly got in and made sure to shake my umbrella out before lowering it into the car so that I did not get the floor wet . The cab driver asked where I wanted to go , and I informed him that I had a job interview in twenty minutes sixteen blocks over . He said , `` That 's going to be a tight squeeze on time , but I 'll try . '' As I glanced fanatically down at my match , he weaved in and out of traffic to get me to my destination .
I was late for school the other day because my alarm did not go off . This was very upsetting as I am never late . My alarm did n't go off because the power went out and I did n't have any batteries in the clock as a back up power source . So I realized I needed to change those batteries . Then I opened the back of the alarm clock and looked which direction to place the batteries . Battery compartments always tell you which side is negative and which is positive . Then I place the batteries in the alarm clock . I also have to make sure to set the alarm as well . I make sure to set it an hour before I have to be at school . I test the alarm to make sure the batteries work .
Ouch ! I cut myself ! When you get a cut , it 's very important to apply a bandage to it as soon as possible . The first thing to do is wash the cut . I have to wash away the blood and whatever dirt that may have gotten into the wound . Then , I apply disinfectant . If I do n't apply the disinfectant , the germs that are already in the cut could cause an infection , and that could make me very sick . I take a bandage from the box , unwrap it , and stick it right over my wound . It 's very important to wrap the bandage tightly , so it stays stuck on my skin . When the bandage gets old and dirty , I carefully take it off and put a fresh one on , applying more disinfectant so I do n't get sick . Soon enough , my cut has healed !
I am making homemade hot cocoa . The recipe calls for boiled milk , so it will be hot . I will take the milk out of the fridge and carefully measure it according to my recipe . I do not want to turn the heat on high , because it will heat the milk too fast and too hot . When milk is heated too fast and too hot , it will burn it and curdle it , resulting in the milk loosing its creaminess . I will stir the milk very often in order to keep it from burning and to help it heat evenly . I can tell that the milk is boiling when it starts to form tiny bubbles inside the pan and I can see it boiling . It looks like a fish is underneath the milk and the bubbles are from it breathing . Yes , my milk is boiling .
I had a court hearing last week for a murder trial in which I am the prime suspect . I already knew that things were n't going good for me as I believe the jury was making assumptions based on my appearance , but little did I know I was in for an even bigger surprise . After the store owner in which the crime was committed gave his damning testimony , the prosecutor brought in another witness . The prosecutor asked the victim if he recognized or saw the man who shot him anywhere in the courtroom today and he pointed to me . The victim testified that he had been shot in the chest 4 times , but the bullet that would have finished the job missed , and just barely grazed the base of his skull . I will find out the verdict tomorrow .
I went to visit my family in Chicago last winter . I was very happy because I have not seen them in such a long time . My 5 year old son was very excited to see such a big city . Instead of driving we took the train because I wanted him to have fun on the train just like I did growing up in Chicago . They were so happy to see us and we ate dinner with them . I took my son to see my old school . We walked and saw the block I grew up on and all the houses on the block . He was so happy to see my family and the city I grew up in .
The first thing I do every morning when I wake up is go to the bathroom to brush my teeth . I grab my toothbrush and rinse it with some warm water to make sure it is clean from the day before . Then i grab the toothpaste and squeeze the tube until I have a good amount on the toothbrush . I usually brush for about 1 or 2 minutes before rinsing my mouth with a cup of water , then I repeat the process all over again to make sure my teeth are completely clean . When I 'm done , I was my toothbrush and put it away to use again later in the day when I need it . It is important that I remember to brush my teeth a couple times a day to make sure they stay healthy and do n't give me any problems .
I was invited to attend a golf outing with a friend and their family . It was on a warm , summer day . The first thing I did was look for a proper outfit to go golfing . A visor and some sunglasses and comfortable sneakers would complete my outfit . So , I was picked up in my friends car at 9 am and we headed out to the golf course . We rented a golf car , loaded the back with our golf clubs and headed to the beginning of the course . I missed and then tried again . I hit the ball far out , close to the hole . I had to wait for everyone else to go and then headed to the first hole . It was a nice day playing golf . I hope to do it again soon .
I took out the garbage today . The garbage at my apartment fills pretty quickly , so we keep a chart of who should take out the garbage and we take turns . It was my turn this time , so I pulled the string on the side of the garbage can , and pulled the garbage bag out . After carefully placing it in the dumpster , I came back inside to put a new garbage bag in the garbage can . The garbage can was a little dirty , so I rinsed it out before placing a new garbage bag into it . After that , I put the new bag on . I then checked off my name on the garbage check off list so that next time my roommate would know it would be his turn to take the trash out .
I went to a party last night . I love going out to parties , especially when I know my friends will be there . Luckily enough , this time it was a birthday party for my best friend so I knew my friends would be there . My favorite part about the party was the birthday cake . Birthday parties are fun even when it is n't your own birthday because you still get to have cake and celebrate with all your friends . I brought my friend a present , and they were so grateful for it ! After that , we all danced on the dance floor and played some party games ! I think that my friends and I had a really great time , and I ca n't wait to go to another party .
I had to go grocery shopping and once I got home , I climbed up the three flights of stairs to my apartment . I had put away all my food items that needed to be put in the freezer . Frozen pizza and all the meats I bought so they would n't go bad . I cleared some space so I could fit my gallon of milk and orange juice on the top . I put my vegetables on the bottom tray of the refrigerator . I liked it to be organized and put my deli meats and cheeses next to each other , and my condiments on the side of the refrigerator . Lastly , I put away the items I purchased that did n't need to be in the fridge or freezer . I liked to re-use my grocery bags and put those away in my closet .
After getting home from work , I decided to take a shower . I went to the bathroom and took out my shampoo , conditioner , and soap . I also brought in my towel and my change of clothes . I started off by taking off my clothes . Then , I turn on the water and try to get it lukewarm so it 's not too hot and not too cold . After I know the water temperature is just right , I put some shampoo onto my hair and start scrubbing it in . I rinse it off and start lathering soap onto my body . I stay in the shower long enough for all the soap and shampoo to wash off . Sometimes I 'll sing in the shower , other times I 'll do some thinking . Afterwards , I 'll turn off the water , grab the towel , dry off my hair and body , then step out of the bathtub and get my clothes on .
I drove up to the local Publix supermarket in order to get some eggs and bread for my breakfast . I had not realized that it was five minutes after their closing time , which was eleven o'clock at night . I parked the car and began to walk toward the door to see if by some stroke of luck they were still open . I walked to the door and realized that they had in fact closed . I peeked through the sliding glass doors and saw and employee . The employee was cleaning the floor with a mop . He noticed me out of the corner of his eye and mouthed the words " We 're closed " while making a cutting gesture toward his neck .
My daughter has grown quite a bit this past year . We realized as it was getting closer to time for school to start that we would need to get her some school clothes . We had her go through her clothes from last year to try them on and see if anything fit . We looked through some sales ads to see what the best deals were . We then got dressed and got in our car and left for the mall . We arrived and went back to the clothes area of the store we 'd chosen to try first . Luckily the sales that day gave us some pretty good deals . We purchased the times and took them home . She modeled them for her little sister , who then demanded we take her shopping next .
Lunch time was almost here and my sister and I were deciding what to eat . Our mom said I could take charge of using the microwave to cook the meals . We decided on some waffles . The waffle needed just 1 minute on each side on high temperature , so I cooked my sister 's first . I placed the waffle on a plate , put it in the microwave , set the time for one minute and pressed start . When the bell rang I turned the waffle over and again set the timer for 1 minute and pressed start . While my sister put maple syrup on her waffle I went and repeated everything again for my waffle . As I poured maple syrup onto my waffle I thought it was kind of fun to use the microwave and enjoy a delicious lunch .
When I was working for this particular warehouse , I really disliked it . So I decided to look for a better job . It was a long process . I decided that I wanted to start working for a bank again , so I looked online . That is the best place to look . I did a search for what types of jobs were out there . But before I applied anywhere , I updated my resume . After I did that I saved it to a file so that I could upload it to whatever website I needed to . I also searched on a few job websites like Indeed.com and careerbuilder.com . I also created a spreadsheet and listed everything I applied for so I would n't get confused . I also called a few places that I submitted my resume to to check on the status . Then I would note that on my spreadsheet .
Garry received a gorgeous painting for his birthday . He decided to put it up in the living room . Garry went to the garage so he can get his tools . He opened his tool box and realized that he had no nails . Garry looked across the street and saw his neighbor . He proceeded to go talk to him . John , the neighbor smiled and reached down to grab his toolbox . He found one nail and gave it to Garry . Garry thanked John and went back to his house . He went in front of the living room wall and marked a small dot on it . This is where his new painting will stay . He hammered the nail into the wall .
I am planning on going skiing today so first I need to check my ski gear and make sure all of my equipment is in good working order . Ski boots have buckles on them to close them so I need to check the buckles . After I am done checking the buckles I will need to look at my skis to make sure they are in good condition and do n't have any cracks . Next I will check to make sure I have all of my clothing in order , skiing can be cold and I will want to wear layers . I will put a thermal layer underneath my clothes to keep me warm and I will also layer my socks to keep my feet warm and blister free . After I get my gear in order and pack everything in the car , I will call the ski resort to make sure their ski runs are open and their ski lifts are operating .
Every two weeks I like to change the sheets on my bed . I like having fresh , clean sheets on my bed . Today I changed my bed sheets . Next I removed the flat sheet , making sure I pulled the sheet completely off . Finally , I removed the fitted sheet . I decided I wanted to wash the pillow sheets too . Once I pulled off all of the sheets , I placed them in my laundry basket . Just as I was about to start putting on the new sheets I had taken out of my closet ; my dog , Waldo , jumped up on the bed ! Before I could put the new fitted sheet on the bed I had to pick up Waldo and put him on the floor . I made sure all four corners were completely covered . I even pulled the ends of the sheet under the bed , to make sure they would n't come loose ! Next , I took the flat sheet and spread it across my bed . At the foot of my bed I made sure to tuck in the corners of the sheet , so it would n't come off in the night . The only thing left to do was to put the quilt on top ! After that was finished , I made sure everything was neat and tidy and that the quilt was on straight ! Finally I could go to sleep !
My friend and I decided to share a room in London . We both looked at the newspaper and went online to check what was avaible that we could afford . We located a nice place on the Eastern part of town . We wen to check it out and it was a nice place on the third floor of the building . We took out all of our things from the truck and walked up the three flights of stairs to our new flat . This took quite a long time , since we both had many items to bring up from the truck to the flat . It was quite hot that day so both my friend and I sweated a lot and we both drank a lot of water . After that we had to unpack all of our items and place them in the correct room of the flat .
Soup is my favorite thing to eat , no matter what time of year it is . Today , I decided I wanted to make some stuffed belle pepper soup . I made my grocery list and headed out to gather all of the ingredients I needed . I came home and got started right away , since I was excited . I stirred them frequently while they cooked . Next , I added some garlic into the pot . I then added some ground beef . I mixed it together and let it cook until it was browned . I then added a big carton of beef stock , some water , and a can of stewed tomatoes . I let the soup slowly boil until the peppers were soft . At the end , I threw in a handful of Italian bread crumbs and some Parmesan cheese for some flavor . I was so excited to serve up a bowl and eat it .
The family and I decided it was time to paint a wall in the hallway a new color . We talked about it and everyone suggested their favorite color . After a short conversation we decided on turquoise . We went to the display with the colored squares and found the one that was closest to the color we had picked and handed that square to the person working so she could mix it for us . When we had the paint it was time to get other supplies . We bought a paint roller with a tray and two paint brushes and some tape to keep everything neat . We got in the car and went back home . We used the tape to separate the area to be painted so that the color would not get anywhere we did not want it . Everyone took turns painting the wall . We rested when we were finished to give the paint time to dry .
I love to cook , I cook almost every night , except on weekends I guess but my favorite is grilling . I often go grill with my boyfriend , we do so regularly on weekends . We 'll head down to the grill , start the fire , add coals and then we wait for everything to get hot . Then the meat goes on the grid . Usually with some olive oil so it does n't stick . We focus on cooking the meat at a high temperature for a short time making sure that it gets cooked well and retains all that flavor . We make lots of chicken , steak , pork chops , sometimes also burgers , sausages and hotdogs . It 's very enjoyable cooking over the fire and the meat tastes delicious . It 's one of my favorite things to do .
Learning a board game can be easy . Learning some games can be difficult . I remember when I tried to learn how to play monopoly when I was a kid it was really tough for me . I do n't know why I could n't pick it up right away because all my friends had an easy time learning to play it . Then finally one day at a sleep over I learned to play it with a few of my other friends who were sleeping over there and we played it all night , it was actually a lot of fun . Since then we play Monopoly here and there and always talk about the time I learned how to play and how long it took me to learn how to play . Now they all seem to be apps .
My friend and I left our hotel early , about 6:30 . The walk took about fifteen minutes to the station . We had to walk down a long flight of stairs down to the station . We took out our automatic payment cards , walked up to the barrier , and swiped them across the electronic reader . The barrier opened to let us in . We confirmed that we would have to change trains halfway there . We looked at the signs to locate the platform we needed , and walked down another flight of steps to catch our train . We waited on the platform at a safe distance until the train came roaring in . It was mostly empty and we were able to find seats . At the third stop we got off and quickly walked up another flight of steps to locate the platform for the next train . In two minutes our next train arrived and we got on . This train was crowded and we had to stand . We left the train and walked towards the exit . We passed another set of barriers and swiped our cards again , and then took an escalator up out of the underground to the street .
On a Friday night , my husband and I decided to go dancing . We went to one of my favorite restaurants in New York City . We got out of our taxi cab and entered the restaurant . The room was full of people in fancy dresses and tuxedos who were dancing to swing music , our favorite type of music to dance to . We found a table to sit at and have a glass of wine before getting out on the dance floor . Once we were finally ready to go , we got on the dance floor just as one of our favorite swing songs was being played by the band . We danced for three hours but it did n't even feel that long because we were having such a good time . We took a taxi cab back home after a great night out .
I taking a train today from Boston , Massachusetts to New York City , New York . When I arrive at the station , I see an automated machine that lets me purchase my ticket . I enter the necessary information about my travel and my credit card information and it dispenses a ticket to me . I follow the signs above me that show the directions to all of the track locations . The train pulls up about 10 minutes later . I board the train . The train slowly pulls out of the station . About 20 minutes into the journey , a conductor comes by and asks to see my ticket . I show it to him and he punches a hole in it . He then rips off part of it and places the ripped part into a special see through pocket in my seat . It 's about a three hour train ride so I get up and wander a few cars down to the food train . I purchase a coffee and donut and bring them back to my designated seat . I 'm happy to say that there is free wi-fi on the train so I 'm able to surf the web while riding the train . We make a few stops along the way to New York to pick up more passengers and let others off .
After getting home from the supermarket , where I had gone to buy the ingredients , I went into the kitchen to wash all of the different vegetables that would be used to make the salad . Once I had cleaned and dried them , I cut the vegetables into smaller pieces using a sharp knife on a cutting board . I used a large salad bowl to prepare the salad , but also to serve it in . I grated some cheese to add to the salad for flavor , as well as some crushed nuts , some raisins , and slices of apple . Mixing it all together , I then added some olive oil to the salad using a teaspoon to carefully measure it out . Again , I mixed the salad up carefully so that it had an even consistency . Finally , I placed a large serving spoon into the salad bowl - the mixed salad was ready to serve !
It has been six months since I got my hair cut . I usually get it cut really short and let it grow out to be shaggy . I usually just go to whichever local salon is closest , and I do n't have a regular person who usually cuts my hair . Today , I decided get a faded haircut . The nearest place only charges $ 10 , so I was pleased with that . The lady who helped me was named Sarah , and she talked a lot about the weather and how much she wanted to be outside . She also asked me a lot about my job , and it turns out her husband also works where I work . It 's just the right length and she cut the back of my hair the way I like most . I paid her $ 10 and tipped her $ 5 . I left completely satisfied .
I performed an internet search for the website with the greatest number of apaprtment listings in my area . I went to the site that looked the most promising and entered the size of apartment I was looking for and the amenities I wanted . I clicked on the " search " button once I had enetered in all of my requirements . I studied each property the site returned and wrote the addresses of those that interested me down on a piece of paper , along with the phone number of the owner . Once I had a list of five or six possibilities , I called the owners of each of these flats and made appointments with each owner to see the flats in person . At each appointment , I made notes about the things I liked and didn ; t like about each property to help me make a final decision .
Several times a year , we will visit relatives . These might be people like mothers , fathers , sisters , brothers , or cousins . The visits might involve driving a long distance or even flying on an airplane . We do this because we like each other and want to see each other and talk about what is happening in each other 's lives . When we visit , we might just see each other for a few hours , or we might spend a whole week together . We will spend a lot of time talking , but we will probably do a lot of other activities together , like going out for dinner or having a meal at home , or doing special activities together like going on a vacation or going to a play or concert . We might stay at the relative 's house or we might stay at a hotel . Sometimes we do n't feel like visiting , but we do it because it is important to stay in contact with family members .
My tooth hurt very bad when ever I drank or ate anything cold . I needed to go see the dentist . I used my phone to call and make an appointment . I made plans to visit the dentist then . When the time arrived , I drove to the dentist . They were very busy that day , so I waited in line to check in . Once I did , the receptionist asked me to fill out the paper work I needed before I could go back . I finished it and was called back . When they finished I was sent back to sit in a big chair . They shone the lights on my mouth and asked me to open wide . When my mouth opened , the stuck things in there to suck out my saliva . They told me I needed to floss more and sent me on my way home .
Every month when I get my bank statement in the mail I check against my own records . Those records are notations that I have kept throughout the month about how much I spent and where and also how much money was put into my account like my paycheck . This month in particular I noticed a charge that I had no record of . This was a concern for me so I stopped by the bank to see what additional information they had about this charge . They located the particular charge in their records and told me the name of the entity receiving the payment and their address . I did n't recognize either of these pieces of information but they said that nothing unusual about this transaction took place . I decided to think about this for a couple of days and I did and I realized that the charge was made when we were on vacation and that is why I did n't recognize it .
I love to cook and so often times I have people over and I will serve them a meal . I like to cook things that are seasonal and exciting and I will have friends or family over . I set up the dining table in beautiful white linen and make sure that everything is perfect . I like to place the food into the plates or bowls for them , depending on how much liquid is in the dish . More liquid and I put it in a bowl , less liquid and I put it in a plate . Then I pour them a drink and sit down and enjoy the meal with them . Afterwards I take the glasses and plates from the table and place them in the kitchen sink so they can be washed later by my boyfriend .
The weather yesterday was very hot , so the kids wanted to go to the pool . They went in their rooms and changed into their swim suits . While they were changing I packed a bag with some snacks , their pool toys , towels and sunscreen . The kids came down and I put on their sunscreen , because I knew if I waited they would be too excited and jump in the pool with out it . The kids grabbed their pool toys and started running to the water . The lifeguard blew his whistle to remind them that it was not safe to run near the pool . We spent the day enjoying the water and the sun . We drove home and the kids were so tired they both were ready to fall asleep .
I had started a load of dishes in the dishwasher before I left for the store . My dishwasher is very loud so I do n't like to be home when it runs . The dishwasher was quiet , and a green light indicated `` clean '' so I knew the dishes were done . The top rack was full of glasses and mugs and Tupperware containers . I stacked the glasses and mugs two-by-two and put them in a cabinet . The Tupperware containers still had a bit of water in them , so I put them in my drying rack to air out . Then I slid open the bottom rack , which had many plates and bowls , as well as a case of silverware . Then I took out the bowls and plates and put them up above in a cabinet . I felt accomplished having finished a chore .
To remove and replace a garbage bag , first lift the full garbage bag from the garbage can . Some garbage bags have ties or strings that are attached to them and can be used to close the top of the garbage bag by pulling on the strings until the opening completely closes . Then the ends of the strings can be tied in a knot so the bag will not open . If the bag does not have strings attached , use a twist tie to close the opening by gathering the top of the bag together and wrapping the twist tie around the end of the bag and twisting the ends of the twist tie together . Then , take a new garbage bag out of the box and unfold it before putting it in the garbage can . You can fold the top edge of the garbage bag over the rim of the can so that garbage does not get between the can and the bag .
On Wednesdays , I am off from my job . So I like to sleep in while my husband takes the kids to school , and when I wake up I go to the gym to exercise , I take a long shower , and do laundry and light housework . In the afternoon , I will decide on what to make for dinner . I will cook a nice , big dinner so that it is ready in time for the rest of my family 's arrival . It is usually lasagna , meatballs or maybe Taco Tuesday . When they get home , we will set the table together , and I will serve them the meal by bringing the food to the table . We will have a nice family dinner on Wednesdays , because I had time to prepare and serve a meal .
It 's a Monday , so I 'm going to work today . Before heading out , I had to lock up the house . I made sure the dogs had water and the bedroom door was closed . I do n't want any burglar getting any ideas while I 'm gone , especially since my dogs are only good at sleeping . I walk through the house to double-check that all the lights are off . Then I start gathering my things . Once everything is together , I 'm ready to lock up the house . I say goodbye to my dogs , swing the door open and step out into the sunshine . Then I close the door behind me and insert my key into the lock . I turn the key to lock the door , pull it out , and wiggle the doorknob to make sure it is locked .
Last week I went to a party . It was a birthday party for my friend . I got in my car and drove to my friend 's house . I rang the doorbell . I found my friend and said hello . I put the birthday present I had brought for my friend on a table with a lot of other gifts . My friend was serving hamburgers and hot dogs at the party . After talking to some of the other guests for a while I went to the grill and got a hot dog for me to eat . My friend stood by the cake as we all sang " Happy Birthday " to her . When the song was finished she made a wish and blew out the candles on the cake . After everyone had cake we watched her open the gifts we had brought .
Last Friday I drove to my beach house excited for a really relaxing weekend at the beach . The weather on Cape Cod had been cool and rainy but the weekend forecast was beautiful and I was ready for really relax . As I drove up to my house I saw that the grass was almost up to the front porch ! The following day I woke up and I went for a quick bike ride and then came home and decided to mow the lawn . My lawn mower was out of gas so I drove to the gas station to get some gas for the lawn mower and I came home and filled it up . The grass was so long that I actually had to mow the lawn a number of times before the lawn was short enough . When I finished the lawn looked great !
I decided to visit my best friend Rosa , because it was my day off . She was home and had just put her baby down to sleep . We both sat on the couch and decided to watch some television . The players were both from the United States and were athletic young women . One of the women was named Anna and the other was Julia . We watched the whole match on the couch while eating popcorn . I had to use the bathroom only once during the match . My friend did not seem as interested in the match as I was however , and she was mainly chatting while I was trying to pay attention to the TV . I left after the match ended .
I had always wanted to have nice hardwood floors in my house and I finally decided to make the change . I started by heading to my local hardware store to get all the supplies I would need . I looked at all the different options they had for the type of wood that would be the best form me ; after I made my choice and got my other tools , I placed my order and headed home to get started . I started by ripping up the carpet and pulling up the old floor to make way for the new one I had picked out . My shipment finally came in and I could n't wait to get started . I cut open the pallet and started at the far corner ; I made sure to make the planks level before I nailed them into place .
It was Saturday night and I had expected my best friend to come over later , we had previously made plans to get together and watch a movie . As I turned on the TV , I put a bag of popcorn in the microwave to get ready for my friend to come . I heard the doorbell rang , and greeted my friend who came in with some boxes of movie theater candy . As I led her to the couch , she sat and I ran back to the microwave to get out the popcorn . I showed my friends a few options of movies we could watch and she picked out a new comedy . I opened the DVD player , took out the disc and put it in . I sat down next to my friend on the couch and pressed play on the remote .
First , before we unload the dishwasher I check the sign we keep on it to make sure it says `` Clean '' on it . Once I know its clean , I press the handle in and it unlocks the door and the door swings down . I roll out both drawers , and start with the top drawer . I pass them to my wife who puts the cups and glasses in the cupboards and I put the cooking utensils in drawer near the stove . We check them as we go to make sure there is no soap or food left on them . Once the top drawer is clear , I slide it back in and empty the bottom drawer . We work together to put the dishes and pans away in the cabinets and then we wipe dry the utensils with dish towels before putting them away in a drawer . Finally we close the door and turn the sign over so the dirty side is showing , and we are ready to load it again after our next meal .
I was thirsty so I decided to make a cup of tea . I looked through my box of teas and rifled through the assorted flavors . I settled on Earl Gray , which is a black tea flavored with bergamot orange . I filled the kettle with water and placed it on the stove , turning on the burner so that it would heat up and begin boiling . In the meantime , I got out a teacup and saucer , and then removed the teabag from the package and placed it into the empty cup . After a time , the water on the stove began boiling , so I removed it from the stove top and poured a cup-size amount into the teacup . I removed a spoon from the drawer and placed it in the cup , stirring gently as the contents of the teabag were released and began to color the water a light brown . After some more stirring , the teabag 's contents were entirely released and the tea was ready to drink .
This morning I went jogging , like I do every morning . Before I go jogging , I always make sure that I have everything I need , because I hate the idea of coming back to the house before I 'm finished ! I put on my jogging shoes , which are specially designed for jogging , in order to prevent injuries to my feet and ankles . I got a water bottle and stuck it into a backpack that I wear while jogging . The backpack is n't very big , but it 's big enough to hold a water bottle and my phone . I put my phone inside the bag and then I strapped it over my back . Then I went outside and began walking down the road . I walked before I jogged because I wanted to warm myself up . I always follow the same trail around the block when I jog because the road is not busy and it 's safer . Then I went from walking to jogging . I played my music low , but still loud enough to hear . That was when I knew it was time to go back home . I jogged back to my home and went inside . I had finished jogging for the day .
I recently applied for a part time job at this restaurant down the street from my house . I need the extra money because I 'm saving up for a vacation to go visit my distant family in the west . I get the phone call asking me to come in for an interview at 2 pm this afternoon . I am very punctual , I show up about 20 minutes early . The hiring manager was very polite and friendly . After speaking to her , I then learned that this restaurant had been in her family for 5 generations and was passed down to her in her early 30 's . It was a very good interview , we both seen eye to eye on a lot of subjects . After speaking to the boss , I was even more eager to work here because I knew she needed the help , as I am a hard worker .
Once the washingmachine has finished washing my load of clothes , it was time to dry the clothes I opened the door to my clothes dryer . I then oped the washing machine door . I took the wet clothes out of the washing machine and placed them into the clothes dryer . I then set the dryer 's knob to the " permanant press " setting and then pressed the " on " button . The dryer began to spin . I walked away from the laundry room and did other chores while the clothes dried . Once the buzzer on the dryer sounded , I opened the dryer and touched a few of the heavier garments to make sure that the clothes were sufficiently dry . They were dry , so I removed each garment one by one , folding each one neatly and making a stack of clean , dry clothes on top of the dryer .
I 'd just seen a wonderful movie about gardens , and I 'd decided I was going to have a garden , too . So the first thing I did was go to the store and buy some flowers in tiny plastic boxes . It would be easier and faster than growing them from seeds . When I got home from the store , I grabbed a gardening shovel and a tiny rake and went out into the yard with my little boxes of flowers . I dug through the soil in my yard with the shovel , making it loose and soft with the tiny rake , too . Then I grabbed the first flower at the base of the stem , right above where it poked out of the dirt in the plastic box , and pulled it very gently . After a minute , the flower and the dirt popped out of the plastic box . I held the flower and its dirt over the hole and used my fingers to loosen up that dirt , too . Then I set it in the hole I 'd dug for it in the ground and carefully covered it with the rest of the dirt - not too much dirt , though , and I was careful not to pack it tight . After I did the same thing to the other eleven flowers , I went back inside and got a watering can . I filled it up with water from the sink and went back outside , where I poured some water over each flower so it could have a nice drink . I had planted flowers , just like in the movie !
This afternoon I was sitting in my living room when I heard the doorbell ring . It sounded like high pitched chiming . I was not expecting anyone . When the doorbell rings and I do not know who is at the door , I can feel a little nervous or scared . Still , I got up to go answer the door and see who was there . I said hello . The postman answered , `` Hello , I have a package for you . Please sign here . '' I signed my signature on his tablet and then took the package and said , `` Thank you very much . '' It turned out to be a surprise gift from my sister . I was really glad that I went and answered the door when the doorbell rang .
It is Saturday morning , and Bobby has just woken up out of bed . His mom comes up to his room and asks Bobby where is his pile of dirty clothes are . He points to the basket of dirty clothes , and his mom grabs the basket and walks over to the laundry room . She grabs one scoop of powdery laundry detergent and throws it into the washer machine in order to make the clothes smell delightful . She then closes the washer machine , and uses the dials on the washer machine to include how much water she wants the washer machine to use , as well using hot or cold water . She decides she wants to wash the clothes in hot water to make sure all the dirt and gross stuff comes off the clothes . After she is done with adjusting the settings , she clicks start , and goes on her way to cook and clean while she waits for the washer to finish .
I live in very small town , and do not have many things to do . One of the sport is bowling . We decided to go for it this weekend . I booked online . We do not have any bowling shoes , so it was extra , but that is OK . I made my kids ready and they wore comfortable attire . we got ready about 3:30 pm . we already bought tickets , we did not had to worry about that.Then , we packed some snacks and drinks , if by chance we need them . Then we went to bowling , and reached there 10 minutes earlier . At first , only 2 sticks were down , but by the second round I made all sticks down on first shot .
Every Sunday , my family and I get together to drink , eat , and play board games with each other . Usually , we will all bring over something to eat so that everyone has many options to choose from . My grandmother enjoys making large dishes such as gumbo and rice , etouffee , and chicken and gravy . My cousins will bring over many side dishes such as macaroni and cheese , potatoes , deviled eggs , and potato salad . The board games we most often play are Monopoly , Pictionary , Phase 10 , and various other card games . Many of my family members do not enjoy playing Monopoly or Phase 10 as it takes too much time to finish . Many of them also do n't enjoy playing cards either as it is difficult to follow the many rules that each game has . In the end , we end up playing Pictionary as it is a game that everyone enjoys and can play well .
Sometimes I make a hot dog in the microwave . It 's definitely the fastest way to do it . I just put the hot dog in the bun , and wrap the whole thing in a paper towel . When it beeps , it is perfectly cooked and steaming hot . I smear on a spoonful of pickle relish and a line of mustard , and eat up every bite . The trouble is , this way of cooking a hot dog is not reliable . With some brands of bun , the roll will come out overcooked and spoiled . I think different hot dogs and maybe different microwaves do n't work the same way . This means that anyone who wants to make a quick microwave hot dog has to experiment a bit . I did , and I have perfected my technique .
At noon , my cat began to meow . He does this every single day around this time to signal that he 's hungry and wants food . I got up from my chair and went to the kitchen . I grabbed the box of food from on top of the freezer and took out one pouch . I tore it open and dumped the food into his bowl that sat on the ground next to the wall . He quickly began to eat the food . Then , I sat it down onto the floor right next to his food bowl . He soon finished his food and purred in appreciation . He drank some water and then quickly ran out of the room to hide under the bed and take a nap .
One afternoon when I was visiting with friends , we suddenly got very hungry ! So , we decided to order a pizza . I looked in the telephone book and found several pizza restaurants that would deliver . Then we discussed what we would like on our pizza and what size we should get . I called the number and gave our order to the person who answered . We ordered a large pepperoni and onion pizza with extra cheese . I said that would be fine and asked if the pizza could be delivered . He said , `` yes '' and asked for my address . I then gave him my name , address , and phone number . When the delivery boy arrived , we paid for our pizza and included a $ 2.00 tip . Then we enjoyed eating our pizza !
I live about an hour outside of the city limits in a quiet , small suburb outside the city . There is an underground rail line that runs from nearby my house and takes me directly to the city where I work . My train typically leaves at 6:43 a.m. so I am sure to arrive at the station at 6:30 . I wait amongst all the other people who commute to work and eat some breakfast I had prepared for myself the night before . Once the train arrives , people shuffle on board and find themselves either a bench to sit in , or space in which to stand . During the trip , if I am lucky to find a bench , I bring my laptop out and begin my work for the day . If I must stand I typically try to strike up conversation with my neighbor .
No one likes to take medicine , but when you are sick , it is necessary to get well . When I went to the doctor in the morning , I was informed I had strep throat . My throat was hurting for a few days and I wanted to feel better . I went to the pharmacist and got my medicine . I carefully read the instructions on the box and proceeded to take my first pill . It says to swallow with a glass of water on an empty stomach two times a day at the same time . So , it was 10 am and I took a note that I would take another pill in the evening and then again 10 am the next day . Taking the medicine the doctor prescribed really was helping .
Today is my sister 's birthday party ! We wake up early to take my sister to school , and then we come back home to bake her a cake . Mother and I make a big mess when we stir the batter . Frosting the cake is even more messy ! Then we blow up lots an lots of balloons . Mother and I hang them on the ceiling . The house looks really different ! We set the cake in the living room next to a box with sticks in it . Mother said those are candles . When my sister comes home from school , we light all of the candles and say , `` Surprise ! '' My sister forgot all about her birthday today ! She really liked our cake .
Emptying the kitchen sink can be quite the task . If it is full of dirty dishes , the first thing I would do is run hot water . After the water is hot , I put the stopped in the drain , and add dish soap to the flowing water . Next , I use the sponge lying on the side of the sink to wash the dirty dishes with the warm , soapy water . Once I have washed all the dishes in the sink , I drain the dirty dish water . The last part is where I rinse each dish under clean , warm water to rinse of the soap . After letting the dish drip over the sink for a moment , I place it in the dish drainer to dry . After rinsing all the dishes , I rinse out the sink , and the sink is empty .
I wanted to lay some new tile in a room at my new house . So I went to the store to buy some wooden flooring . While at the store I also need some other equipment to make my job easier . I purchased a nail gun , some nails , some work gloves , a table saw , safety goggles , and some need pads . I measured the length and width of the floor so I could know exactly how many pieces of flooring to cut for my new floor . I then proceeded to cut the appropriate number of pieces of flooring . I laid out the tiles on the floor and nailed each tile into the floor . When I was finished I vacuumed and dusted the floor and laid down a lacquer finish so the floor looked nice and new .
Today I attended a court hearing for small claims court . It was a little bit controversial because the woman wanted to get her car back from her partner , but the partner did n't want to give it back . It was important to learn about the legal system for me to be there and watch the court hearing . The way it worked was the judge was right in front of everyone , and hit his gavel against his desk . After that , he gave a speech regarding the case so that everyone was up to date on the issue . The defendant gave their speech regarding their side of the store , and the opposer gave their side of the story . In the end , the woman got to get her car back from her partner and the judge ruled the opposer guilty .
From time to time my toilet gets clogged up and I absolutely hate it . It always happens at the worst times when you least expect it . Last time it happened the toilet water filled all the way up to the top of the rim of the bowl . I found the plunger i keep hidden under the sink and started to plung the toilet trying to make the water go down . It was harder than it usually is so I got a bit worried . I must have been plunging the toilet for a good 5 minutes before the water finally went down . After I got done with unclogging it , i rinsed off the plunger in the tub to make sure it was clean before I stored it away to use again next time it was needed .
Just recently , I began to study how to drive a car . After enough time was spent doing this , i asked my dad if he could take me out to drive out on an open road for practice , and he said yes . Once we took the car out to an open , empty road , I tried my best to show him what I 'd learned . I showed him that I knew how to shift gears , use the parking brake , and showed that I was able to make both smooth and sharp turns , along with keeping an eye on things like the speed limit , gas tank reserves , and so on . He seemed to be very impressed with how I did , so he allowed me to get my learner 's permit so that I could legally learn how to drive on the street with other people , as long as he or my mom was in the car with me .
My friend and I decided we wanted to go shopping . First we planned what we wanted to shop for . We both wanted to get a new outfit . Then we decided where to shop for those items at . Once we got inside we started looking at clothes . We each found a pair of jeans and a top that we liked . I went into the dressing room to try the outfit on . While I was in the dressing room my friend went to look at a new pair of shoes to go with her outfit . I did not see any shoes that I liked . We decided we were done shopping . We got in line to pay .
It was laundry day so I got out the ironing board , the iron , and a fresh load of clothes from the dryer . I had been washing and drying clothes for most of the day so now it was time to catch up on the ironing so that I could get them all put away . I filled the iron with water and turned it on to heat up and set it upright on the ironing board . While the iron was heating I put another load of clothes into the dryer and one into the washing machine . Next I grabbed the first shirt out of the basket of clothes and neatly spread it out on the ironing board . I picked up the iron and moved it over the shirt , sort of slowly , but not slow enough to burn the shirt . After the shirt was flat and there were no more wrinkles I moved it to a different position , where there were more wrinkles , and repeated the same steps . I did this with each piece of clothing until the basket was empty then I put them all away , neatly where they went . I ironed all of the clothes that needed to be ironed until all of the laundry was done , folded , and put away . I usually only iron certain clothes , most people do , mostly dress shirts and khakis and things like that . But , that is basically how you iron clothes !
My brother was in court to contest a DUI charge . He asked me to be there to support him , so I agreed to go to the hearing . Before I left the house , I made sure I was wearing clean , presentable clothing . I entered the court house and was instructed to walk through a metal detector and security pat-down area . I walked through the metal detector and did not beep . A security guard gave me a pat down to check for any suspicious items . He said I was cleared to walk inside . I found the room and asked the guard at the door if I could enter . He said yes and told me that I had to be quiet and sit in one of the pew seats . I walked inside , looked at my brother who was sitting at a table near the front with his lawyer , and sat down as close as I could . He gave his testimony and his lawyer asked him questions . Then the lawyer for the state asked him questions . The judge determined that there was no evidence that he was drunk while driving and cleared him of the charges .
I love cherries . I thought it would nice if I had a cherry tree in my backyard . There was plenty of room in my yard for a large tree , so I decided to plant one . They had many different types of trees there , all growing in large pots . The trees were very skinny , but I knew once they were out of the pots and planted in the ground , they would grow into large trees . I found some cherry trees and saw how much they would cost . I asked a man who worked at the nursery if he would put the tree in my pickup after I paid for it . When I got home , I got a shovel and dug a huge hole where I wanted the tree to grow . I made sure all the big rocks and roots from other trees were not left in the hole . I added some manure so the roots would get all the extra nutrients a growing tree would need . I took the tree out of my truck and removed it from the pot . I stood the tree up in the middle of the hole , with the tree on the top of the cone and the roots spread out around it . This would make sure the tree would not be standing in water and the roots could drink the water easily . When the hole was all filled up I stomped all around the tree to make sure the roots of the tree were firmly connected with the soil . When I was sure the tree was firmly in the ground and would not move , I got my garden hose . I turned on the water and slowly watered the tree . When all the water had sunk into the ground , I put a few inches of mulch all around the tree to keep the roots moist and stop weeds from growing . I knew that I would have to water the the tree every week until the roots got established . The tree will get bigger every year , and I 'm looking forward to the day when I 'll be able to pick cherries in my own back yard !
I make tea every morning , it 's the first thing I do after I wake up . I stumble into the kitchen in my boxers , reach into the cabinet over the microwave , toss two green tea bags into it and microwave for 75 seconds . Let stand for one minute . I then strain the teabags -LRB- even though you 're not supposed to -RRB- and drop 3 vitamin C tablets and a teaspoon of lime juice . I also add 5-15 mg of yohimbine as well as some branched chain amino acids . I stir this all up and then sip on it and take my vitamins . i continue to drink my tea while I read news articles and scroll through Facebook for about an hour before my hour long workout .
I asked my family what they wanted to eat for dinner and they said spaghetti with meat sauce . I got the ground beef out of the refrigerator and placed it in a pan on the stove . While my daughter did her homework , I fried the meat on medium heat while breaking it into smaller pieces at the same time . Once the meat was no longer pink I turned off the stove and drained the grease by spooning the excess fat into a jar . I like my family to be as healthy as possible when we eat . Once the grease was removed I added the sauce to the meat and mixed it together over low heat . I let it keep cooking until it began to slowly bubble and my family could smell the delicious sauce .
Last Christmas I had to bake a cake for myself , and it was a bit of a doozy . I do n't know a lot about making cakes , but I have a super-huge baking pan , an oven , and a big sweet tooth ! I left the house looking around various convenience stores for cake mix ; it was Christmas , so going to a big store and wasting a bunch of time was out of the question . I finally settled on two boxes of butter cake mix and some pink lemonade frosting and took it all home . Since my pan was way too big for just one box , I had to follow the instructions and double every ingredient while making the batter and pouring it in . I preheated the oven , put the cake pan with the batter in to bake , and watched TV for a few hours while I waited for it to be done . Once it was done , I took it out to cool and frosted it , and then cut the cake into several square pieces . It went better than I expected for my first cake on short notice , but the frosting was SUPER sweet !
Recently , I accepted a job in an office and had to prepare myself for this new experience . First , I need to find proper clothing for an office environment . I chose some business , casual pants and blouses . I showered , dressed and made my lunch for the day . My job started at 9 am , so I decided to leave the house by 8 am to get there on time and maybe a little early . Of course there was traffic , but I did get to work early . The secretary needed me to fill out some paperwork for an employee badge and a parking pass . Once that was complete , I went to the office where I would be working and introduced myself to the other employees and my new boss . I can tell I am going to like going to work everyday .
My baby boy woke me up last night . He was crying very loudly . I got up to see why he was crying so much . I picked him up to comfort him . I noticed that his diaper was full . I laughed out loud . I got ready to change him . First I went into the bathroom and washed my hands . I got a diaper from the closet . I also grabbed some moist wipes . I put a towel underneath him . He likes to have his diaper changed , so he was happy . I took off his diaper and set it next to him . I put his new diaper on , and threw the old diaper away . I put the towel from the bed in the laundry . He was so happy to have a clean diaper !
One day , I was hungry at home and I decided that I wanted something healthy . I looked in my fridge and found a bag of lettuce , as well as some tomatoes , carrots , red onions , and salad dressing . I wanted to make enough for more than one meal . After making sure all the food was still fresh by checking for any places where the food was too mushy or the wrong color , I found a plastic bowl with a lid in the cupboard that was big enough for about three meals . Then , I washed off all the vegetables and set them in the bowl for the moment . I cut up the tomatoes and the onions , and sliced the carrots into little slivers , making little piles of each vegetable in different parts of the board . After that , I dumped the lettuce into the bowl , then carefully slid the vegetables into the bowl , making sure not to get any on the counter or the floor . Finally , I poured in a few teaspoons of salad dressing , closed the lid on the bowl , shook it up to make sure the salad dressing spread out , and opened up the bowl again . I used tongs to put the salad into a different bowl I was going to eat out of , and put the lid back onto the big bowl and put that in the fridge .
We had finally moved into our new house . After years of living in apartments where we were not allowed to pain the walls , we had bought a house . That meant that I could paint the walls any color I wanted . We decided to start in the living room . We began by taping off the window sills and light switches that we did not want to get any paint on . After we were done with that we got our rollers and mixed the paint . My husband poured some paint for me and handed me a roller . I painted the large areas of the wall with the roller , being sure to go in many different directions . My husband was working a little bit ahead of me to get the areas around where we had taped off with a small brush .
I 'm taking care of a baby , and when she makes a mess in her diaper , it 's up to me to change it . The very first thing to do is to get the dirty diaper off . I put the baby down on a flat surface and undo the diaper , carefully taking it off so I do n't make a mess . Once it 's off , it goes right in the trash can . When that 's done , I clean up the baby using some wet towelettes , making sure to get her completely clean . Once she 's clean , I powder her with baby powder to make sure she stays dry and does n't get a rash . Once she 's all clean and powdered , I get out a fresh diaper and put it on her . I put it on by wrapping it around her hips , and tape it up so it 's nice and secure .
I check the clock on my watch . It looks like it 's time for bed , and the sun has gone down . I turn off all the lights downstairs , making sure my computer is off and the TV is off too . I take my dog out to go to the bathroom so she 's happy while I sleep , and give her her dinner . I then go upstairs to the bathroom and brush my teeth really well . I also floss to make sure that I do a good job cleaning my teeth and keep my gums healthy . This helps me feel clean when I go to bed , and keeps my skin healthy too . I then change into comfortable clothes to sleep in , and get into bed and pull the covers over me to stay warm .
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My wife and I decided that our home was getting way too small for our growing family , so we started looking online for a new place . We searched several rental websites before finally deciding on a few that we would like to go look at . We called the number on the website and spoke with a representative who agreed to help us . We wanted 4 bedrooms , a fire place , 3 bathrooms and a few walk in closets . So she found something and agreed to meet us there and what time . We arrived at the rental office and met her . We sat at her desk and looked over a few floor plans and talked about the cost of rent and several rules . She gave us a tour of the whole thing and we looked really closely at it because we felt sure this was the one we wanted . We went back to her office and filled out lots of paperwork . Then she gave us the keys to our new place !
Making any kind of big change can be rough , but I just turned 18 and wanted to move out of my parent 's house . I looked online and through ads until I found an affordable flat that I wanted to look at . After setting up an appointment , I went to visit the flat and liked the inside of the home a lot . Then , I asked a few of my buddies to help me move in the following weekend . We brought all of my packed boxes into the new flat and started setting up my new place . Eventually , I forgot about how sad I felt about moving my parents , and really enjoyed being on my own . Moving into my new flat is one of the best experiences of my life .
After a day or two , the hair gets dirty . It gets harder to comb and needs to be washed . To do so , most people jump in the shower or bath and wet their hair first . Then they take shampoo and put a little bit in the hand , then rub it all over their hair . Then they wait a few seconds or a few minutes and rub the scalp as well to make sure they get rid of dandruff - some kind of dead skin . So they put another dose of shampoo in the hand and wash their hair again . Shampoo can not go in the eyes because it might burn . After the shampoo is on the head , and it has been rubbed in to clean the scalp , the most important thing is to rinse it with lots of clear warm water . The easiest way is to rub it with a dry towel , but some people like to use a hairdryer . Once the hair is dry , it can be combed any way the person likes , but it is important to avoid putting styling gels and other chemical on it too often to keep it healthy .
This summer is quickly approaching and I do n't really have any clothes , so I decided to go to the mall . This one store , Sears had a sign for a big sale , so I checked there first . After asking a clerk where the women 's clothing department was , I found a rack of clothes with half off shorts ! I was so happy and tried 5 pairs on . Next , I went to find some shirts to match . I tried on many shirts , because they 're all different brands , and ended up finding 4 tank tops that fit nicely . I went to the checkout counter and bought all of the clothes that i 'd found.The nice employee gave me an additional discount since I am a loyal customer . I left the store happy with my experience and eager to tell my friends about it and show them my new clothes !
My friend had gone to the market and bought all these annual plants for my garden for my birthday . It was such a surprise but now I need to get them in the ground before they wilt and die . I begin gathering my tools . I need to have my hose set up so once they are in the ground , I can water them . I also need a bag of bark . I begin by placing each plant where I think I want it . I want to be sure it looks good in that area and after checking the tag to be sure they will be in the best area for kind of sunlight they need to grow , I 'm ready to get started digging . I dig a hole several inches deeper and wider than the pot , pull the plant out of the pot and place in the hole . Then grab the hose to water and cover with bark . The plants should grow nicely in their new home .
I live on a large property of apartments that has several nice activities for it 's residents to enjoy . One of my favorite activities is tennis ! I own 3 different rackets , all different colors , and like to experiment with each one . My neighbor Bill , who enjoys tennis as much as me , usually meets me on Tuesday afternoons for a few quick matches . We start by warming up before we get into playing with each other . The ball goes back and forth until someone misses a shot , or the ball goes out of bounds . The person who served gets the points and the person returning gets the ball to serve if they win . Bill has been playing for about 10 years longer than me , so he usually ends up winning .
Yesterday , I looked out the window and saw my mail delivery person driving down my street . The mail truck stopped at my mailbox and put some envelops in my mailbox . Excitedly , I went to my mailbox to retrieve my mail . The letter was address to Granny Hunt followed by my street address . I checked the return address in the upper left hand corner and realized the letter was from my granddaughter , Emily , who is eight years old . I opened the letter . I ca n't wait to come to your house on Sunday . We went swimming yesterday . I wish you had been there . See you soon . Love Emily . I folded the letter and put it back in the envelop so I could keep it in a safe place .
Recently , I have been growing vegetables in my backyard . I grow several types of vegetables . I make sure they get enough sunlight and water each day . It is very rewarding to grow and consume my own vegetables . They taste very good . I think more people should try growing vegetables . I have had plants die in the past but I learn from my mistakes and use that information moving forward . I think I should add to my garden and grow even more vegetables . I think I would like to try to use vegetables and fruits that I have grown one day instead of purchasing them from the store . Hopefully one day everyone will be able to grow whatever they want .
Last week my friend and I went to the public swimming pool nearby where we live . It was a beautiful day outside - a sunny 80 degrees with not a cloud in sight . When we arrived we found an empty spot and put our towels down , along with the items we brought for the day which included some snacks , suntan lotion , books , drinks , and a change of clothes . There were many people there , including lots of children with their parents and some adults alone or with friends . It was just the right temperature . Cool , but not too cold . We swam around for a bit and then got out and laid on our towels for a while . We relaxed in the sun and had a nice chat about what was going on in our lives while we ate some snacks . I then took out my book and began to read while my friend relaxed with her eyes closed for a while . After a few hours of swimming and relaxing in the sun , it was starting to get late so we decided to head home . We put some warm clothes on in the changing room and headed home for the day .
I bought a new car , well , new to me , last Summer and could n't wait to drive it home from the car dealer . I placed the key that the salesman had given me into the ignition and turned it to the right until the engine roared to life . I adjusted the seat so I was comfortable and could see the speedometer and the cars in front of me , and adjusted the mirrors so they were aimed at the road behind me . I placed my right foot on the brake pedal , shifted the car into reverse , looked in each of my mirrors and glanced over both my shoulders to make sure no other cars were coming up behind me before I gradually lifted my foot from the brake pedal . I placed my right foot back on the brake and shifted into drive before moving my foot from the brake pedal to the gas pedal . When I had moved the car forward to the parking lot exit , I placed my right foot on the brake carefully so as not to jerk to a stop at the intersection and turned on my left turn signal . I looked to my left , to my right , then to my left again before lightly pushing on the gas pedal to pull out into traffic and head home . I decided to take the scenic route home so I could have fun driving my `` new '' car home .
It was going to rain , and I did not want to deal with dog in rain , so I decided to walk a dog before it starts to rain . I grabbed an umbrella if by chance it start to rain early . I put the leash on dog and made its collar secure on his neck . I grabbed the leash in my hand and talked to dog , that I am walking him . So he seemed very happy and start to wave his tail . I got out and cross the road to walk him towards park . When I was walking him , he saw other dogs and start to bark . I made a gesture to him to stop . After a while i decided to sit on bench , which was in dog park . I kept holding a leash and loosened it more for him to be fee for a while to go far distance , so he can mingle with other dogs . After few minutes I decided to go back home , as clouds were getting more darker .
Almost every afternoon , my family and I like to get exercise while also walking our dog . When we first started walking our puppy , he did n't really understand what was going on . It seemed like some days we spent more time almost dragging him instead of him walking along by himself . Eventually though he learned that when we grabbed the leash that we store by the front door , that it was time to explore the neighborhood together . We attach the leash to him to ensure that he does n't get run off and get into trouble . After we attach the leash , we head outside and begin walking along the sidewalks in our neighborhood . Now that he understands what we are doing , he usually leads the way and there is n't a lot of tugging him along . In addition to a leash , we make sure to bring little baggies with us in case he needs to go to the restroom . If he goes to the restroom in someone else 's yard , we make sure that we pick it up and bring it home to throw it in the trash as we want to be a good neighbor . After concluding our walk , we return our leash to its place inside our front door so that we will know where to find it next time .
Last night , I took a bath . I take baths when I have time to relax and soak in bubbles . Baths are important for good hygiene and self esteem . I like to fill the tub up as full as I can and pick a shower gel or bubble bath to make lots and lots of bubbles . I just soak in the bubbles and enjoy the time to myself . Then I wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner . After that , I am ready to dry off and get into some clean clothes . If I do n't have time for a bath , I just take a shower . Showers are much faster !
On my way to work this morning , I decided I wanted to listen to some music . First I turned on the radio to see what was playing . I flipped through several different radio stations , including the hop hop , rock , pop and country stations . None of the stations were playing any songs that I really wanted to hear at that moment , so instead I decided to use an app on my phone and play a playlist that I had previously saved . I decided to play a playlist filled with classic rock songs that I loved . My commute to work is an hour long , so I was able to listen to many of my favorite songs , such as \ \ Bohemian Rhapsody \ \ by Queen and \ \ I Love Rock & Roll ' by Joan Jett . Soon , I finally arrived at my place of work . I unplugged my phone from the auxilary port , got out of the car , and walked into work for the day .
I went out to buy the nicest suit I could afford at Boscov 's . It was n't much , but I was able to purchase matching shoes , a tie , and socks . This was all in preparation for my job interview . I was ready . Around noon , I left for my one o'clock appointment with the supervisor of TechUnited , a computer consulting company . The interviewer asked me some tough questions , but I had my answers ready . I went home , and nervously laid in bed for a nap until I fell asleep . A week went by , and I had n't heard anything . One evening though , I received a call asking when I would like to start .
I like to walk my dog in the morning before it gets too hot out . On a regular morning I will drink my coffee and feed the dog . The dog always knows when it is morning that I will be feeding him and then we will be going for a walk after so he gets very excited and begins running around in circles . After we are both done with our morning routine , I grab the dog 's leash and put it on the dog . His tail wags very fast because he loves going for a walk . The dog and I start off slow in order to warm our muscles up . We walk by Mr. Johnson 's house with all the flowers and straight down the street to the corner where there is a small empty lot . He loves to sniff all the plants and rabbit holes . Then we come home . The dog loves his daily walk .
John and Mary pay their bills every two weeks . Paying your bills on time is important , so the best thing they do right away is to write each one down in a notebook , when all the bills are due for payment . That way , they know what times they have to go online and pay them . Next , they make sure money is in the bank , so that when they pay the bills , the money goes to bills the right way . Then they pick a bill , and go online to the website for that bill , and login with their id for that bill . They put in their amount they want to pay and hit the pay button , and it takes it out of their bank , the amount that they want to go to that bill . They are happy to do this every two weeks , to keep all the bills up to date and paid .
I woke up early on Monday because my mother was coming over for dinner and the place was a mess ! I knew I had to straighten up or she would be disappointed in me . I started by picking up all the clothes that were on the floor and furniture . I threw them in a hamper and carried them down the hall to the laundry room where I started them in the washer . I loaded them into the dishwasher and pressed a button to make it start . I looked around the living room . Still a mess ! I pulled a trash bag out of the cabinet and collected all the paper , junk mail , and old food cartons and soda bottles that I had left out . When my dog barked , I remembered that I should vacuum as well to get rid of the fur all over the carpet . My dog did n't like the vacuum ! When I was done with that , I took the trash to the outside can and came back inside . The flat was clean !
Today is bathroom cleaning day , said mom as she walked in from work that Friday afternoon . Us kids were hanging out in the living room , one on the computer , another watching TV , another on their phone and I was finishing my school project . We all knew what she meant by bathroom cleaning ; that meant we all were going to have clean the whole house staring with the bathrooms . My siblings give me the stink eye , when I walk upstairs to my chore assignment . That 's why I am the oldest I whispered to them as I grabbed the cleaning products and smirked when they were salty about it . Because they got stuck with the rest of the house . I headed to the bathroom upstairs and sprayed the tub with the tub cleaner , and I let that soak . I sprayed the toilet with the toilet cleaner and let that soak and sprayed the sink with the disinfectant and let that soak . After a few minutes I rinse the tub down and the product did all the work for me , the shower looked good as new . I scrubbed the toilet with the toilet scrubber and it was clean in no time . I wiped down all the surfaces with disinfectant , cleaned the mirrors , took out the trash and sprayed the bathroom with disinfectant . After twenty minutes , I was finished . So I headed to the kitchen for a snack , as the rest of my siblings were still cleaning away .
Last night I decided I was going to go dancing . My husband , daughter , sisters and their husbands and nieces went out to a nice place where a lot of people go . We got to the place we were going dancing . There was a guy at the door checking ID 's to make sure there was n't anyone under the age of 21 going in . We all went in and found us a table . We then decided to order some drinks and about that time a waitress came over and asked us what we would like to have . We all gave her our order and she went to get the drinks . We all went out on the dance floor and danced until the end of the song . We went back to our table and our drinks arrived as soon as we got back . We all drank our drink and decided to dance some more . We stayed for a few hours and danced . We all went to the door . We told one another bye and we all left and went home .
I was going to the park today with my kids and thought it would be great to take some outdoor pictures with my camera . I went to the cabinet and got my camera and pressed the power button . The camera did not start and I realized I needed new batteries . My drawer in the kitchen holds all our batteries , so I found two AA batteries to put in the camera . I slid it off and proceeded to install the two batteries . There is a positive and negative side to each battery so you have to make sure you put them in the right slots . After I put the batteries in , a slid the lid back on . I turned the camera on , to make sure it worked and it did . I took a couple of pictures inside the house to make sure it worked and then we left to go to the park .
I was on vacation in Spain , where I explored several cities and saw lots of new things . Of course , I brought my camera along to document the trip . After a long day of visiting a very famous cathedral , my camera 's batteries were dying . I opened the battery compartment of the camera and tilted it so that the batteries would fall into my hand . I took care to keep the new ones and old ones from getting mixed up . I handed the dead batteries to my wife so she could throw them out . The battery compartment closed with a snap , and I was ready to take more pictures ! We went out that evening for dinner and a flamenco dancing show , and I was ready with my powered-up camera .
I have grown vegetable ever since I was a little boy . So a green thumb was not acquired naturally , as some neighbors liked to believe . I was pretty good with growing my plants from a seed . No transplants here . I found an amazing growing method for my vegetables . I always start them off in egg cartons . I buy some potting soil , then I put the soil into the egg carton and and plant the seeds . During the day , I leave the lid open on the egg carton . And at night , I close the lid and it keeps them safe and warm . I have grown everything from sunflowers to watermelons with this method . Once the seeds grow into 1 inch plants . I transport them into the ground . There they will grow on their own and produce lovely vegetables .
When my wife and I moved into our new place , we had to prepare in advance several days . We had to pack up several things in large and small boxes . The we had to call some of our friends and ask if they were free the following weekend to help us move . Then we had to arrange to pick up a rental truck . So when moving day finally arrived , we were all ready . One of my friends drove me to the truck rental place and we picked that up and arrived at our place . I backed up the truck in the drive way and opened the large door in the back of the truck . We started with all the boxes first , then the furniture . We emptied all the furniture from the truck and moved it into the new place . Then we did the boxes . Then we started trying to figure out where everything was going to go . Then we ordered pizza for everyone and had a good time just hanging out and resting from a hard day 's work .
First , my friends and I got together and decided what game to play . We set up a table with enough chairs around it for everyone to sit comfortably and I pulled the game from the cabinet . We unpacked the board and all the pieces needed to play the game onto the table . Each person decided what pawn they would use to play . We looked at the instructions and read them out so everyone would know how to play , and those of us who had played before answered questions from those who had n't . We rolled dice to determine who would play first and from there , each person took turns moving around the board and trying their hardest to win . We talked and laughed as we played and everyone had a lot of fun . In the end , I won the game .
Today starts the day i prepare for my entrance exam into colleges . After a wide time of preparing and hard work i was ready to suceed . I get to the exam center 30 minutes before it starts . I make sure i have everything i need including number two pencils a calculator and a lot of scratch paper for all my mistakes for the math part . I ask to excuse myself and use the bathroom for a very quick moment . I calm myself down before i enter the room . When i finally got the chance to look at the exam a huge sign of relief finally came about me . I confidently took my pencil and began the exam with a smile .
I had spilled some soda on my bed , so I had to change my sheets before I went to bed . First I took off my blanket , which was still clean . I set it to the side . I took the old sheets off , removed the pillow cases from my pillows , and tossed them into a pile on the floor of my bedroom before going to the hallway closet and taking out a fresh , clean set of sheets . I unfolded the fitted sheet first and started in one corner of the mattress , getting that corner in place before stretching the sheet slowly to slip over the next corner , then the next , and then the fourth and final corner . I tucked the bottom end in under the mattress , making sure that I still had enough on the bed to use at night . Then I slipped clean pillowcases onto my pillows . I pulled the top sheet tight and straightened it out over the bed before setting the blanket on top . I was done !
Today was a really hot day . It was 95 degrees . I decided to go to the swimming pool in my neighborhood and cool off . I put on my bathing suit , a cover up dress , a hat with a large brim , sunglasses , and flip flops . Then I walked three blocks to the swimming pool . It was crowded , but I was able to find an available lounge chair on the side of the pool . I put my things down and took the sunscreen out of the bag . Then I laid down on the chair to relax . After about twenty minutes , I was ready to go in the water and go swimming . I swam five laps and then I was ready to get out . It was a nice day .
My mother was an amazing seamstress . She was able to sew the most beautiful clothes and taught me the basics when I was a teenager . That teaching came in handy when I was teaching music in the inner city and needed to sew costumes for the musical . I started by getting a length of fabric from Hancock Fabrics . Next I used a pattern and pinned it to the fabric , so I could accurately cut the fabric before I sewed the pieces together . Next , I cut the pieces into the correct sizes . I pinned the two pieces of cut fabric together and threaded the sewing machine with a matching color thread . I sewed the side seams of the fabric together on each side while the fabric was inside out . Next , I folded the fabric inward a half inch around the waist and pinned it . The final step was folding the fabric a half an inch up at the bottom of the skirt for the hem and sewing it as well . The end result was a cute western skirt that several of my students needed for the musical .
I received a call from another company telling me I needed to fax over my invoice to them ( the bill ) as soon as possible . I found the invoice on my computer and sent it to the printer . Once it printed , I wrote my name on it and the other person 's name on it who would be needing the invoice . I pressed the fax button and punched in the phone number of the other person 's fax number so they would receive the paper on their end . After putting in the phone number , I pressed send . The machine made a dialing sound so I knew it was starting to send . Once it dialed , it made a ' buzzing ' noise which I knew meant that the paper was transmitting the data ( copying and sending to the other person ) .
I wanted to buy a birthday cake . A bakery had recently opened near my house so I thought about buying my cake there . However , I realized my work hours might be different from the bakery 's . Their hours were not listed . But their phone number was . I called them to learn their hours of operation . When my workday ended , I left quickly for the bakery . After arriving , I waited behind seven other people who had arrived after their workdays as well . We all had orders to place . The bakery employees were patient with us ; some of the orders were filled right there with cakes that were already baked . It was a good thing I called them earlier .
When I was young , my mom had an obsession with painting the walls of our house . As soon as she finished painting one room , she would start on another . We were in this never ending flux of wall colors . Instead of using a roller and painting the walls a solid color , she would dab a rag in the pan of paint and repeatedly press it against the wall , creating a unique textured look . The problem was , her bedroom was huge , so this took months and enlisted the help of me and my siblings . The first time I tried it , I did all of the dabs in a really uniform way , so each looked like the other . This was not how she had painted the rest of the wall , and so my section stood out and looked very different from the rest . She did n't paint over it or anything , so for the remainder of the time that we spent in that house , that section of wall looked completely wrong and out of place .
I am a teacher and I needed to present a PowerPoint to my students . Before class , I got the technical cart with the audio/visual equipment on board and rolled it into my classroom . I turned on the projector to make sure the light was working and I placed the projector where it would shine on my while board . I also plugged in the audio cable . I opened the PowerPoint and clicked play to check if everything worked . First , I turned the focus knob so my PowerPoint came into focus . It looked too small , so I moved the cart farther away from the white board and refocused the projector until I was satisfied with the image . They were turned off , so I turned them on and adjusted the volume . I played the PowerPoint all the way through to make sure it worked . It did , and and my students saw the presentation .
I walked up to the trashcan in my room and looked inside , it was fairly full which meant I needed to change it and put in a new one . I grabbed the bag from the two sides and pulled it out . Next I scrunched up the top and tied it into a knot to keep the garbage inside from falling out . After taking it outside and putting it down on the curb for the garbage men to come and pick it up tomorrow , I went back inside and into the kitchen . I went back to my room and pulled the bag apart so the sides were no longer sticking against each other . I aired it out and then stepped in front of my trash can . I placed it inside and fixed it up a bit .
Today my carpet in the living room was looking a little dirty , so I decided to vacuum it . I went to my closet where I store all of my cleaning supplies , and took out my vacuum . I wheeled it to my living room and unwrapped the electrical cord that was attached to the vacuum . I then turned on a switch on the side of the vacuum and the vacuum turned on , making a loud noise ! Using my arms , I moved the vacuum back and forth across the dirty carpet . I made sure to clean every single area on my carpet . I unplugged the cord and wrapped it back around my vacuum . I wheeled it back to my cleaning closet and put it away in it 's rightful place .
In the summer , we love to build a bonfire and sit around and visit . Sometimes we even roast marshmallows or hot dogs in our bonfire . To begin , we choose a safe location to build the fire where we will not catch anything else on fire . As a safety precaution , we also bring a water hose and a few buckets of water so that if the fire was to begin to spread , we could quickly stop it from getting out of control . After we have our wood and water , we also look for some leaves or something else that will easily catch fire such as newspaper . We then use this to light the fire with a very long lighter because we want to continue being safe . Once the flames have almost subsided , we roast marshmallows or hot dogs .
I love seeing colorful birds and fun insects visit my home during the warmer months . Since we had no flowers to attract wildlife , I decided to plant some . First , I went to the supermarket and bought some fertilizer and potting soil , then I picked out a few potted plants and some packets of seeds . Next , I dug smaller holes to gently place the seeds into . When all of the plants were situated , I filled up my watering can and generously watered all of the plants and seeds . Each day , when I wake up I water them so they can grow big and strong . Then all of the birds and wildlife can enjoy them and have food to eat for the summer .
I was doing some remodeling in my house and decided it was time to put some new wallpaper up in one of the bedrooms . The first thing I had to do was pull the old wallpaper off of the walls . I put newspaper down on the ground in the bedroom so that there would n't be a big mess anywhere , and began pulling . I was able to pull the wallpaper off in very large sheets , except for a few spots where the paper was very sticky and stuck to the wall . I used a solution to get the remaining glue off of the walls , and waited for everything to dry so I could come back the next day and put the new wallpaper up . The next day , my boyfriend and I worked together to peel the back off of our new paper to expose the adhesive , and we carefully pasted it on the walls in the bedroom . We used a tool to flatten out any air bubbles that we saw . We were satisfied with our work when we were done .
On a hot summer day nothing is better then going to a swimming pool . There is one at the community center by us so we can walk there . Before we go , we get into our bathing suits and put on our flip flops . We make sure to pack snacks , and towels and drinks into a bag , and grab a float and a ball to play with . Once there , we hurry to find empty lounge chairs to put our towels on and waste no time getting into the pool . The water feels so cold at first , but its so refreshing . We swim around and realize we have friends there . We dry out in the sun while we eat and drink and when we are hot again we get back into the water to swim some more . Going to the swimming pool on hot days is the best way to stay cool and have fun too .
Last Saturday , I went to the toy store to buy a birthday present for my niece , Samantha . After I drove to the toy store , I parked in the parking lot and got out of my car . I walked into the toy store and grabbed a shopping cart . My budget was $ 30 , so I ignored any dolls that were over my budget . Finally I found a doll that I knew she would like . I put it into my shopping cart and pushed the cart to the cash register area . When it was my turn in line , I put the doll on the belt and the cashier rung it up for me . She told me that the total was $ 24.99 . I took my wallet out of my purse and got out two 20-dollar bills . Then she gave me my change , which I put into my wallet so it would n't get lost . I put my wallet back into my purse while the cashier put the doll into a plastic bag and handed it to me . I pushed the shopping cart and the bag out of the store , but I left the shopping cart in a corral for an employee to take back into the store . I was happy to have that birthday shopping done !
I arrived at the salon and walked inside . At the front counter was a receptionist who asked me if I had an appointment . I did have an appointment that I scheduled for that day . She let me know that my hairdresser would be ready for me in a few minutes , so I sat down in the lobby and read a magazine for a few minutes . I found a picture of a short hairstyle that I really liked . When my hairdresser came to the lobby to get me , I showed her the picture of the haircut that I wanted . I followed her back to the salon area , and she motioned for me to take a seat in a big chair . I sat down , and she put a cape around my shoulders to prevent hair from sticking to my clothes . She brought over a cart with a small tub on it , and told me to lean my neck back while she washed my hair . After shampooing my hair , she rinsed it out with water and put it up in a towel to let it dry . She rolled the cart away and came back with a comb and pair of scissors , and combed through my hair . Long pieces of my hair fell all around me to the floor . She turned my chair around so she could reach the hair in the front of my head , and when she was done she washed her scissors off . Then , she dried my hair with a blow dryer and my haircut was fully revealed . She took the cape off of me and we chatted for a bit about our days and I thanked her . Then I left .
When preparing to cook vegetables , I like to first find only the freshest vegetables to prepare . The last time I cooked a meal , I went to the kitchen and slowly got out everything I need first and then began to cut the vegetables on the cutting board . The process was slow , but relaxing . Everything was evenly cut and when baked , was delicious . When I chopped up the onions , I felt my eyes start to water , but as I cut everything , I felt that my meal was getting better and better . After cutting everything and making my meal , I cleaned the cutting board and started to throw away and scraps . I enjoyed this experience and had a great time doing it . This was my best way to cut vegetables .
When I was younger , I really wanted to go see some dinosaurs at the museum . I asked my dad if he would take me and eventually he said yes . We got in his car and we drove a couple hours to go visit the dinosaur museum together . I remember him opening the door and the first thing I saw was a giant T-Rex standing right above me ! I gasped when I saw it and my dad laughed at how excited I was . We went up to the counter and he paid . We walked through the museum and listened to the talking TV 's that told us about each of the dinosaurs . It was really fun to do with my dad .
My wife and I have been jogging for fitness since we met in 1998 . We were usually jogging on pedestrian footpaths and sidewalks , but this year we were going to try a state park . We were n't so sure about jogging around places with a lot of people and dogs but got a state park pass and went to the a large park near our home city . We packed water bottles and sunscreen and headed out . We watched all the cars and people pile into the parking lot the same time we were and got ready for our jog . We spotted a path that looked perfect with some rolling hills on it according to the sign at the trail . We wished we had thought of going to the parks before . But now we have plenty of fresh new places to visit to do our jogging .
My new dog was very bad at listening . She needed to be trained because she did not listen to any commands and could not be controlled . I decided to bring her to a dog trainer so that I could get some help in training her to be a well behaved dog . I immediately called and reserved a spot in the next class so I could start learning the training techniques . The following day at 4 pm I arrived at the class with my dog . Once we arrived at class the trainer started working with my dog . The trainer was able to teach my dog to sit on command , and to lay down when told to . By the end of the class I was able to get my dog to perform these tricks on my own .
Last month , my family and I went on the best vacation ever : Disney World . It all started with driving to the airport and getting on a plane . The plane ride was long and cramped , but it was worth it once we arrived at our hotel , which was right next to the Disney World park . It was hard for me to sleep that night , but when the next morning came , we all ate a yummy hotel breakfast and then headed into the park . They were really nice and even took pictures with me . We also went on a lot of fun roller coasters . None of them had any loops , so I was n't scared of them . On the plane ride home I was really sad that we had to leave .
I was going on a vacation for a week , so I had to make sure all of the windows and doors to my house were locked . I first locked the back door . I turned the doorknob lock and bolt lock . Next I did the windows . I entered each bedroom and turned all of the locks on the windows . The bathroom does n't have a window so I did n't need to go in there . I passed the bathroom and entered the kitchen . The attic has no windows so next I went to the den . The den only has glass patio doors , so I latched shut the patio doors . I made sure the garage door was shut and locked it . After I double checked all of the locking I did , I exited the front door and used my house key to lock it behind me before I went to catch my plane .
Today I decided to go for a drive . I got my keys and unlocked my car . I got inside the car and sat down . I then put the keys in the ignition switch and cranked the car . I put the car in reverse and looked in my rear view mirror to see if it was clear to back out of my driveway . I saw that it was clear , so I began to back out of my driveway carefully while positioning my hands on the steering wheel in the ten and two positions . Once I was out on the road , I carefully put my breaks on and put the car in drive . After I put the car in drive , I gently pressed the gas and began driving down the road .
Yesterday I went to a sauna with my friend . It was a Korean spa that is very popular . We checked in at the desk and confirmed our reservation . We were given robes and slippers to change in . The robes were very comfortable and cozy . We then relaxed at the spa and went into the hot tub . It was very refreshing . Afterwards , we checked out the masseuse to get a foot massage . We ended up falling asleep at the sauna and taking a quick nap . When we woke up , we were hungry so we got a bite to eat at their indoor Korean restaurant . We bought some Korean short ribs , rice , and some beef cubes . We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to return go back again soon .
Earlier today I decided that I would like to have a hot dog for lunch . The first thing I did was check the kitchen to make sure that I had hot dogs , buns , ketchup , and chips . When I was ready to cook lunch , I took my indoor grill out from the cabinet , plugged it in , and waited for it to heat up . While I waited for the grill to heat up , I set my plate with a bun , a handful of chips , and 2 pickles . When the hot dog was halfway done cooking , I opened the lid and turned the hot dog around , so all sides would be equally browned . After the hot dog had finished cooking , I removed it from the grill and put it on my bun . Before eating my hot dog , I unplugged my grill , and wiped it down with a wet cloth . After I finished that , I was ready to eat my hot dog . I squeezed a small amount of ketchup on top of my hot dog and took my plate to the porch to eat . W I was finished eating , I brought my empty plate inside and rinsed it off .
I just got back from a vacation spending a week at the beach with my son . It was so nice to get away for a while . What is not nice is the amount of laundry I now have to do ! I dumped out all of our dirty clothes . I sorted into 3 piles - the towels and thick items that do n't have any wash restrictions . The second pile was my clothes , which many need to be hung up , but I like to use a strong smelling detergent . The third pile consisted of all of my son 's clothes , as well as any delicate items , such as bathing suits that will be washed in a free and clear detergent , as my son has skin allergies . When it was done , I put the clothes in the dryer or hung those that can not dry . I added a dryer sheet and started the process over with the next batch . It take time , but sorting it out is the best way to tackle the task .
I woke up one morning and my throat was so sore I could barely even swallow . I just knew I had to try and get into the doctor 's office . I thought I might have strep throat ! I signed in and gave the receptionist my insurance card . She registered me and told me to go wait in the waiting room . I sat down and read an old Better Homes and Gardens magazine . First , she weighed me and measured my height . Then , we went into an exam room . She asked me a few questions and took my temperature and blood pressure . After a few minutes , the doctor came in and looked at my throat . He was certain I had strep throat . He wrote me a prescription and I was on my way .
As I begin my day I walk past the computer and turn it on.I go on to the restroom and when I come back I log onto the internet . Instead of standing and waiting I walk over to put some bread in the toaster for my breakfast . I walk back to the computer and type in youtube.com . My toast is up . I go over and put some butter and honey on it and get a bottle of water out of the refrigerator to drink . Now I need to think of a song I want to play . Sometimes it is very hard to decide . For now I type in the youtube search bar , " I need thee every hour " and click on the " enter " button . What a way to start my day .
My mom is teaching me to drive . First thing , we check to make sure the blinkers are working . I flipped the lever on the left side of the steering column up for the right blinker and down for the left . Next we got in and fastened our seat belts , then I checked the side mirrors and rear view to make sure I could see . I inserted the keys into the ignition and using my thumb and first finger pushed the switch forward . I checked the mirrors again to make sure all people , animals , and objects where out of the way . I pulled the gear shift towards me and pulled down one click going from P -LRB- park -RRB- to R -LRB- reverse -RRB- . I check the mirrors once more and turned my head to the right to look over my shoulder to back out of the driveway . At the end of the driveway , I pushed the turn signal lever down to signal I was turning left .
I wanted to take my girlfriend out for a nice dinner for her birthday . She is very picky about food and has excellent taste so first I had to pick a restaurant I knew she might like . I also wanted to pick a restaurant she had never been to before . I looked up their phone number on the internet and found it on their website . Then I called the restaurant and told them I 'd like to make a reservation for two on August 6th . They told me what times were available . I chose 7:30 because I wanted to go out for putt putt afterward and this would give us plenty of time to do that . I knew my girlfriend would be happy .
Last summer , I went to India . We had won tickets for a tennis match . We arrived at sunset and the stadium was fully packed . The chairs had stickers reading , \ \ Volleys can be hard to control if there 's a lot of spin on the ball . \ \ The foot-rests had stickers written , \ \ The word deuce was used in real tennis for hundreds of years before the modern game developed . \ \ Shortly after the national anthem , the game began . Serena played a perfect drop shot that just got over the net and landed about one foot from it . The game was a double . Normally , in a game of doubles , the outer line down each side of the court acts as the boundary Julio tried to hit her serve too hard and it missed the court and was a fault . Severally , the line judge said the ball was in , but the umpire overruled him and called it out .
I always did my taxes pretty simply . But once I did the state separate from the federal . I sent in something to the state . But they called me . So I sent in something else . I had tried to do it online . But they said they got the form , but that it was blank . I have done it online since then with no problems . Maybe it was something wrong with on their end or I just did n't know what I was doing . Overall , doing them was really simple . So far I have done everything on my own that I can . You avoid fees that way . I might be able to do it more manually with the federal .
When I worked at a tuxedo shop in high school i found myself sewing clothes all the time . We rented out tuxes that we would fit people for but sometimes they would come in and the pants would need to be a bit longer or a bit shorter . Most of the time it was because they would wear the tuxedo pants higher than the sweats or jeans they wore when they came in to be measured . Because of this I would find myself letting out the ends of pant hems or making them shorts and using a sewing machine to fix them . Because these were rentals though , we would use a temporary hem so that we could take it out and re hem them after the fact so the next person could have them set to their size .
I decided that I wanted to rent a movie instead of seeing something in a movie theater . Because there are n't any video stores around anymore , I checked on my tv to see what was available for me to rent on cable . I also checked to see if there are any Red Boxes in the area where I can rent a DVD for $ 1.20 . I drove to the grocery store down the street and found the Red Box . I used the Red Box to look through the available movies . I sorted the movies by what came out most recently . I finally found one I thought sounded interesting . I selected Hidden Figures because I had not seen it yet . After I made my choice , I used my debit card to pay the $ 1.20 fee , added my email address to get my receipt , and finished the transaction .
When I woke up this morning the first thing I saw was how many dirty clothes were lying all over the floor of my room . I told myself in my head that I needed to wash these clothes as soon as possible because my room looked like a tornado came through it . I gathered all the dirty clothes around my room and my bathroom into my dirty clothes hamper laundry bag . I use this bag because I live upstairs and I do n't like having to back track across my home if I drop any clothes when I bring them to the washing machine which is located downstairs . I start by throwing all the clothes into the washing machine followed by using whatever laundry detergent I have at the time . Today I still had some liquid detergent left over from the last load of laundry I did so I carefully measured half a cup of detergent into the measuring cup and dumped it over the dirty clothes . I closed the washing machine and turned the dial on the machine to run for 45 minutes .
After spending so much time to prepare for my sisters birthday party , we have bought drinks wine and we have even booked for good sound . The day we picked was July 4th which was a Saturday . We have sent invitation to all our friends in and outside town about how glamorous the birthday will be.We even called popular artiste . Just some days to the party our Dad had a fatal accident . And he was rushed to the hospital , this incident change the whole atmosphere that nobody talked about the party again . People were donating money for his surgical operation instead of giving us money for drink . we latter thank God he was finally discharged after which we drink the drinks we have bought ourselves when Dad was discharged without calling anybody .
One day I was hungry and checked my refrigerator for something to eat . I found a plate of mixed meat and vegetables and decided to heat it in my microwave . The plate was microwave safe , so I did n't need to move it to another container . After checking that the microwave was clean inside , I put the plate in the microwave and placed a plastic microwave cover over it . I then set the timer for automatic heat . This way I did n't need to figure out how long it would take . The microwave did it for me . After about a minute or so the microwave made a dinging sound letting me know that my food was ready . Steam rose showing that the food was very hot . I was careful when I started to eat so I would n't burn my mouth .
Swimming is very hard , so yesterday I took a swimming class . The swimming class was taught by a life guard and swim instructor . The first lesson was to learn how to float and blow bubbles in the water . I had a lot of fun with these steps , so I easily advanced to the next level ! The next level was practicing with a swim board , and kicking my legs . Once I got the hang of this part , I advanced to trying to swim forward just laying on my front in the water , I was able to learn this part pretty quickly as well . The only form I can swim for now is free style , but I think I can do more soon !
Every now and then , the batteries in my camera die . Today , when I went to take a picture the camera would not turn on so I knew that the batteries must be dead . This is always the first sign that clues me into this problem . So , first thing I did is went to see if I had the right kind of battery for the camera . I carefully removed the piece of the camera that closes the battery compartment . It pops open when I slide it back , so this was fairly simple . I then removed the old battery and disposed of it . I popped in the new battery , being careful to line it up correctly so that it was entered the correct way . I had to line up the plus signs and the minus signs , but it was easy because the camera has guidelines inside it that instruct me .
One of my teeth was hurting me , so I knew I needed to go see a dentist . Since I had just moved into town , I looked in the phone book and found the names of the local dentists . I then did some searches on the Internet and read the reviews on each dentists . I called to make an appointment , telling the receptionist that I was currently in pain . The receptionist offered to let me come to the office that day if I was willing to wait for the dentist to fit me in between his existing appointments . I said that I would be willing to do so , and inquired about the cost of a visit and the cost of x-rays and receiving a filling , as I had not yet switched my insurance to my new state . Finding the prices acceptable , I gave the receptionist my name and told her to expect me in about an hour . She asked me to have a seat and she would tell the dentist . I was pleasantly surprised to not have to wait very long . A dental assistant took some x-rays , and before long the dentist came in and told me I had a cavity that needed to be filled . The procedure went quickly and painlessly . I thanked her and returned home .
Today I decided to water my indoor plants because the soil in their pots was dry . I first got my watering can from next to the sink . Then , I filled it with water from the sink and added a drop of plant food from the plant food bottle . I used the watering can to pour water at the base of the plant 's stem . When water came out of the bottom of the pot , I moved on to the next plant . As I watered each plant , I checked to make sure that it still looked healthy . When I was done watering all of the plants , I poured the remaining water in the watering can down the sink and placed the watering can back in its place .
I was riding my new bicycle when I stumbled over a rock or something . The tire seemed to explode upon impact . I struggled to stay atop the bicycle but was fortunately able to keep my balance . I knew the local gas station was only a few blocks away so I decided to walk my bike there . The first thing I did was get something to tape up the hole . The manager gave me some sort of sticky resin in order to patch things up . I went to the air pump to put some air into the tire and once it was full I was ready to patch it up . I rode the bike home and made sure to avoid rolling over anymore rocks .
On Tuesdays I am normally the last person to leave the house . My mom and dad leave for work an hour before I have to leave for school . Because of this , it 's very important that I lock the house up after I leave . Once I have all of my things , I check the back door to make sure that it is locked . Sometimes my dog uses a doggy door on the back door . Mom normally wants me to block this off too , so I make sure that is secure . Finally , making absolutely sure I have the house key i need , I make sure that the house security system is armed . I 'm ready for my day knowing that the house is safe and secure .
I got asked out on a date by a boy I have a college class with , and I said yes . I was very nervous but also excited . Before I left for the date , I made sure to give myself enough time to get ready . I picked out a dress to wear with a jean jacket on top . I left my house to meet my date at the restaurant he had suggested . It was a nice restaurant in the middle of the city in Minneapolis . I sat down by him and began making conversation . We had a nice conversation throughout our entire meal . He was nice , funny , intelligent , and very goal oriented . At the end of the date , we split the bill and he walked me to my car . He gave me a hug and asked if I 'd like to go on another date . I said that yes , I would , and that I would call him later that week .
Yesterday it was Sunday . We had guests at our house . I had to prepare dinner for them . So I woke up early in the morning . Then I decided what dish I am going to prepare . Then I checked the list to make sure I have all the ingredients . I took out the pen from the closet . I put the pen on the stove . Then I add some oil in pen and added ingredients of the dish I was preparing . I stirred all the ingredients thoroughly . After the food item was prepared I transfer it from the pen to dinner vessel . I put dinner mats on table . Everything seemed prepared for dinner , and I was then just waiting for guests to arrive .
Oh the horror of having to visit relatives . I remember when I was a kid how traumatic the whole experience was . We always lived far away , a couple of states , away from the extended family . So going to visit relatives was n't just packing up and going across town . We packed up , sometimes even got on airplane . When we went to visit relatives , we would stay for a couple of days or a week . Then there was the drive , usually lasted two days and a night spent in a motel -LRB- which was my favorite part of the whole thing . -RRB- Usually the first person we would visit would be my grandmother , my mother 's mother . She was a bit uptight but man , could she cook . After a couple of days , we 'd always drive over and visit an aunt or a cousin , or sometimes both . Then there was the drive home . Again , staying in the motel overnight was always my favorite part .
We had decided to stay in to prepare something simple for dinner tonight . We had plenty of pasta and spaghetti sauce in the pantry , so this was an obvious choice . We started with the angel hair pasta , since we had several packages of this variety . Following the short cooking time , we set the pasta aside to drain . Since we had wanted to spice things up a little beyond the standard pasta dish , we decided that we would add in the pine tree nuts that we had purchased at the local farmers market earlier in the year . I had this very dish at an Italian restaurant one time , and was impressed with the added flavors that the pine nuts had produced .
Friday afternoon is our traditional grocery day . Through the week we find ourselves running to the store for something quick we may have run out of , but the full on grocery shopping day was always Friday afternoon . I work from home Fridays and it is usually a slow day , so my wife goes grocery shopping in the early afternoon and comes home . I help her bring everything in , we put it on the kitchen counters and go through putting everything in the proper places in the kitchen or around the house . It is a bit of a process because some of the things she gets goes upstairs in bathrooms and bed rooms some might go int he basement for storage or extra things like toilet paper for when the stock upstairs runs out ... but most of it is centered around food that goes in the kitchen .
My sister , Rachel , and I were planning to make surprise dinner reservations at a nice restaurant for my parent 's 30th wedding anniversary . I got online and looked at the different restaurants in the area , and selected a nice Italian restaurant in the city . I found the number on their webpage , and called the number that was listed . When the person on the other end answered , I explained that I was trying to make dinner reservations approximately 30 days in the future . The person who answered , a man , asked me how big of a party did I need to be accommodate . The surprise dinner was for my parents , and my sister , older brother and I all planned to attend . The man then asked me what time would I be arriving at the restaurant . I told the man that we would like to come in and eat around 6 o'clock . He then confirmed the date and time with me one last time , and asked me for my phone number and first and last name . After confirming the date and giving the man my information , he thanked me for my reservation and wished me a good day . I then hung up the phone .
Last month I was driving to work , on a path I take every day , when a police officer pulled up behind me with lights blaring ! He stopped me and said " M'am you were going 30 mph over the speed limit and I 'm giving you a ticket ! " As I drive this route every day I know the speed limit and I am 100 % confident his radar was malfunctioning as I could not have been going that fast . Instead of paying the fine on the ticket I decided to go to a court hearing in order to fight against the ticket . I am very nervous so I woke up extra early to get ready , making sure to wear a simple and clean outfit . I mentally prepared what I was going to say to the judge in my head and practiced it over and over on the drive there . The only thing left to do now is enter the court hearing and speak with the judge regarding my case .
It was late on a Sunday evening when I noticed that my cellphone 's battery was running low . I plugged in the charging cord but the charging icon showed the cord was not working . I really wanted to be able to charge my phone that night . So I wanted to check if any store that would have a charging cord would be open on a Sunday evening . I was able to ask my phone assistant for a list of electonic stores near me . When the list appeared I looked for the nearest store . The store was listed as closed and would n't open until 8 in the morning . Looking over the list of stores again I noticed one that I was thought might be open 24 hours . I called the telephone number listed to make sure they were open and ask if they had charging cords in stock . They were open and had the cords . I went out the door and drove right over . No more charging problems - for a while .
We were really excited about going to Disney World , but we also wanted to discover the world 's best sea shells , which were a few hours away on Sanibel Island . Since my wife and I lived in New York , we knew that driving there would be difficult , so we decided to fly . Making a reservation is always difficult since you get severely penalized for changing or canceling your plans , so we were careful to make sure our work and families would be okay with our plans before booking . One morning , a price alert came through indicating that the price dropped and that we could save a lot of money if we acted quickly . We logged onto the Web site and confirmed our purchase before those unpredictable machines could change their minds and raise the prices again . Florida here we come !
I was working at a school as a Spanish teacher . For summer courses they opened a 6 week course of French . So they hired a French lady to be the teacher for that course . That same day they told her she had been accepted as teacher and her course would start in 2 weeks . So , as she was new in the school and her English was not that good , she needed help to install and set up her presentation equipment , since she uses a lot of images and videos to support her teaching . So we went to the auditorium and I unpacked her equipment : a computer , an image projector , a big screen and a speaker . I had to locate the " source " button to switch among the different inputs to locate the computer input . Then I plugged in the speaker using a cable to connect the headphones output from the computer to the speakers and it went perfect . Just leveled the volume , and she was ready for her first class .
At work today my boss asked me to make her a copy of a report for the meeting at ten am . I took her papers and went into the copy room to make copies . First I turned the copy machine on . This machine makes copying easy so I did n't have to copy everything by hand . All I had to do was take out the staple holding the report together and insert the stack of papers into the opening of the machine . The copier copied the whole stack and spit out the new copy of the report and even stapled it together too . I picked up the original report and stapled that back together . I turned off the copy machine .
I was shopping this past weekend and picked up a new painting that I thought would look great in my living room . When I got home I had to figure out exactly what to move around since my walls are pretty full . I figured out a new way to move pictures around until I had a nice empty spot above my couch . I measured the distance between the two hooks on the back of the painting and put small marks on the wall the correct distance apart . I used a level to make sure the second nail was level with the first . When I got it perfectly level I pounded the other nail in the wall . I lifted up the painting and lined up the hooks with the nails and slid the painting onto the nails . The painting looks great above my couch !
I was so excited for my trip to the beach . I would be there for five days so I wanted to make sure I packed everything I needed . I decided to take my large suitcase and a smaller travel bag . First I put in a pair of pants . Beside my pants , I put in three pairs of shorts . I added two casual dresses on top of the pants . On top of that layer I added two bathing suits and a cover up . I put my underclothes on the top layer along with a pair of pajamas . In the front section of my suitcase I put in two pairs of sandals , a pair of flip flops and a pair of tennis shoes . I put my toiletries into the smaller bag - shampoo , conditioner , toothpaste , toothbrush , makeup and deodorant . I realized I had forgotten beach towels so I got a large tote bag that I could also carry to the beach and put two towels in there along with a bottle of sunscreen . Now I was all ready for my beach trip !
I enjoy playing games with my father and my brother . At a young age , my father began collecting and play many different types of games and consoles . This has carried on throughout his life until my brother and I were born , after which he passed on his hobby to us . Before we were old enough to have our own games , my father would allow us to play his games or play cooperative games with us . Halo is a multiplayer shooter game in which we teamed up and destroyed aliens . The franchise has many different titles and we have followed them throughout my childhood , much like my father did when he was young . Another game that we all enjoy is Call of Duty . Earlier in the series , there was no way to play multiplayer with the three of us equally , so we would take turns playing , giving up control of the game when the other lost .
Last night , my friends and I sat around my dining room table to play Monopoly , which is our favorite board game . I played the banker , so I took the instruction booklet to double check out how much money I needed to give each player . I gave each of my friends the amount of money designated in the booklet , then I set the rest of the money aside for when we started the game . I picked the Dog . Then we designed that the order of the players would be youngest to oldest , so I went first . I rolled the dice , and the dice landed on " 6 . " I landed on a railroad space , and decided to buy it . I took the money for the railroad from my personal pile and gave it to the bank pile . Then I took the Railroad property card and put it in front of me . I did n't win , but I did come in second place .
The best way to start the day is by cooking up some scrambled eggs . Every morning , the first thing I do is open up the fridge and make sure I have some eggs and milk . As soon as I make sure I have my ingredients , I go to the cupboard and take out the frying pan and mixing bowl . Once I have the mixing bowl I smile instantly knowing it is now time to crack the eggs into the bowl and mix them up with a little bit of milk . The sizzling of the eggs as they cook is heaven to my ears . What I usually do is let them cook on one side for a couple of minutes then I will break the eggs up with a fork and let them finish cooking for a couple more minutes . Ding ding ! The timer is going off and it is now time to put the eggs on my plate and let them cool down before I chow down !
Last month , I visited my relatives in Florida . I have an aunt and uncle there , as well as cousins . I had n't seen them in years and usually only see them at family functions . As a result , I first bought plane tickets and planned my luggage and times , called out of work for the days that I vacationed , planned a rental car , and then went there . I had a great time and was able to see many family members that I had n't seen in years . It was an enjoyable experience and not only did I get to see family that I do not get to see often , but I also got to swim and experience the lovely hot weather of Florida . I had to fly home a week later though unfortunately .
I was going for a long drive , so I knew my car would need more fuel than it already had . I pulled into the station and checked the dash to be sure I knew what side the tank was on before I parked next to one of the pumps . I pulled the lever inside to open the panel for the gas cap and hopped out of my car . I slid the nozzle into the fuel tank and started to pump . I watched the gauge carefully to be sure I knew how much I was getting , and how much money I was spending . When I had a full tank , the pump stopped all on its own ! I put the nozzle back in the holster on the side of the , screwed the gas cap back in place , and closed the panel . I was ready for my trip !
I 'd had my old bike sitting around the house for a few months , but now that the weather is getting warmer I decided I should probably do something about the flat tire in the front . I 'd already tried using my bike pump ; it would inflate a little but I could never get it anywhere close to fully inflated . I know from past experience those fix-a-flat or emergency bike repair kits are pretty worthless . I have a mountain bike with large tires and a lot of pressure is needed to keep them inflated . Since I only live a few blocks from a bicycle repair shop I decided to take the bike there . I bought it at that shop anyway so I figured they 'd do the service for free , as promised . I stopped by , they took it in the back , replaced the inner tube of the tire , inflated it , and it was as good as new . That 's the beauty of local , independently own businesses . They really care about their customers .
On Friday , my son , John , really wanted to go to the playground . It was at the end of his first week of first grade , and he really wanted to unwind . I decided it would do him some good to get out and play with some kids , so we got into the car . The playground was about a 5 minute drive from the house , and we spent that time listening to our favorite songs on the radio . I was amazed at all the other cars there ! As soon as I unbuckled John 's seat belt , he bolted through his open door and headed towards the park . I could hear the laughter and chatter of children as I approached , careful to keep my son within eyesight the entire time . I stood on the side with the only parents while John played with some kids and burned off some energy .
My history teacher have us an assignment to do a research paper on World War II . I needed to gather information so I headed to the school library to do research . I found many helpful books in the history section of the library and sat down to do my research . A few hours later and the library is about to close but I 'm not finished with my work so I decided to borrow the history books . I handed her the books I wanted to borrow along with my library card . She then scans my library card and each book . The machine starts printing out the date of when the books are due . I take the books home to do further research for my history assignment that 's due next week .
After coming home from the Red Sox game last night I was really , really hungry . I looked in my refrigerator and I could not find anything that I wanted to eat . After opening and closing the refrigerator a number of times I decided that I would order a pizza to be delivered . I opened a drawer in my kitchen that holds all of my take out menus and I decided to order from a restaurant called Same Old Place . I ordered a large so I would have extra pizza that I could take to work for lunch tomorrow . Same Old Place delivers really quickly so they were at my door within about thirty minutes . I was happy to see the delivery man because I was so hungry .
I find that cats are very good about reminding you when it is time for them to eat . They will meow and often stand by their bowl . I like to feed my cat a mixture of dry and wet food to give her some variety . So the first thing I do is head to the kitchen to see if there is an open can of her food in the refrigerator . Next I 'll go to my pantry and pull out a bag of her favorite dry food and mix a little of each into her food bowl . I am careful to measure her food so that she gets just a quarter cup of wet and a quarter cup of dry because I do n't want her to be overweight . Then I 'll take the time to make sure she has plenty of water before I set her dish on the floor for her to begin eating .
I look out my window at my front yard and notice that my lawn is growing a little too tall . I think it is time to mow it . I check the sky for rainy clouds to make sure it will not rain soon , and also check the Internet for any rain later today . My lawnmower has a motor and a seat for me to ride in , so it is much easier to use . I go into my garage to make sure my lawnmower has enough gas to work . The lawnmower has plenty of gas and is in good shape , so I turn the key and start its engine . The lawnmower does n't cut the grass unless you pull the lever that controls the blade , so I pull that lever and start to drive the lawnmower over the grass . I make sure the grass is being cut after I drive over it , and carefully steer the lawnmower over all the tall grass in my yard until the grass is cut .
The grass was getting tall , so I decided to mow my lawn . I went to the garage to get the lawn mower . In the garage , I opened the gas cap on the lawn mower to see how much gas was in it . I topped up the tank with the gas can , then put it back on the shelf . Next , I pushed the mower out into the lawn and grabbed the starter cord with both hands . I yanked as hard as I could until the engine started up with a roar . I turned off the mower and put it away in the garage , then I grabbed my rake off a shelf near where I keep the mower . I took the rake and scooped up big piles of the cut grass to put into the garbage can that I keep near my back door . After I was done raking I could admire my freshly cut lawn .
I decided to have a party at my house to celebrate my room mates thirtieth birthday . There is a lot of planning that goes into throwing a party so I had to do a lot of work . First I decided to create a guest list that my room mate would really enjoy . I invited all of her close friends and family members . As the guests arrived we set up all of the food and drinks in our kitchen and the party began . One of my friends is a great disc jockey so he was able to play some fantastic music for the party . Everybody seemed to be having a great time , most importantly my room mate . My room mate really enjoyed her evening .
At work the other day , a coworker from another location of my work emailed me . They asked me if I could fax some papers to them and gave me their fax machine number . I located the papers that the coworker wanted . I made sure that the fax machine was turned on and that it was plugged into the phone line in the wall . It was , so I set my paper into a tray up top . I pressed the button that said " fax " on the button pad on the fax machine and entered my coworker 's fax machine number . , " and showed my coworker 's number . I hit yes and the machine went to work . It pulls the paper into the machine through some little rollers , and inside , it scans the papers so it can send sort of a picture of them to the other machine . To put it simply , it sends a signal to the other machine that makes it print a copy of that same paper . After I did this for all my papers , I went over to my computer so I could check my email .
Rice is a very tasty side dish that can go with a lot of meals . It is not very difficult to make rice . I decided tonight I was going to have white rice with my meal I did n't have any rice at home so \ \ n I went to the grocery store a bought a bag of white rice . I had to get out a medium sized bowl to put the water in . Since I would be eating alone , I did not need a lot of rice so I was going to cook only 1 cup of the rice . I measured 1 3/4 cups water and placed the water in the pot . After I had the water in the pot I placed it on the stove for it to boil . I waited patiently for the rice to boil and then I added in my cup of rice . I quickly stirred the rice into the water . I let the rice simmer for about 18 minutes . After the 18 minutes was over , I took the pot containing the rice off the stove and let it set for another 5 minutes . \ \ nAfter the five minutes was up and used a fork to fluff the rice .
On Wednesday I cleaned the bathroom . First I removed the rugs and placed them in the washing machine with other dirty items . Then I started the washer . I made sure the faucets were shining . I cleaned the mirrors with glass cleaner and a separate cloth as not to mix the glass cleaner with the other cleaners I was using . Next i scrubbed the toilet , using toilet bowl cleaner for the inside of the bowl and general bathroom cleaner for the outside areas . Next I cleaned the shower and tub with tile cleaner which removes soap scum or dried soap residue . Finally I swept and mopped the floors . After finishing cleaning in bathroom I removed the rugs from the washing machine and hung them out to dry . The job was finally finished .
Yesterday I decided to go jogging . First I put on my jogging shorts , a t shirt and running shoes . Then I put on my fit bit so I could see how far I would run and where I went . First , I jogged threw my neighborhood , I ran for a whole 5 blocks on my way to the park . Then I ran in place for a minute while waiting for the walk sign at a crosswalk . I ran across the street and into the park . I jogged along the green loop trail . I jogged past a little forest and saw many animals , I even jogged past a deer and fawn eating leaves on the side of the trial . I then ran the whole 3 mile loop . I crossed the street into my neighborhood again and ran through my neighborhood back home . Then I went inside to take a shower , since you have to take a shower after you go jogging .
When I was a little girl I lived in Wisconsin while my grandparents lived in Minnesota . I did n't get to see them as often as I wanted to . To keep in touch over the distance before free long distance with cell phones , we used to write each other letters . I went to get the mail from the mail box like many other days . Inside the mailbox I found an envelope from my grandfather . I knew because his return address was written in the top left corner of the envelope . I was jumping up and down while I ripped the envelope open . Inside was a valentine of a little girl standing in a phone booth and talking on the phone . It said , " Be my Valentine . " I still have that Valentine all of these years later .
I often babysit for a family with three young children . It is very difficult to get all of the kids ready for bed . When I finally get them all in pajamas with teeth brushed and faces washed , I tell them to get comfortable in their beds . Then , I tell them a story to settle them down and give them good dreams . I think of characters that are like them but just a little different . For example , one character might be an 8 year girl with a brother and a sister but she 's also a royal princess . When I 'm telling the story , the characters always face a problem . Once I told the kids about the problem , I told them how the characters confronted the problem and solved it together . In the stories I tell , there is always a happy ending . I told them that the dog became a pet , and the characters fed him dog food . " And everyone lived happily ever after , " I finished . The kids went to sleep .
Today is laundry day . It 's a chore that I do every few days . First , I took my clothes hamper and dumped it out in the laundry room . I started the washer up and added the laundry detergent and fabric softener . Then , I added my first load of laundry . While the laundry was in the washer , I tended to other household chores . I took the clothes and put them in the dryer with a dryer sheet . I turned the dryer on and then started another load in the washer . When the dryer was finished , I emptied the lint trap and took the clothing out and folding it and put it away in my closet and in my dresser . I put the clothing that was in the washer into the dryer and put in another load of dirty laundry into the washer .
I had a job interview this morning . When I walked in , the interviewer smiled at me and asked me to sit down . Her questions to me were about who I was as a person , and if I was fit for the job . The interviewer wanted to know if I had experience working with kids , and I had a lot of experience . I used to volunteer at the middle school near me , and I led science experiments for their science classes through a program at my university . I think it went well , because the interviewer smiled and seemed to approve of all of my answers . It did n't feel like I was on the spot , but more like we were having a conversation .
When I read a story to my child , first we have to decide from what book we want to read , so I ask him what he would like to hear me read . We have a whole shelf full of fun books , so sometimes we have a hard time deciding . So we go through each one and try to make a choice . I usually let him choose . I 'll usually have him sit next to me on our big chair and he looks at the pictures as I read the words aloud to him . He will try to follow along with the words that I read . Then when the book is all finish we talk about what we have just read .
My family told me that they wanted to go on a special holiday trip this winter . I asked my children where they wanted to go . They told me that they wanted to go on a ski trip at Lake Tahoe . After deciding what we wanted to do and at what location , I had to call the ski resort and make reservations for four people . The operator asked me when we would be coming and if we wanted a special holiday package . The package includes a 2 bedroom cabin , daily breakfast , lunch , and dinner . I told the operator that we would be coming in one month from today and that I wanted to buy the holiday package . She took down my name , address , and payment information . I then thanked her for her time and said goodbye . We all sat around our table and talked about how excited we are about our upcoming vacation .
A few years ago , I was visiting a grandparent who was n't feeling well . He was very dizzy and fell over upon getting out of his recliner . We were unable to wake him up , and immediately dialed 911 . The dispatcher asked me several questions , the first of which was `` What is your emergency ? '' . I described exactly what was going on , where my grandfather lived , and his past medical history . We let the EMTs into the front door . They carried a stretcher with them and several pieces of equipment to check his vital signs . They eventually were able to move him onto the stretcher and roll him out the door and into the ambulance .
We are at the beach , and it is a little cold today . My friends and I think that a bonfire would be great to keep us warm . It can be a lot of fun to sit around a bonfire , especially with friends . I think of what we will need to make one . We will have to have things to burn . A bonfire is big , so we will need a lot of wood . It 's hard to light big pieces of wood on fire , so we will need smaller pieces . The smaller pieces of wood are easy to light on fire , but bigger pieces burn longer . So , we will need both big and small pieces of wood . The small pieces are under the big pieces , so the fire starts easier . We light the small pieces on fire , which catches the big pieces on fire after a while . My friends and I watch the fire burn while staying far enough away from it to be safe .
I woke up early in the morning and walked from my house to the road where the bus travels . This is a busy bus route , so there are a lot of buses I can catch at this spot . I waited 10 minutes and saw a bus in the distance coming my way . The bus driver stopped the bus and opened the door for me . I had to wait for some other passengers to get off the bus first . I walked up steps into the bus and paid for my trip . Luckily , there was a seat available to sit in . I rode the bus for about 10 minutes until we were coming close to my stop . I pulled the string to tell the bus driver I wanted off .
I bought seeds a few weeks ago from a gardening center . I only got the basics , a few types of tomatoes , cucumber , lettuce , and peppers . Tomatoes grow really well in my climate but peppers are hit or miss . I turned the earth by hand several times over a week , picking out weeds , roots and rocks each time . I raked the dirt one last time and lined the edges with stone . I made rows of dirt for each vegetable and small mounds for the cucumbers . I poked holes where each seed would be planted following the depth and spacing guidelines on the seed packets . I lightly watered the whole garden , stepped back and imagined what it would look like three months from now .
When reviewing a movie , it can be a lot of fun to influence how people see the movie and also to put your own thoughts to paper . I reviewed a movie online just last week . I reviewed on the site , rottentomatoes.com . I had watched the horror movie , hereditary , and wanted to write down some thoughts I had about the film . So I created an account and then logged . I spoke first about what the film is about and then I went into some about what made the film special , what I enjoyed it about it , some of the outstanding performs , some of the information regarding the cast and directors and I ended by giving the movie my final ranking out of 10 . I ranked it a 9 out of 10 . I really enjoyed it and I enjoyed writing the review for it as well .
This morning I went to the gardening section in the store and I bought tomato and pepper seeds . When I got home , I put on my garden gloves so that my nails would n't get dirt underneath my nails and to protect them from blisters and other cuts . I also grabbed my garden shovel and headed to the garden that I have in my backyard . I covered the seeds with the dirt and patted them down using my hands . I dug a hole for each seed , covered them with the dirt , and patted each one down . I got my watering can and filled the can with water . I poured the water out slowly onto the new mound of dirt feeding each seed so that it would sprout a root and start growing into a beautiful tomato vine and pepper plant .
John was just about to move in a new house and he was super excited about moving . Before he could move though he had to renovate the living room because the room has old looking decorations . John brought some friends over to the new house to help him renovate the room . They also painted the walls a different color and replaced the windows because they were old . John and his friends worked really hard to help renovate the room . They were really proud of themselves after they changed everything . John was thankful for the help from his friends and was really excited to start living in the new house . He could n't wait until the date he brought everything else into the house . Everything in the new renovated room was perfect to him !
My mom and I love to go shopping together . On Sundays , when we are both off from work and school , we will wake up early to have breakfast together , and then head out . Sometimes we 'll just go to the grocery store , but sometimes we 'll go shop for clothes . But one time during Christmas break when we were about to go to a retail store , it turned out to be closed for the day when we got there . Since then , we always make sure that the store we are planning on going to is open for business that day . We will check from a computer or smartphone at home , or we will call the store to make sure they are open . Sometimes , if we are in the area , we can go by their store to read their opening hours .
When I was a young girl my family had a large garden . Every year we would eat fresh vegetables throughout the summer and canned vegetables in the winter . Every spring we would would till the ground with a special machine called a tiller that turned over the dirt until it was soft enough to plant things . Then the next day my Dad would hoe a small row for us to walk by and drop the seeds in the earth . My sister and I used to make it a game to see who could sow their row of seeds the fastest . Once the seeds were planted in the ground , my mom would walk behind us and cover them with dirt . Then we would watch for the vegetables to grow . While we waited we made sure to weed around the plants so they would n't die from the competition for sunlight and water . Finally , in July and August our hard work was rewarded . The vegetables were ready to be picked . Having a vegetable garden was a fun and delicious adventure .
When I last attended a wedding ceremony , I felt excited , but somewhat annoyed that it was hot and I had to wear a suit and jacket . Upon dressing for the morning , I took my time to do my hair and make sure that my suit and tie looked stylish . I then left and went to the wedding . I enjoyed the ceremony with my significant other and gave my gift to the bride and groom . I had a great conversation with everyone and talked about how extravagant the ceremony was . I had a great time and felt that I had great conversation with everyone . I was extremely excited to see family that I had not seen in forever and was excited that people came from all over to see the bridge and groom .
I enjoy unloading the dishwasher , because I remember when I did n't have one . Usually , I start with the top rack . If any cups or glasses up there got turned over and filled with water , I empty them and dry them . Then I put everything from that rack in its place in a cupboard or drawer . Next , I do the biggest plates , stacking them in the cupboard . Smaller plates get stacked on top of them , and then the smallest plates of all . Last , I pull out the silverware basket , and put it on the counter above the silverware drawer . Then , I pull out the silverware and serving-ware and put each piece in its spot . I check each one as I go , because dishwashers sometimes make mistakes .
When the toilet gets clogged , the first thing I do is to get a towel . I like to have a towel close by , just in case . Next I will go get the plunger . I put the plunger over the hole at the bottom of the toilet . I push down on the plunger multiple times . I keep pushing until I feel like the water is starting to flow through . Sometimes the toilet will flush , but only slowly . Then I take the plunger again . I stick it back in the toilet , and push down over the hole again with some force . If not , I keep pushing down on the plunger until it works right .
For a while now , I 've been trying to eat healthy . This means that I have to eat as little junk food , like chips and candy , as possible . Instead , I have to eat a good enough amount of fruits and vegetables . The most basic meal I eat with vegetables in it is a salad . I like to make my own instead of buying it already made , and this is more or less easy . I like to take whatever vegetables I want in my salad and put them on a cutting board . After picking the amount of each vegetable I want to use , I use a large knife to cut each one into small pieces . I put all of these chopped vegetables into a bowl and mix them around . Then , I add any dressings I want , and I enjoy my salad .
I recently recieed a lettter in the mail . The letter was from my best friend who is away in another state for work . While we could text and call eacj other whenever we want , we decided to write each other letters because it is fun , and it is also exciting to recieve it in the mail . I ran outside and opened up my mailbox with my key . Inside , there were a lot of envelopes , so I gathered them all and took them inside . Inside my house , I shifted through the letters until I got to hers . I could tell it was hers because it was addressed to me , from another state , and it had her handwriting on it . I then proceeded to read the letter , which I enjoyed getting .
Yesterday I cut myself while chopping vegetables . After getting a cut , I had to wash it . It was n't a very big cut so I decided to wash and care for it myself . After this , I used some alcohol to ensure the cut was sterile . I put a bit of antibiotic on the cut as well to avoid infection . It is very important to wash a cut after you get a cut , because infections are very common when someone has an open wound . I knew that I would be able to wash and bandage up my cut by myself , so I took it upon myself to do this . Cleaning cuts is very important to keeping oneself healthy and avoid infection .
Paul walked into the video rental store after a very hard day at work . Paul was angry because he had been asked to move areas until next week . He had been fond of the job he had been doing . He needed to relax , and headed over to the Comedy section in the store . He browsed the racks of DVD 's , and finally selected a stand up comedy routine . The guy on the front seemed happy enough . He took the empty case to the girl at the counter . She asked him for his phone number , and he quietly rattled it off to her . The girl informed him that there was money past due on his account for past rentals . He really wanted it , and told her so . She agreed to let him rent it , if he would pay his debt when he brought it back . He agreed , and walked the rest of the way home thinking that maybe today was n't such a bad day .
I was excited to go to the museum and learn more about history . I waited in line with the other people wanting to go in , and when it was my turn I paid for my ticket and then went inside . There was so much to see ! Another part of the museum had skeletons from all different kinds of old animals -- dinosaurs , a sabretooth tiger , and even a mammoth ! The plaques next to them told me all about when and where the animals lived . While I was at the museum , I moved from one room to the next and took my time to read as much as I could so I could really enjoy the trip . I spent all day learning about natural history , and there were still things I did n't get to see so I planned to return to the museum as soon as I could .
John needed to boil some milk for his creation . He was going to make the best dish for his guests tonight at the party . He was going to make a great dish and was determined to have everyone like it . He looked online for how to boil milk because he never needed to do it before and he was concerned he was going to do it wrong . So he searched how to boil milk on google and a bunch of different answers came up so he just chose the first one that popped up on the list of different answers . He proceeded to follow the directions to boil milk and the instructions said to boil it in a large pot until it starts to bubble which was easy enough instructions to follow . He continued to stir the milk until it bubbled and then let it boil for around two minutes and took it off the stove and stored it .
Today I heated up food in the microwave . I made a hot pocket and a baked potato . The instructions for the hot pocket are right on the package , so I put the hot pocket in for two minutes while it was in it 's heating sleeve . I had to make sure to poke holes in the potato using a fork , so I did this and I also put a wet paper towel around it to help it fully heat up in the microwave . I put the potato in the microwave after the hot pocket was done , and I put the potato in for 4 minutes . I have a really strong microwave , so everything was nice and hot . Microwaves can be very convenient cooking appliances if you know how to use them .
As a new Yorker I take the underground , or subway , every day to get two and from work . I always make sure to have my metrocard in my wallet , so if I ever need the subway I can always get on it . I have many station locations memorized , but every now and then I need to consult a map to figure out where to go and where the closest station is . Once I know I walk towards it , looking for the green globes on top of poles that indicate the station stairs are there and I can enter . Sometimes I hear a subway roaring through the tunnels and I hurry down the steps to see if its my train . Instead I see the express train speeding along the center track , because I am at a local stop and still have to wait for my train . At the turnstile I swipe my card through the magnetic reader and the turnstile chimes and a green led light flashes go , and I can walk through the turnstile and onto the platform . The train is almost here so I step back and away from the edge and watch as the train pulls in , slowing down and stopping completely in the station . Then I an all the other people pile in through the double doors . There are enough seats so I sit down and the conductor announces the next stop , before the doors closing noise signals and the doors close shut . Finally getting to my stop I get up and exit though another turnstile and take the stairs up and into a different neighborhood in the city . The underground subway is so easy and fast , its the best way to get around and once you know how , you can go anywhere in the city .
It started out a normal day , everyone getting up for breakfast and getting ready for the day . I had to do some laundry that day . There was a bit of a pile up from going to vacation at the beach . So lots of towels and play clothes and even jeans and shirts from going out for dinner . We took all of the wet towels out and wrung them over and over to get the water out of them . I had help because it was a big job . Then we hung the towels up on a line in the basement . All the items that could n't go in the dryer had to be hung on clothes hangers on a rack or on a layered drying rack like for sweaters . It was a lot of work but we finally got it all done .
Today I watched a tennis match . Tennis is my favorite sport to watch . When we started watching , I could see the players were all preparing for the game by stretching . The most important muscles to stretch would be the legs because they do a lot of running to hit the ball ! When the first girl served the ball , the other side had someone receive and hit it immediately back . For a while , I watched the ball get hit back and forth , until finally one side missed it . The ball hit the inside of the tennis court , so that point went to the other team . I had a really great time watching this match , and it was thrilling to see who won !
It was a beautiful day outside and I decided that I wanted to get some work done in my garden . In my garden , I grow tomatoes , zucchini , spaghetti squash , and some other delicious vegetables . I went out to the garden and quickly noticed that it looked like a squirrel had done some digging in my garden and had eaten a few of my plants . I was sad , but the squirrel did n't get everything , so I still had quite a few things left . I ripped out the plants that the squirrel had gotten into since they were dirty , and got to work pruning the rest of my garden . I pulled out some weeds , straightened up some of my plants that had begun to fall over , and finished by watering my garden . I checked my tomato plant before I went inside to see if any were ripe enough for me to pick .
If there 's one cleaning task I used to put off the most , it was definitely cleaning the shower . I mixed up a batch of the homemade shower cleaner and sprayed it liberally my bathroom shower , which needed some serious help at the time . The homemade shower cleaner consist of a spray bottle , 1 cup of dawn dishwasher liquid and 1 cup of vinegar and regular water . After an hour , I grabbed a scrubbing brush and began to scrub away all the mildew stains that were in the shower . I find it best that you have the bathroom well-ventilated when you start scrubbing because you do n't want to inhale all those nasty chemicals when your scrubbing away at your shower . After I finished scrubbing away all the shower gunk I turned on the shower and let all the dirty water and cleaning agents flow into the shower drain .
Every year my family has to file our taxes . Every working adult has to . Sometimes , we get money back from the government because they owe us money . Every American has to pay taxes to help provide for the needs of the community that everyone uses , such as the roads we drive on . I used to do it by myself when I was younger , but now my husband and I get help from a business called a tax service . Before we can file our taxes , we have to wait for our workplaces to mail is forms called W-2 forms . These forms show how much money we made , and whether we owe the government money , or the government owes us . The people who work at the tax service are experts and know all the rules about taxes . The tax service figures out how much money is owed to whom . Then they mail all of the paperwork to the government .
It was the first day of our vacation , and we were packing our bag for the beach . I reached into my suitcase and picked up my digital camera so we could snap some photos while we were there . When I pressed the " Power " button , the battery light flashed , so I searched my bag once again to find the replacement batteries I had packed . I flipped the camera over and slid the plastic cover to the side , exposing the three AA batteries inside . One by one , I used my fingernail to catch the end of each battery and push it up so the battery would pop out . Each battery went in a different direction than the one before it , so I had to put the middle one in the opposite direction of the other two . I held the battery with the flat side facing up , and pushed that flat side into the spring and then pushed down , snapping the battery into place . I did this three times in total , for each battery , and then slid the plastic cover back over the batteries , securing them in place .
One of my favorite activities is to go shopping . My girlfriends and I like to go to the mall every Saturday and check out all the clothes stores . Since we do n't drive , one of our parents have to drop us off at the mall entrance . My friends and I really like Rue 21 and check out the sale section first . When we see something we like , we try it on in the dressing room and ask each other for opinions . If we are lucky , we find something cute for a good price . Then we head to Charlotte Russe which is another great clothing store . After a few hours in the mall and a few bags later , one of our parents meets us at the front entrance of the mall and head home .
Today we decided to take a picnic in the park behind our house . We wanted food that was tasty , but would travel well to the park . We brought a blanket to sit on , and a basket to carry our food in . We placed four bottles of water , four apples , four bananas , four peanut butter and jelly sandwiches , and one box of crackers in the basket . We walked through the backyard and entered the park . There was a nice spot under a big tree that would give us shade from the sun . We opened up the blanket and laid it on the ground . We opened the basket , and took our our food . We each took one water , one banana , one apple , one sandwich and shared the crackers . We sat in the sun and enjoyed our food . After an hour , we woke up and decided to head home . We packed our food back in the basket , folded the blanket , and carried everything home .
Last month my husband I talked about where to go for our annual summer beach trip . We talked about a few idea and settled on the city Sunset Beach . A week before the trip we began planning what we wanted to take on the trip . We would certainly go swimming and need shorts and light tops , as well as a jacket for the chilly wind at the beach at night . The night before the drive to the beach hotel we packed everything into our bags and put them in the trunk of the car so we could get an early start in the morning . We got to the bed and breakfast around noon and had a great time looking over the house and it was right on the beach . They had a huge dog who napped wherever he wanted even in the little town 's street .
I made fish last week for dinner . I removed a package of salmon that I had purchased earlier in the week from the fridge . I also removed a small baking dish from the cabinet and preheated the oven . While the oven was heating up , I removed the fish from its packaging and put it on a plate . I then placed the fish into the baking dish and waited for the oven to finish preheating . Once adequately heated , I put the baking dish into the oven and set the timer . Once the timer went off , I pulled out the fish to check and see if it was finished baking . I noticed that the fish flaked very well throughout , so I turned off the oven and allowed the fish to cool for a few minutes . I then put the fish on a dinner plate to be eaten .
Yesterday , my roomate and I went to an electronics store . I was looking for a new DVD player since mine broke the other day . My roommate is good with stuff that has to do with technology so I trusted that he can be helpful . He directed me to a Sony DVD player , but it was a little expensive . I asked him which DVD player had the best value and he said he was n’t sure . i decided to browse around the DVD section with my roomate before I make any decision . We looked at different brands p , but none of them compared to the quality of the Sony DVD player . I talked it over with my roomate , and I decided it was worth the extra money to spend on this great product .
I decided to bake a cake the other day . I took a look around my kitchen and I had everything I needed , so I did n't need to go to the store . I pulled up a recipe on my tablet and started collecting all the ingredients . Once I had everything on the counter , I looked at what measures I would need and got out the cups and teaspoons and all the bowls I 'd need to mix it in . Then I added things like the eggs and milk and mixed it all up using my electric mixer . About halfway through I turned the oven on to preheat . I finished mixing everything and got it into the cake pan . I decided that they would keep for a little while and waited until later that night . When the cake was done I let it cool off and put chocolate frosting on it . Everyone agreed it was a really good cake , and washing the dishes was n't that hard . I think I 'll bake a little more often .
It was almost lunchtime , and I was hungry . I decided to eat a sandwich . First , I took out all of the ingredients . I also got out a head of lettuce and a tomato . Then I opened up a bag of bread , took two slices out , and put them on a dish . I put several slices of lunch meat on one slice of the bread along with a piece of cheese . I spread some mayonnaise on the second slice of bread and put the two sides together to make a sandwich . Then I cut the sandwich in half , so it would be easier to pick up and eat . Overall , it was a very good lunch that was easy to prepare .
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon and I had nothing to do . I did n't want to watch TV or read a book or take a nap . I had n't played my piano in a long time so I went into the family room and sat down on my piano bench . There were several songs that I enjoyed playing . All of the music was classical music . For some reason I did n't feel like playing classical music on this rainy afternoon so I went to my filing cabinet in my office and looked through some more sheet music . I picked out several rock tunes that I enjoyed . I returned to the piano and sat down to play . For thirty minutes , I played and sang these songs absolutely enjoying myself . I then decided to attempt to compose my own rock tune . The afternoon passed pleasantly .
I had to go to the doctor to get an allergy shot so I called the doctors office and made an appointment for 9:00 am on Tuesday . When Tuesday morning arrived , I woke up , took a shower and headed out the door to the doctors office . I arrived at the office at 08:45 am and signed in . Being a few minutes early would give me time to take care of any business I needed too before I saw the doctor . I gave the receptionist my insurance card so she could copy it and then I verified my address with her . The nurse took my vitals before placing me in a room to await my turn with the doctor . The doctor came in just after 9:00 am and we talked for few minutes . He then left and sent in his nurse to give me my allergy shot . After my shot , I left the room and made my way to the payment area where I paid my $ 30.00 copay .
I had planned a barbecue for all of my friends , and today was the day that it was going to happen . I got up in the morning to go to the store to get some stuff for the barbecue . I got in the car and went to the store . At the store , I went through the aisles and got meat , vegetables , fruits , and so much more . I went outside and started the grill . I put all of the meat and vegetables on the grill to cook them . Then all of my friends came . The food was ready and we started to eat . It was really good . Then we talked and had a lot of fun . Then everyone left and I cleaned everything up .
We decided to listen to some music tapes . We looked through our different tapes and decided it would be fun to listen to some oldie goldie music . We walked over to the tape player and removed the tape from the cover . We then turned the tape player on . We pushed the play button on the tape player . The tape started to play . We then adjusted the volume button on the player . The beautiful music began to play . When that tape finished playing , we took another tape and place it into the tape player . This tape had dance music on it . The music made us feel happy , so we started to dance and sing along with the tape .
We were leaving for the weekend and were in a hurry . My husband had to work late and we were leaving later than we usually do , cutting short our weekend relaxation time . I was the last one out of the house and it was my responsibility to lock the door . I had to go back into the house and check the key rack for my house key . The whole time , I was wondering why it would be off the chain . I could n't find a loose key anywhere and it was not on the rack . I looked in the drawers in the kitchen , and at the second rack by the door and could not find it . Many minutes had already passed and I finally went back out to the car to ask my husband if he had seen my keys . I asked him to check the keys in the ignition of the running car . Sure enough , he had grabbed my key chain instead of his own . I took it from the ignition and walked back up to the house . I put the key in the lock and locked the door , securing the house for the weekend , so we could be on our way .
Cindy is going to visit her grandmother for the summer . She will be gone for a while . Her grandmother has a swimming pool . She will also need to pack some more clean clothes and a toothbrush . Cindy has a doll collection . She also packed some of her dolls to show her grandmother . All of her things wo n't fit in her suitcase . She decided to pack only her favorite things . After she finished packing she zipped up her suitcase . Her mother checked her suitcase . She did n't want Cindy to forget anything . Cindy 's mother drove to her grandmother 's house . She grabbed her suitcase out of the car quickly . Her grandmother told her to unpack her suitcase . She was very happy .
I never know what to get when my friends ' birthdays come around . I am a very indecisive person , so when it comes to making decisions for other people , I am not very good . In fact , the last time I had to give a present to a friend , I made a huge mistake . I had bought a framed picture of a bee for him , thinking that I had once overheard him having a love for bees . I spent all night before the scheduled birthday party trying to wrap wrapping paper around the large frame , as it was not a very small picture . When it was done , I patted myself on the back for a job well done and went to sleep with a smile on my face . When he opened it , his smile turned into a frown : he was deathly allergic to bees and the picture made him remember an accident he once had . I must 've heard him wrong .
The first court hearing I attended was when I was 15 years old when I went to the united state supreme court . The judge was wearing a black gown and a golden wig . When the judge entered the court room everybody in the court bend down . The lawyers introduced themselves one called mentioned his named and he introduced himself as the prosecuting counsel while the other lawyer introduced himself as a defence counsel . I was told the case before the court that day was a murder case and the accused was brought in the dock . The court room was silent and I was told to switch off my phone when I entered . At the end of the proceeding the judge adjourn the case till further notice the judge left the court room before any one could leave
Last weekend , my sister and I decided to go skiing . I had never been before , but I was excited . There had been a huge snowstorm , and everything outside was white . We packed our skis , poles , and helmets into the car , and drove out into the snow to the ski mountain . We put on our scarves , gloves , and snowpants , and headed out to the mountain . The ski boots were really and heavy and weighed down my feet . It was hard to walk . We went to the smallest hill at the mountain . At first , I could n't keep balanced , and kept falling . But my sister showed me how to hold myself , how to use my poles to stay up , and how to lean to the side to turn . I had never had so much fun !
I had not seen my friends for some time , so I decided to invite them over so we could catch up on things . I wanted to have a nice meal and decided on Italian . I would find some nice olives , cheese and Italian meats from the market . I 'll serve a homemade lasagna which I know everyone loves and salad . Finally some cut fruit for dessert . I have my appetizers set out on the table with small plates for everyone to help themselves . When it 's time for dinner after , and everyone is seated . I 'll cut the lasagna and put some salad on a plate and bring it out to each person while they continue to talk among themselves . This way I can serve without complications of running into other people in the kitchen . I like being able to take care of the people I care about with meal .
Yesterday I went to visit my mother . Since I am 56 , my mother is very old , she is 76 . It is easier to just go visit her at home than to go somewhere together and do things . It is important for me to remember to visit with all my older relatives , because since they do n't get out often , they sometimes become lonely . So I try to take something for them so that after the visit is over , they will still have something to remind them I was there . I wanted to take flowers from my garden to plant at her house , but it was too hot to do garden work because the temperature was 95 degrees out . So instead I took her a case of her favorite soda to drink every day so it would remind her of me , and cool her off from the heat . I was tired when I got there , so we just sat outside on her porch and drank sodas . I talked about lots of stories of people we both know from when I was younger . Older people like to be reminded of stories of things that happened long ago , so I told her about how my sister Brenda had once made my grandma laugh when she bought everyone in the family cheap little silly presents for Christmas . I said my grandma thought it was so thoughtful of my little sister to want to make sure everyone got a present , even if it was something little and cheap and silly . Somehow , talking about Christmas and drinking a cold soda made us suddenly not feel so hot in the 95 degree weather . I said goodbye and promised to visit this weekend , and the drive home did n't seem to take so long because I kept smiling thinking about the stories we told .
When my little cousin was small , she liked me to read her stories . One of the first books I read to her was The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein . It is a story about a boy who has a very special friendship with an apple tree . My cousin loved the book , so I started reading her other books by Shel Silverstein . After The Giving Tree , we read The Missing Piece . Then we read Where the Sidewalk Ends . Finally , we did A Light in the Attic . Now she 's all grown up , and I miss reading to her . But now we can read grown up books together . Maybe my cousin and I will read him together again .
I was watching a tennis match between Roger and Daniel . They picked up their tennis rackets . Roger picked up the tennis ball and threw it in the air . The ball flew to Daniel 's right side . Daniel ran to his right side . Daniel used his tennis racket to hit the ball toward Roger 's left side . Daniel went to his left side and hit the ball again , this time toward Roger 's right side . Roger had also ran to his right side and hit the ball the same way . It went on for three hours . As Daniel hit the ball , Roger slipped . As Roger was getting up , the ball whooshed past him . Roger lost the game and Daniel won .
It was after dinner and my family and I were in the process of cleaning up . The pots and pans had already been loaded into the dishwasher and the plates were scraped off into the trash can , removing the food scraps . After that , I noticed the trash can was full and I needed to take out the trash . I tied up the bag and walked out into the garage . I lifted the lid to the garbage bin and tossed in the bag . Then I went into the pantry and grabbed a new garbage bag . I opened it up and put it into the trash can . I folded the edges of the bag around the trash can and secured them so the bag would stay in place . The garbage had been taken out .
In my school days , standardized testing happened every year usually in both the fall and spring . My senior year of high school , I chose to take an additional test in order to earn college credits . I was in an AP English Literature course , and the test consisted of a few sections where the test taker needed to write a few paragraphs after reading some material . I was , however , hopeful that I would get the needed score of 4/5 in order for the credits to transfer into college . I read the text and began to write my comprehension summary . In our practice we were taught to include an intro , body , and conclusion paragraph . Several weeks later I received my score which was a 3/5 and not high enough to transfer into college .
I asked someone at Home Depot about this since I 've never done it before . They were very helpful . They told me how to figure out how much wallpaper I would need . I had to measure how high they were and how wide they were . Then there was this formula where you multiplied the height times the width , divided that by 144 ... and that 's as far as I got . Wallpaper is n't that expensive and I did n't mind having some left over . I can always get more if I need it . I finally got everything out of my bedroom . Other than my bed , the room was totally empty . I opened the package and unrolled a sheet of wallpaper on the table . I peeled the backing off , climbed the ladder , aligned it with the ceiling and affixed it to the wall .
After I get off the 9 hour plane ride , I arrive in Ireland for my annual vacation with family . The first thing we choose to do is go to a pub . We go in , all find a place to sit , sit down , and then wait to be served . I order a glass of Guinness , my mom orders a pint of some alcohol I 've never heard of , and my dad also orders a Guinness . After I finish mine , I decide to order another . I down that one and then try and think if I should get more . I am on vacation , after all . While talking , I decide to order another Guinness and some corn beef and potatoes to make it a truly Irish experience .
I decided to take my children to the playground , because it was a sunny , warm day . We needed to get out of the house . We packed a picnic lunch . We made sure to include a water bottle for each of us , as we would get thirsty while playing . We put our picnic lunch in the car , along with some sunscreen and a ball to use for games . The children were buckled into the back seat , and I drove to the playground . We applied plenty of sunscreen , so we would n't get sunburned , and I told the children that they could play on the swings , ladders , and slides , but they had to stay where we could see each other . At noontime , we would have our lunch at the picnic tables . Then they could play a little longer before we had to drive home .
Drying clothes in the winter is the best . I live in Northern Michigan , where it gets really cold in the winters . Before school as a kid , I used to take whatever clothes I was going to wear and put them in the drying machine while I was having breakfast and put them on so they would be nice and warm . It just feels so good to do that before you head out into the cold and for a warm layer to sit right on top of your bare skin ! I would suggest trying this any time you are cold , this is good for socks as well for those of you that have cold feet , once I have children of my own I will do this same thing with them and have them enjoy it like I do .
Today was the big day , I was going to visit some friends in Florida , but I was going to do it in a different way . I was going to ride a train today for the first time ever . I loved trains since I was a child and now I would finally get to ride on one and see the countryside . I bought my tickets online , I did n't want to make a mistake and got to the wrong station . Once there I took my luggage with me and waited for my train to pull up to the station . Once the train was here I boarded and found an open car . I set my luggage in the overhead compartment and sat and waited My ticket was checked before the train left the station .
I drive a lot and often need to fill up for gas . It had been several days and I had some time so I decided to swing into the gas station . I pulled up to the pump , parked my car , and turned off the ignition . I decided to pay at the pump . I opened the door and removed the cap on the gas tank and stuck the nozzle in . I pulled the lever and let the fuel flow . I waited for a couple minutes until the pump turned off and the tank was full . I returned the nozzle and placed the gas cap back on my car and shut the little door . I got back into my vehicle , started it , and drove away .
This morning , I decided to wash my hair because it felt dirty . First , I went to the bathroom and turned on the shower to let the water get warm . Then , I undressed , adjusted the water temperature , and stepped into the shower . I grabbed my shampoo bottle and squeezed some shampoo into the palm of my hand . Then I rubbed it into my hair , using my fingertips to work it right down to my scalp . I massaged the suds into my hair and made sure every strand had been washed . I used my fingers to make sure all the shampoo was rinsed out before I turned off the water . I stepped out of the tub and used my towel to dry my body and my hair . Then , I got dressed and combed out my hair .
I visit post office at least once in week . I bought some gift cards for my friends and needed to mail them . I already had some small envelops . For safety I covered them in plain white paper and wrote a note and address of my friend . I closed it with little tape . I wrote address on the front of envelop , and wrote my address on the top left . So I made sure I put the mail in my purse , I left at 7:30 . dropped my child and drove to post office which is 1 mile from there / I parked my car , and went in side , stood in line . When my turn came I asked for postage , and glued the stamp on my envelop and handed over to postman to mail it .
I read to my son , Austin every night . Tonight , after dinner and taking a bath , Austin was waiting in his room for me to come in and read to him . I went to his room and asked him to pick a book from his shelf . As he does on most nights , Austin picked the book \ \ Goodnight Moon \ \ as his bedtime story . As Austin settled in and arranged his blankets and pillow , I settled in next to him and opened the book . I read the story to Austin and he had heard the story so many times that he recited most of it with me . As I finished the book , I looked over and saw that Austin had fallen asleep .
Feeding a small baby is an important task . Small babies or infants need special food that is just for them . They drink only mother 's milk or baby formula . Here is how I feed a baby . First I place the mother 's milk in a bottle , or I mix the dry formula and water being careful to measure the correct amounts of both in the baby bottle stirring until the powder is completely dissolved . Then I place the bottle in a pan of water on the stove and warm it until it feels just slightly warm . Not too hot and not too cold . When the milk is ready , I hold the baby with one arm and hold the baby 's bottle with the other hand and let the baby drink . When the baby is finished drinking help her burp . I put a cloth on my shoulder and hold the baby against my shoulder , and gently pat her back until she burps . When she burps she usually spits up a little milk which is caught by the cloth . Now the baby will usually want to sleep .
The dog was becoming antsy , so it was time to take him for a walk . I grabbed the dog leash from the counter , and walked by the front door . I called for the dog to come to me , and he did . I lifted each of the dogs front legs so that they could fit into the openings of the leash that would be secured around the dog . After his legs were in both of the openings , I fastened the leash by clipping the attachments over his back . I checked to make sure that the lease was not in the locked position , so that the dog could move freely without the and yanked back suddenly . Once the door was open , the dog understood that it was time to go for a walk , so he shook himself off , then turned to exit the house , walking out the front door . I stepped outside the door and instructed the dog to stop and wait , while I locked the door to secure my home . Once I locked the door and secured the keys in my pocket , I told the dog that it was time for us to go , and the dog ran towards the sidewalk , pulling behind to follow .
Today I had a craving for fast food . I decided to go to McDonald 's for lunch . When I walked in , there was a long line to order because many other people in the area were there on their lunch break . I did n't mind that there was a line because it gave me time to figure out what I wanted to order . Once I ordered , paid , and picked up my food , I looked around for a table to sit at and eat my lunch . Even though the restaurant was crowded , there were a few tables open by the window . I was lucky because this is my favorite spot to sit . Once I sat down , I opened my bag of food and set up my Big Mac and fries in front of me . I then ate my lunch . It was delicious .
When I woke up today , I went to the fish tank to make sure my fish were happy and healthy . They needed to be fed , so opened the lid of the tank . I picked up the bottle of fish food and took off the cap . They floated on the water as my fish swam over and started to eat . I put in a few more pinches of fish food ; there was one small pinch of food for each fish in the tank , so I could be sure they all had enough to eat , grow , and be healthy . I went to work for the day and when I came home , I made sure to clean any remaining food from the morning before feeding them again -- I knew my fish needed dinner as well as breakfast !
One day we went to the pet store to adopt a new kitten . There were lots of kittens to choose from . Three were gray , two were black and one was black and white and brown . Lots of people were already there and cuddling kittens , but two of the gray kittens were playing on the floor with some toys . The boy cat had short , silky fur , and the girl cat had long , fluffy fur . My son and daughter sat down with the kittens . The kittens climbed all over them and wanted to play . It was very cute ! We had originally only wanted one kitten , but these two were so adorable that we decided to get both of them . We bought some kitten food , a new cat bed and lot of new toys for them to play with . On the drive home they sat in their box on the backseat between my son and daughter . Everyone was very happy .
The washing machine beeped , which let me know that the clothes were completely washed . I decided to dry them right away so that they would n't get moldy or get a mildew smell on them from being wet for too long . I went into the laundry room and opened up the washer . Then I opened up the dryer and checked inside to make sure it was empty , which it was . I placed the dryer sheet into the dryer . Then I checked the lint drawer of the dryer and cleaned off the lint , because I did n't want it to build up and cause a fire . I took the wet clothes from the washer and put them all inside the dryer . I closed the lid . I chose the regular drying cycle option with a hot temperature because I wanted the clothes to be completely dry . When it was finished , it beeped . I went to the dryer and took out all the dry clothes . I put them in a laundry basket to be folded later .
Today I organized a board game evening . I have a lot of friends who like to play board games , so it was pretty easy . First I had to call my 5 friends , and then I had to confirm their invitations . When the night of the evening came about , I put out different board games for us to play as well as different kinds of snacks . The first part of the night was just mingling and catching up with each other , which was a lot of fun . We ate different snacks such as chips and nuts as we talked about what games we wanted to play . I made sure to tell everyone the rules of the game , and we had a really great game night !
Seeing a movie over the weekend is a regular habit for me and my friends . Sometime on Saturday or Sunday , I get together with a couple of buddies and we make our way to the movie house . Sometimes it 's hard to pick a film we all agree on , so we like to keep track of what 's new and upcoming on the big screen . In order to make a selection , we 'll usually start texting each other or sending emails before the weekend begins . On Wednesday or Thursday , I might receive a text from my friend saying the new Spielberg movie is opening . Every now and then , trying to choose will spark a friendly debate over which movies are good or bad . We usually make a decision pretty quickly because weekends go by fast . If two people are in favor of a film , but the third person is not , the single person loses .
High school just ended for me , my graduation was Friday and i 'm bringing some of my things with me to college . All of the posters I had in my locker are going on my dorm room wall . Today I went to the store and got tape . There are 4 posters , so i 'm trying to arrange them so they all look nice and tell a story . They are comic book posters , so they all fit together some how . I 've been taking them down and putting them back up just right so they 're even and not crooked . I finally like the set up and asked my room mate what he thinks and he agrees they look great . I 'm happy with the results .
After the week was over , my wife and I sat down to make a shopping list . We thought about foods we wanted to eat that week . I looked up some things on the internet that we could try , that we had never tried before . We wrote down the food and the amount that we would have to buy to make the recipes . We circled all of the food on the list that we thought we might not need to buy . We took the shopping list and also wrote down where in the store we would find the food . We put the shopping list on our fridge so that we would n't forget it the next day when we went to go buy the food .
Yesterday night my husband cooked us dinner , so I offered to wash the dishes afterwards . First , I gathered all of our plates , utensils , and glasses from the table and walked them over to the sink . I stacked all the dirty dishes up on the counter next to our double sink . Then , I plugged the left side of the sink and turned on the hot water , filling the left side to about half way full as I squeezed in a couple tablespoons worth of dish washing detergent . Using the rough side of the sponge , I selected a plate first , scrubbed it with the sponge , and then rinsed the plate under the tap over the right side of the sink . Once all of the suds were gone , I put the plate in the dish drying rack to dry . I followed these steps with the rest of the dishes moving in order from the plates , to the glasses , and finally the silverware . I let the dishes air dry in the drying rack over night before putting them away in the kitchen cupboards the next morning .
Tanya loved hanging pictures with her father . She loved painting things for him . So , her father decided one day to help her hang some of the paintings . He had little frames and big frames , and she put in different pictures in each one . Then her father took a painting in the frame , and a hook , and pushed the hook in the wall . It screwed in easily , and he made sure that it was against the wall , and then he hung the frame on the hook . He made sure that the hook was latched onto the frame on the back , and that it was hanging straight . Her mom was happy to see all her art work in nice frames on the wall .
I was bored and wanted to play a game . This time I decided I would go bowling . I drove to a bowling alley and payed the worker there to rent some bowling shoes . I put the shoes on to make sure they fit , and was told which lane would be mine to bowl in . I went to my lane with my bowling ball , which was just the right size and not too heavy . I stepped up to the line on the floor and swung the ball under my right shoulder onto the floor . A lot of pins were lined up at the end of the lane , and my ball rolled right through the center of them . All the pins fell down and I scored a strike . I was very impressed , and a machine picked the pins back up for me and put them back at the end of the lane .
This morning I made tea to drink during breakfast . I started by getting a mug of water from the sink and pouring it into my Kureig . After placing my mug beneath the spout I put some tea leaves from the tea jar into the reusable cup and turned on the machine . After a few minutes the tea poured into the cup . While the tea was created I made the rest of my breakfast . Once the tea was finished I took the reusable cup out of the machine and put the tea leaves in the trash . Then I took the cup to the table and added two spoon fulls of sugar and a splash of milk in order to make it taste better . It was a good cup of tea .
My little daughter was really tired last night . She had fallen asleep while her mom was feeding her and she was starting to sleep . I did n't want to wake her up , so I made sure to take her from her mom 's arms without making any noise . After I had her in my arms , I walked slowly to her room that was dark . I walked up to her crib and made sure that there was nothing in there that she could grab . With one gentle swoop , I place her down in her crib . I slowly backed away from her room and made sure not to trip on anything . As I backed up , I shut the door behind me so that no light would get into my daughter 's room as she slept .
When I went to work this morning , I wanted to take the train . I got out of my apartment and walked down the street a few blocks . When I arrived at 5th street , I turned down the stairs into the subway station . I took my card out of my pocket and swiped it in the machine . The gate opened and I entered the subway station . I waited a couple of minutes for my train to arrive and then I got on when the doors opened . The ride was about 20 minutes long and it was pretty quiet on that train . When the announcer came over the intercom and said we were at 37th street , I got off of the train and left .
I had been having issues with heartburn . It 's like everytime I had a meal , I was in pain and in agony . Finally , I decided it was time to see the doctor . She asked me what my problems were and booked me down for the next week . I came in early for my appointment . They had me update my health insurance card and fill out some paper work . She brought me to the back and got my weight and other information . We talked a bit and she led me into the exam room . It was n't long before the doctor came in . He gave me a prescription , but also told me to stay away from foods that made me hurt .
I wanted to make a shirt for summer . I went to the fabric store and purchased the pattern and the fabric . I chose a light , cool pattern and made sure I picked the pattern that was in my size . When I got home , I washed and dried the fabric to make sure it would n't shrink after the first washing , then I opened up the pattern and read the directions . I lay the pattern on the fabric as shown in the directions and pinned them to the fabric . With sharp sewing scissors , I cut out the pieces . Then , step by step I began to sew the fabric pieces together . I knew it was important to follow the steps in order , so that was what I did . When all the steps were done , I tried on my new shirt and it fit perfectly .
My new teaching job straight out of college required me to move closer to the school where I would be teaching . I found a new apartment in the city and leased it for one year . Moving into my new flat took the help of several friends while we unloaded the moving truck full of my furniture and personal belongings . While the moving crew continued to unload furniture , I put the drawers in my dresser and made the bed with clean bedding . The next two loads from the trailer included my desk and futon that would sit in my living room . One more trip included my dining room table . The heavy lifting was done , but still many trips from the moving truck were required to bring in my clothes , boxes of books and kitchen items . At the end of the day , we ordered pizza and gathered around my dining room table to rest before everyone went home .
Every year my family has a big party and we host it at our beach house . So it entails some cleaning up , sweeping and drain cleaning , to ensure our guests have a fun and stress free time . To take the pressure off of us , we hired a local plumber to unclog the hair and debris from the toilet , since it was n't flushing properly . He showed up at our house and poured a high-grade drain cleaner down the toilet , flushed and allowed that to break up the dirt . After that worked , he used a tool called a snake to slide into the toilet and pull out the stuck on hair and grime that prevented the toilet from flushing properly . Since he was so professional and did a great job , we gave him a $ 20 tip !
I woke up this morning and felt tired even though I slept through the night . I decided that exercise would make me feel more energetic . I put on a T-shirt , leggings , and sneakers . I touched my toes to stretch my leg muscles . After stretching , I got a bottle of cold water from the refrigerator and walked down the street to the gym at my university . I entered the gym and scanned in with my ID card . I programmed the machine for a moderate intensity workout . The machine took me through a warm up , the work out , then a cool down . After finishing the cardio exercise on the elliptical , I went to the weight room and used the free weights for strength training of my arms . I drank a lot of water and stretched again before leaving the gym to return home . I felt much better !
I was very hungry and it was time for dinner . I was in the mood for fish , and decided that was what I would make . I took some fish out from the freezer and set it in the sink inside a bag to thaw . I did not want to wait a long time to eat , so I ran warm water over the frozen fish in the bag to thaw it faster . I got out a large frying pan and set it on the stove burner , and set the heat on medium on the stove . I poured some olive oil into the pan to make sure the fish would n't stick while it was cooking , and set each of the pieces of fish into the pan . After waiting for the fish to cook enough , I poured lemon juice on each piece of fish to give them more flavor . The fish was now done and I was ready to eat .
I check out what kind of floor it is . Laminate and hardwood would need a different cleaner than vinyl . I have vinyl floor so I am going to clean it first with a vacuum to get crumbs and other things off it . I also have a squeegee brush with a rectangular yellow sponge . I put the brush in the water and them squeeze almost all the water out of the sponge . I then move the sponge back and forth across the floor . Dirt is being picked up by the sponge and I dip the sponge to wash the dirt off and get clean water on it . With time , though , the clean water is getting dirty from dipping the dirty sponge in . I keep going over the floor until all the floor has been wiped with the sponge . I am careful not to step on any floor that is wet from being cleaned . I then give the floor time to dry before standing on it .
It was Sunday and there was going to be a concert in the park , so we decided to go as it was a fine , sunny day . We made some sandwiches , got some juice cans out of the refrigerator and put it all into a picnic basket we keep for going to the park . We grabbed the blanket we keep for going out , and then we put on our hats and walked to the park . There were a lot of people at the concert when we arrived , and we found a nice shady area under a tall tree to spread our blanket . Soon a band started to play . Soon a person began to sing a lovely song . We ate our picnic lunch as we listened to the music . Everyone was having a good time and applauded at the end of each song . It had been a wonderful day at the concert in the park .
Last night I made soup for dinner . I got to do it all by myself . I was so excited . We got carrots , celery , and onions from the produce section . Then we picked up beef bullion and lentils from the dry-goods section , and finally we got some ham from the butchers . When I got home , I peeled the carrots and washed the rest of the vegetables . I cut the meat with a different knife . Then I heated up the pot on the stove and melted some butter in the bottom of the pot . After the butter was melted , I browned the onions in the butter . It made me very hungry . After the onions were browned , I added the rest of the veggies and cooked them until they were soft . I then added the ham and heated it through . Once that was done , I added water and bullion to make the broth , and then put the lentils in . Then the waiting began . It was well worth the wait , though , and everybody liked what I had made .
I used to play clarinet in junior high . The first thing I would do was get my clarinet out of its case . I would have to connect the different parts of the instrument , lining them up just right . The last part to assemble would be the reed , which I would wet with my tongue and attach to the mouth piece with a metal ligature that holds the read . The band director would signal to the rest of the band and I to start the song by waving his hands in a rhythm and counting out . I would start playing at the part of the song that I was supposed to start at and stop playing at the part of the song that I was supposed to . I would make sure to press the right buttons to play the right musical notes .
This past weekend my three friends and I went to a local pub for some drinks and food . We met at my one friend , Michelle 's , place and we all took and Uber to get there . When we got there , it was fairly crowded but we were able to find a table for all four of us We sat and my other friend Eric got up to get the first round of drinks . When he returned , he had 4 drinks which looked like shots on fire . We all started the night with the shots . They burned on the way down . So we took turns getting drinks for each other . By the fourth drink , we just wanted to have something light so we got an Irish coffee . The sports team we were routing for won . All in all it was a good night .
When I finished university I had to start looking for a job . The first thing I did is I made a CV . I went online and downloaded a template . I added in all my information and I also wrote a cover letter , which told the prospective employer a little bit about myself . I then sent out a few emails to potential employees . I was invited to a couple interviews and I attended those too . They went well for the most part , I prepared for the interview by reading about the company and making sure I could answer any questions they might have for me . Eventually , a week passed and I was told that I had been hired . I had to go in and start work the next day and I have been with that company for a while now .
Recently an important work assignment required me to stay late at my job . I even had to work over the weekend . On Sunday , I was having difficulty concentrating and decided to take a break . I wanted to stretch my legs and get some fresh air , so I decided a walk around the block would do the trick . I usually turn left when I leave my building to head to the parking lot , but today I decided to turn right . After only a few steps , I felt the tension leaving my body and my mood begin to improve . It was refreshing just looking at the trees , listening to the chirping birds , and smiling at the other people walking by . Before long , I was back in front of my building 's entrance and I went inside . I returned to work on my assignment , feeling renewed , refreshed , and with a much happier attitude .
My brother and I were bored just sitting around one day so I said we should go fishing . He thought that was a great idea . We made some sandwiches , got a couple of juice boxes and put them into a backpack . We went into the backyard and dug up some worms and put them into a jar to use as bait . We liked to sit under a big old willow tree and put our feet into the cool water . My brother had his worm on the fish hook before I knew it and cast his line into the lake . Immediately his pole dipped and we knew he had a fish hooked . Suddenly , the fish jumped into the air - a big rainbow trout - and came down with a big splash . What a beaut . We did n't catch anything else that day , but my brother had a great story to tell his friends about the day he went fishing and caught a monster big fish .
I went searching to many stores for a good DVD player . I also checked online and compared prices for many different DVD players . There are many different features I was hoping to acquire for my new DVD player . After searching online and going to four different stores I finally found one online with all the features I needed . I decide to talk to an employee and ask him where I would find this particular DVD player I saw online . I followed him to the aisle where the DVD player was . I made sure it was the one I wanted and checked to make sure it had all the features I needed . When it was my turn I paid with a debit card . The cashier then handed me the DVD player so I could take it home .
Everything I was going to be having for dinner was already cooking except for the final ingredient . It was time to cook my rice . First I pulled the big bag of rice out of my pantry and set it on my counter . Then I got my dishes : my big cooking pot , my wooden spoon , and my plastic measuring cup . The bag of rice was one that could be opened and resealed easily , so I just opened it and scooped out two cups of the white rice and dumped them in my pot . After resealing the rice bag to keep the grains fresh , I put it away , back into the pantry . Next I filled my measuring cup with water and poured the water into the pot until all the rice was covered . Then I turned on the stove . I made sure my pot 's handle was safely tucked behind the pot and not sticking out over the edge of the stove , so that I would n't accidentally hit it with my elbow . While I waited for the water in the pot to begin to boil , I stirred the rice with my spoon . My salt shaker was on the counter by the stove ; every so often , I tapped a little bit of salt into the water to season the rice . I stirred and stirred . When the rice was big and white and fluffy , I scooped up a spoonful , blew on it to cool it off , and tasted it . Perfect ! Now it was time to eat .
I looked at my sink which contained a ton of dirty dishes that needed to be washed and put away . I removed the dirty dishes from the sink and plugged the drain . I turned the faucet on and let the sink fill with water as I poured in a decent amount of dish soap . Once the sink was full , I turned the water off and placed the dishes into the water . I grabbed a wash cloth and put it into the water to get it wet . I repeatedly scrubbed each dish and rinsed them off in a stream of cool water . Once I had washed every dish and rinsed each one , I grabbed a towel from the drawer and dried each one off . I placed each one in the cabinet where they belonged .
I notice it 's time for lunch . Feeling hungry , I decide that I will make a sandwich . I grab a paper plate from a kitchen drawer and place it onto the counter . Next , I head to the fridge , grab the ham , cheese , and mustard . I place two slices of ham on each slice of bread , and then I place one slice of ham on either slice . Finally , I shake the mustard bottle and put it on either slice and complete the sandwich by putting one side over the other . I make sure to return the ham , cheese , and mustard to the fridge and the bread to the bread drawer where I found it . At last , I eat my delicious sandwich and throw the paper plate and any crust into the trash can without spilling any crumbs onto the floor .
Before making the bed , I wash all of my sheets , pillowcases , and blankets . While they are drying , I Febreeze the mattress and pillows to freshen up the fabric and make sure nothing smells stuffy . Once the sheets are dry , I begin by putting on the fitted sheet . I pull all of the corners , make sure everything lines up . I Febreeze the down comforter , and then tie back on the corners of the duvet cover . I button up the duvet cover , pulling the buttons inside so they do n't get caught on anything . I lay out the duvet cover on top of the sheets , and then put the smaller blanket , folded , at the foot at the bed . I put the pillowcases back on each of the pillows , and place the pillows at the head of the bed .
I wanted to listen to music the other day when I was bored . I first looked at my music collection . I chose a CD to listen to from the many I have on shelves in my bedroom . I then took it out of its case , being careful not to scratch it , and I put it in my CD player . I pressed the play button and waited a few seconds for the CD to begin . I enjoyed the songs while doing a few other things around my room . I skipped the one I did not want to hear by using the next button . When the CD was done , I took it out of the player , put it back in the case , and put it away on the shelf where it belongs .
I played piano yesterday . It was my first time playing , so I was still learning a little bit . I used my book that had the notes in it , and followed the notes . I played the keys one note at a time just like how my teacher taught me , and I liked the sound of the music I produced . Freestyle on the piano is really fun because you 're never sure what kind of music you 'll get . I liked playing the piano because it 's an outlet for me to get my creative side flowing . My whole family sits around and listens when I play piano , so I try to show off a little bit . It 's a cool time to see everyone singing along when you play , even though you 're not sure what you 're doing yet ! I love playing piano .
I invited my friend over to dinner , and we planned to have a steak night . It is something that we do every month , where he brings over some drinks , I cook a steak , and then we watch movies together . Before my friend arrived I took the time to prepare our steaks . A knife , a cutting board , some bowls and of course the pan I would use to cook the steaks in . I then grabbed the ingredients to make a delicious meal , some oil , silantro , and other spices from the cabinets in the kitchen . I opened the fridge and grabbed the steaks which I then opened up and put on the cutting board . I then cut the steaks into bite sized pieces , and proceeded to fry the meat until they were brown and fully cooked . My friend arrived just as I had finished fully cooking the steak , and we enjoyed our dinner and movie .
I needed to go to the doctor for a check-up . I made an appointment with the doctor 's office and noted the day and time of the appointment on my calendar . On the day of my appointment , I drove to the doctor 's office and arrived 15 minutes early . I checked in at the front desk and completed some paperwork that was needed prior to my meeting the doctor . We went to a small room and the nurse measured my height , weight , and blood pressure . The nurse wrote down the measurements then led me to an exam room and asked me a few questions about my overall health . The doctor came in a short time later and examined me . The doctor took notes during my exam and saved them on a computer . The doctor said I was healthy and that I could come back in about a year for another check-up . I thanked the doctor and left the office .
My husband and I went to the nursery to look at trees . We wanted to plant a tree in the front yard , but we were n't sure what to get yet . We wandered through the nursery and considered a few of our option . We did n't want a small tree , like a Japanese maple . We wanted something in-between . When we spoke to one of the workers at the nursery , he suggested that we plant a crabapple . We took the tree home in the back of our truck . My husband used our shovel to dig a hole in the ground . It took him some time - you have to dig a pretty big hole when you plant a tree ! We had to cut off the plastic bucket it was in . When we were done , we put it in the hole , and I helped by holding the tree steady and pushing dirt into the hole . Once we had filled in all the dirt around the tree , we turned on the sprinklers . We were excited to have a new tree in the front yard .
It was about 8PM and my daughter knew it was her bedtime . I reminded her that it was time to get ready for bed , and to do what she needed to get done beforehand . She went into the bathroom , put the stool out in front of the bathroom sink , and washed her face . I brushed my teeth alongside with her . I then helped her to floss her teeth . She then ran into her bedroom knowing she was finished getting ready . I turned on her nightlight and read her a quick bedtime story she picked out from her books on the bookshelf . As I got ready to leave the room , I kissed her goodnight and said I would see her in the morning . I flicked the light switch as I left the room .
We ate dinner last night and I had to do the dishes . I picked up all the dirty plates , glasses , and silverware off the table and took them to the kitchen sink . I rinsed all of them off in the sink and used a scrubber when needed . I thought I needed to do this because the dishwasher will not get rid of large chunks of food or pieces stuck to dishes . I put the plates and glasses in the main trays and placed the silverware in the small container . I took one soap pod out from the drawer beneath the sink and placed it in the small soap compartment inside the dishwasher door . Then I shut the door and pressed the start button and listened to the machine start whirring . I took out the empty , clean dishes and placed them back in their spots !
On a summer day my family decided to go to the zoo . We loved going to the zoo but it was a bit of a drive so mom asked us what snacks we wanted in the car . While she packed our favorite drinks , dad covered us all in Go Away bug lotion that has sunscreen in it . We all hopped into the car and mom told us to play 20 questions with zoo animals to pass the time . We got there early so we could see the animals eating their breakfast . As soon as we got in mom and dad let us go to the insect world building first , to see the busy bees making honeycomb . Then we raced to the lions . We got to see all of our favorite animals and then mom and dad said we had to get in the car before we fell asleep . My brother and I slept on the way home and I dreamed about having lunch with bears in the woods on a tablecloth and china .
It was a long day at work and all I could think of was going home and getting ready for bed . Once I got home , and after a delicious dinner , I took a hot shower and changed into my comfortable pajamas . I went to the kitchen , and made some hot , chamomile tea and got a good book . After a while , I started to get sleepy and my eyes felt heavy . So , I put the book down and put the tea cup in sink . I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth , and headed to my bed . The pillows were on the floor , so I set the bed up nicely and proceeded to lay down and pull the covers over me . Of course , I did n't fall asleep right away , so I started to count some sheep and within a few minutes , I was out like a light .
Sometimes I ca n’t always get to the hair salon to get my haircut . I noticed that my bangs were getting too long and bothered my eyes . So I decided to trim my own bangs because I could n’t get to the hair salon until the following week and my bangs were annoying me quite a lot in the meantime . Then I took my comb and stretched out a section of my hair and pulled it away from my head . With my clippers I cut the hair about ½ inch length while I eyeballed this and followed along the straight edge of the comb so everything would be straight and not messy . I took up another section of hair and repeated the step , I finished up by cutting a few more sections of hair .
My dad and I went fishing Saturday morning . We got up early to head to the marina . Once there , we purchases bait and loaded up the boat with our gear , a cooler with some snacks and beverages and plenty of sunscreen . I picked up my rod and took some bait out of the container . I put it on the hook and then cast the line out into the water . After about 10 minutes I had n't gotten a bite , so I reeled in and saw a fish had stolen the bait . I re-baited my line and cast out again . A few minutes later I felt a tug on the line . I reeled it in and there was a fish hanging from it ! It was too small to keep so I took it off the hook and put it back in the water .
The weather in Louisiana has been brutally hot these past few days so when I found out I was off work today I immediately made plans to go swimming in my neighborhood 's community pool . I first made sure my swimming trunks were clean and ready to wear along with making sure I had all my other belongings I like to take out to the pool in one place before I walked over to the pool from my house . I always like to take some sunscreen , an ice chest filled with cold beverages , and a spare towel . I gathered all my things and locked my house up before walking a few blocks to get to the pool . Once I got to the swimming pool I found a nice sunbathing chair to neatly place my personal belongings under and took off my shirt to apply sunscreen on my body .
It had been some time since I changed my bed sheets so I decided it was time . First I went to the bedroom and removed all the pillows from the bed . After removing the pillows I needed to take off the comforter . I put the old sheets in a laundry basket to be washed at a later time . I set the laundry basket by the steps to be taken to the basement so I could put them in the washing machine at a later time . I returned to the bedroom and put a fresh fitted sheet on the mattress . Finally , I returned all of the pillows to the bed in the exact order I had taken them off when I started the whole process . I was happy to have accomplished this task .
Last weekend , my girlfriend and I went out on a date at the movies . I picked her up and we drove over to the movie theater . There were several movies that were showing . There were action movies , dramas , romances movies , and comedies . My girlfriend asked me what I thought about watching a romance movie . I laughed , and said I might fall asleep ! My girlfriend shrugged her shoulders at me and said , " I hate action movies ! " Finally we looked at the last few choices . We both looked at each other , and knew immediately what we wanted to see : a romantic comedy with action ! We even bought popcorn . We both enjoyed the movie and came back the next day to watch the romance movie that she wanted to see .
Barry 's house was being broken into , he had no choice but to call 911 . So he grabbed the phone from the table , but the criminal had cut the phone line . Barry was very scared and upset so he very quietly grabbed his cell phone and dialed the police . the operator picked up and in a calm and controlled voiced she said , `` 911 , whats your emergency ? '' They continued the conversation until the police showed up at Barry 's door . The officers searched and searched for the robber for a few hours . Finally they found him and arrested him . The next day Barry called his insurance company and asked them to replace his things . The insurance company did what Barry asked and the issue was solved in a matter of days , as for the robber he had gone to jail and never to be seen again .
I threw a party for New Year 's Eve this past year . I invited ten people and had it at my apartment . I gathered enough alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as several bags of ice . I made buffalo chicken dip , hot crab dip and ordered some pizzas . A friend made some desserts to bring along . We had so much food that I made guests take some along home with them . The weather was rather warm for December so we were able to hang out on the deck which was fun that we were n't all cooped up inside . Everyone stayed until midnight when we had a champagne toast to greet the new year . Most people then left to go home but a few friends did opt to sleep over after the party ended .
I check my living room plants to see if they need to be watered . My plants do n't need to be watered very much because of what kind they are , but it looks like they could use some water because the soil is dry and they have n't been watered in a while . I fill up a bottle with water from the sink , because I do n't have a watering can , and walk over to the plant . I slowly pour water all around the soil , being careful not to pour too much in one spot so that the dirt does n't splash around . I pour just enough for this kind of plant , and stop . Last week I watered one of my plants too much , and now the leaves are starting to fall off . Some plants are not as thirsty as others .
Yesterday I got the call . I was to attend a job interview today at 3:00 PM sharp ! After dead end , after dead end , it was refreshing and renewed my sense of hope.The interview is for a high paying job that I 've been keeping my eye on for months . I looked at the time and at last it was time to get ready for my interview . This did n't take too long as I already laid out clothes earlier this morning . I put my makeup on and checked out my look in the full length mirror . I looked very professional and very capable . Perfect ! I was ready to leave . I arrived 15 minutes early which was perfect ! Everything seemed to be going my way and I felt unstoppable . I stopped by the service to desk to let them know I was there for my interview . This job is mine and I knew it right away !
We decided to have a barbecue to celebrate summer . First , we looked at our schedule and decided the best day to have a barbecue . We decided on the first Saturday in June . Then we talked about who we wanted to invite . Together we decided on about 30 people we would invite , including friends , family , co-workers and their families . We got in touch with them via text , phone and Facebook to let them know about the barbecue and see if they would be able to come . A few people had schedule conflicts but most were free and said that they looked forward to having a cook out . A few days before the barbecue we decided on what we would serve . A few of the guests had offered to bring chips , salads and beers but we provided most of the food so we made a shopping list of the items we needed . We bought soda , corn on the cob , burgers , buns , chicken , salmon , and ingredients for salad . On the day of the barbecue we set up the yard to be ready for our guests . I grilled the meats and corn as everyone mingled and chatted . The weather was great and we all enjoyed the food and had a great time .
I sometimes reheat pizza in the microwave . One time I was at the office one night . I put the pizza in , but I must have put it in way too long or forgotten to check it . At some point I realized I forgot to take it out . It had been in there way , way too long . I do n't think it was on fire . I tried everything to fix it . I used a ton of Lysol and got air fresheners . Nothing did the trick . The microwave was ruined . It was embarrassing because we had clients coming through . When the door was closed it smelled a little like coffee . Only those who rented an office could have a key .
I was riding my bike around my house and noticed I had to peddle harder than I usually do . I got off my bike to see if everything was wrong . The front tire looked okay , the chain was still on the bike , but the back tire was flat unfortunately . I walked my bike back to my house because it is not safe to ride a bike with a flat tire . I connected the valve of the pump to the valve on the tire . I pumped the air pump and kept checking the tire to make sure it was working . It was hard work and it took longer than I thought . I put my ear next to it to see if I could hear any air coming out but I did n't hear any . I got back on my bike and it rode fine .
I had a job interview in 3 hours , so I wanted to get a head start on preparing . First I took a shower so that I smelled clean and fresh . Then I changed into a pair of professional but understated clothes . I changed into a pair of black pants , a white dress shirt , and a black blazer . I put on makeup and curled my hair so that I looked put together and professional . Then I sat down and refreshed my memory on the company and job position I was interviewing for , just in case I was asked any tough questions in the interview . I was all ready to go to the interview , so I grabbed my purse , my phone , and my car keys . I went inside the building and the secretary directed me to a waiting room . I was only waiting for maybe a minute when my name was called . I went inside the room and saw a man standing behind a desk . He introduced himself as Alan and held out his hand , so I shook it was firmly as I could , even though I felt nervous . He said that I should sit down , so I did . He asked me about my background , my work experience , and why I was applying for a job in that company . I answered him as best I could , and told him that I wanted to work for that company because I had read great things about their company goals and their business ethics . He said that they would call me within 3 days to tell me if I got the job . I stood up up and shook his hand again , then I thanked him for his time . I left the room , having finished the job interview .
It was a hot summer day when I looked outside and thought my grass was getting a little too long . My neighbor was out mowing his yard , so I decided to go mow mine as well . I put on some old jeans , a tank top and some old , dirty sneakers . I put some more gas into the lawn mower and pulled the cord to start it . I came to life and I went out the front yard . I was careful to make sure I was mowing in a straight line to make sure my yard would look nice and neat . I put away the lawn mower and took out the weed wacker to get the places the mower just could n't get to . I made sure the yard looked flawless !
Katie and Jesse from next door came over and left an invitation to have a barbecue pitch in at their house . As , we packed the kids up , I made some potato salad while I waited for them to fight and argue , and finally put their shoes and jackets on so we could leave . `` Kevin , : I yelled as I got to the front door , `` Do n't forget to bring the big cooler over in the car when you get up and around . My husband Kevin had just had surgery on his back , and it took him a lot longer to get up and around . Though , I was pretty sure he liked going to the parties the neighbors threw even more that the kids did . `` I called over to Katie , and she said that they have all the meat there already , so no need for you to drag yourself off to the grocery . Just rest , and I 'll see you there . I love you . He grinned at me and beeped my nose , `` I love you Sally Jean , : He said with an exaggerated southern drawl . He then turned and gave our four young boys the evil eye , `` I expect you to be good and eat lots of hamburgers and hot dogs at the barbecue . '' They all nodded in unison and screamed , `` Hamburgers ! '' like wild Indians . I love going to eat others peoples food , and let my kids make a mess somewhere that I do n't have to clean it up .
Roger and Saffiyeh decided today was a beautiful day for golf . When Roger woke up , he sent Saffiyeh a text asking her if she 'd like to go play golf with him . She said yes , and he picked her up in his car . When they got to the golf course , they picked out gloves and shoes . They laughed at the old , large golf shoes . They then went out to the green , which is a big green field where you play golf . They each hit the golf ball off a tee , which is a little stand , trading off until they managed to get the ball to the hole . They each used their putter , which is a little golf club , to get the ball into the hole . They did this 9 times in a row , counting to see who had the lowest number of hits and putts . At the end of the day they tied , so they went out for cheese fries to celebrate them both winning .
I decided to have some friends over for a barbecue . I was going to invite about 15 people so I decided that I needed to purchase about 8 to 10 pounds of meat . I bought chicken legs and pork ribs at the grocery store . I knew that a few people that would be coming do not eat meat so I made sure to have plenty of options . I also made a Mexican salad that had corn , beans and some tortilla chips in it . There were going to be about 5 children there so I made sure to have games for them to play and I even bought some balloons for a water balloon toss . I told people to bring their bathing suits as well so they could swim .
Every month I must go through my checking account and make sure that it is balanced . This is very boring but it needs to be done every time in order to make sure that no money is missing or stolen from my account . The bank statement comes in an envelope . Then I look at the list of transactions in my checkbook . Next I look at both together . I start with the money I put in . Then I take money out for bills . These bills include my rent , my utility payments for gas and electric and water , my car payment , and my student loan repayment . I verify all these . Then I look at money I have spent that month . Or I may have made payments at the grocery store or the department store . Maybe I bought something online through Amazon or went to a restaurant . I add all these numbers up and make sure that they are correct and that the amount of money in my checking accounts corresponds with what I spent .
It usually happens a lot where you 're staying at a hotel , it 's late at night , and you just want something to snack on . This happened to me during my family 's most recent stay at a hotel . It was close to midnight , and I had n't eaten a proper meal in hours for whatever reason . However , I knew that just down the hall from our hotel room , there were vending machines for both drinks and snacks . Knowing this , I got some loose dollars from my wallet , grabbed a room key , and went to the vending machines down the hall . I looked at the options that they had , and eventually settled for a bag of beef jerky out of the snack machine , as well as a water bottle from the drink machine . I kept the water at my bedside overnight just in case I woke up thirsty .
I really enjoy going to the gym . I go to the gym at least three times a week . I go whenever I can , whether it is when I first wake up or after work/school . I make sure I have everything I need before I go . I bring my phone , headphones , water , and my gym pass . When I am there I do various activities . I enjoy listening to music at the gym . If I do n't go to the gym I usually do n't feel as good about myself as when I go to the gym . My favorite activity at the gym is using the treadmill and running for about an hour . It was great to go to the gym , the environment and community is very empowering and worth it for everyone .
I got in my car and looked down at the fuel gauge . It showed the gas in the car was getting low , so I decided I 'd better go fill up the tank . I drove to a near-by gas station and waited for the cars already there to finish filling up . The car I drove has to be filled on the driver 's side , so I made sure I pulled up to a pump that was on that side . At this pump you have the option of paying right there at the pump before you fill your tank , or paying inside after you fill up . I chose to pay right there , so I swiped my card and put in my PIN number . Afterwards I chose which fuel I wanted , in this case just regular fuel , and then I was able to gas up . Afterwards , I did n't need to go inside to pay , I just needed to get my receipt right there at the pump .
Tonight we are having our friends come to our home to eat dinner with us , so we must get ready . After getting all of the food cooked , we had to set the table . First we put a tablecloth down to cover the table . With the places arranged , we put candles and a centerpiece in the middle of the table to make it look nice . Next , we placed a plate on each placemat . We put a folded napkin on the left of each plate . Two forks , a small one for salads and a big one for the main course , went on top of each napkin . Finally , we put a glass of ice water and an empty wine glass in front of each plate for our guests . Our guests arrived and we lit candles and had a lovely meal .
My family and I are going on a trip , so I need to pack my suitcase . First I thought of where we are going so I know what kind of clothes I need . We are going to the beach so I know it will be hot . I started by putting my sandals and extra pair of shoes towards the bottom . Then i packed my nice and folded pair of pants and some shorts also . Next came some shirts for the daytime , to go swimming , and to sleep in . I put my big beach towel folded on top of everything so it would fit . I thought what else I should take . Then I remembered I need sunscreen so I went to get it and put it on one of the side pockets of the suitcase . Last I got my water goggles and packed those in too . I made sure all the zippers closed so nothing falls out and I was ready to go on our trip .
I found a new church and wanted to go to a service there for the first time . I called to find out when I should show up . I was told the service starts at 11 in the morning on Sundays . I woke up early so I could get ready to go . I then got in my car and drove to the church . I walked in and found a place to sit . I had my Bible with me . It had announcements and other information in it . Others were also reading this . They were talking quietly among themselves as well , but I was n't since I knew no one there . I was just observing those around me . I saw many people I wanted to get to know .
Every week , my family decides that it is time to change our bed sheets . This past week , it was my turn so I took all the blankets off the beds . I took all of the pillows off of the beds , too . I took the sheets off of the bed and placed them in a laundry basket to take to the laundromat . After I had taken the old sheets off , I got out the replacements sheets that we keep in our closet . I took them and stretched them all over the new bed . I made sure that the bed sheets were very tight so that there would n't be any part of them that would come loose . After I had placed the new sheets on , I got the pillows and the blanket and placed them back on the bed .
When I was little my mum grew lots of vegetables in our garden . She let me help her . On a nice sunny day we would go outside and dig in the garden where we were going to plant the seeds . We would dig the garden until the soil was all broken up , and we would take out any rocks and stones we found . Then we would plant the seeds . Some grow best if you plant the seeds in little pots to start with and let them grow a bit before you put them in the ground . If mum wanted us to plant seeds in pots , we would use a trowel to scoop some of the soil into each little pot . Then we would put the seeds carefully in the pots , or into the ground . We had to make sure they were all a little way apart , so they could grow without getting tangled up with each other . After a few days , sometimes as long as a week , the first little leaves would begin to show on the ground . As the plants got bigger and bigger we would need to make sure they had lots of water . We would take out any other plants or weeds growing around our vegetables . Carrots , potatoes and onions grow under the ground , so you have to wait until the plant is really big before you can dig them up . Squash grow on long vines on top of the soil too . We would also grow tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse where it was nice and warm .
Last year I had to go to my native place in India . While I was there , I thought of meeting one of my friends in Chennai . Chennai is 800 kms far away from my place and it takes about 15 hours if I drive . I decided to take train . I went online and booked tickets . On the day of the travel , I arrived at the train station almost an hour before the actual departure time . Since it was a first class ticket , I could take more than enough luggage with me . After 15 minutes in to the journey , the ticket collector came by and checked my tickets . So I could watch all the scenery . Another good thing about the train is that once in a while I could get up and walk a stretch . Also , when I 'm hungry , I could get down at the station and buy any food as the train stops at the station for 10-15 minutes .
Yesterday I ordered a pair of shoes over the phone . I found the shoes I wanted in the magazine the company had sent to my house . They were perfect for summer . First , I looked up the phone number of the shoe company and made sure I had my wallet ready . \ \ Hello , \ \ I said happily , \ \ May I order these Summer Sandals , please ? I would like the black pair . \ \ I could hear the customer service agent typing at her computer . \ \ Those are nice . What size shoe would you like to order , Ma'am ? \ \ I told her my shoe size and how I would like to have the shoes shipped . I chose the fastest speed possible ! \ \ Can I help you with anything else today ? \ \ She asked , \ \ No thank you , \ \ I replied . \ \ Thank you for your help .
I went to visit my son and his wife , and we decided to play Scrabble after dinner . I had brought the board game with me when I went to their house and we set up the game on the kitchen table . We each took seven tiles and started making up words . My son 's wife was n't used to playing Scrabble on a table , but she plays Words With Friends on her phone quite a bit , so she was really good at this . They are young people , so they do n't have a dictionary in the house , but they were able to look words up online using their phones . I was hopelessly outclassed , so after a few games I suggested that we set up the other game I had brought , which my son loved as a child . It was Monopoly . We played Monopoly the rest of the evening , then cleared the table and our minds , and went to bed .
I signed up for the bike tour a few weeks before the tour date . I registered online and paid $ 15 . I had just bought a new bicycle and I wanted to exercise and meet other people . We met in a parking lot where I signed in at a white tent . I received a free T-shirt and a water bottle . There were about thirty other people there for the three hour ride . We headed out , and I stayed near the middle of the group . Sometimes we were in the road and sometimes we took bike paths . We made several stops where the leader would explain the sights and people would get off and take pictures . Then I had to catch up with the group again . At the end of the tour , I was completely exhausted , but we were treated to a picnic lunch of sandwiches and fruit . I had some great conversations and made a few new friends . I was happy I decided to go , but also happy I drove to the meet site so I could drive home .
Every Friday I make a point to clean my room . Part of cleaning my room involves stripping my bed and changing my sheets . First I take off all of the bedding from my bed . I put them in the washing machine to get them nice and clean . After that , I put them on the clothes line to dry them outside . While the sheets are being cleaned , I take out a clean set and take them to my bedroom . Then , I put on the top sheet . I make sure to smooth out the sheets before I add the other blankets and finish making the bed . Once the bed is made , I wait for the sheets to dry on the line and then I go bring them inside .
My wife and I decided to reserve a couple of flights to Florida . We got all of our luggage ready in the morning and put it in the car . We drove to the airport and parked in a parking lot where we could keep our car for over a week . With our luggage , we stood in line to tell the airline that we were there and ready to board the plane . They had us go through security checks to make sure that we did n't have anything that could be dangerous on the plane . The security people checked our driver licences to make sure that we were really who we said we are . After we passed all of the tests , we stepped through a metal detector and we were on our way to step on the plane .
Once you 've been to the grocery store and have bought everything that you need , you need to make sure that everything is put away . This means that you must first bring the bags into your house . My boyfriend usually brings the bags in for me . I pass him all the frozen things and he packs them into the freezer in order . Making sure that the things we will use in short time are within reach first and the other items are packed further in . Then he packs things into the fridge , dairy products , meat , vegetables , drinks and so on . Lastly , we place bread in our bread tin and then everything is done . It goes quicker when you do it as a group of two people than one person doing it alone .
Last night i was at my friends house and he asked me if i wanted to play Dragons of Mystic Might . He said it was an old board game his father used to play . I said ok . We started taking out all of the pieces , there were maps and books and figures to move around the game . We started to read the instructions and it seemed very complicated . You had to roll many different dice to see how the player would move and react to different things . My friend played the dragon master and controlled the game while i tried to get through all of his traps and monsters . There were cards to pick up when you landed on certain parts of the board that told you to do certain things like go back three spaces or fight a goblin .
My friend had dropped me off at the curb of the airport . I had one carry on and one checked luggage bag . I had my confirmation number and my photo ID and approached the kiosk for the airlines to check in . I entered my confirmation number and the kiosk screen prompted how many bags I would be checking on the flight that day . I checked one . Then the screen prompted me if I wanted to print boarding pass for my flight destination either yes or no . and I gathered my boarding pass and went to the agent counter to drop my check bag off . The agent had a bag claim ticket , she checked my boarding pass and photo ID . The agent gave me my portion of the claim ticket for the bag in case it was loss and put the other part of the bag claim ticket around my luggage handle , then weight my luggage and put it on a conveyor belt . She then handed me back my boarding pass and photo ID and I went to the Gate on my boarding pass to board my plane .
Nobody takes taxis anymore because of Lyft and Uber . Even though lyft and uber are unregulated and probably bad for the economy , drivers , and passengers , they are just so darn convenient . If you take a cab you have to call the cab company and let them know where you want to be picked up . They 're supposed to have credit card machines in the cab but often they do n't . This means you need to have cash with you . For the fare as well as a tip . The cab driver says okay and takes the longest route possible so he gets more money . We make inane small talk as he drives until it gets too awkward and then we sit in silence . When we arrive at the destination I overpay him for the ride .
Our church youth group needed a T-shirt for an upcoming retreat . I talked to the man in charge of the trip and found out what the name and themes of it were . Once I had that , I got to work on designing a logo . I emailed it to the T-shirt company who tweaked it to make it fit on the shirt just right . They sent me a proof and price for printing the shirts . I would have liked to get blue shirts but they were more expensive , so I settled for white shirts . Once we had all that finished , it took about a week for the company to print them . We picked them up , paid for them , a delivered these awesome shirts to all the students at the retreat .
My friend Kat was asked by her boyfriend Charles to marry him . She replied yes . They began making plans right away . Once they knew the day they wanted they contacted the church they wished to get married in to check if their date was available , it was . Next they put together a guest list and had invitations made . Once the RSVP 's started coming in they knew about how much food and drink to order for the reception . These ladies went with her to pick out a wedding dress . Charlies asked some friends of his to be grooms men and one to be his best man . They went out and picked out suits for the wedding . Finally the day arrived . Everyone got dressed nicely and went to the church . We all stood when " Here Comes the Bride " was played to watch Kat walk down the aisle . We all cheered as they left the church as husband and wife . The evening was rounded out by the reception party where we ate good food and drinks while the newly weds had their first dance .
The other day my family and I decided that we wanted to go on a picnic . The weather was nice so it was a great day for it . So I began to pack all of the things that we would need for our picnic . I packed us all a sandwich , a piece of fruit , and a couple of cookies . Then I found a nice blanket that we could lay down on the ground for us to sit on while we ate . I put all of the things in the basket that I had found . Before we left I remembered to grab some water . We then walked down to the park down the street and laid out the blanket and proceeded to enjoy the wonderful picnic lunch that we had brought with us .
I LOVE meat and love cooking it . The best time to me is the summertime and not much more reminds me of the summer time than cooking burgers and hot dogs and any kind of meat on my barbecue grill . I love the smell of meat cooking outside on a nice hot , summer day . Sundays in the summer I just remember playing outside int he afternoon and smelling my parents out there grilling meat and the neighbor kids always saying how good it smelled . Meat on a grill just tastes better to me , I do n't know if it is just the fact that it is nice out and I feel better but there is definitely something about cooking it on a grill that makes it even tastier and more enjoyable to me for sure than anything else or anywhere else .
Last month , our friends planned to have a barbecue party at our backyard . First we arranged for the barbecue stoves . Two of them were enough for us . We shopped the sticks , oil and a brush to apply the oil . In the previous day of the party , we shopped meat . As we had plan for preparing prawn sticks too , we bought prawn . During party , few of our friends ignited the coal and few of us arranged meat and prawn on sticks . We inserted capsicum , tomato and onion in between the meat to add flavor . Once the coal was ready , we placed the sticks on the stove and started cooking . Once the meat and prawn got well cooked , we enjoy them with mayonnaise . It was a good party .
Today I decided it was a good day to make orange juice so I went to the grocery store . When I went to the store I got the biggest and freshest oranges I could find to make sure I could make the sweetest juice . After I got back home I went to the kitchen and got my knife , cutting board , and juicer out . I squeezed the slices as hard as I could so all the juice got in my glass . After I got all the juice I could , I cleaned up the counter and put my big pitcher into the fridge to chill . After it set in the cold air for a little while I pored a big glass and took a long sip ; It was so refreshing and cold it was the perfect idea .
Every night before putting my son to bed he gets his bath . we go up to the bathroom and I start the water and add his favorite bubbles . After he is undressed he stands next to the tub and giggles and dances watching the running water create a mass of bubbles ! I make sure the water is warm enough , because his baths tend to last a bit longer than most . When the water is ready , he throws in all his tub toys , lizards and dinosaurs , cups and cars . He sits amiss the bubbles playing with his toys and laughing . We do the toe test , which is when i look at his toes and if they are wrinkle then time is up . Yup toes are wrinkled , he laughs as wash his body and hair . I let the water out as he sits there and waits for the tub to empty , only then does he want to get out . Now it is time for bed .
While at school the other day , I saw this girl I 'd seen many times before . She was really cute and I 'd heard she was really sweet . So I went over and asked if she wanted to go out with me . On Friday , I got all dressed up , got some money out of my savings account , borrowed the car keys from my mother and headed over to Sabrina 's house -LRB- The girl 's name was Sabrina . -RRB- I knocked on the door to her family 's house and her father opened the door . I identified myself and he let me in . We talked until Sabrina was ready . Sabrina and I had a very nice date . We held hands during the movie . I paid . I took her home and she gave me a hug outside the door of her family home . I then asked if she 'd go out with me again the next night . She agreed .
Just recently , the light in my hallway went out , and since my younger brother is afraid of sleeping in the dark , this became an unnecessary problem . In order to calm him down , my dad went to the nearest hardware store to buy a brand new light bulb . He needed to make sure that the light bulb was the right size , so he took the old , burned out light bulb with him to compare . He then grabbed a nearby chair so that he could stand on to reach the empty socket where the bulb would go . He had me turn off the light switch , which would make sure that he would not get electrocuted while putting the bulb on or burned when it turns on . After less than 5 minutes , he is finished screwing in the bulb . We flip the switch to see if it works , and it does . My brother was now relieved .
My parents are visiting me next weekend , and I want to surprise them with a dinner reservation at a nice restaurant . I know we all like Japanese food , so I check Yelp for nearby Japanese restaurants with high ratings and reasonable prices . Once I find one that looks good , I check the menu to make sure there are options we would all like . There are vegetarian options available for me , chicken options for my dad , and fish for my mother . I call the restaurant , requesting a reservation for Saturday at 6 pm for three for dinner . The restaurant luckily enough does have a table available for the time I requested . My parents and I are all set for dinner Saturday : I 'm looking forward to eating Japanese food and talking to them ! I think my parents will like their surprise .
I am 16 years old and I am looking for my first job which can be full-time for the summer and part-time during the school year . I have received my Red Cross Life Saving certification and also completed the Red Cross Babysitting courses . I asked my friends and family if they were aware of any jobs that I would be qualified . I also put in applications at restaurants and movie theaters . I ask my neighbors if they need someone to cut their grass in the summer and let them know that I would be available to rake leaves in the fall . If all else fails , I let family , friends and neighbors that I am available for babysitting . I make sure that I have a copy of my birth certificate .
After going to the gym , I knew I needed to take a bath . I went to the bathroom and turned the faucet on in the tub while plugging the drain to fill it . When the water was at a good level I shut the water off . I took off all my dirty gym clothes . I then made sure the temperature of the water was nice and warm before I slowly got inside . I soaked in the water for a little while before I grabbed a bar of soap and scrubbed and cleaned my body with it . I also used some shampoo to clean my hair . After dipping into the water to rinse all the shampoo and soap off my body , I unplugged the drain and emptied the water from the tub . It sure made me feel a lot better to be clean after a workout .
Taking out the trash was always an everyday chore for me as a kid , and still is today . I always disliked it as a kid , and still do , because almost every time , the garbage smelled awful . I still always did it , though . The first thing I did was tie up the bag . I would grab two ends of the bag , and tie them into a knot to make sure the bag would n't open . Then , I 'd take the garbage outside and throw it into the dumpster . I 'd take a new bag from a roll that we had in the kitchen or bathroom , depending on which trash bag I was replacing , and put it inside the trash bin . To make sure that the bag would n't fall in , I would wrap the edges of it around the top of the trash bin and , if possible , tie a small know to secure it .
It time to go to work , but work was far away for me . I knew I had to drive there because it would not be easy to ride a bike that far . I got in my car and put in my key and turned it . My car was working well so far . I looked around in front of me and to the sides through the car windows . I looked for other cars close by , and for cars on the road in front of me . It was safe to drive onto the road . I used my turn signal to tell everyone where my car was going to turn , and drove onto the road . Reading the road signs , I knew how fast I was allowed to go and where the road would take me . When it was time to slow down , I knew to use the brake and give myself lots of time to stop .
It was a typical busy Monday morning . All three children were still looking a little sleepy , but they were dressed and sitting at the table eating breakfast . We had ten minutes until it was time to leave for school . As they finished eating , there was a flurry of activity as the children all tried to be in the same place at the same time . Teeth were brushed . Jackets were put on . Lunch sacks and backpacks were grabbed . As the children hustled into the car , we did one final check : backpack , lunch , jacket ... homework ? The youngest ran back to get her homework folder . Finally ready , we buckled our seat belts and began the short drive to the elementary school . " Have a fun day ! " I started my drive to work wondering if I had remembered to grab everything I needed .
Molly was sitting in her room all alone , frowning to herself as she thought about the mistake she made . Molly was playing with her soccer ball inside , which she was NOT allowed to do and she knew this at the time , but she kicked the ball around inside the house anyway . At one point she went to kick the ball and most unfortunately tripped and fell backwards , accidentally kicking the ball very hard in the wrong direction , causing it to hit the coffee table , bounce off the wall and smash into the TV ! Mom and dad were very angry at first , but later explained calmly to Molly that this is why she is n't allowed to play with the ball inside the house . Instead of being upset about the incident , Molly 's parents got on their computer and shopped for a new and much better TV to buy in place of the broken one . All ended up well , and Molly learned that if she would like to play with her soccer ball , she must go outside first .
Fall is the time for football . My son plays on his high school team . Friday nights we pack up our stadium seats , put on clothing appropriate to the temperature and head to the high school stadium . My husband I I found our friends in the bleachers and sat down . At 7 pm sharp the teams came out onto the fields . The band played the national anthem and then there was the coin toss . My son 's team would be receiving first . The game was fast moving and pretty exciting . The other team kept pace , and with three minutes left to go , the score was tied 21-21 . My son 's team had the ball but could n't get over the goal line . They decided to go for a field goal with about 50 seconds left . The other team had control of the ball but could ' t score , so our team won .
Whenever we buy a new board game we spend a lot of time first learning the game . It 's a fun experience to see who can learn a game first and learn it well enough . So we usually start off by reading through the brochure or directions , then we will kind of get to know the basics of the game before we prepare to play a serious game , competitively against each other , usually me and my boyfriend . That first game is part of learning the board game , sure , we 've read about it and practiced a little but you really learn a game properly by playing it . The game was really close so my boyfriend was not upset that he lost . I think we both have learned the game really well by now , the ins and outs of the game and the specifics of playing it well and having fun with it . It 's always the most fun when you actually understand the game and are good at it .
After putting the groceries away , I decide I want to make a sandwich . I 'm craving something very unhealthy , though . I open the cupboard and pull out the newly-bought white bread and the butter . I then open up the fridge and pull out the bag of shredded cheddar cheese , as well as the slices of mozzarella cheese from the deli . The first thing I do is butter four slices of bread and fry them on the skillet . After I flip them , I add both kinds of cheese to two slices in order to make two grilled cheese sandwiches . On another skillet , I have the two hamburger patties sizzling . After 2 minutes , I flip both patties and slices them in the middle without cutting them in half , so they cook faster . Once finished , I put one of the grilled cheeses on a plate , put both patties on the grilled cheese , and then put the other grilled cheese on top in order to make a double grilled cheese double cheeseburger .
I ride the bus to school everyday . I live in New York City so riding the bus is a common thing . Everyone does it because it is convenient . Parking is expensive so public transportation saves us a lot of money . Every morning when I go to school , I wait by the bus stop . The morning bus comes every ten minutes . The metro card has a balance of money stored inside it . This money is subtracted from the balance every time I ride the bus and insert my metro card . Basically the metro card pays for the bus ride . When I run out of money , I go to a metro card machine and put more money into my balance . Riding the bus is annoying sometimes . This means I have to stand while holding on to a pole . Sometimes its so crowded that I am sandwiched in between people . If I am lucky , sometimes there will be open seats . Otherwise , I have to stand for 40 minutes .
On my way to school today I noticed that I was missing a button on my shirt . It was not important , since it was located beneath where I tuck in my shirt , so I continued on to school and told my mom about it when I got home . She said she would help me sew a new button on my shirt . I got the sewing basket and looked inside to find a button that was similar to the other buttons on my shirt . I also found some thread that was the same color as the thread that was on the other buttons on the shirt . I threaded a needle , tied a knot at the end of the thread , and began sewing the button onto my shirt . I was pleased with he work I had done , and now I 'll know what to do if I ever lose another button from my shirt or something else of mine .
When I woke up this morning , I decided I would like to have scrambled eggs for breakfast . I went into the kitchen , and got a skillet and a bowl out of the cabinet . I also grabbed a fork and a spatula out of the drawer . I broke four eggs into the bowl , poured in a bit of milk , and stirred them together . After turning on the burner on the stove and putting in a small pat of butter into the skillet , I poured the egg mixture into the hot skillet . I turned the eggs over and over with the spatula until they were done . I turned off the burner and selected a plate from my cabinet . I put the steaming hot eggs onto the plate and grabbed a fork . Happy that my eggs were done , I sat down at my kitchen table and had myself a very yummy breakfast .
Maria helps clean the table after dinner . She takes the plates first , scrapes the food off of them , and throws away the scraps . She sets the dishes near the sink . Then , she takes the cups two at a time , and empties them in the sink if there is any drink left in them . Then she gathers the silverware , and any other dishes with food in them . She wipes the table carefully , and puts back the flower decoration onto the center of the table . She then goes back to the kitchen , to rinse the dishes , and prepare them for the dishwasher . She turns on the dishwasher , and goes to tell her mom that she done with the dishes and cleaning the table .
Last week I went to a concert . My favorite band ever , The Arctic Monkeys , were playing a show in Nashville Tennessee . I do n't live near Nashville , so I knew I would have to travel if I wanted to see my favorite band . They were somewhat expensive , but I knew it would be worth it . My friend also bought tickets , and we agreed that we would drive to Nashville together . Once we arrived at Nashville we made our way to the concert . We arrived about an hour early and stood in line , waiting for security to check us and allow us into the venue . Once we were in we waited for the band to come out . First , the " openers " came out , a band that was travelling with the Arctic Monkeys and performing shows with them . It was a great concert and I ca n't wait to go again .
I wanted to change the whole look of my living room , but I needed some help . I invited my friend Shari over to help me . I had already moved the small items out of the room , but I needed help with the bigger furniture items . I had already made a basic diagram of where I wanted to put the furniture , and I shared that with Shari before we began . We then began by clearing out the area of the room where the biggest piece of furniture would go , which was the couch . We moved the smaller pieces of furniture that were in the way to the adjacent room so it was out of the way . We carefully lifted the ends at the same time , and carried them across the room to its new location . We took a step back to make sure it looked right . We made a couple of minor adjustments to straighten it out . We then did the same with the two recliners and the love seat , moving each to its new location . Shari and I then stood at one end of the room , admiring the new look of the room that we had accomplished .
First , I decided what color , design , and size I wanted my party invitations to be . Then , I went to the party store to buy the perfect set of invitations . Then , I went home and decided when my party would be and thought Saturday would be perfect . I wrote Saturday on all the invitations along with my return address , phone number , and what the party was celebrating . Then , I went to the store to buy stamps and went back home and wrote my address and my friend 's address on each of the envelopes . I put the right number of stamps on and then licked the envelope flap and sealed all the envelopes . I put the envelopes in the mail box for the mailman to come pick up to send to my friends before Saturday .
After a long and busy day at work , I go pick up my two children from their baby sitters house . They tell me how their day was at school as we drive home . We get to the house and while dinner is in the oven , we work on homework . Once all that is done , I put them down for bed , we read their bed time books together , and they peacefully fall asleep . I then proceed to run my warm , lavender scented bath water . I go to the kitchen and pour a much needed glass of blueberry wine , sipping while I wait for my bath to fill . I try to relax and remove all the stress of the day . Once I am done , I get into bed and stretch out and fall asleep .
One day , when I was at work , I started craving rice . So on my way home , I stopped at the store and bought a big bag of white rice . I had no idea how to cook it properly , so I looked it up . The first step was as simple as boiling 2 cups of water for every cup of rice I wanted to make . To do this , I used a measuring cup under a running faucet to measure out a cup , dumped the water into the pan , did that one more time , then set the pan on the stove . I made sure to use a pan with a lid to make it boil faster . I put the rice in the water and lightly stirred to break it up . At this point , I turned the heat back down and left the pan on the stove for about 20 minutes . When it cooled down enough to eat , I used a fork to break up the rice . After that , I dumped some rice into a bowl with a big plastic spoon , then added some soy sauce for flavor . I put the rest of the rice into a plastic bag and put that in the fridge .
We recently had to move to a new town . I was n't thrilled that I was having to move . I loved my house , friends , school and town . I did n't see how any new town could be better , but my Dad had a new job so we had to move . They asked me what I wanted in a new home and I was mad , so I said I did n't want a new house . They told me they understood , but they were sure that I would soon love my new home as much . Finally they found a home and we packed our things to move in . When we drove up , I could n't believe how nice the home was . I still did n't let them know that I was impressed . I was still mad about moving . We started bringing our things in and some kids stopped by to ask if I was moving in . I said yes . We used to love to come over here and swim in the pool when our friend used to live here . I could n't believe it . My new house had a pool . I think I am going to like my new house after all .
Today , I discovered that my favorite button-down shirt was in fact missing a button . Instead of buying a new shirt , I searched for my handy sewing kit . I searched for a spindle of colored thread that closely matched the color of my shirt , a needle , and some scissors . Carefully , I pushed the needle through the fabric into one of the holes of the button , and threaded through the hole directly across from the hole I started from . I did this a few times , occasionally creating a criss-cross pattern with the other two holes in order to secure the button to the fabric . Once I felt that the button was secure enough , I tied a good knot to keep the thread from unraveling .
My mom told me that I had to clean the kitchen sink , which was full of dirty dishes from when I made dinner . Before I could clean the sink , I had to empty it . I started by taking all of the forks , knives , and spoons out and rinsing them off . Next , rinsed out the glasses and measuring cups , and put them on the top rack of the dishwasher . Then , it was time to clean the plates . I started by scraping off the leftover food on each plate into the trash can . Once there was no food left on the plates , I rinsed them off , and put them in the dishwasher . I took out the dish sponge and squeezed a little dish soap out onto it . I then cleaned the pot and both of the sauce pans with the sponge . Then , the sink was empty .
First I picked the video game I wanted to play , which happened to be Star Wars Battlefront . Then I made sure the lighting in my room was n't too harsh because I did n't want any glare on my screen . I closed background tasks that were using a lot of processing power so that I could devote my computer 's resources on the game so that it would be smoother and load quicker . If I were playing on a gaming console , I would need to get my controller out . Then I played the game , doing actions that can be done in the game such as quests , shooting , combat , etc . When I got tired and had to attend to household chores I decided to quit after a game within the video game had just finished .
Cleaning a shower sucks . Why does it dirty if all you do is clean yourself in it ? The reason why is that the soap and the hard water creates this ugly film that makes it look dirty . Most people 's water is hard . In soft water , soap suds up and it does n't stick so bad to the walls . Can never really clean it unless use chemicals to break up the soap scum . Even with the cleaner called `` BlastOff '' it does n't fully remove it unless use the white Mr. Clean sponge in tandem with BlastOff . The white sponge with the BlastOff spray works better than the pumice that is used by scraping the tiles . Unless it iodine stains -- then have to use something completely different and I forgot the name of the brand that removes iodine . Removing iodine stains by spraying and leaving there over night , it will be gone , but only in the places where it dripped down and have to use the entire bottle all at once .
I was feeling a little stressed out so I decided to go to the sauna . I needed to go with someone so I asked my friend to go with me . We showed up together in our swimming suits and with some extra clothes and a towel . When we got there , we talked to a clerk that said that it would cost 10 dollars for us to use the sauna for 30 minutes . We got a key to open the door and we opened it up . There was a tray that had hot coals on it and we poured water on it to get the room really steamy . We sat in there in our swimming suits and relaxed in the heat . After we were done , we turned the coal burner down and left .
When I realized my mom needed some medicine , first I asked `` which kind ? '' My mom told me to get her the cough syrup . So I went into the bathroom and looked in the medicine cabinet . A bottle of cough syrup was sitting on a shelf inside , so I grabbed it and brought it back to my mom . There was a little measuring cup sitting on the cap of the bottle , and it had a line marked `` 2Tbsp . '' I knew that meant two tablespoons , so I opened the bottle and poured syrup into the cup until it reached the line . I put the cap back on the bottle and I handed the cup of syrup to my mom , watched as she drank the syrup , and took the cup back from her . I rinsed out the cup with water , put it back over the cap on the bottle , and put the medicine back in the medicine cabinet .
The ceiling light in my kitchen started to flicker.It was time to change the light bulb . A new package of bulbs was in the junk drawer . Since I only needed 1 bulb I pulled it out and put the package back . I placed the bulb on the back shelf along with a paper towel . Of course , I made sure the light switch was off so I would not be shocked . I climbed the ladder and carefully unscrewed the cover , setting it down on the back shelf . The new bulb screwed in easily . I wiped the cover with my towel and screwed it back , as well . I climbed down the ladder , put it away and disposed of the bulb and towel.When I flipped the switch the bulb came on without a flicker .
I made chili yesterday and put the leftovers in the refrigerator . When I wanted some today , I took the container out of the fridge and opened it up . I used a large spoon to remove the amount of chili that I wanted from the storage container and put it into a clean bowl . Then , I set the time on the microwave to one minute and thirty seconds . I set the power level of the microwave to 80 % because I did n't was n't cooking the food . I was heating it . I then tested the temperature of the food by using a spoon to pick up just a tiny bit and touch it to my mouth . It was n't quite as hot as I wanted it to be , so I put it back in for another 30 seconds . When the timer went off again , I rechecked the temperature and it was just how I wanted it .
I look through my kitchen and decide that I need to go to the grocery store . I take a piece of paper and a pencil and sit at the kitchen table . I begin my shopping list by listing out the breakfast items we will need for the next couple of weeks . Next , I go to lunches . I write down the items I will need to finish making dinners for the next two weeks . I then go to the bathroom in order to check out on personal items . I make sure that we do not need toilet paper , shampoo , conditioner , toothpaste , and other important items . After I feel that I am done with my list , I ask my children if there is anything they would like different for lunches before taking my list to the store and shopping .
I bought a birthday gift for my beautiful loving wife . It was a pretty pink luxurious soft bathrobe which I knew she wanted . I wanted to wrap it but the first thing I needed to do was choose which wrapping paper and buy it . I thought should I go with a plain but pretty wrap or more of a party wrap with balloons and party hats pictured?I decided to go with a specific birthday present wrapping paper that had `` Happy Birthday ! '' So after I picked out the wrapping paper I need to select a bow . I found a yellow one that was perfect for the colors of the wrapping paper because it stood out instead of all the same.All I needed now was some tape so I purchased that along with everything else took it home and carefully wrapped it up . The most important part of wrapping is to cut the correct size that you need and get the corners tight .
I wanted to rearrange my living room to give it a new look . I realized that I would need help moving the furniture because it was very heavy . I called my friend who is very strong and he came over to help me . We put grips underneath the legs of the couch so that it would not scratch the floor , and so that it would be easier to move . We each took one side of the couch and gently pushed it across the room . I was very careful because I did n't want to hurt my back while pushing a heavy object . Then I decided I wanted to move my coffee table to the place where the couch used to sit . The coffee table was not very heavy , so I pushed it where the couch had been all by myself . I thanked my friend for helping and he went home .
My husband and I decided we wanted to have some fresh orange juice . We got in the car and drove to the grocery store to buy three bags of oranges . We took the oranges home and got the juicer out of the cabinet . We left the peel on the oranges and cut them in half because our juicer is the type that involves pushing the fruit down on the attachment on top of the jar . It took about 45 minutes to get the juice out of all the oranges . We transferred the juice into a large pitcher and added some of the pulp left in the orange peels to make the juice thicker and add more orange flavor . We added some ice to the pitcher of juice then put it into the refrigerator .
It was the day of our class field trip . Our teacher had brought us to the museum . We showed up to school as usual in the morning . Half of the kids got onto one bus and the other half got onto the other . We rode down to the museum . Once at the museum , we stood in line for our tickets . The inside of the museum was amazing . There were exhibits on dinosaurs and on mummies . My favorite was the exhibit on World War II . It was interesting and fun to learn about all the things there . The guides told us cool facts about all the things we saw . I ca n't wait to go again !
I was about to leave for work in the morning , so I locked up my house to make sure nobody else could come in . First , I needed to set the burglar alarm . I pressed \ \ set alarm \ \ on the keypad by the door , and then keyed in my four digit code . I then took my house key off of the key rack near my door . I went out the door , and pulled it firmly closed . I inserted my house key into the lock , and turned the key to the left until I felt it click . To make sure that the door was locked , I turned the knob and pushed to try to open it . The door did n't open , so I knew it was locked . I put the key back in my pocket and left for work .
I took the wastepaper basket in my room and dumped the garbage inside it into a plastic bag . I went to all the other rooms in the house -- the bedrooms , the bathrooms , the laundry room , and so on -- and I did the same thing , emptying their baskets into the bag . When one bag was full , I would get another bag . When I was done , I tied up the bags tight and took them outside and put them into the big green garbage bin that we keep outside our garage . Then I rolled the garbage bin out to the end of my driveway , where a big truck will grab it with a metal arm , lift it high into the air , and turn it upside down so that all the garbage falls into the top of the truck .
I received a wedding invitation in the mail . My best friend was getting married in one month . My husband and I replied as requested to let my friend know that we would love to attend . We got a large gift card to a department store for my friend 's wedding gift . When we arrived at the wedding there was a table for gifts and we put the envelope with the gift card there . First we sat quietly and watched the wedding ceremony . Then everyone at the wedding had a big dinner . There were drinks , and there was music and dancing . It was a party to celebrate the wedding . My friend made a speech to thank us all and came to me and my husband and thanked us for our gift . We left very late that night , tired but happy . It was a beautiful wedding and we are glad my friend is married to someone he loves .
In the summer a camping trip is fun . I went with my niece and nephew to a state park for two days . First , we packed clothes , extra shoes , food , soap and toothpaste with toothbrushes . Once we were all packed up we were read to go ! We drove to the park and got our tents set up . They popped up easily and we staked them down carefully . Now we could enjoy the park . We hiked down to the river . An eagle soared above . We grilled burgers and corn on the cob . Later in the evening we toasted marshmallows on crackers with chocolates . Of course , we told ghost stories by flashlight before going to sleep . The next morning , we enjoyed a hike , where we got to see a deer and lots of birds , then packed up and went home .
Finishing up dinner I gathered the plates off of the table one by one . I placed them in the sink and let them soak for a good twenty minutes as I unloaded the dishwasher from the previous night before . I grabbed the dawn dish soap and with my trusty dish cloth I began scrubbing away at the dinner dishes . I felt it was necessary to give them an extra clean before putting them in the dishwasher . As I loaded the plates on the bottom of the dishwasher I placed the cups and bowls on the top . The silverware was always last to be put in so I loaded them in the little cubed trays at the bottom . After setting one in I cranked up the knobs and heard the swish of water as the dishwasher started up .
We feed our fish at the same time every day , so I have a small clock alarm by the fish bowl . Yesterday the alarm went off . I went and turned off the alarm . I got in my car and went to the pet store . I bought some more fish food from the pet store . I rushed home because I was worried that my fish was hungry . I got home and went inside . I turned the top of the fish container to open it up , and turned it upside down over the fish tank . I tapped the container several times , and fish food fell onto the surface of the water . The fish swam quickly to the food and gobbled it up . That fish was sure hungry !
Every Tuesday , we like to go to our local supermarket to buy our weekly groceries . There are usually special sales because products put out for the previous weekend , that had not been sold , are discounted to sell the excess stuff . Also , we go through the coupons in the Sunday paper to find extra savings . We always take our cloth grocery bags so we do n't have to use the plastic ones that are so bad for the environment . Arriving at the store , we get a cart and enter the doors that lead into the produce section . We always start there , picking out fresh fruits and vegetables for our meals and snacks . We then go up and down the aisles , concentrating on our list and coupons , checking things off as we put them in our cart . The last things we get are the cold and frozen items , so they wo n't get warm while we shop . Once we have all of our choices , we go to the check-out , place them on the conveyor belt , give the cashier our coupons , bag our groceries and put them in the cart . This is always a family project and everyone helps in the process .
We needed to move because we had a new baby and needed space for her , and our place was n't big enough . We went to the bank to see if we could get a home loan . My husband and I qualified for one together after giving our information . We then let her find us houses to look at . She found a few , so we went with her to see them . We chose one which fit our needs . We had to make an offer , and in the end , it was accepted , so we went to the bank to sign papers so they 'd get us that house . After signing the papers , we could move our things in so we could begin living there , and that 's what we did right away .
Terri likes to vacuum the carpet , it is one of her chores she does every other day . After school , she has a small list of little chores to do around the house . She has to vacuum the living room and hallway for those days . So , on one of these days , she takes out the vacuum cleaner , unwinds the cord , plugs it in , and adjusts the height of the vacuum . She then hits the button for start , and it turns on . She pushes it gently across the carpet and floors of the living room and hallway . She makes sure that she gets the edges and under any carpets that are movable . When she is done , she turns off the machine , empties the dirt into the trash can , and pops the container back onto the vacuum . She rolls up the cord , and returns it back to the closet .
I woke up before work one day and was trying to decide what I was going to eat for dinner that night . I decided that I would cook rice because it is a simple and filling meal that can cook while I would be at work . It took out my rice cooker , and my big bag of rice and measured out a full cup of dried rice using a regular measuring cup . After that I measured out a third of a cup of rice to add into the mixture as well . I dumped the water on , put the cover back , and turned on the rice cooker to it 's normal setting . I went to work and came back and the rice was all ready ! I put what I did n't eat into a plastic container and cleaned up the rice cooker before I put everything away back into the cabinets .
I wanted to order pizza from my phone , but I did n't have the app I needed to do it , so I went into the app store and downloaded the Domino 's pizza app . Once it finished downloading , I entered to login information I already had from the account I used to order from my computer . I picked out what I wanted : A pepperoni thin crust pizza , A chicken bacon ranch sandwich , and chicken alfredo pasta . I waited 30 minutes , but the pizza was n't delivered , so I logged back into the app . The app said that the pizza was on its way with the delivery driver . I waited another ten minutes , and heard a knock at the door . I answered the door , took the food , signed the receipt , and then took my food inside and set the table to eat .
I went to the Dallas Museum of Art yesterday . It was so much fun . I took my friend Becky . When we got there we bought our tickets . I liked the big entrance with all types of art all around . First we went to the painting area . We could have spent the whole day looking at all the paintings and talking about them . One painting had a lady in front of a house . It looked simple , but my friend Becky explained the painting to me . She said it was like a story looking at the lady 's facial expression and how her house looked . Next we went to look at the sculptures . There were very old ones and some modern ones as well . I think I liked the paintings better . I liked the colors of the painting .
Today I decided that the grass in my backyard was getting too high and needed to be cut . I walked out to the shed where I keep my mower and wheeled it out onto the concrete pad . I checked the level of gasoline in the engine and decided I had enough to complete the job . . The mower started and I began to walk the the mower back and forth across my lawn up and down forming neat slightly overlapping rows . The smell of fresh cut grass was nice . When all the grass had bee neatly cut I turned off the mower and returned it to the little metal shed in my back yard . Looking over my work for the afternoon I was happy that I had completed the job and then went inside the house and drank a tall glass of cool lemonade .
Every Saturday my family comes over to my house for dinner . It 's very enjoyable seeing all the people that I love . My wife and I cook a large meal with plenty of food for everyone . Once dinner is over we begin to clean up . We gather up all of the dirty dishes and silverware and rinse them off in the sink and then put them in the dishwasher . After the table is cleared off it needs to be cleaned . So I gather together a clean , dry rag and some kitchen cleaner , and spray the cleaner on the table . I then take my rag and wipe it over the table , over and over again until the table is dry and completely clean . The table becomes so shiny and bright that it looks brand new . I then put the cleaner away and place the cleaning rag in the washing machine .
It 's time to clean the floor in the kitchen . The very first thing we have to do is take all the furniture and free standing things out of the room . I want to run the vacuum to remove dust , dirt and if there are any particles on the floor . You have to wet the mop . It 's best to start in the corner of a room and move out so you back yourself out and are able to get out of the room with boxing yourself in and then have to walk across the wet floor . Start scrubbing your floor with the mop , always checking to be sure the mop is not getting too dirty . When you start to notice the water on the floor getting dirty , dip the mop in the bucket to rinse it and wring it out and repeat . It should n't take more than about 30 minutes to completely dry and then you have to move all the furniture and other things that were sitting on the floor back into the room .
Rachel and Ryan are newlyweds who ca n't yet buy a house , and seeing as they lived in a big , crowded city , they began to look for an apartment to live in together . Rachel looked on the internet for classifieds , while Ryan went to a real estate office that had apartments for rent . They both made a list of places they could afford to live in , and called the various owners asking to take a tour . They toured various apartments and took notes as to what they liked and did n't like about each place : It 's cost , its closeness to other places , things included , cleanliness , and space . They paid a deposit for the new apartment up front and had a background check done so they would be able to live there . Once all of that was accepted , they proceeded to pack their things and begin to move .
Yesterday night was really scary . I woke up in the middle of the night to a loud screeching noise . It was very hot and smoky in my room . I grabbed my cell phone and my dog and we ran out of the house into the street . I knew I needed to reach the fire department . I turned on my cell phone and dialed the numbers that my mother taught me , when I was very small , to dial in an emergency . Right away , a man answered and asked me what was wrong . I yelled , `` My house is on fire ! '' . Even though I was nervous , I was able to slowly and clearly tell him my address . He said to stay far away from the house , and the firemen would be there very soon . In just a couple of minutes , a big red fire truck pulled up to my house and put out the fire very quickly .
Last night I was putting my daughter to bed in her princess room and as I tucked her in she pointed to one of her books . It was a book about a princess ( like her ) ! This is her favorite book and we read it almost every night . She always falls asleep in the middle of the book and never gets to see how it ends , but I know how it ends . I am hoping one of these nights she can stay awake long enough to hear the rest of the story and to find out what happens to the princess . Until that day comes , I ’ll keep reading until she falls asleep and let her imagination and dreams do the rest . I hope she dreams about the princess in the book and awakes wanting to hear the book again that night .
I had n't yet learned to drive . My father enrolled me in driving lessons at the school . First , we went inside the classroom as the teacher instructed us on the rules of the road . We followed along in the notebook . Then we had to take a written test . The ones of us that passed the written test were assigned a certain day to return to drive in the car . I came back two days later for the driving part of the lesson . He told me what to do and what not to do . He gave me a route to drive and we drove for half a day . We filled up the gas tank and then returned to the lot around noon .
It is chaos when these kids are playing . I let them do it on one condition that they will clean up after they play , but they had to go for appointment , so today was my turn to so it . First of all I made sure that everything is else is taken care of except toys . So I picked up any clothes were lying around . Grabbed the toy box and put the toys in which supposed to go in . There are some big dolls which I put it bu the closet . There is riding horse that I moved it to the corner . There were so many crayons were lying around so I put them all in plastic bag . The doll house furniture was misplaced so I put them back on its place and I was done .
Jan went into the video store to pick something out to go with her ritual Friday dinner and a movie . The new Jennifer Garner one was the talk of the office , and she picked up the first copy she saw on the shelf . Eager to get home and get supper started , she swiped her credit card impatiently in the card reader . Finally , the counter girl handed her the paid for rental , and told her to have a nice day . Jan drove home and rushed inside to power on her DVD player . She pressed the eject button right on the player , and the little tray popped out the front . Not seeing it , she simply hit play right on the front of the player . The movie came on and she forgot all about having supper . An , hour later she was fast asleep on the sofa , and the movie was still playing .
I had to give a presentation at school about a subject involving cooking or something in the kitchen . I had chose " Safety in the Kitchen " as my subject and had done my research already . My presentation involved having some illustrations the class could see as I discussed my subject , so I had glued all my illustrations to three poster boards . I arrived at the class carrying all three of the poster boards I had prepared . My best friend carried the easel , as it all all too much for me to carry by myself in one trip . We waited at the back of the room until it was my turn to speak . them my friend set up the easel at the front of the room , and I arranged my poster boards on it in the order I would need them . At the end , I asked if anyone had any questions . Then , I picked up my poster boards , my friend picked up the easel , and we took them down from the front of the class . I got a good grade for my presentation .
It was an early Saturday morning so I decided to mow the lawn . The grass was getting really tall because it was spring . I changed into outside clothes and put on my hat and sunscreen , because it was a hot day . It did not have any gas , so I filled up the gas tank . I started the mower . Then I started with the front lawn . I mowed the grass in rows , to make sure I did n't miss any grass . I went around the trees and by the road . After I was done with the front , I went to the back yard . Then , I was all finished , so I took my mower back to the garage and put it back where it goes .
Me and my friend always have a lot of trouble deciding on a movie . Last night we were watching Netflix , and the hardest part was that there were so many different choices ! We knew we did n't want to watch something scary , but wanted to watch something funny and romantic . We also wanted to watch a movie that had actors we knew of in it , and had a little bit of action ! This made the decision a little harder . The actors I like are different from the actors my friend likes too , so it was difficult to find a common ground on a movie we would both like to watch . In the end , we found a movie that had an actor each of us liked , and some actors we 'd never heard of ! We got lucky with the perfect movie .
The garbage bag in the kitchen was completely full , so it was time for it to be taken out to the trash bin . First I removed the plastic bag from the garbage canister so that it would slide out of its . But before removing the bag , I pulled on the yellow drawstrings that was once holding the trashbag over the canister securely , but now will be used to close the garbage bag . From the two holes that I could see the yellow ribbon , I pulled at the yellow plastic which drew the top of the garbage bag closed once I was satisfied with the tightness , I tied the two yellow stripes into a not to secure the closure in place . Using the dotted yellow plastic straps , I pulled the bag of words while using the other hand to pool the canister downwards . This separated the canister from the garbage bag , and I took the full and close garbage bag out the door and put it in the trashcan . I unfolded it completely , and placed the bottom of the garbage bag into the bottom of the trash canister . I opened the yellow handle that is woven into the top rim of the garbage bag , using the yellow to guide me as I fitted the bag around the rim of the canister . Now the new trashbag was inside and ready to be used .
My friends and I love to play board games , so I decided to organize a board game evening . I first looked in my closet to see what games I had and to see if I needed to purchase new ones . I decided a trip to the store to find something new would be a good idea . Once , I found what I was looking for , I called my friends and invited them to come this Friday evening at 7:00 to play board games . I asked each of them to bring an appetizer to share and I would make some tacos and supply the drinks . On Friday afternoon , I took out some chairs from the closet and set up a few card tables in the living room . I prepared the tacos and set up the kitchen table for all the food and drinks . Once 7:00 came , my friends started to come and we ate right away and then played games until midnight .
My children love to listen to music , and we have an old record player that still works , so I often play music for them . The children like some of the old children 's songs , and also some of the newer ones , too , but they seem to enjoy listening to the record player the most . They know how to use the machine , and so I always let them get out the records and operate the record player . First , they know to handle the records by only holding the record by the edges so they wo n't scratch or damage the record . \ \ The platter is the part of the record player that spins around and around . Most of my records spin around 33 and 1/3 times every minute . The children know where to find the songs they like , because each song has a blank space between them . They know that \ \ Row , Row , Row Your Boat \ \ is the second song on one record , so they move the tonearm over above the blank space after the first song . When a scratching noise is heard through the speakers , the needle of the tonearm is just right , and \ \ Row , Row , Row Your Boat \ \ begins to play through the speakers . My children love to sing along , too , and they love this song , even though it sounds the same every time , and the sound is a little \ \ scratchy . \ \ When that song is over , the children play other songs , too .
My friend and I decided to go on a bike tour while we were in France . We wanted to see some of the southern countryside . We found a tour company and booked a reservation with them for the coming Saturday . We arrived at the meeting point with our bikes , and our guide began the tour by going over safety with us . The guide then took us through the countryside in the south of France , pointing out historical sites and points of interest as we rode . We stopped at two wineries and two farms where we got to taste fresh wine , aged cheeses , and enjoy some fresh flowers . At the end of the day , just before dark , we returned to the meeting point with our guide . My friend and I went back to our hotel and recounted our grand adventure and how much we enjoyed the bike tour .
After I left work I realized remembered that I needed to buy a friend a gift for his upcoming birthday . I went straight to the nearest shopping center to find something suitable for him . I parked my car in the large parking lot and made a mental note of where it was . I entered into the shopping center and began to wander around . In the store there was a display of football jerseys . I found one that was of my friend 's favorite team . I took the item to the counter and paid the clerk for the purchase . He handed me the receipt and told me to enjoy my day . I said the same back to him , and then made my way back to my car to drive home .
I am a big fan of visiting new places and seeing the sights . I like to read and educate myself where I have never been before . Last year I went to Italy and visited the city of Venice . I prepared by reading books and looking at maps to where I should go . Local people informed me of the best restaurants and sights . The gondola boat ride in the canals of Venice was by far the greatest sight I could ever see . When I am out and about in a new place , I picture myself living there and wondering what life would be like . I love asking about peoples cities and what is there favorite places to see . Next year , I hope to visit France and see all its sights .
Last Saturday I went to the sauna with two friends of mine . We like going to the sauna , because the alternating warm and cold periods relax us . We took off our clothing in the dressing area , then wrapped ourselves in towels to be polite , and put on some clogs . Fortunately , the sauna was already hot , or we would have had to wait for it to warm up ! The dry heat was quite comfortable , and we chatted for about ten minutes . Then we went out into the cooling area , and poured cold water over ourselves : that cooled us down and made us ready for the next stage . We made sure to drink some water too . After we walked back into the sauna , and closed the door , the attendant ladled water over the hot stones , and the air filled with steam ! It felt like a hot summer day in there : we were really sweating , but that was what we liked about it ! Again , we waited about ten minutes before going out to the cooling room : the cold water washed away our sweat . We went back and forth between the hot and cool parts twice more before taking a cool shower to end the day . Then we put our clothes back on and left . My friends and I felt very clean and relaxed : we were all happy after our time in the sauna !
Today I had to pay some bills online . So of course , I had to check my online bank statement . I went to my banks website to put my sign-in information into the appropriate boxes . Once the computer had verified who I was I was able to check both my savings and checking accounts to see which one had enough money in it to cover my bills . I went to the electric company website and filled out my account information so they would bring up my bill owed amount . Clicking on the pay now button I put in my savings account routing and account numbers so they would take the money from my savings account . Once I had confirmed who I was and that I had permission to use the account to pay my bill online they took the money from my account and I was able to log out of both the electric company and my bank account .
Today was my birthday and I received a card from my friend who lives in India . I wanted to reply to her card and thank her for remembering me on my birthday . As I started writing I started to remember the wonderful time we had together when we were young . I started remembering all the things we did together . It made me very happy . I finished the letter and got ready to go and post it . They all keep in touch through emails . Letters are something very personal . We can preserve the letters of our loved ones and some beautiful memories along with it . I and my friend only write letters to each other because we feel this is a better way to keep in touch .
I wanted to watch a movie , so I decided to go to the store and pick one out . I got in the car and drove down to the store . There were a lot of movies to choose one , from all different genres , like dramas , cartoons , comedies , and more ! I brought the new movie home , opened it up , and put it into the DVD player . I turned on the television and clicked play . So I sat on the couch and got comfortable and made me a snack . I laughed and had a great time watching the funny movie . It was a good movie and I enjoyed it . When it was over the credits rolled and I stopped it and put the DVD back in its case and turned the TV off .
Me and my wife had to move furniture to our new house from the car . We had to take the sofa , bed , table and chairs inside . All our furniture was in the truck so we opened the truck door and took the sofa out of it . We picked it up together and went to the house , each of us holding one end of the sofa we carefully walked with it through the door of our house . Once we got to the inside of the house we slowly put the sofa on the ground in the living room . We took the bed and both grabbed it , next we moved it in to our bedroom in the same way we moved the sofa . We repeated the same steps with chairs and the table until we got everything inside .
I had already filled up my car with gas because I was going on a 2 hour drive and I knew I needed my tank to be full . After I filled up my car , I locked the car with my keys and walked inside the gas station . There was a line at the register , so I stood in line and waited . While I waited , I saw that there was some candy set up next to the register and decided to get a pack of gum . When it was my turn to pay , I put the pack of gum on the counter , and told the cashier that my gas pump number was number 8 . The cashier pulled up my total and said I needed to pay $ 40 for all my gas as well as the pack of gum . I took my wallet out of my pocket , pulled out $ 40 in cash , and gave it to the cashier . I left the gas station and went back to my car .
I went down to the pantry to do the laundry so I would have one thing of my list of jobs to do around the house done.First I checked to see if there was enough clothes to do the laundry.Then I started up the washing machine while I was waiting for the washing machine to stop . I went up stairs to get a snack . After it stopped I took the laundry out and put it in the dryer while I was waiting again for the dryer to stop I helped my daughters with their homework . I swept a drop of sweat of my forehead . At last I was done with the laundry . But I had so much fun doing it.now I must get to my other jobs around the house
Yesterday Steve and I went out to dinner at a newly opened Mexican restaurant . We 'd both heard they had good Al Pastor , so he ordered the Al Pastor burrito and I ordered an Al Pastor quesadilla . After waiting quite long , nearly 30 minutes , we finally received our food . Insanely spicy ! It as so spicy that neither Steve or I could actually eat it . After a few bites we were gulping down water and calling the waiter to come back over . Steve added that the dish was so hot , it should come with a warning . Our server apologized and agreed to bring us the same dishes , but with shredded steak instead of the Al Pastor . The new dishes came out more quickly than the first two and were much more edible .
My hair was so long ! It was always getting tangled and looked messy . I needed a haircut . I did not have money to go to the hair salon , so I decided that I would cut it myself . I knew I needed to cut my hair when it was clean , so I carefully washed my hair . After it was combed , I got ready to cut my hair . I got my scissors and a mirror . I would use the mirror to see the hair on the back of my head . I checked carefully to make sure it was all one length . It looked great ! I curled my hair and looked like a movie star on the way to a movie .
After sleeping on the same bed sheets for a while , we must wash them . Washing the bed sheets requires us first to take the sheets of the bed . We collect the dirty sheets , then prepare our washer with soap . After they are washed , we take the sheets out of the washer and put them into the dryer . After drying them for about 30 minutes , we bring the sheets back into our bedroom . We put on the first sheets , the thin one that we lay on . Finally , we put the blanket on top . We push all the sides that are hanging off the bed under the mattress . Doing this ensures that the sheets wo n't move around and fall on the floor , getting dirty .
I fell down on my driveway this morning and scraped my knee . It hurt , and it was bleeding a little bit . I went into my bathroom and carefully washed my knee with soap and water . I knew it would be very important to keep the area clean so it would not get infected . Therefore , I applied the antibiotic ointment I keep in my bathroom drawer to the scrape on my knee . I used a cotton swab instead of my fingers , so I would n't get the sticky ointment everywhere . I tore the plastic backings off the sticky part and placed the band aid on top of my wound , over the ointment . It gently pressed my fingers on the band aid 's edges to make sure it would stay in place . After that , my knee felt much better .
Yesterday I went to the gym . It was a 24 hour gym , so I could go any time of the day I liked . As I walked in , the receptionist greeted me with a smile and a hello . Now I was ready to start my workout . First , I decided to warm up with 10 minute run on the treadmill . After that , I went to the bench press , and did 5 sets of repetitions . Then , I went to the weight rack and took two 30-pound weights . I did 4 sets of 10 curls on each arm . I finished my workout after that , and went back to the locker room to change back into my regualr clothes , and left the gym .
I went jogging a few days ago with my dog . It was after work and I wanted to take a good jog and explore the neighborhood so I took my dog and we went out . During our time jogging , we saw many things around us such as cars passing by , other pedestrians who were also jogging , neighborhood houses and so on . When we finished jogging , I returned home and gave my dog a treat , then I returned outside for an evening supper . I also did n't drive to the restaurant because I had enjoyed jogging I decided to walk there also since it 's not very far . I reached there in a good time for a good meal and I decided to order some Chinese food because i was craving for it for a while .
I had an important job interview to go to the next day , so I decided to iron my shirt and pants . I got out my ironing board and iron . I set up the board in the center of the room . I decided to do the shirt first . Once the iron was heated up , I slowly went over each piece of the shirt . I was careful to stay away from the plastic buttons because I did n't want them to melt . Then , I started ironing my pants . I did the front and back and took extra care around the waist line . Once that was done , I pulled a hanger out and very carefully folded them and placed them on the hanger . They looked great .
Yesterday my friend Chuck and I decided to go golfing together . When we got to the gold course , we started at the 1st hole of 18 . We only had one set of golf clubs , but it was alright since we did n't mind sharing . When it was my turn to go , I whacked the ball as hard as I could with my driver . Chuck was not so lucky , as his ball went into the rough grass . I was able to putt my ball into the hole with two shots , so my score for that hole was 3 . Chuck had a really hard time even getting his ball on the green , and his score for that hole was 7 . We went through all 18 holes , and by the time we were done I had beaten Chuck by 30 points . We had a lot of fun together .
I could n't find an clean clothes to wear to work , so I knew I had to do the laundry . I put all of my dirty clothing in a hamper and carried it downstairs to the washing machine . I sorted through all of the clothes and put the bright colors in the washing machine first . As the water started to fill , I closed the lid . Thirty minutes later , the wash was done and I put the wet bright clothes in the dryer . Then I put all of the white and light-colored clothes in the washing machine . Once the bright colors were done in the dryer , I took them out and folded them neatly . When the white clothes were also done in the dryer , I folded them as well and I put everything away so I could find it later .
It is Sunday . I am woken up rather violently by my elder brother , he enjoys this sort of thing , I do n't . I asked him why he woke me up this early on a school holiday . I tend to sleep till late on the days I do n't have school . He said dad told him to and he had work for me . I immediately knew what it meant . I was still half - asleep when I reached our garden . And there I saw my dad with a shovel in his one hand and a little plant on the other . As soon as he saw me his eye gleamed . He came over to the door and handed me the shovel and the plant . He said since I was 11 I 'm a big boy and have to help him and mom around the house and that of course includes gardening . My dad does n't mind the dirt , but I do . It sucks .
The first thing that I do when I 'm driving a car is find my keys . Once I find my keys , I open the driver 's side door and I get into the seat . Once I sit in the seat , I take a look at my mirrors , and I look to see if I am satisfied with their locations . Then I put on my seatbelt . Once the engine is running , I put the car into reverse and I back out of my driveway . Once I get into the street , I quickly put the car into drive . While I drive , if I want to go to the right , I turn my steering wheel toward the right . If I want to go left , I turn my steering well left . Are there any people walking in the street ? Are there any dogs about to run into the road ? If so , I need to pay close attention to where they are so I do n't accidentally run into them . I better be prepared to use my windshield wipers and turn on my headlights . The most important thing I watch out for when I 'm driving , though , is other cars . If I know where the other cars are , and can make good guesses about what the drivers of those cars will do next , I 'm in good shape .
I remember the day that my brother got married like it was yesterday . The ceremony was perfect . He and his bride found a quaint little winery nestled in Virginia , right smack dab in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley . I feel like I was more nervous then my brother ! I quickly showered and pulled on my suit , before heading down to the ceremony . I pulled aside my brother and gave him a hug . I told him how proud of him I was , and how happy I was for his bride to become a part of our family . I took my place up front , and as the seats began to fill , I could not have been happier . I saw the smiles on everyone 's face . I barely remember anything the pastor said during the ceremony . It was the first and last time I have ever cried tears of joy .
I love playing videos games and so does my brother . Some nights when we do n't feel like doing anything we cook dinner and then pour a couple drinks . Usually just something to sip on , we make some popcorn or grab a bag of sweets or something . He is very good at it , I 'm not nearly as good but I love playing . We spend a bunch of time joking and laughing while we play . Time goes by really quick when playing that sort of game and before we realize it it can be almost 10 or 11 PM at night and it 's time for bed . We play sports games too , like FIFA which is a soccer game and I like to mess around with sims as much as I can . It 's one of my favorite games .
After my kids went to bed tonight , I looked in their playroom and noticed that the had left toys out . I did not want anyone to walk through the room and trip on any of the toys that had been left out . I decided to clean up the toys . Then I picked up puzzle pieces and put them back in the box they came in . After that , I saw that there were a lot of Legos that were left out of the Lego container . Since they are small and can be hard to see , I sat down on the rug and picked up all of the Lego pieces so I could put them away . Once the playroom was clean , I went to sleep .
Next door neighbor Joe knocked on the door . He stopped by to tell me about the community block party taking place later this month . I invited him to come in . I asked him if he would like something to drink . He said , " Yes , that would be great ! " I happened to have both fresh lemonade and iced tea in the fridge . \ n " Iced tea , " he replied . I went to the kitchen . In the kitchen , I opened the cupboard above the sink and selected a tall glass . It was hot outside . I walked over to the fridge and opened the freezer . I filled the glass to the brim with ice cubes . Then , from the refrigerator , I pulled out the pitcher of iced tea that I had made fresh that morning . I filled the glass . I walked over to Joe and handed him the glass of iced tea and a napkin . He smiled big and exclaimed , " Thank you so much ! “ \ nHe drank quickly , and we chatted briefly about the block party before he thanked me and left to continue making the rounds in the neighborhood . I pick up his empty glass , went to the kitchen , dumped the remainder of ice cubes in the sink , and placed it in the dishwasher .
Two friends named Ajith and Vijay were studying in a christian school . Tennis is the only game they played very well . Also they know , at the beginning of each training session there should be a 10 minute obligatory warming up program containing exercise which prepare the tennis player , both physically and psychologically , for the strains of the training to follow . The warming up exercise program will normally start with hopping , side-stepping , backwards running or leg cross over running preliminary exercises . Following this there is a period of relaxing gymnastic exercise , using the principles of moving from head to the feet in turn . In school days they had won lot of matches by jointly played . Not only for exercise also for mind refreshment Ajith and Vijay were playing tennis . Christian school also helps both them to play in all district and state meets .
I wanted to watch a tennis match , so I found out where on television I could watch one and when it would be . Then I waited for the day the match would come . I started watching early to make sure that I would n't miss it . Then , once it started , I paid a lot of close attention to the match so I could keep up . They went back and fourth for several volleys until one of them missed and the other player scored . It was a close match , and no one could get enough of an advantage to win by enough points to end the match . Finally , one player served and scored immediately . The player served again , and after several rounds of volleys , scored again to win the match . Everyone clapped , and then the next match started .
When I last changed a baby diaper , it was for my little cousin . I first undressed her and took off her diaper and put it aside . I then used a wet nap to wipe her body and make sure that she was clean . After that , I put a little baby powder on her and put started to put a new diaper on here . During the whole process , she was having difficulty sitting still , shaking and moving her legs the entire time . Upon putting her diaper on , I then put her shirt on and let her lay there for a minute while I threw everything out . She seemed content and happy and she was definitely clean . This was not very easy to do , but ultimately I was able to change her .
I was getting ready for work one morning and put on my favorite pair of work pants . The big button at the top was missing . I looked around to see where it might have gone , and found it in the drawer I keep my pants in . I wondered how I could fix my button . I decided that it would be best to sew the button back on . I got out a needle and some strong thread that was the same color as the pants . I carefully put the thread through the small hole in the needle . I then held the button in place on the pants and put the needle through one of the holes in the button . The needle pushed through into the other side of the pants fabric , and I pushed the needle back through the pants into another hole of the button . I did this a few more times , and then tied the thread to the button to keep it on .
So I usually start with eating dinner then watching tv or some form of video 's like youtube before I go to bed . Then , around 10 , is my bed time . I go to the bathroom and brush my teeth . I try to get between every tooth if I can help it and would like to try my best to get it clean as possible . After that I get my mouth guard and go read the bible . I 'll try and find some part in the bible I have n't read yet and try to do a little bible study right before I go to bed . It 's not because I ca n't go to sleep but it seems to relax me even better when I do meditate right before I go to sleep . Then I go to sleep after that .
My son , his wife , his three sons and my wife join me each week after church for lunch in a restaurant . Today , we went to The Red Lobster , a seafood restaurant about 3 miles east of our church . We drove in our separate cars . My wife and I arrived first . She went into the seating area and shoved two tables together to handle our group . My wife and I were seated . My son and his family arrived about two minutes later and took their seats . The restaurant is having a promotion called " Crabfest " and three of us order the featured large portion of two types of crab meat . The youngest boy ordered chicken fingers from the children 's menu . For some reason , this restaurant has horrible ice tea , so we drank ice water . The food was served quickly and it was all very tasty . There was a lot of pleasant conversation during the meal which is the main reason we do this each week . I paid the check and we got into our respective cars and proceeded to our homes .
I always want to cook and finally I did it last night . I chose to have an egg-drop soup since it should be easy to do and great to taste . I prepared all ingredients : two scrambled eggs on a bowl , one teaspoon of corn starch mixed with water , a handful of chopped green onion , one teaspoon of sesame oil , a half teaspoon of salt , a teaspoon of soy sauce . I placed them in sequence of cooking order so I could just keep pouring them into the pot without messing up orders . With water started boiling in the pot , I began putting ingredients in as plan . The soup finished good , but still seemed to be missing something . Oh , it was the white pepper power and black vinegar . With the final touch , it tasted much better . That was not too bad for my first soup .
The low battery light on the alarm clock . I panic for a second until I find a pack of batteries in my kitchen drawer . I pull two out of the packaging . One springs out , falls on the table and rolls to the ground . I pick it up and set it back on the table . Then I take a battery and flip it over several times trying to match the plus and minus signs to the battery slot . I set the alarm clock back on the table , relieved that the alarm will function reliably . I pick up the batteries from the table and put them in the container I keep to recycle them until I have enough to take to the store .
Growing vegetables has been an emerging hobby of mine . After I had successfully built a garden bed to grown vegetables in my backyard , I went to the store to purchase seeds . At the store , there were many different seeds to purchase to plant , including eggplant , squash , tomatoes , lemons , limes , and many more . However , I noticed that the price for seeds were very high and I only wanted to plant a few vegetable crops and not as many as were offered in the small pouch available for purchase at the store . Instead , I went home to do research and realized that many different plants could be planted into a garden and grown from the remnants of the plants , fruits , or vegetables themselves . There were also several vegetables that could be grown , even those that I had seen at the store ! In the end , I decided to use the information I found online to plant my own garden with vegetables I already owned .
I used to remember the days back in my village . Back when we used to hang our cloths and wash our dishes with soup water that we bought from the local grocery stands next to our house . I used to look at washing dishes as one of the enjoyable things during the hot Sudanese summers my family and I endured . Now that we reside in America , and are fulfilling our " American dream " , as cliche as it might sound , washing the dishes seems like a hassle . Oh man , I 'm short on time . That nine-five is calling . Maybe I 'll clean hand-wash these dishes over in search for overlooked stains . Oh great , Uber is here , crazy how I could now ride in decent cars that do n't smell like urine and alcohol and have them outside my house with the push of a button . Guess mother really was right on how easy we have it here .
Once it was time to leave for school , I called to my son to get into the car . We both walked out of the house through thr front door once I made sure I had my car keys and wallet . I locked the front door behind me . I got into the driver 's seat of the car , closed the car door , and put on my seat belt . I started the car ignition and backed the car out of the driveway . I then drove the car to the school . There were cars in fron tof us , so we waited for our turn to pull up to the dropoff area . Once it was our turn , I unlocked the car door so the teacher on duty could open it for my son . My son got out of the car and proceeded to his classroom .
After a long day at work , I was ready to go to sleep . A couple days a week , I work twelve hours , so I get very tired . First things first , I picked out some clean clothes ( my job is kind of dirty ) . I set them on the counter in the bathroom so I could have nice , comfortable clothes after I took a shower . After my shower , I dried off , put on the clean clothes , and walked over to the sink . I made sure to brush extra good because I do n't get to brush after my lunch break . Once I was done brushing , I made sure my cat had food and water , filling up my water bottle as well in the process . As tired as I was , I still wanted my bed to be nice . I made my bed , laid down , turned on the TV so I could relax for a bit , then when I was ready for bed , I turned off the TV and went to sleep so I could be well-rested for the next day .
After I got up this morning I made the bed right away . First I removed some stuffed toys that my dogs had brought in to play with as we were falling asleep last night . I pulled the fitted sheet down on all four corners so it was no longer sliding off the mattress . I straightened the pillowcases so the pillows were inside them fully , I fluffed them up a bit and I propped them all at the head of the bed , 2 on each side . I was able to pull up the sheet and comforter at the same time and I pulled it halfway up over the pillows . I noticed that the the bottom of the sheet had come untucked and was loose and hanging out so I tucked it between the mattress and box spring so I could no longer see it out .
2 summers ago , my brother and went on a trip to stay with our aunt and her family for a whole week . We spent the entire week before we left preparing for this trip . The main thing that we needed to worry about was having clothes for the week . Knowing this , we got our suitcases , and made sure to set aside different clothes , including underwear , for just about each day of the next week . Then , we took some extra clothes for swimming just in case we would be doing this while we were over there . After the clothes , we made sure to pack our toiletries , like toothbrushes , toothpaste , shampoo , and so on . The last thing to pack was any other items we wanted to take with us . I decided to take a blanket , and my brother decided to take a pillow . We packed these into the suitcase , and once we were sure we had everything , we went off to our aunt 's house .
Growing up , one of my daily chores was to always make my bed before going to school . This is something that carried over from elementary school , through middle school , and well through high school . Every morning , my dad would wake me up at a specific time . This would always give me enough time to get things done , such as showering , having breakfast , and changing . First , I would take all of the blankets and pillows off of the bed , leaving only the fitted sheet . I would then fix the fitted sheet to where wt evenly covered the whole bed , and tucked it in in the areas where it stuck out . Then , I 'd put the normal sheet over it and spread it out evenly to where it looked nice and smooth with no wrinkles . Finally , I 'd put the pillows back in their rightful place before heading off to school .
Yesterday my wife and I wanted to watch a new movie that had just hit the video stands . I went to the local store which had a Red Box video vending machine outside of it . I looked over the selections it had till I found the one I wanted . I took the copy from the machine and headed home after stopping at the store to buy some popcorn for the movie . I placed it into the DVD and watched the movie while enjoying the popcorn . The movie and the popcorn were great . When I was done I popped the DVD out of the machine and went back to the store to return the movie to the Red Box video vending machine .
Last night , my friend and I went to go see a movie at the theater . We looked at the sign that lists all the movies , and picked a movie that we could see . After deciding , we asked the attendant for two tickets to that specific movie . She gave us the tickets and we went inside . There we walked up to the concessions stand and ordered popcorn and a soda . After we paid there , we took our tickets up to the man waiting to tear them . We found our theater by the number above it and following what he had said . We picked a seat , turned off our phones , and waited to view the movie . We kept quiet and watched the whole movie . After it was over , we picked up our trash and threw it out in the garbage cans as we left the theater .
My hair is dirty and feels oily when I touch it today , so it is time to wash it . I like washing my hair in the shower because it is much easier than in a bath tub . I turn the shower on and make sure the water is nice and warm , but not too hot . It is good to use shampoo and conditioner . First , I take some shampoo that I like and rub it onto my head . This cleans the part of the hair that is close to your head and also cleans the skin there that gets oily . After the shampoo is rubbed into my head , I let the water from the shower rinse out all the soap . Once the soap is out , I take some conditioner and rub it into the longer parts of my hair and the ends . I let the conditioner sit in my hair for a while , and then rinse it all out in the warm water . I dry off , and feel better knowing that my hair is nice and clean again .
A few of us friends were sitting around the coffee shop mulling over what we were going to do over the weekend . No one had any solid plans and everyone was kind of sad that there was noting to do when it occurred to me , we should have a game night ! Sally said she had a bunch of board games she had n’t played for a while and the more we talked about it the more excited we became at the idea . Since I have the largest aparment it only made sense for me to host the game night but Meghan asked what she was supposed to do if Sally was brining all the games . Thinking for a moment I suggested she bring something for everyone to drink . She agreed but then asked what we were going to eat so I called up Jeff who works at a restaurant to see if he wanted to bring some food from work over to our game night . Not knowing myself I asked Sally and Meghan who thought Saturday night would be best so I told Jeff it was on for Saturday night . After I got off the phone with Jeff I asked if it was ok to invite Paul and Sarah since they love board games . Meghan and Sally thought that was a great idea so I quickly called Paul and he was thrilled at the idea of him and Sarah coming to a game night so I told him to bring Sarah to my house at 7 pm on Saturday , that Sally was bringing all the games , and Jeff and Meghan were bringing the food and drinks but then I had to let Paul go to call Jeff back and let him know game night was starting at 7 pm !
Last winter , I went on vacation to Colorado to go skiing . I booked my hotel and my flight online and packed all of my winter clothes . Upon arriving at the airport in Colorado , I took a taxi to my hotel . After settling in , I started to gear up for my first day of skiing . I dressed warmly , and wore a heavy jacket , pants , and boots . I made my way to the lobby and my ski instructor took us to the ski lifts . My ski instructor gave me some instructions . Then , it was my turn to give skiing a try . Slowly at first , I started to ski down the snowy mountain . I headed back to the hotel , feeling accomplished . I hope I can go skiing again next year !
I wanted to see some art , so I decided to visit a museum . I picked up my friend Ryan from his house and we drove together to the museum of art in the downtown area of the city . We paid for our tickets at the front and received wristbands . We then walked into the main room of the museum . We wandered around for a while , taking the stairs to different floors and walking into all of the different rooms . When we became tired , we stopped at the cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack . After resting at the cafe , we looked at a few more exhibits and watched a video about the museum in a screening room . After this we were ready to leave , so we walked out to the car and drove home .
I put on one of my favorite old shirts to go to work , and I noticed that one of the buttons was about to come off ! I wanted to wear that shirt to work so I quickly pulled my sewing kit out of the closet and got to work . I detached the button from my shirt and took out the old thread . I got a new piece of thread out of my sewing kit and weaved it through the eye in the needle . I then added on the button and weaved the needle through the holes in my button . I went through each hole in the button about five times to make sure it was secure . Once I was confident the button would n't fall off , I tied off the string and cut it . I buttoned it through the whole and left for work .
This morning I noticed that the garbage can was full , so I decided I had better change the garbage bag . I pushed the garbage down with my hand so that it was n't overflowing , then I grabbed the sides of the plastic bag and pulled up so that the the full garbage bag came out of the can . I placed the full bag on the ground and tied the top edges of the garbage bag together so that none of the garbage could come out . I pulled out one white bag and unfolded it , pushing it open with my hand and then stuck it into the garbage can . I made sure to tuck the top edges of the garbage bag around the top edges of the garbage can so that the garbage bag would stay in place . Then I put the box of garbage bags back into the cupboard and took the full garbage bag out to the garage .
Last week I had to cancel a party because I got called in to work for an emergency . The party was planned by me a week before . All of my friends and family were invited and most called in advance to confirm they were coming . I explained why . They were very understanding and said to let them know when I am able to reschedule . I felt sad I had to tell my friends and family not to come , but I had a responsibility to work . I thought that being upfront and honest with everyone when cancelling my party was the best policy . Canceling party 's can be hard but sometimes it is the only option a person has at the time .
It was almost my daughters bed time , so I began to get her ready for bed . After her bathe , her hair being brushed , as well as her teeth she was ready to put on her pajamas . Once she had put on her pajamas , I walked her to her bedroom . She wanted me to read her a story before bed , so I did . She listened to the story as I read from the book , helping me turn the page . It was not past her bed time so I told her she needed to go to sleep . I tucked her into her bed and made sure she was not going to fall out and on to the floor , maybe hurting her self . Once she was tucked in , I brought her a glass of water just in case she got thirsty in the middle of the night .
When I was a teenager , I asked a girl if she would like to go bowling with me at a bowling alley . She said that she would come and asked me what to bring . I told her she did n't need to bring anything but herself . We got out of the car and went into the bowling alley . We bought a couple of games to play and had to rent shoes so that we would n't slip on the slippery floor . We got a couple of decent weighted balls to throw down the alley . She was a lot better than me and scored more points . After about 18 throws , the game was over and we put our balls away and went to leave .
This morning , I noticed our family cat 's food and water dishes were empty . It was time to feed our cat ! On the floor of our kitchen pantry there is a supply of cat food in several varieties . Wet cat food is usually moist and comes in cans . Dry cat food generally comes in bags or boxes , much like the breakfast cereals people eat come in bags or boxes . And , of course , dry cat food is dry . Although we have wet cat food flavors ranging from seafood to pork , our cat enjoys chicken the most , so I opened a can of chicken-flavored cat food and placed its contents in her food bowl . Finally , I put fresh water in a separate bowl . Once finished , our cat enthusiastically approached her food bowl and began eating . She purred as she ate .
As a teacher , I need to write an exam for my students to take . I review the coursework that I 've taught my students over the last two weeks . I divide my exam into several sections . I focus on writing some multiple choice questions . For each multiple choice question , I write a question based on the coursework and then write four possible answers . I ensure that only one of those answers is correct . I ensure that the question is broad enough to allow the students to write a lot about it . Finally , I go through the test one more time . I ensure that each question is solvable and that I have the answer key in advance so that I can grade the test afterwords .
Cleaning the table is done after every meal . Sometimes people make a big mess when they eat and sometimes not . It sometimes depends on what we eat . If there is not much food left on the plates then I will stack them on top of each other with the dirtiest plate on top . And I take the dishes to the sink . Next I get the silverware and take them to the sink . If there is food left I remove the food from the table and put the food into bowls to be saved in the refrigerator as left overs . Sometimes there are place mats to be removed or a table cloth . One of the last things to do is wipe the table to make sure it is clean .
Skiing is one of my favorite activities . Skiing holidays are one of the best in my opinion . You 'd wake up in the morning after a really long sleep . You eat breakfast with your family and you take it very easy . There is no hurry but you wish to head out to ski around 10 AM . When everyone is ready you pack all your stuff and you head out to the mountains with your car or a rental . There is no point in showering before you go because it 's something you 're going to do when you come home anyway . Once you arrive you unpack all your gear and start taking off your shoes that you 'll be missing at the end of the day . This is when you go free and all of your worries dissipate .
The first thing I do when my baby wakes up in the morning is change his diaper . After I pick him up , I walk over to his changing table and lay him down . Now I have to undress him so I am able to get to his dirty diaper . I then take off the dirty diaper and set it to the side while I wipe him up with a baby wipe . I put the baby wipe inside the dirty diaper and roll it up then throw it away in the garbage can . I open the clean diaper and lift up my baby 's legs to put the back of the diaper under his butt . Then I attach the front of the diaper to the front of the diaper with the sticky tabs attached to the diaper . I check to make sure the diaper is not on too tight and then I get my baby dressed and hes all done getting his diaper changed !
For my birthday , my boyfriend decided to cook me dinner . The only things that he asked me to do were set the table and then clear the table after we ate . I set the table with a plate for each of us , and candles for our dinner to be romantic . He even made a pound cake for dessert ! After we ate , I was so full I did n't think that I could move but we needed to get the dishes going before we started watching our movie . I first took all of the glasses off of the table and set them on the top rack of the dishwasher . I rinsed everything off and put it in the dishwasher . Once the washer was going , I went back to the table with a wet rag and wiped everything down so the table was nice and clean again . When I was through , my boyfriend was waiting for me on the couch with a glass of red wine for us to watch our movie .
My friends and I were going to an Electric Light Orchestra concert . Carol , my best friend , had stood in line for hours a few weeks back to get these tickets . We are all so excited to go that the car was buzzing as we drove to Ft. Worth for the concert . Carol finally found us a place to park , even a spot close to the exit . We all hopped out and headed inside , checking out the t-shirts and CDs for sale as we headed for our seats . Jeff asked everyone what they wanted , and did a trip to the concession stand for us all . It took some time to get to our seats , but they were in a great spot to see the band . The band came out , started with a long single cello note , and the lazer lights burst to life . We rocked the night away !
We are renovating our whole home since we purchased it a month ago . I told my husband that I wanted to buy a upper , so we could put our own mark on the house . The task has been difficult but we have had fun accomplishing each task . I hired a contractor to do all the flooring in our home . We had everything taken out of the rooms and all the old carpet was stripped . I picked a beautiful maple wood flooring to go in the whole house . The contractors have been hard at work for a couple of days , installing each plank of wood at a time . After the floor is laid out in one room , they cover it with brown paper and start another room . After a few days , they finished the floors and it came out just as I imagined .
When sending party invitations , I think it is important to first pick an invitation that reflects the theme of the party . For instance , if the theme of the party is a Hawaiian luau , then I would pick an invite with palm trees and tropical flowers . I think it is a wise decision to write out a list of people whom I want to invite beforehand so that I do not leave anyone out . I also include what type of attire people should wear so that people are dressed appropriately for the party . These day , it is much easier to send party invitations through electronic means on the computer such social media or email . It also saves money on stamps , and I do not have to write out the addresses on the envelopes by hand . After sending out the invitations , I sit back and wait for people to r.s.v.p. to tell me whether or not they will be able to attend my party .
When my son was younger his favorite story was " Blossom and Boo Stay Up Late . " One bedtime in particular he asked me to read him the story . He picked the story off of his bookshelf and snuggled up on my lap . I opened the book and turned a few pages until the start of the story . Reading from the left side of the page first , I spoke loud and clear so he could hear me . Reading left to right , I followed the words with my fingers so he could read along with me . My son giggled as I turned the pages and read out loud from each one . Blossom and Boos adventure to stay out late was fun , but they decided to never to it again because they were too tired . That part of the book was my son 's favorite . When I finished the story , I closed the book and handed it to him to return to the shelf .
I woke up with a start , feeling as if I was missing something , like I was late ! It took a few moments for the adrenalin to subside , and then I remembered . Today is the day for my work interview , and I had spent much of the night dreaming about everything that could happen , both good and bad . I got myself out of bed and prepared for my day , paying attention to the details of my grooming and clothing . I really want to make a good appearance today . The trip to the downtown office where I would interview today would take about an hour if I decided to drive the entire way . I opted for the train , since there was a station about a block from where I would interview . Once I arrived , the receptionist asked me to have a seat and I would be called . After was seemed like an eternity , an eternity in which my nerves kept knotting up and screaming at me , I was called in . The lady behind the desk introduced herself , and handed me some tests to do , before my face to face interview . This confused me a bit , but I decided it would give me more time to calm down . I always did well in testing . Once I got to my face to face interview , I was calm and centered . I could not be happier .
In the afternoons , sometimes I like to have a cup of tea and relax out on my back deck while reading a book and enjoying some piece and quiet . First , I went into the kitchen and took out my tea kettle . I filled it with water and put it on the stove . While the water inside the kettle was getting hot , I looked through my cupboard and pulled out my box of tea bags . I looked through my choices and decided on a peppermint tea . I then got out a tea cup and put the bag in the cup . I carefully took the tea kettle off of the stove , being cautious not to burn myself . I slowly poured the water into the tea cup and let the bag soak in the hot water . Afterwards , I took my tea cup out to the deck and sat down with my favorite book .
Have you ever gotten a cut on your finger ? If so you know it really hurts and it is important to clean it out so it does n't get infected . Infected means that it starts turning red and getting more seriously hurt . So when I recently got a cut , silly but it was just from grabbing my plastic laundry basket and my finger got a slice from a piece of sharp plastic . Ouch ! I ran the water , kind of warm , a put my finger in . That hurt too but I knew I was doing the right thing . I got some soap in by hand and rubbed in into the cut while the water was washing away the blood . That 's when I knew the cut was clean . I dried my finger off on a dry towel and wrapped a bandage around the cut . It felt better and I knew that it would heal good since it was clean .
Last weekend , I had a job interview and was waiting to have a call back about if I would have another interview . I kept my phone close to me so that it would be ready to answer . Two days after the interview , I heard my phone ring . I asked who the person was and what they wanted . It was the secretary from the business and she was asking to schedule another interview for me to meet with her boss . I told her that I would be happy to go meet with him again . She told me that I could come by Friday and that they would have about 30 minutes to talk with me about the job . I agreed and told her that she should have a nice day .
I took a public bus to get the work this morning . At around 8 am , I left my apartment and walked to the nearest bus stop which was about a 10 minute walk from home . Once I got there , I waited for the bus to arrive along with two other people . I boarded the bus and paid the driver my fare . I then walked to a window seat near the front of the bus , that was free . It was pretty early , and the bus was initially somewhat empty . Along the way , the bus passed through about 5 different towns while traveling on local roads , before headed out to the George Washington Bridge to get to Manhattan . While getting there , the bus ran into a traffic jam which caused a 20 minute delay . After working its way through traffic , the bus made it onto the bridge , and several minutes later , we were at the bus terminal on 178th Street . Once we got there , the bus stopped and the driver let us out , whereby I then walked to the office .
One day I wanted to grow some vegetables . I went to the local store to buy some seeds . After I bought the seeds , I came home and it was time to plant them . I went into the garage and grabbed a shovel so I could dig a hole in the dirt in the backyard . I went into the backyard and started digging a hole in the soil where I wanted to grow my vegetables . I then took the hose and filled my watering can with water . I sprinkled the water over the dirt so it would get moist and the seeds would grow . I did this every day for the next few months and watched as my vegetables started growing out of the ground . Wow , it was amazing to me !
I decided to go out to a local brew pub with a couple of friends . There were a few bar stools open at the bar , so we sat up there . We each ordered a beer from the bartender . The bar had one of those TouchTunes jukeboxes that is connected to the Internet and allows you to select music on your phone of you have the app . I had the app on my phone , so I played a few tunes . The pub had some pool tables and a shuffleboard . My friends and I decided to play some pool with some other patrons at the bar that we just met . We were all hungry , so I went up to the bar and ordered some hot wings that were on the menu and bought a round of beers for the group at the pool table . We had a great time that night .
It was a beautiful Sunday morning and I was ready to go out and play when my parents told me that I had to mow the lawn to help out around the house . I had no idea on how to mow the lawn . My dad showed me that it was very easy to do . When I checked to see if it has gas I saw that it was very low so my dad helped to put the gas inside the lawn mower . To turn on the lawn mower there was a string that I had to pull and a button I had to push to start the engine . So I pulled and pulled and pulled and then hit the `` on '' button and I could hear a loud sound coming from the lawn mower . All I had to do now was mow so I went up and down the lawn in long lines from one side to the other side of our yard . After I mowed half of our yard I noticed that the lawn mower bag where all the cut grass goes was full so I had to turn off the lawn mover and get a garbage bag . I moved the cut grass from the lawn mower storage bag into the garbage bag until the storage bag was empty again and I started moving again . After I was done mowing the lawn I still had to use a rake to clean up the rest of the cut grass that the storage bag did n't collect . So I raked and raked until all of the cut grass was in a garbage bag . When I finally finished moving the lawn I was able to go to the park to play with my friends .
Today I spent my afternoon working in the garden . It was a beautiful , sunny day - a perfect day to enjoy being outside . Before I went to the garden , I gathered all the supplies I needed from my garage . I needed gardening gloves , a shovel , a watering can which I filled with water , a bag of soil , fertilizer , and seeds . I had a variety of seeds to choose from , but I decided to try planting basil . I put on the gloves , dug up some dirt using the shovel , placed the seeds in the hole along with the fertilizer , and then placed some fresh soil on top . Once I finished planting the basil seeds , I took my watering can and walked around the garden . It was a beautiful day .
I was really busy yesterday and left all my clothes in a big pile on my bed after I pulled them out of the dryer . Today I knew I needed to fold them all . I started with my pants . I then took my shirts , folded all of them in half , and set them in a neat stack in my dresser drawer . I took all my underwear , folded them in half , and placed them all in a neat stack next to the shirts in my dresser drawer . Lastly , I had to tackle all my socks . They were all jumbled together , and it took a long time to separate them and put the correct pairs together . When I did , I folded the tops together and placed them neatly in my dresser drawer . Now my bed is neat again .
My husband and I had plans to go out and catch a movie one evening . Once my mom arrived at our apartment and we got the kids all settled in for the night , we called a taxi and headed downstairs to wait for it . Not too long later , a yellow taxi pulled up to the curb for us . He told him the location of the theater that we would be watching our movie at and the taxi driver took us off into traffic . Several minutes later we arrived at our destination , the theater . The taxi driver pulled over and let us out . Once the taxi driver told my husband , he paid him and we went into the theater while the driver of the taxi got back into traffic .
A friend and I decided to go out one weekend . We had agreed to meet up at the movie theater and pick the movie there together . We both arrived at the same time and went up to check the movies playing . My friend started to look up movies using an app on his phone . We ended up picking a horror movie because it got very high ratings from other people . As we entered the theater we were both hungry so we bought popcorn and drinks . The movie was a couple hours long and we enjoyed it very much . We talked outside for a little while about the movie and said our goodbyes . Shortly after that we departed and both drove home happily .
Today is my sister in law 's wedding shower . I 'm so excited about the gift I bought her and I 've wrapped it so nicely . The box was a perfect cube , so I sat it down on the paper and cut the edges to make sure that each side was completely covered . Once the paper is cut I taped each side to the bottom of the box . My daughter came into the room at this point and asked to help me . She gets so excited to be my little helper . She was watching so carefully so I let her do the other side on her own . Once both sides were taped down we turned the box over and I let her pick out which bow she wanted to put on the top . She picked a gold bow .
My hair needed a trim . That much was obvious when I woke up this morning and noticed my split ends in the bathroom mirror . I took a quick shower in preparation then grabbed my comb , scissors and some clips . I then took the first section , combed through it and after deciding how much needs to be cut , I took the scissors and started cutting my hair to the desired length . I then took the second section and started cutting , making sure that I cut evenly and the same length as the first section . I did the same to the other remaining sections and finally finished cutting my own hair . I took the hair dryer and blow dried my hair and then I finished up so I could get ready for work .
I bought these new things called sheet suspenders and I was excited to try them out . i stripped the bed and washed all the bedding and pillow cases , then dried them . These sheet suspender things hook to the corners of the fitted sheets and through tension , keep the sheet from slipping off the corners of the mattress . I then sprinkled some baby powder on the fitted sheet because I like the way it smells and feels in the bed . I spread the flat sheet out on top of that and then the comforter as well . I put two pillows back in their shams and the other two back in their cases . I then placed the colorful corduroy throw pillows on the bed as well and took a picture because it looked so nice and comfy .
Emily had fallen asleep on the sofa after supper while we were all watching the new movie Dad had rented . The movie had been boring , and Emily had fallen quickly asleep . Mom asked me to try to wake her when the movie was over , but she just snored louder every time I tried to shake her awake . Dad sometimes joked that she could sleep through a brass band marching through her room . I believed it now . I had tried very hard to wake her up . Mom smiled and hugged me , told me good night , and patted my head . I went into the living room to watch as she kissed Emily on the forehead . She gently slid her arms under Emily 's sleeping body , and lifted her up to chest level . Mom pulled the covers down on Emily 's bed , and I pulled mine down . Emily woke up just enough to climb down from Mom and snuggle under the covers . Mom kissed us both once more and turned out the light .
I do not like my current DVD player because it seemed the lens in it has deteriorated over time . So I decide to get a new one . I went to one of the biggest electronic store in my community for the particular brand that I learnt was the best . I called on one of the attendant and asked him some questions about the DVD . He let me know that I can never go wrong on this . The price was already tagged on the DVD , hence I do not need to bargain . I went home happy with my new DVD and I inserted one of the Disc the old DVD would not played . The new one got it played for me and I was happy with what I got .
I recently attended the wedding of two friends of mine from college . It was a long drive away , so my date and I drove there in regular street clothes . We changed into our formal wedding wear once we arrived at the hotel where we would be staying for the evening . We drove to the church and walked in . An organ began to play , which let us know that the ceremony was starting . Members of the wedding party arrived in a procession . The bride was the last to arrive at the altar . The bride and groom exchanged vows and also exchanged rings . When the ceremony finished , the couple kissed , and everyone applauded . Then the bride and groom and their bridesmaids and groomsmen marched back out of the church .
One day I was taking pictures outside on a beautiful day , when my camera suddenly stopped working because it ran out of batteries . Luckily , I kept batteries in my pocket just in case I needed them for something . I opened the compartment on the camera where the batteries were housed and took out the 4 dead AA batteries and put them in my other pocket . Every time I put a new battery in , I made sure that the flat end of the battery was pressing down on one of the springs inside the battery compartment . Once all of the batteries were in the camera , I put the top back on the battery compartment and tried to turn my camera on . To my relief , it worked !
The first steps in making toasted bread is to find the loaf of bread in the pantry . Remove the amount of pieces of bread that you want to eat . Place the pieces in the toaster with one piece per slot . The higher the number the more toasted the bread will be . Keep it at a medium setting to have a good toast . With this toast you can do a lot with it . Once it is done it will pop from the toaster and you can immediately put butter on the bread so the butter will melt it . You can put jam on it , jelly on it , anything you want . Once you are done with the toaster be sure the toaster is in the off position so it does not burn the house down .
The man opened the bathroom door and turned on the light . He closed the door behind him and locked it . He then pulled back the shower curtain a bit from the front end of the bathtub . He put his hand under the running water and felt it until it grew hot . He then turned on the cold water knob and adjusted it until the water felt like a comfortable temperature . Happy with the temperature , he pulled up the knob on the faucet to start the shower . The man then quickly removed his shirt , socks , pant and underwear . He held back the curtain and stepped into the shower , closing the curtain behind him . He grabbed the soap soaped his body . He cleaned his entire body and soaped his hair . He rinsed his hair until the soap was gone and turned off the water .
First , I 'll do some searching online for online banks that have good offers . These typically include no fees under normal operation , interest rates higher than other banks , good ATM availability and low fees . I also check to make sure the bank has the correct type of account I am looking for ( for example , a savings account which just earns interest , or a checking account which I need in order to write checks ) Once I found a bank I like I 'll being the application process on their website . This typically involves me entering a lot of personal information to the bank , in order to prove I am who I say I am . Often this initial transfer requires me to validate a small transaction that the new bank sends to my old bank 's checking account . After around a week the funds will be loaded into my new account and the new bank will send me a debit card or an ATM card in the mail to activate over the phone .
DVD players are great for playing movies . I like to watch movies , especially older ones . The newest movies are n't always on DVD yet , but lucky for me I like the slightly older ones anyways ! What I looked for in a DVD player was a good price and the ability to be hooked up to the TV . I found a DVD player that was pretty new and able to be hooked up to my TV , but the price was almost more than my actual TV . That was way too much , so I kept looking around . At my local thrift store , I found a DVD player that was almost exactly the same but just an older version . I decided to buy that one because it was cheaper , and it ended up working just as well . I 'm glad that I bought the cheaper one !
I remember , when I was a boy , the way my mom would dry clothes in the summer . We were fortunate to have a summer house outside of New York City . The city was hot in the summer and it was a lot cooler at our summer home . We did n't have a dryer so the clothes were hung to dry outside in the sun on a big contraption on a metal pole that had a lot of clothlines strung on it . I would help her take the clothes out of the basket and we would grab a couple of clothespins from a bag . We 'd hang the clothes until they were all on the lines . It did n't take too long for the clothes to dry in the summer sun . We folded the clothes , placed them in the basket , and put all the clothespins back into the bag . One more drying day done thanks to the sun and one more memory from my childhood .
The last time that I changed my bed sheets , I remember them smelling somewhat gross and being half off my bed . I felt that it was important to finally changed the sheets and so I finally did it . I started off by pulling off the bed sheets completing and putting my pillows to the side . Following that , I took them downstairs and put them into the washer . After putting detergent on them , I set the washer to begin and started washing them . Soon after , I put them in the dryer and then took them back upstairs . At this point , I was able to put them back onto my bed and make sure that they were on tight . This was an enjoyable experience for me .
One day I realized I was finally making enough money to buy a house of my own . I started looking through real estate listings and going on websites to find a potential home . It was a long search but eventually I found two houses that I really liked . Finally the weekend arrived and when Saturday afternoon rolled around , I jumped in the car and headed over to the first house . Unfortunately it looked better in pictures than real life . The house was dingy and smaller than I had thought . I left , hoping that the second house would be better . Hours later , when I walked through the front door of the second house for the first time , I knew this was where I wanted to live . They were happy to hear it and we made the deal . Ever since then , the house has been my home sweet home .
When I 'm hungry , nothing hits the spot better than a hot dog . The first thing I do is get out my ingredients , which are the hot dogs , buns , and toppings . Then I decide how to cook my hot dog . I could cook them on a grill , I could boil them in water , or I could even microwave them . Today , I 'm going to boil them in water . Once the hot dogs are cooked , I take a hot dog and put it in a bun . There 's no limit to what you can put on a hot dog ! You can put on ketchup , mustard , relish , onions , chili , cheese - the choices are endless ! But for today , I 'm going to put on good old ketchup and mustard . A hot dog makes a great and easy snack , no matter where you are .
I had a break between my classes and was feeling a little hungry . I walked to the library and went into the basement where the vending machines were . I did not want a whole meal , so a vending machine snack seemed like a good choice . After looking through my options I decided that some animal crackers would do the trick and help me feel full and alert before my next class . I put my seventy five cents into the coin slot and punch in A-4 , which was the number under the animal crackers that I wanted . As soon as I did the stop on the animal crackers dropped just long enough for one pack of animal crackers to fall down . Off I went , happy to have found a vending machine and buy the animal crackers that I desired .
Over the weekend , my friends and I wanted to get together to watch a movie , but we did n't want to go to the theaters . I gave them the idea that I would rent a movie so we could watch at my place , and they agreed . They left it up to me to pick the movie . RedBox is a chain of kiosks where people can rent things like movies and video games , and they 're usually located in or around certain stores . After looking through the available movies , I chose one that I felt my friends and I would like . I paid with my debit card , took the movie , and left . The day after this , I went back to my nearest RedBox and returned the movie .
I bought a gift for a friend . Depending on the kind of a gift and my schedule , I decided whether to get a bag , hand it unwrapped , or wrap it with some nice paper . There are times of the year that getting gift wrapping paper is a challenge because it is close to themed holidays like Christmas or Valentine Day . At home , I got a table cleaned out of other stuff . Brought the gift , paper , tape , and scissors . This looks like a pretty easy one since it was just a plain square box . I measure the gift box against the paper , but apparently I cut it too small , so I did n't cover it all . I had to try again and I got it right this time . Then I found a ribbon and a card to stick on it . I set down the gift to the side until I had to take it with me .
I was very excited to attend a football game at my university on a Friday evening . I got dressed for the event in order to show my school spirit . I put on a maroon t-shirt with my school 's team on the front . I wore jeans and sneakers . I walked down to the football field . Because I am a student , I showed my ID in place of a ticket and went inside the stadium . I met up with some friends who were also wearing maroon T-shirts to show their school pride . We found seats on the bleachers near the middle of the field . It was very exciting to see the team , watch the cheerleaders , and to hear the crowd . When our team scored , we got up on our feet , yelling and clapping . Near the end of the game , the score was very close , and my team was near the end zone . We cheered to encourage them to finish strong .
My son was full of energy Saturday morning , so I called a friend to see if she wanted to meet me at the playground with her four year old . She agreed , so I packed up my little boy , Sam , and we hopped in the car to drive to the local playground . My son got more and more excited the closer we got . I pulled into the lot and parked and saw my friend was already there , sitting on a bench as her son slid down the slide . They ran to the swings and took turns pushing one another . They ran around laughing and smiling for a good two hours . Finally we could see they were winding down , so we called them over for a drink and a snack . They each had a juice box and granola bar and then , refreshed , they ran back to the monkey bars .
My favorite band was coming to town ! I knew I had to get tickets . They went on sale early Monday morning and I was waiting at my computer to order them . I was able to get fourth row seats ! I was so excited . On the night of the show , my boyfriend and I drove to the stadium and parked our car . We walked into the stadium and showed our tickets . We stopped at the concessions stand for sodas and popcorn and then walked to the section where our seats were located . At 8:00 the opening act came on . People were polite but they wanted to see the main act ! When the warm up band finished there was about a ten minute break and then the main act came out . People settled down into their seats to watch the show . The band played for about an hour and a half . It was a great show !
I went to a football game once at Vanderbilt . It was cool because it was the only time I ever saw Eli Manning play . He is a pro now . I remember how good he was at passing the ball . He threw them pretty accurate , way down the field . Often they were toward the edge of the field or far enough out so the runner would need to sprint to catch it . And most of the time his team did n't catch them . But most of them were really close . I can not throw . I 'm not very coordinated with throwing and catching , even though I 'm better than I was as a kid . I do n't even really like football .
One day I wanted to teach my daughter how to cook hamburger . It is a key ingredient in many of our family recipes . She was excited to help me . Then , I asked her to take the meat out of the refrigerator . She was a bit grossed out by the blood in the package , but I explained that it was normal . I took out our favorite cast iron skillet and placed it on the stove . After throwing out the wrapper , she washed her hands again . Relieved that the " gross " part was done , she eagerly turned the burner on the stove to high medium heat . While the burner began to heat the meat , we played a game of how many animals we could think of before the meat was finished cooking . At the same time we stirred the meat occasionally , putting the lid on the pan between stirs to keep the meat soft and crumbly . After about ten minutes the meat turned completely brown without any pink spots and we knew it was finished cooking . A great afternoon spent together .
I wanted to get into better shape , so I made a commitment last week to start jogging everyday . I start my day each morning by having a light , but healthy breakfast after which I then get read to go for a run . I change into comfortable running clothes and head downstairs to find my running shoes . I lace up my running shoes and make sure they are nice and snug so that I do n't have to stop and tie my shoe during my jog . After a few minutes I increase how fast I run and follow the trail that I normally jog along . There are times when I am joined by other joggers as well who are out on their morning run . I finish my jog and head home where I take off my shoes , and shower to get the sweat off of myself .
My friend gave me a ride up to the driving school in time for my lesson . The instructor was waiting beside the special car they use for driving lessons . It has a brake pedal on the passenger side of the car where the instructor rides , in case he needs to stop you from hitting something . I got inside and went down the ten point pre-driving inspection list I had memorized , with things like checking to make sure the car seat and mirrors are properly adjusted for my size . It was parked at the curb so I checked traffic , then pulled out into the flow of traffic on my left . The instructor told me where to turn , and which way to go . I concentrated on remembering to be safe , to watch the traffic around me , and to use my turn signals and mirrors wisely . At the end of the lesson , we pulled up in front of the drivers school building and the instructor helped me with directions to parallel park the car back where it had been when we left . He told me what I had done right , and wrong , and how I could improve , before we shook hands and I called my friend to come and take me home .
Yesterday while I was taking a walk in the park a friend of mine called me and invited me for a birthday party of her daughter . So the next day I went to a to store and picked up a gift for her . I had to wrap the gift . So I went and bought a wrapping paper . It was very colorful . I used a pair of scissors and cello tape to stick . I first folded the wrapping paper in two halves and placed the gift on top of it . I held the gift horizontal and put tape on the ends . And did the same at the opposite side too . After that I put a sticker on the gift along with best wishes and my name . It was beautifully packed and looked very elegant .
After the dishwasher stops , I usually open the door so the steam can escape and the dishes can dry faster . An hour or so later , the dishes are dry . I usually start with the silverware first . That way I do n't have to bend over so much . I put the silverware away in the proper holders in the drawer . Then I put the silverware basket back in the dishwasher , and check out the plates and bowls on the bottom rack of the dishwasher . I always make sure they are clean before I put them away , because sometimes food gets stuck and they are n't quite clean . Then I unload the top rack of the dishwasher , which contains the glasses and mugs . I put them in the cabinet , nesting the mugs so I can fit them on the shelf . Then I push the racks back in and shut the dishwasher door .
There is no barber in my area and I needed to cut this hair as I can feel dandruff is in the hair . I decided to take a clipper and I stood in front of the mirror to cut the hair by myself making sure there is a mirror at my front the same thing at my back so I will be able to see the other side of my head . I inserted the clipper on my head and I started cutting it slowly till I was able to cut the front part although i was n’t feeling comfortable as the clipper is really vibrating to core of my skull . After cutting the part I could see directly with the front mirror the problem now is how to cut the one at the posterior end of my head . I tried all my best turning my head several times but after doing the cutting I realized I just spoiled my hair as the haircut is not rhyme , after injuring myself with the clipper . The next day my mum was the first person I saw she instantly took me to a barbing saloon that help me amend the haircut
My daughter 's gymnastics team was having a meet at their gym . One of the ways they decided to make money was to sell t-shirts at the meet . We really did n't know how to do this , so we decided to come up with a contest . We had all the gymnast come up with designs and then we let the gymnast vote on which one they thought was the best . There were very creative and did a great job . Once all the designs were in , one was the overwhelming winner . It was of a gymnast on a balance beam doing a trick . They girls all decided on a color and we took it to a local t-shirt shop to have them made . The girl whose design won the contest , won a free leotard for her design .
I love taking scrambled eggs , so I decided to cook some this family for breakfast . First , I gathered two large eggs , the canisters of salt and pepper , and a empty cup , placing them all on the countertop . Before I started to beat the eggs , I placed a skillet on the stove , and turned on the heat to medium . I left the skillet on the stove to heat up , and then turned to get my eggs ready for cooking . I cracked both eggs into the cup , separating the egg yolk and white from the shells . After emptying the contents of the egg into the empty cup , I discarded the shell in the garbage . To the eggs in the cup , I added a dash of pepper , and an equal amount of salt . I used a fork to beat the eggs so that the yoke , whites , salt and pepper was evenly mixed inside the cup . the skillet was smoking slightly , which let me know that it was high enough and ready for the eggs . So I quickly poured the ag mixture into the skillet , using the fork to scrape the inside of the cup to make sure all of the egg came out . After setting the cup to the side , I used a plastic spatula to stir the eggs in the skillet , to allow them to cook evenly and thoroughly . I constantly stir the eggs until it was all completely cooked , scraping the sides and the bottom of the skillet to ensure that none of the egg is overcooked or burning .
Saturday night I went to AMC Cinema Theater with my friend Sally . It is the local movie theater in town that just opened up . Me and Sally walked in to the savory smell of popcorn being popped and the colorful lights all around the lobby of the theater . We gave out ticket stub to the worker and walked to the counter to buy some popcorn and and slushy for each of us . We sat in our seats and watched the movie . It was a hilarious comedy and it was really funny . After the movie was over we walked out the theater . As we walked to my car we were laughing on the way out talking about the parts of the movie that were the funniest .
Today I tried to go to the store . In order to do that , I had to check if it was open . In order to find this out , I called the store phone number . I found out that the hours would be open for when I wanted to come into the store . When I drove up to the store , I double checked this by walking past the store and checking the store hours once again . The lights were all also on , and there were workers at the registers . I was glad that I called and could know that the store would definitely be open because I needed to come in and buy something today . Checking if a store is open is essential to visiting stores .
I used to play football in highschool . I still play to this day every week with my friends . I love playing football . It 's important to me to be able to play football . My friends and I go to the park when we want to play . We usually play four on four games , not really keeping score because we just enjoy the act of playing with each other . I love the feeling of throwing a strong pass to a friend . I also love the feeling of deciding to run it myself and go for the big play . I think everyone can benefit from playing football . I think if I tried harder at playing football in high school it 's possible I could have continued playing for a team in college .
John and Melissa made breakfast on Saturdays for their parents because it was their day off from school . John would start by asking his mom and dad what they wanted , and sometimes it was just cereal and toast . But last Saturday , their mom and dad wanted pancakes . They poured the pancake mix into the bowl , and put in one cup of water , as the directions said on the back of the box . It made a nice pancake mix . Next , Melissa went into the refrigerator , and grabbed some blueberries . John 's job was to scoop one whole ladle full of pancake mix and pour it into the griddle . He was good at pouring the pancakes and making them round . Once John cooked them on one side , he would flip them for the other side to be cooked . They were great !
Last weekend I had a barbecue with my friends and family because it was Memorial Day . To prepare for it , I wrote out a menu and decided to make hamburgers and hot dogs . We also had potato salad , a watermelon , some chips and french onion dip . There ended up being about 25-30 people that showed up ! We had set up a slip and slide and an inflatable pool for all the kids . There were also about 200 water balloons for everyone to throw at each other with . We had a game of horse shoes and a bean bag toss , as well . Between the food , the company , the holiday to commemorate the fallen and the sacrifice that they made to keep our freedoms -LRB- as well as , coming together to be good people , no matter who is in office -RRB- and the games , everyone had a lot of fun at the barbecue !!
When I was in middle school I had a teacher that taught band and he did a wonderful job of introducing us to the great world of music . He would play pieces of music and ask us what we heard . Did we see anything when we listened to the music ? Could we see grass waving in the wind ? He started us with no lyrics music and then progressed through lots of types of music called genres . The more we listened to the bigger our imaginations became when it came to music . I can still remember hearing that fun and fabulous joy of music . We would try our best to yodel and the teacher would laugh and say we should all be on television as yodel stars . It was an wonderful introduction to listening to music .
Everyday I commute to work and drive for two and half hours approximately , which is about seventy miles for a round trip . The gas tank can sustain five days without refill . Today I started to monitor the gas gauge more frequently as the gas gauge is below twenty percent full when I turned on my car at home . By the time I arrived parking structure at work , the gas gauge was a little bit below ten percent , which I think it should be enough for the car to sustain driving home . It was a little relieve as I prefer not to go to the gas station near office for that is a detour and plus I just want to get out of work . Luckily the traffic was good so a fast and steady running make the gas consumption efficient . It was a relieve when I picked up the gas pump and started pumping gas .
Today I need copies of pages from my history book . First , I find and mark the pages I need . Then I find a copier that I ’m allowed to use . Since there ’s a copy price per page , I make sure that I have enough money to print all my pages . I put my book face down on the copier ’s glass plate , put money in the Change slot , and press the Print button . If the first copy turns out all right , I can make copies of the rest . If not , I may have to ask for help from someone who works with the copier . Once I understand how to make my copies the way I need them , I finishing copying the pages from my book , paying for each page along the way . I then realize that I need copies of my copies for other people , so I get more money and make enough copies for everybody in my group .
When it was time to clean the floor , the first thing I needed to do was sweep the debris and garbage . I use the broom to sweep the floor from one end to the next , piling all of the dust , dirt and other debris on the floor into a pile in the center of the room . I used a dustpan to collect all the debris , placing it on the floor and using the broom to sweep all of the brie onto the surface of the dustpan . I empty the contents of the dustpan into the garbage then placed the broom and dust pan into the corner . I then made a bucket of water that had floor cleaning solution diluted into it in order to make sites . I took my mop from the corner of the room where the room was , and placed the head of the mob into the water , soaking the head of the mop . Once the head of the mop was completely submerged underwater , and soaking wet , I removed the mop from the bucket and squeeze out the excess water . I ensure that all of the stains and stuck on dirt that was on the floor have been removed with the mop , and that the floor looks spotless including when I finished . I rinsed off the mop with clean water , to remove the left over grime and dirt , and placed the mop in the corner . I also emptied the dirty mop water from the bucket , and placed the empty bucket in the corner as well .
My sons Todd 's hair seemed to grow at an exceptionally fast rate compared to other four year olds . It seemed as if every single week he needed a hair cut . He would fret every time he knew we were going and even threw tantrums . We would grab a seat and wait for our favorite barber to get an opening . As soon as he did Todd would run up to him and sit in the chair knowing he would get ice cream if he sat still . The barber draped a piece of plastic around Todd 's shoulder so that hair would n't get on his clothes . The sound of the hair clippers tiny motor always had my boy on edge but he always sticks it out like a champ . Fifteen minutes later a brand new child walks out of the barber shop ; clean shaven and ready for a cool yummy treat .
A few years ago , I was applying for jobs . I found a job listing that seemed like it would be perfect for me . It matched the educational background that I had , the work experience that I had , and it seemed like it would be very worthwhile . And then , at the bottom of the last page , I found the oddest instruction : they wanted me to apply by fax ! By this point I was in my mid-twenties , and I had never sent a fax before . I called my father , who laughed at me over the phone . He had n't used it in years , but he was pretty sure it still worked and I was welcome to use it . I drove to his house and found the fax machine under a layer of papers in his office . Sure enough , it worked perfectly .
It was a warm summer night and my friends and I wanted to have a bonfire . First we went into the woods and gathered twigs and leaves to help start the fire . Then , we gathered branches and logs to place into the fire pit . We stacked the wood in the fire pit and carefully placed dry leaves and a brush in between the logs . Then , we lit a match and started the dry leaves on fire , hoping that the logs would catch fire too . The embers glowed a brilliant orange and soon , the fire caught and we were getting toasty warm ! Once the fire was started , we all sat around it and warmed up . I brought marshmallows for us to have as a snack . It was a really fun night !
I wanted to watch a movie and decided to rent one form a store video rental . I drove to the store and entered the building . It was set up in sections according to movie genres ; drama , comedy , horror , action , animated , thriller . I decided to head to the drama section . I picked out a recent release and brought the empty box up to the counter . There the attendant took the film cover and went to find the corresponding film . They brought back the film in a clear cover and told me I had three days for the rental . I paid for it next . It was enjoyable and I was pleased with my selection.The next day I returned it to the store . I did not want to forget to return it because there are late fees for late movie returns .
My family went for a picnic on Sunday . My parents had packed food for us to eat at the picnic . We went to a Mountain which was around 30 miles from my home . There was a small pond with lots of ducks . My brother and me played for some time in the water . We played hide and seek for some time . It was around 1 pm . We were hungry now . We washed our hands and took out the food which my parents had packed . I served it to everyone . We ate our food very quickly as we were all hungry.The food was delicious . We started playing cards after lunch . We packed our things and left . It was a fun day for all of us .
I did the laundry today . I went into the laundry room and filled the washer with clothes and water . After about 5 minutes I poured the laundry detergent , and closed the lid . I then proceeded to fold my clothes ; I sorted the shirts together , followed by the shirts , followed by the underwear and socks . I matched the socks and then put them in the sock drawer . I then hung the shirts and pants in the closet . All of that took about 10 minutes 15 minutes later , I added fabric softener to the washer and reclosed the lid . I cleaned the lint filter , and started the dryer . While the clothes were drying , I started another load of clothes for washing .
This morning , I woke up at about 6 am . I used the bathroom facilities , got dressed , and walked into the kitchen . I opened my cabinet and pulled out some coffee grounds . I scooped about 3 tablespoons of coffee into my coffee maker , added a pot of water , and set it to brew . I put it on the stove top , set it to medium high heat , and let it get hot . Once hot I opened my fridge , pulled out my bacon , and set three pieces in the pan . The bacon took a few minutes to start sizzling . The bacon finished cooking in another five minutes Once the bacon was cooked , I grabbed a plate out of my cabinet and set the bacon down on it with the tongs . I poured a cup of coffee from the coffee maker that had finished brewing , grabbed my plate of bacon , and walked into the living room to eat .
My husband and I just bought a house . The house we bought is a little bit of a fixer upper . The living room was the first room that we wanted to renovate . Next , we went to the store and picked out paint . We painted the walls a beautiful blue and then we had to pick out new flooring . We decided on hardwood floors . We ordered the wood , but had to hire a contractor to put the flooring in since we could n't do it ourselves . Once that was done , we put up new curtains and brought in new home décor . We put the furniture back into the living room and added different personalized touches like pictures to make the room just right . It was a lot of work , but totally worth it !
A job interview can be a bit intimidating . My first job interview in high school was at a drive-in burger restaurant . I dressed up in my best Sunday dress and heels for the interview . I brought the names and addresses of people who were willing to be a reference and recommend me to the boss . When I entered the restaurant , butterflies were swirling in my stomach . I walked to the counter and told them I was there for the interview . They handed me a bunch of papers to fill out with my name , address , and references . Then the manager came out to talk to me . He asked me questions about my past work experience , my talents , and ability to work in a team . Then I shook his hand and said thank you for the interview opportunity . He told me that they would make a decision by the end of the week and let me know . I left the restaurant relieved that the interview was over . I did n't get the job that time , but the experience interviewing helped me get the next job I interviewed for .
We were planning to lay the floor , but were not sure which kind , Finally we decided to do laminate flooring . We first took out all doors for easy interaction . The best direction generally depends primarily on the shape of the house ; it should run parallel to the longer walls . If you have a long , prominent hallway , you may choose to run the flooring parallel to its walls , even if that means it will run parallel to the short walls in the living room . It 's also important to consider the sightline from the entry ; lines running parallel to the sightline are more visually pleasing than those running across it . I tried my best to follow direction given . Some time I could not do it good , so I had to redo again.I took the first , full length plank with the tongue removed and position it on the floor with the groove facing in . Then the first piece of the second row that I cut in half and lay it next to the first plank . Snapped the next two planks into the ends of the first two . I Continued until I reach the end of the row , place a 2-inch spacer against the wall and measure and cut the last plank to fit in the gap . I Slide the completed two rows into place against the wall using a hammer and block .
Yesterday I made a flight reservation to fly from Boston to Chicago . The first step in making a flight reservation is to determine which airline you would like to fly . I picked American Airlines because I have most of my airline miles with them and I always like to earn more miles . The website then provided me a bunch of different flight options for both my departing and returning flights . I selected the flights that worked the best for me and were the most affordable and I selected them . I was then directed to pay for my flight which I did via my American Airlines credit card . I find that using the internet is much easier than calling the airlines for a flight reservation .
Today , Lily is going to be buying a present for her younger sister Mina . Lily will have to go the the store with her mom to find a present for her little sister . Lily has a gift in mind but she keeps it a secret . Lily hopes that the lines are not too long , and that the gift she wants is available to purchase . Lily grabs her moms arm and drags her around the mall , looking for the shop that has her sisters gift in it . They find it . Lily 's mom is not surprised that it is a doll shop , because Mina has been bugging her mom to take her to it for awhile now . Lily looks around for the doll she wants to get Mina , but she can not seem to find it in the store . Lily starts to feel a bit sad , as she wants to get the very best for her sister . She asks her mom , who then gets help from a shop worker . The worker says that they seem to be out on the sales floor , but she will check in the backroom where they keep more dolls for safekeeping . To her luck , they do . Lily is so happy ! The shop worker takes her to a line to check out , and Lily pulls out her own money from her own little bag to pay for it . She is so excited that she will be able to give Mina the doll that she bought with her own money . She hopes Mina will like the birthday present !
Yesterday , I washed my sheets in the laundry , and when I had dried them out , I put them in my laundry basket and took them to my room . I unhooked the sheets currently on my bed in one corner , and shimmied around to the side of the bed by the wall . I then squeezed between the wall and the bed to unhook those sides of the sheets . Following this , I found a large open space and shook out the clean sheets to find out which side is long and short . I then stretched the sheet from one corner to the opposite corner , and got the other sides tucked in . Finally , I took the other bed sheet and tucked it in at the bottom of the bed , before stretching it to the pillow on the other end .
When it is a school day , my children need to get up early to get ready . They have picked out the night before what they are going to wear and their clothes are laid out for them.They have to get dressed in school clothes and be ready to eat breakfast by 7:40 A.M . Then they have to brush their teeth . Their backpacks are by the door and they have to put their lunches into them before they are ready to go . It takes about 5 minutes to drive them to school , so we leave at that time to make sure they can still make it on time if we catch a train on the way . We drive to the school , and we watch closely for other kids who may be walking to school . When we get there , we pull into the drop-off lane and let them out in front of the building .
Yes going on a train , this is was our ideal weekend activity not too long ago . We purchased tickets to travel from Boston to New York City . As we entered the platform of the train is was pure steel and looked so solidly strong . Shortly the train horn blasted making me jump of my seat lol . Anyway we soon started moving and our train ride was underway . The conductor walked the isles and collected our tickets . First I saw large suburban areas but as we got into Connecticut many farms were being spotted . It was n't very hilly but sure was a country atmosphere . Soon we approached NYC and the train came to slow stop , we had arrived at our destination .
I have a morning routine that i must do every day . One of the things that i must do as a part of that morning routine is brush my teeth . In order to brush my teeth i must first go into the bathroom and stand in front of the sink . i take the tube of toothpaste out of the cabinet and set it on the side of the sink and then i grab my toothbrush from the holder on the side of the sink . Once i have my toothbrush in hand i then take the cap off of the toothpaste . I set the cap to the side because i am going to run some water over my toothbrush first before i put any paste on it . i turn on the warm water and let it run over the brush for a few seconds just to get it wet . i make sure i turn off the water and then i take the tube of toothpaste and i squeeze it gently and slowly because i do not want to put too much toothpaste on the brush , so i am very careful . Once that is done , i raise the brush up to my mouth , put it inside my mouth and touch it against my top two front teeth . I like to start at the top teeth first so i begin moving the brush back and forth many times . I keep moving the brush against my teeth back and forth faster and faster until the toothpaste gets kind of sudsy or bubbly . It feels tingly . Then i stop for a second and turn the water on again and run just a little more water over my brush before i begin brushing my bottom row of teeth . I brush back and forth but i also start to brush in the back of my mouth also . I make sure that i get the back teeth and the sides real good . I even run the brush over my tongue too . The last thing that i do is fill a small dixie cup with water so that i can rinse off my mouth full of toothpaste . I take that dixie cup of water and drink from it BUT and this is very important , i make certain not to swallow the water . I just swish it around inside of my mouth and gargle with it . i always fill the dixie cup up a second time and gargle again just to make sure i get all the toothpaste out of my mouth . When the water runs clear from me gargling that is how i know that i am done brushing my teeth .
Yesterday I realized that the propane gas that I have in a tank to heat my water was getting very low . I remembered I had the company card stuck on my fridge door so I went and found it . I got my phone and dialed the number for the company . I told her that I needed to order more propane gas and she asked for my account number . The company keeps details of my bank account so that they can come and refill the tank and then take the money out of my account automatically so I do n't have to send a check . The lady said they would take seven to ten days to get to my house and fill my tank as they were very busy . I hope that I do n't run out of gas before they get here because it means I will have to take cold showers .
Last time I played a movie , I was at home with my girlfriend and was somewhat bored . I was looking for something to do and I knew that neither of us had seen a movie in a long time . As a result , I found a DVD and we watched it . I had to go downstairs to find a comedy movie that would be enjoyable to both of us , since that was the type of movie that we wanted to watch . We both relaxed and watching the movie . Later , I had to turn the volume up because we were having trouble seeing . Since we got tired about half way through the movie , I had to set the sleep timer on the TV so that it would not remain on all night . However , we did end up staying awake throughout the duration of the movie .
Yesterday morning , I woke up a rolled out of bed . After having a long rocky sleep , I knocked all of the covers off of the bed . As a result , I had to make the bed in the morning . In order to do so , I looked for the tag and attempted to put the blanket on the bed the right way . Upon making the bed , I placed all of the pillows onto the bed and placed two on each side of the bed . I felt that I made the bed well and my bed looked much more orderly than it looked prior to making it . I also made sure to clear everything off of the bed before putting the covers on because I did n't want them to cover the items .
One day I went into my bathroom to take a shower . There was a lot of gunk on the walls and hard water build up around the shower head . I decided it was time to clean the shower before things got worse . I went to my cleaning supply cabinet and took out some cleaning spray , paper towels , and a scrubber . Before I removed any grime from the shower , I took out all of my shampoo , conditioner , and other items from the shower . Whatever was empty or I never used , I tossed out . After that I got in there with the scrubber and scrubbed until there was nothing left on the tiles . On the more delicate things , I used the paper towels to wipe down . Once all was clean , I used the removable shower head to rinse down the shower walls and tub .
A friend was moving from her house to an apartment in the city . She called several friends to help move , making sure that at least one of them had a truck or van that could hold large pieces of furniture , We all met at her house on Saturday . There were five of us , including her , with one pick-up truck , and one small minivan . There were several large items , a bed and dresser from the bedroom , and a sofa and loveseat from the living room . There were also smaller things , such as dining chairs , and a television . We decided to start with the larger items first , because they would be more difficult and to fit in the vehicles . It was a lot of work , and took all day , but we finally got everything stuffed into the van and truck . We were so tired , we decided to wait until the next day to drive to the new apartment and unpack everything !
This morning , I left the house in my 2010 Hyundai Elantra . I used the remote access device attached to my keys to unlock the door and got in , putting coffee in my cup holder . I put the key in the key in the ignition , twisting it to start my car and then adjusted the gear shift to reverse to pull out , then to drive to make my way out of my neighborhood . There were a few pedestrians , but no one ignored the rules of the road , and I gave them their right of way when it was their turn at the crosswalks . I passed large school bus and the kids waved at me , so I waved back with a smile . My commute takes half an hour and I completed it in time to get into work early . I drove through the above ground parking deck , swiping my key card for access , until I reached the third level . I got out of my card and locked it with the remote .
Jerry accidentally spilled a pitcher of milk onto the floor , and it has made a mess . His father asks him to please help clean it up off the floor . So , Jerry gets up and apologizes . He moves to the kitchen , grabs the mop and bucket , and fills the bucket with water and soap . After all the milk is cleaned up and the floor is left with nothing on it , he carries the bucket back into the kitchen . He pours the bucket of dirty water out into the sink , and makes sure the mop is wrung out properly . He puts the mop away , and brings some paper towels to dry the floor from any extra water that is remaining on the floor .
There were so many good movies out this weekend . It was hard to decide which one to go to ! I called my friend to see if he was interested in coming with me . He said , " Sure ! " We decided to go to the iPic theater , which is pretty fancy . They have a gourmet menu selections , and you get food and drinks delivered right to your movie theater seat . How convenient ! After we decided which theater we were going to , we looked at the listings for the show time that day . They are different types of movies . One is an action film featuring a lot of really cool women , and the other is an animated film by Disney Pixar . We decided that The Incredibles 2 would be a more fun movie to see on the big screen than Oceans 8 .
I prepared a nice dinner for my family one night , so I wanted to set the dining room table nicely as well . First I laid a red checkered tablecloth across the top of the table . Then I got out five plates from the cupboard , one for each member of my family . Then I got five forks , five knives , and five spoons out from the cupboard . I placed one fork and one knife on the left side of each plate , and then I placed one spoon on the right side of each plate . Then I got five napkins from the pantry , folded them , and placed one on top of each plate . Finally , I went to the cupboard and took out five glasses , poured ice water into them , and set one next to each plate on the table .
Mary loves to make soup with her mom . They often have soup for lunch , and Mary is allowed to help her with it . Mary gets up on the stool in the kitchen , and helps pour the soup from the can her mom opened , into a big bowl . She puts a whole cup of water in the soup , and stirs it again . Then , she adds salt and pepper to her soup , and puts her soup in a pan on the oven to boil . When the soup has reached a boiling point , her mom takes the soup off the oven , and pours it into a bowl . Next to the bowl is a small plate with sandwiches her mom made , her favorite , turkey and cheese . They sit down and eat the soup and sandwiches , and then clean up afterwards .
I like to keep my pets in the house a lot of the time . It 's good to keep them out of the sun and let them spend time around the family . One of the biggest problems , though , is that they often shed hair . Just this past weekend , one of my dogs shed a lot of hair on the carpet that needed to be vacuumed . The first thing I did was use a special pet hair brush across the carpet to catch as much loose hair as possible . I put the loose hair into a garbage bag , and threw it away . Then , I plugged in my vacuum and went over the entire carpet . After the first round , I went over the carpet again with the brush just in case there was any hair left behind . Finally , I vacuumed the carpet a second time to clean up as much pet hair , dirt , and trash as possible .
I was very hungry , so I called up a friend to ask if she wanted to go to a pub . She said she would go with me . We had to choose one by looking online to see what was nearby , and then we drove there . We went in and found a table . When the server came , we placed our order . I got a chicken sandwich and fries . My friend got a burger and fries . We both got a beer to go with our meals . We waited for our food and then ate . We paid and left the table after we were done . We left a tip for the server as well because she had done a good job . We tipped 15 percent of what our food cost .
Here in the San Francisco bay area we are of course fans of the San Jose Earthquakes . Their stadium is in San Jose , right next to the airport and pretty convenient to the VTE rail trains . We wanted to go down there to see an upcoming match and drove . A short walk took us to the stadium and in the gate . Once inside we checked our tickets and went to find out seats . Some of the early arriving fans were already playing drums and chanting . Our seats were pretty much at the halfway line but up pretty high so we climbed up to the row we were looking for . The game was pretty tight with not much scoring , in fact none at all ! Still there was a lot of close marking and a couple exciting corner kicks that could have won it . After the game we found our car and drove home .
I only had one light bulb in the two socket fixture on the bathroom ceiling so of course when the bulb blew ; it was complete darkness . I grabbed two bulbs from the supply closet and then I dragged a kitchen chair into the bathroom because the step stool was not tall enough for the vaulted ceiling . I propped the door open with a shoe so that some light could get in from the opposing window in the hallway . I gently set the glass covering at my feet on the chair . I reached up and began unscrewing the bulb . I tossed the dead bulb into the bathroom trash can . I grabbed one light bulb that I set on the bathroom counter and screwed it in , I did the same with the other bulb so complete darkness in the bathroom would n't happen again .
I wanted to redo my master bathroom . The bathroom was old and not up to date . I looked at a bunch of magazines and different bathrooms to get inspiration on how I wanted my newly renovated bathroom to look . I decided to do marble counters and ceramic floor tiles . I then asked friends and family for referrals on contractors . I contacted three different contractors that my friends referred to me as reliable and got some bids . The bids were very close in price but different in when they could start and finish . I picked the person who I thought gave me a realistic time frame on when the work could be done . The work started and the contractor demolished the existing bathroom but then took over a week to come back and renovate the bathroom . I love my new bathroom . It is exactly the way I want it to be .
I received a call from my doctor reminding me that it was just about time for my annual check-up . I called my doctor back and scheduled a check-up appointment . On the day of the appointment , I drove to my doctor 's office . I walked in , checked in with the receptionist at the front , confirmed my insurance information , and waited for my name to be called . When a nurse called my name , I followed her to the back of the office where she took my height and weight measurements . The nurse then left , and I waited for the doctor to come in . When the doctor came in , she listened to my lungs , examined my throat , nose , and ears , and pressed on the sides of my jaw to check my glands . She asked about any changes in my life and I informed her that nothing had changed in the past year . She said to keep eating healthy and exercising at least three times a week .
First , I run to the local supermarket and go down the aisles until I find some black t-shirts and fabric markers . I drive home and take my supplies out , then walk to the computer . Deciding I 'll need a stencil for my design , I print one and cut it out with scissors . I cut these all out and go over to the shirts . I tape the stencils to my shirts with clear scotch tape and pull out the markers . I 'm using white to have black and white tees so color scheming wo n't need to be done . I go on and do four other shirts before I am finally satisfied with my work and I have finished .
I woke up in the morning before my 2 children got up . I went into the kitchen to start making their breakfast . Once breakfast was started , I went into their bedrooms and turned on the light . I told them it was time to get up for breakfast and to make sure they got dressed , brushed their teeth and brushed their hair before coming downstairs . I double-checked that they had everything in their backpacks and I walked them to the bus stop . Before they came home from school , I picked up their rooms and made them an after-school snack . When they got home from school , I took their backpacks and pulled out their homework . I helped them with their homework and when it was finished , let them go outside to play . When dinner was ready , I yelled outside that it was time to come in and eat dinner . They ate dinner . I asked them to brush their teeth and take a shower . When they were finished , they climbed into their beds and I read them a few chapters from a book . Then I tucked them into bed , turned off the light , and shut the bedroom door .
Today we are visiting a hands on science museum with my fifth grade class . The teacher has told us that we must listen to the rules , but since it 's a hands on museum , we can touch and play with so many things . My friend Janet and I are so excited to be paired up as a buddy together . We are assigned to a group of 4 girls and Janet 's mom . As we enter the museum we see so many weird and wonderful things . There is a bed of nails that we can lay on . Janet is too scared , but I lay on it and it does n't even hurt . Then we play in a maze that show us how scientist train mice to do hard task like remember how to escape mazes . Right before lunch , we meet up with the rest of our class and watch a science demonstration about air , and how it really takes up space . The Scientist had a homemade air cannon out of a garbage can and saran wrap and when he beat the back of it , air blasted us right in the face . My hair went flying . We ate lunch with our group at the cafeteria , and it was so loud because everyone was very excited about our field trip . We were able to pet a starfish and a horseshoe crab in the touch tank , and watched otters playing in a nearby exhibit . The day ended with us loading on to the bus and heading back to school . It was a lot of fun .
During the summers off I like to go to the beach on my days off . I will start early in the morning and pack the car with a cooler with drinks and sandwiches , chairs , towels and an umbrella . I 'll drive to the beach and park as close as I can . Gathering everything up I 'll carry it across the sand till I find a nice spot down by the water . Then ill set up my chair and umbrella , making sure to drive it deep into the sand so it does n't blow away . And when I am sweating and hot I 'll run into the water and swim around to cool off . While I dry off I 'll have a sandwich and something to drink . I like to listen to the waves crashing and the seagulls . Then Ill have to pack everything up , walk across the hot sand and back to my car . I 'll make sure to knock the sand off all my stuff before packing my car and driving home .
I always play with my dog for a few minutes before starting to train him . He pays attention more and tries harder to please me after we have played . I make sure to have small treats on hand before starting . We start with the \ \ sit \ \ command . I tell him to sit and once he does , I give him a treat and lots of praise . I repeat the \ \ sit \ \ command exercise about five times , but only give him a treat on the first command . The rest of the time , I praise him and give him a scratch behind the ears where he likes it best . It is important to stay consistent with praise and a treat given somewhere within the five repeats of that command . After he has successfully completed what he knows , we move on to something new . Remember to only give a treat or praise when he does the new command correctly . If he is having problems , go to something else he knows so that he gets a treat or praise .
We had gone into Washington D.C. for the day . It was me , my mother , my brother and my sister . We had lived in northern Virginia , just south of DC , for a number of years , but had never gone into the city itself . We did n't even drive through , or near it , unless we had to . The traffic was simply too horrible . This day though , we had a plan , we drove our car to a stop-and-park place and from there we caught a subway train into the city . Took a tour of the White House , saw , but did n't climb the Washington Monument , went to the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials , then we headed into the big red castle , The Smithsonian . It was n't the first museum I had ever visited but it 's the first one that really made an impression on me . I remember the art , the dinosaurs , the airplane and rocket ships at the air and space museum . I always intended to go back but have n't made it yet .
I woke up this morning , but I was n't really hungry for breakfast . Still , I knew I needed to eat something for the busy day ahead . I decided that a couple slices of toast would be perfect . I walked over to the toaster and popped them in . I made sure the settings on the toaster were like I wanted them . I did n't want my toast to be too dark . While I waited for the toast to cook , I poured myself a glass of juice and took the butter out of the fridge . It was done . I took a butter knife and spread a little butter over the top of each slice . I was able to eat it on my drive to work .
Yesterday my toilet got clogged . I 'm not sure why it happened , but I knew some of the things I needed to do in order to fix it . Firstly , I traveled to the store and bought a plunger . Afterwards I drove back home and tried to use my new plunger on the toilet . I placed the plunger over the toilet drain , pressed down , and then began to pump , trying to get whatever was clogging the drain to be dispersed . Luckily , after a while of pumping , I heard the toilet water begin to drain . Luckily , I had been able to fix the clog by simply buying a plunger and using it on the toilet . I was glad that I managed to avoid calling a plumber by simply doing the work myself .
I was invited for a party , and I had a very nice dress that I decided to wear . But when I saw , it has one button missing . So I had to fix it . So I had to choose exact matching color with my dress . The button was golden . I started to sew it on back side so , the knot will not show up . Then I poke my needle in one of the hole and stretched my thread all the way , then I inserted the needle in to the opposite side of hole . When it went down , I pulled it all the way , and then , got it out from the hole as which was empty so far , and then from above again I will repeat the same thing and insert the thread opposite to that hole . I will continue doing that till I feel like it is strong then I will make knot and fix it firmly with button . my job was done .
A few weeks ago I had to go visit my family in Wisconsin . Since I live in New York , it is quite a long way to drive , so I had to buy a plane ticket . It is much easier to do so today using the Internet , so I went online and searched for flights from New York to Wisconsin . There are so many flights each day , so it was important to pick one at a good date and time without too long of a layover or stop anywhere . I found a flight that was at a good time , and only had a short stop in Chicago each direction , so I booked that ticket . I was able to choose my seat and pay online , I got a confirmation number and was ready to go . I made sure to get to the airport early enough so that I could print my boarding passes , check my luggage , and get through security .
A few years ago i attended a poweglove concert with four of my good friends , the concert was held in San Antonio TX . The venue was packed and the atmosphere at the event was positively electric . Power-glove Make Heavy metal covers of popular video game theme songs from games like " the Legend of Zelda " . During the first song of the set they played their cover of force your way from Final fantasy 8 , the crowd went absolutely crazy and loved every minute of the song . during the 2nd or third song of the set they played their cover of the mighty morphing power rangers and requested the attending fans to make a circle pit in the middle of the venue . The mosh pit got so crazy that the venue security had to step in and stop it for fear of people getting hurt . That was the first time I 've attended such and energetic concert and it wo n't be the last .
It was a nice day , so we decided to have a picnic . My friend had a big blanket that we could spread on the ground so we would have somewhere to sit . He also brought a basket to carry our food and supplies . I prepared the food . I made some sandwiches . I had some apples , so I washed two of them . We needed something to drink , so I filled two water bottles with ice and lemonade . I also had some cookies that I had baked last night , so I put four of those in a little paper bag . I put a few napkins into the basket so that we could wipe our faces when we were done eating . I carried the basket , and my friend carried the blanket as we walked to the park to enjoy our picnic .
Yesterday at work I had to send a very important fax to my corporate office . Normally we would just send it in email , but it was specified by my bosses that this had to be faxed in . Before I sent the fax , I looked over the document one more time to be sure the information was correct and every signature was where it needed to be . I went to the copy room and turned on the fax machine . I then slide in the document , careful to put the right side up . I then double checked the number I needed to send it too and punched it into the machine . After a few second I heard a " bing " and had a confirmation that the fax was sent .
I realized yesterday that I was running out of clean clothes to wear . I gathered up all of my dirty clothes and sorted them into light and dark colors . I put them into baskets and took them to my laundry room . I put two detergent pods in my washing machine and then put in the clothes from one of the baskets . I made sure the wash settings were how I wanted them and then closed the washing machine and started it . Once the wash cycle had ended , I took the clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the dryer . When the clothes had finished drying , I took them out and folded them neatly and put them away in my room . Then , I did the same thing with the next load of laundry .
There is a trail of something going down the steps of my apartment building . I am sure it came from a trash bad . But from whose I am not sure . I have also seen someone else have a drippy trash bag . It is a stain , which , while it does not make the area look much worse , would be annoying to have in a nicer area . I wonder what could have caused the stain . I would n't be surprised if I caused it . I live right by those steps . So by trash bag would have more time to drip . The other day someone got me a bit wet from dumping out water . They ask people not to set trash outside the doors .
The phone rang and I went over to it and I picked up the receiver and said `` Hello . '' `` who is calling please ? '' It was gramma and I talked with her for a period of time about my day and she told me about hers and what she had been dong and how grandpa was . Gramma asked if I had a pencil and paper and could take a message for mom and give it to her when she cane home . I said I would do the best I could to do so . I got a pencil and paper and slowly wrote down what gramma told me , and she had me read it back to her to make sure I got the information right .
I cut myself just enough to bleed , but not enough to need to go to the hospital . I needed to wash the cut and put on a band aid , so it would not get anything dirty in the cut . I went to the medicine cabinet and got out the box of band aids . I also got a bottle of wound wash , peroxide . It stung a little , but I did it so I knew my cut was clean . I let the peroxide fizzle then dry for a moment . Once it was dry , I opened the band aid . I had to removed it from the box , then the paper it was wrapped in , the take the pieces of wax paper off the sticky parts . Once I did I held my finger out and used my other hand to put the soft part on the cut .
Today I got a small cut on my leg from riding my mountain bike . It was bleeding a bit . I headed home to clean up . I grabbed some alcohol , band aids , and a wash cloth . I put soap on the wash cloth and dampened it with warm water . I then gently cleaned my leg up . I then swabbed the cut with a circular motion with the cotton ball in order to disinfect it . I grabbed the band aid and opened up the wrapper . I removed the backings to the band aid and placed the middle portion over the cut . I then put all of the materials away and went on about my day .
The other day , I went to Target to buy a new pair of jeans . After I found a pair that I liked , I took them up to the counter so that I could pay with a credit card . I handed the jeans to the checkout clerk . She asked if I would be paying with cash or a credit card , and I told her I 'd be using my Visa card . I put my card into the machine so that it could read the chip . Then I pressed the " credit " button and confirmed that the total was all right . Finally , I signed on the screen . When I was finished paying , the cash register printed out a cash register receipt that showed how much I had paid for my jeans .
Yesterday I paid with a credit card . We went out to a restaurant , and since I did n't have cash on me , I decided to use my credit card . I gave the card to the waiter along with the bill , and he swiped my card to pay for the meal . This receipt had a spot to put how much I paid and also where I could leave a tip on my credit card . Since I did n't have cash , I added an additional 20 % tip on my credit card . It was a really easy process , so I used my credit card for the entire meal purchase . My wallet is much more empty now that I can use credit cards !
My wife got me a membership to a gym for my birthday because she wanted me to get healthier . So the other day , I got in my car and drove 10 minutes to our gym . \ nOnce I went inside , I showed my ID to the worker at the front desk . I think it 's most important that I give my heart a good work out , so I started with the treadmill . I put some headphones in , turned on music , and walked really fast on the treadmill for thirty minutes . I really want to get stronger so I did some squats and the benchpress . I was pretty hot , sweaty and tired by that point . So I drank some water , then I took a long shower , changed clothes and drove back home .
I enjoy drinking tea . I made tea just this morning as a pleasant start to my day . I filled my kettle up with water and put it on the stove . When the kettle started to whistle , that let me know the water was hot . I poured the water into a mug , being very careful not to burn myself . I scooped out some tea leaves into a little tea infuser , which I put in my mug . I like to add a little honey to my tea to make it sweet . After I finished my cup of tea , there was enough hot water to make more ! I poured water into a thermos , added more tea to the tea infuser , and sealed it up tight so that I 'd have some nice strong tea ready to drink when I got to work .
I was driving home from work when I noticed I was low on fuel . I was worried about running out of gas , so I stopped at the next available station . I pulled my car up to the pump , mindful of the side of the car my gas tank was on . I turned off my car and got out . I gave the cashier a twenty dollar bill and told her I wanted twenty dollars of gas on the pump I was at . She entered it in and I walked back to my car . I got to my car and opened the fuel tank . I took the hose off of the pump and chose my fuel , then I put the hose into my car . As it got closer to the twenty dollars , it slowed down . I stopped the pump at twenty dollars .
This room sure needs and update with a more vibrant color , like yellow . Yes , yellow is the color Max is channeling for this room , but it has to be the right shade of yellow . Off to the hardware store , there is canary yellow , banana yellow , and pale yellow . Max dust and clear the walls , and covers large furniture . Because , of the existing color the walls will need to be primed before painting . Max fills the painting pan and uses the roller to prime the walls . Hum , hum , hum the machine sprayed forcefully a thin layer of paint , in all there were three layers of paint . The sprayer made the job much easier , and Max was very pleased with the color pale yellow . The walls dried over night and Max uncovered the furniture and updated the room with new pictures , curtains and accessories .
This morning , my brother and I went to the store to buy groceries for the week . When we got home , we each took some of the bags out of the car and brought them into our kitchen . We took all the food out of the bags , and began putting them into the spaces that they needed to go into . I took all of the frozen foods , like vegetables and ice cream and put them in the freezer , while my brother took dry foods like cereal and pasta and put them in our cabinet . We also took turns putting food that needed to be refrigerated ( milk , fruit , ect ) into our fridge . Working together helped make this chore go by much faster since we could do double the work in a certain amount of time .
Before going to visit a place , you have to decide on one . Pick somewhere fun or educational the way we did . The internet can help you do this . Guidebooks can also help . Once you choose a destination , you can begin . We looked up info online for our own trip . We had to pack some snacks and drinks because we planned to be gone all day . We also had to make sure we had enough money . We drove there , and we bought tickets at the gate . We walked around and saw everything . We took time out to eat and drink . We also took some photos . We went home the same way we came . It was easy to find our way home since we already knew the way .
Yesterday was Sunday and our service in the church was great , there has never been such a powerful message before . The pastor preached about forgiveness and the teaching touched my heart . We were told the benefits of forgiving people and how it could help us live a healthier life . Every member of the church was asked to hug each other after the preaching . Immediately after I walked out of the church , I called some people I was having issues with and I made friend with them again . Glory is to God for such a wonderful message , I am a happier person now . I was even chanced to meet some people that I can only see on church meetings like these and there was a chance for everyone to extend their gifts to the needy and the less privileged .
As I was heading to work yesterday I looked down and I realized that my shoes were looking a bit scuffed . I decided then that I needed to buy some new work shoes for every day wear . I had recently taken a trip with friends and remembered that I had admired a pair of shoes that one of my friends had . When I arrived at work I emailed her to ask her where she had purchased the shoes and she told me they are from amazon . There were a number of different options but I picked the style that I liked and luckily the size I wanted was in stock . I ordered the shoes immediately and because I have amazon prime my shoes will arrive in two days . I am excited for my new shoes be delivered and I really hope that they fit fine .
I bought a really beautiful painting for my new flat . I needed to put the painting up on the wall to display it . I found the perfect spot on the wall that I wanted to put it on . I went to my tool bag and got a hammer , a nail , a piece of chalk , and a leveler . I carefully put the nail on the spot , then took my hammer and hit it a few times . When I checked to make sure it was going in straight , I kept hammering it in . I hammered it in until it was half way in the wall and half way not . I put the hammer down . I then took the level and made sure it was even . When I was sure I had it hung even , I put my tools away .
When I moved to a new city , I had to find a place to live ; I wanted to be near the place where I would be working and I wanted it to be a safe environment and a well established community with no run down housing complexes . Safety to me is the most important thing about where I want to live . I started looking for work , and soon found myself in a class to achieve a certificate to work in a particular field . I needed the classes because I had never worked in that field before ; I was literally starting over and needed a skill . I immediately signed on and in a month had a great job in a great place . During the time I was still in school , I was lucky enough to find a great apartment very near where I would be working . I still live there and still work in the same place !
Our poor Baby saw the Doctor and she had a ear infection . The Doctor gave her some medicine to take for 10 days , to make her feel better . She likes bubblegum flavored so we had it made to taste just like bubblegum . When she saw me with the dropper she curled her lips and started crying . I showed her I liked the medicine and that it was tasted really yummy . Then I pretended it was a truck and it drove right into her mouth . I laughed at her and said no you will need to wait until it is time for you to take it again . Now when she sees the dropped with her medicine she smiles at me and claps . She enjoys the train dropping her medicine of in her mouth every day .
Yesterday , I took my dog for a walk . I put his leash on and we started our walk . We walked throughout our neighborhood . My dog loves to go on walks . The park is right by our neighborhood . We entered the park , and walked along the main path . The park has lots of trees and flowers . As we walked along the path , my dog kept trying to stop and smell different things . So , I had to keep walking and make him come with me . I stopped at the water fountain to get a drink of water . We walked through the entire park and then left . We then walked back to our house , and soon we were home .
I opened my mailbox and got a letter from the state . I opened the letter and it said that I had to intend Jury Duty . Oh boy , I thought to myself . I grumbled to myself in aggravation . Well , the letter said the hearing that I was to attend was for next week . That means I will have to miss work , and let them know I wo n't be able to come in . The hearing was about a man accused of robbing a bank . After three days of hearing his pleas and judging to see if his story matched up to his whereabouts that day . We all decided that the facts did not match up with his story .
Last time I made a bonfire , I was extremely excited . It was a nice cool night and I had already invited many friends to my house to attend . When everybody came , I gave a hug or a handshake and welcomed them to my house . I first had to start the fire and then each of us put marsh mellows in the fire and talked and had a good time . This was fun and relaxing and gave all of us the opportunity to sit around in the nice weather . I felt extremely relaxed and was able to share nice discussions with everyone who attended . Overall , it was simple and did n't cost a lot of money , yet it was still extremely fun .
This afternoon at work , I got hungry for a snack . I did n't have time to go out to a store or a cafe to buy anything , so I decided to just go to the vending machine . The vending machine had many options to choose from . I decided I did not want anything sweet . I would rather eat something salty . The vending machine had a few different flavors of potato chips , such as original , sour cream and onion , cheddar and sour cream , and barbecue . The vending machine also contained other types of salty snacks such as Sun Chips , Doritos , Cheez Its , Goldfish , and Ritz Bits . They cost $ 1 . I inserted a dollar bill , pressed the button that corresponded to the chips I wanted , and watched the machine retrieve the bag of chips for me . I reached into the slot to take the chips . I then enjoyed my snack .
Today morning at 7 o'clock I entered into my office . My office is totally 6 floors . 6th floor is in my control , like cleaning , floor maintenance and everything . I love that , because each and everyone wants cleanliness . According to everyday health , cleanliness and hygiene are essential to maintaining good health . Also it avoids bacteria and viruses that cause illness . Now I prepare to clean my floor . From there I will collect my cleaning equipments . First I will take the vacuum cleaner . By using the vacuum cleaner , I clean the yesterday dust and dirt . In that water I will mix `` antibacterial surface cleaner '' . Then by using a mop I will clean the floor as well . After the cleaning my floor was looking good and hygienic . Now I arrange the tables and computers properly .
I walk into the kitchen and see that the floor is filthy . I walk to the laundry room and grab a broom and dustpan . I put the dustpan on the bar . I sweep under the cabinets . I sweep in the corners and edges of the room . I thoroughly sweep the dirt into a pile . I then dump the dustpan into the trashcan . I return the broom and dustpan to the laundry . I then pickup the steam mop . I attach a mop head . I then plug it into an outlet and wait for it to begin to steam . I then mop the kitchen . When I finish mopping , I unplug the mop and return it to the laundry room .
Sometimes we like to go to the park and feed the ducks . The kids like to see how close they can get to the ducks and other birds that gather at the edge of the pond . The other day we noticed that there were some pretty large fish , large enough that the ducks shyed away from them.since the ducks were on the far side of the pond we decided to feed the fish that had gathered in a small school near the park entrance . I took out a bag of stale bread and began breaking it into small pieces and handing them to the kids . The kids tossed pieces in one at a time , closer and closer to the edge in an attempt to lure the fish closer to them . The ducks watched , enviously from across the pond . The fish eventually were basically on the sandy edge of the pond , and my youngest daughter reached out and poked one .
I always love getting out in nature and I also love seeing historical sights . Recently , I had three days off from work , so I decided to visit Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming . I drove the 5 hours from Denver , Colorado where I live and go there at midday . I set up my camp for the next three days and then spent the late afternoon/early evening walking along nature trails and hiking . I also took many pictures . On the second day , I went to see Old Faithful - seeing that geyser erupt was truly awe-inspiring . I also went on a guided tour where the tour guide gave us the history of Yellowstone Park . I did some quick hiking and then headed home back to Denver . Looking back at all the pictures I took , I realize I had a great trip .
One day , I woke up for work and was shocked because it was light outside . This meant I was late for work ! I looked at my alarm clock and realized that it was totally blank . My alarm clock had died ! I quickly called my boss and explained why I would be late , and made sure to make a note in my phone to stop at the store later to pick up some replacement batteries . However , I realized that in my rush that morning I forgot to look at what kind of batteries I needed ! I took a gamble and went with a pack of AAA batteries . I was anxious when I drove home because I did n't want to have to go back to the store . I quickly changed the batteries in my alarm clock and tested it to make sure that it worked . It did , and I made sure to always change my batteries every three months so I would never be late for work again .
We were able to find a used piano at a local goodwill for $ 40 . The difficult part of this , of course , was getting the piano into our home . This we paid a moving company to do , which cost more than twice what we paid for the piano . Once we got it into our house and polished it up a bit , we were able to play it . We printed off some sheet music that we have and with our few years of experience between us , we put the music in front of us and tried to play . We hired a piano tuner to come and tune it for us so that it sounded a little bit like it was supposed to . We then went back to attempting to play some of the music we 'd printed out . It sounded much better this time .
It was getting late , and I was getting hungry . I did n't want to cook , so I decided to order a pizza . The first thing I did was decide which pizza place I wanted to order from . Once I decided , I had to figure out how to order the pizza . Nowadays you can call the pizza place on the phone to order , or you can send an order online . I chose what kind of pizza I wanted - extra pepperoni ! I chose to have it delivered , because I did n't want to drive out to the pizza place . Once I placed my order , all that was left was to wait for the delivery . When it arrived , I paid the pizza boy for the food and gave him a tip for his hard work .
My second son was born just two days ago . I brought the new baby home to meet his older brother , Tom , who is only two years old . At this age Tom is interested in everything . His eyes were large as he looked over his brother , obviously not expecting him to be so small . When the baby started crying , Tom became very worried until I explained that his little brother was only hungry . Tom handed me his peanut butter sandwich to share with his new brother . Then Tom offered his glass of milk for the baby . I had to explain to Tom that small babies drink their milk from a bottle of warm milk . I asked Tom if he would like to help me warm the milk for the baby . We went into the kitchen , and I asked Tom if he could get a bottle of milk from the refrigerator . I explained to Tom that we had to warm the milk but make sure the milk was n't too hot or too cold . We checked the milk , and it was just right to feed to the baby .
To sew a button on a piece of clothing , you will need a needle and thread . Some people also use a thimble to prevent being pricked by the needle and to help push the needle through the clothing . You can choose to match the color of the thread to the button , the clothing , or neither one . About 6 inches of thread is probably enough to sew a button . Put one end of the thread through the eye of the needle and pull it through about halfway . Then , tie the two ends of the thread together in a knot . Start by pushing the needle through the back of the clothing and though a buttonhole so that the knot does n't show . Pull the thread all the way through . Then , push the needle down through the other buttonhole so that the button is secured .
I unloaded the dishwasher when I got home from work . When it stopped running I cracked open the door and put a towel in the door so everyone knew that the dishes were clean . I checked and everything was dry . I started on the top rack by putting away glasses and plastic containers that were washed on the top rack . There were a few glasses that did not wash properly and there was some residue in them so I put some dish soap and hot water in them and sat them in the sink to rinse out later . The last thing I unload is the utensil basket , it is easiest for me to take the whole basket out and hold it while I put each utensil where it belongs . Once I finished emptying the dishwasher I had some dirty dishes in the sink so I loaded them in as a start for the next load .
When I last fed my cat , I had a couple step process . I first put the food in her bowl and made sure that she had an adequate amount of water . I also made sure the food bowl was clean and that it was not overflowing . I had to find the food that I always give to her and open it up before putting it into the bowl . My cat eventually came over and started to eat from the bowl . Once it was finished , I did not give anymore , as I give a measured amount of food each time . After the cat ate all of the food , I refilled her water bowl and left her food bowl there . This is a daily routine .
It was a beautiful day outside so I thought I would go and play some golf . I got dressed and walked down the road to the golf course , lucky for me it 's so close to me I do n't even have to drive in my car . I got to the course and rented some clubs and stepped out into the amazing warm sun to start playing my round . I swang that club over and over and loved to see the ball fly through the air and land firmly on the ground . I finally go to the last hole and was so happy I got a birdie on this hole . I walked back to the clubhouse and gave them the clubs back I rented to strolled back to my house . It was a lovely way to start my day .
When I was still in high school me and my friends were on the basketball team . After practice one day my coach came up to the team and asked us to promote our next game somehow . Me and my friends started thinking about ways we could promote it and one of us came up with the idea to hang posters all around the school . At first we thought it was a bad idea but we decided to do it anyway . After school the next day we asked the principal if it was okay to hang them up . He said it was okay so we got to work and started hanging them up everywhere we thought was a good idea . At our next game there was a lot more people then at the previous one so I guess the posters did in fact work .
Today I went to a restaurant where I ordered steak for dinner . The waitress asked me how I wanted my steak cooked and I told her I wanted it cooked very well done , so that it was n't raw in the inside and there was no pink meat . She took my order and told me it would take about 15 minutes to cook our food . I thanked her and we went away to help another customer at another table . I took my knife to cut my steak into smaller pieces to eat . When I cut the steak open , it was very pink and raw inside . I knew that this is not what I had ordered so I waited until the waitress was nearby so I could get her attention . I told her that my steak was not cooked how I had ordered it . She apologized and told me that they would get me another steak that was cooked well done . She took my plate with the raw steak and went back to the kitchen to put in my correct order .
I woke up this morning and I decided to take a shower right away . I got out of bed and went to my dresser to get all of my clothes for the day out of the drawers . I took them to the bathroom with me to change right into after the shower . I got undressed and got a towel ready so that I could get dry fast when the shower was over . I turned on the water in my shower with my right hand and waited for the water to warm up a little . I started to put soap on my and waited a minute while it cleaned my body . I rinsed my body off from the soap and I was ready to get out . I walked out of the shower and dried off with my towel I had prepared .
Before going to school it is very important to eat a good breakfast . We always start the day off with eating something yummy and I make sure my son has a lot to drink . Getting dressed follows breakfast . He also needs his backpack prepared with all of his homework , we usually do this the night before . After he is dressed and ready we head into the car . My children always need to have their buckles on before we start the car . Once everyone is safe we are off . My children like to give a hug and a wave goodbye . We are sure to always arrive on time , it is important to not be late . Being late to school disrupts the class .
Last night I went downstairs to brush my teeth , even though I was half asleep it was important not to skip it . I took out the tooth brush and put lots of paste on it . Usually I sing happy birthday to myself to make sure that I 've brushed my teeth long enough and to make sure that I get between all the corners . After brushing my teeth I always floss and clean my mouth out with mouthwash . To me , that is the complete way to brush your teeth , you have to get all the little bits of food out between the cracks or you can end up with a cavity . After flossing and washing my mouth with mouthwash I spit into a towel and went back up for bed .
I 'm not a great swimmer so every summer I take a swimming class and try to improve on some basic skills . Last time I signed up and paid for the class . Then when the class started I went to the pool with my bag full of pool gear . I made sure I had a rubberband for my long hair to tie it up , my swimsuit , goggles , kick board , flip flops , shampoo and conditioner , shower gel and a sponge and a few towels . In the locker room I put a quarter in a locker to open it up and I changed into my suit and tied my hair up . I walked out to the pool and found my teacher . The teacher checked to make sure I had everything I needed then said I could come in the pool and wait for the class to start . When the rest of the students were there we started class just by trying to put our face in the water . It was fun too ! I went to the shower and washed up then got dressed and went home . The locker kept the quarter as a fee for using the locker .
Throughout the month , my wife and I get bills to pay for things that we buy or use . A lot of the times , we get a bill to pay rent and to pay for the electricity and gas that we use to use power and keep our house warm . When we get the bills , we put them in a nice pile to make sure that we do n't lose or forget about any of them . Once or twice a month , we will sit down and make sure that we pay the bills . The money comes out of our bank account and we always check to make sure that we have enough of it . We often will talk about what we can do in the next weeks to make sure that we do n't have too many bills to pay .
It was time for my baby to eat . She is old enough to eat soft baby foods , but not quite ready to eat on her own yet . So , I gathered up a selection of baby food jars . I put a little apple juice it the spill proof glass . Then , I put the beef and carrots on a little plate and heated them slightly in the microwave . Then I picked up my little baby girl , and put her in the high chair , put the tray in place , and fastened her bib in place . After that , I brought the food over , sat down in the other chair , and began feeding her . She was pretty hungry , and the foods I chose were her favorites , so she was ready for the next bite before I even had the spoon ready . I cleaned her up with a damp washcloth and put her down for her nap .
My friend , Tom , had moved into a new house , and decided to plant a small tree to help make his yard look better . He had been advised by a tree expert , that the best time to plant it was in April or May . So about several weeks after Tom had moved into his new home , he went ahead to plant the tree in mid April . He first got and checked some maps to make sure he did n't mistakenly end up digging into any telephone or gas lines . Once he found a suitable spot to plant his new tree , Tom took a shovel and began preparing the hole to place it in . Next , he prepared the tree for planting by turning carefully upside down to remove it from the pot it came in . Tom also filled the hole with some compost and manure to help the tree grow better . Once this was done , he filled up the hole completely and watered the tree . Finally , he placed mulch on top and then stopped to admire the beautiful new tree in his yard .
I sorted my laundry at home before going to the laundromat so it would be quicker when I got there . I dumped a cupful of scent booster into the washing machine and threw in two laundry detergent pods . I added my dark laundry to one machine and repeated the process in another machine where I put my light colored laundry . I put fabric softener in the drawer for detergent , bleach and softener and put in enough quarters for the machine to run . When the washing machines were finished , I pulled my laundry out into a cart and rolled the cart to the wall where the dryers are . I shook each piece and sat a few pieces aside that I was going to hang up to dry . After adding the clothing to the dryer , I put several dryer sheets in . When my clothes were dry I put them into baskets to take home . When I got home I folded and put away all the dry clothes and hung up wet clothes on a dryer to air dry .
We still have a house phone , or land line as some would put it . We cell phones , but keep the house phone because our cell strength is not always very good . Last week I had fallen asleep on the couch when I dreamed that a bell was ringing . Suddenly I realized it was the phone and sprung off the couch to run to the desk and pick it up . The phone I picked up was a cordless phone , so I had to push the Talk button before answering . My Grandma Mary was on the other end and she wanted to talk to my dad . `` Dad is n't home yet , Grandma , can I take a message for him ? '' Grandma asked me to ask Dad to call her when he got home . Before I forgot , I took a piece of chalk from the chalkboard near the phone and wrote : ` Dad Grandma would like you to call her . ' Dad said that I had done just the right thing by leaving him a message and I felt proud that I had remembered .
I was going to have my sister over for dinner so I made a point to make sure the house was clean , especially the kitchen . I cleared off the table , removing the placemats and centerpiece . Then , I took out the cleaning products and sprayed the table . I did such a good job , the table looked brand new . Once the table was nice and clean , I put on a table runner that my mother had made . It was made of white lace . I put down two dinner plates , a bread plate , silverware and two wine glasses . I put a beautiful bouquet of red roses in the center of the table to truly finish off the look . My table looked absolutely perfect and inviting .
Yesterday morning , I had some left over roast meat . It tends to be tough , so I sprinkled it with meat tenderizer . Then I marinated it in Worcester and a dash of hot sauce . I added vegetable oil to the frying pan , then turned the stove on high . While the pan was heating , I cut the roast meat up in thin strips . I needed to check to see if the pan was hot enough , so I dashed a sprinkle of water on it . When I added the thin strips of meat , they began to sizzle . It sounded like bacon frying . I like the outside blackened and the inside rare , so it did n't take long to cook . I put it on a toasted bagel for lunch . Afterwards , I cleaned up the pan and counter with hot , soapy water . I used bleach on the plastic cutting board .
I notice that my fuel level is almost empty . I drive to the nearest gas station . I pull into the closest lane . I park and open the fuel cap . I enter my pin number when prompted . I select the proper type of gas for my car . I put the nozzle into the gas tank . While waiting for the gas tank to fill , I open my hood . I get a paper towel . I pull out the oil level reader . I insert the reader back into the oil tank . My oil level is good . I close the hood . I throw away the paper towel . The gas pump clicks off . I remove the nozzle and replace it in the gas pump . I collect my receipt . I then get in my car and drive off .
My daughter got a new board game for Christmas . It had a spinner and little cardboard figures you could move across the board . We had to read the directions to find out how to set it up . Each cardboard figure had a little plastic stand they made them look like they were standing up when you moved them across the board . We chose which cardboard figure we would use to be ours and spun the spinner to see who would go first . In this game , you could sometimes land on a square that told you to do something . Sometimes these were good and you could get ahead really fast , but some of these would make you go backwards . We played the game and it was a close race , but in the end my daughter won . She was very happy !
I selected a story that was appropriate for the group of boys on the camping trip . Once they were ll gathered around the campfire , I asked them if they wanted to hear a spooky story . They replied all at once that they did . I changed my tone of voice to a more dramatic , formal tone so they could envision the events of the story more easily . For added effect , I made different voices for characters in the story and sound effects for action in the story . I was careful to observe the boys ' faces to make sure they understood the story as I was telling it and were maintaining their interest . Once the story was finished , I gave the boys some time around the fire to react to the story and talk about their favorite parts .
Tomorrow was the day of my physics exam . I was feeling confident about it because I had been studying for the past week to prepare . I had tried every different type of studying ; using note cards , reviewing notes , and studying with friends . After a couple of hours of studying I go to sleep to make sure I get plenty of sleep . I wake up the next morning and eat a balanced breakfast to help with my memory a bit . I then head off to school where physics was my first class . He passes out the exam and once everyone has one he tells us to begin . As the exam goes on and I complete some questions easily I 'm left with 2 questions and half the exam time remaining . I do n't have much of an idea on how to do those questions . I start to get nervous and as time ticks down I have to take my best guess and do the parts of the questions that I know for partial credit . I leave the test feeling like I passed with a B.
I like to make scrambled eggs for breakfast . Usually I use two eggs if I am cooking for myself , but I will add more if other family members are joining me for the meal . I prefer to use free-range , organic eggs . They are very tasty and the yolks are often a dark orange color . I tap the eggs against the edge of a bowl and let the yolks and whites slide into the bowl . . I discard the shells . Then I add a little milk and some herbs , along with salt and pepper , and I beat the eggs with a whisk . When the butter is melted , I add the egg mixture to the pan . As the eggs cook , I move them around the pan with a spatula . This makes the eggs become fluffy . When the eggs are finished , I scoop them out onto a plate .
Rice is my daughter 's favorite , so I planned to cook it for her that day . I first had to get a pot . I also had to get out my ingredients . I chose white rice . I measured one cup of it out . I put two cups of water into the pot and put it onto the stove which I turned to medium . I also added a pinch of salt . I let this boil for ten minutes , and then I turned it down to low so it could simmer . I covered the pot and let it sit on low for another ten minutes . When the rice had absorbed all the water , I checked to see if it was done , and it was . I served my daughter the rice later that evening when she got home .
I started playing the piano when I was a young boy . My mother got a brand new piano and I thought it was the most amazing thing ever . I walked up to it and pushed down on one of the white keys . I sat down and started to hit more of the keys . There were white keys , and fewer small black keys in between some of the white keys . I hit the keys until I started to recognize notes from songs I have heard . I practiced pressing the keys over and over until I matched the noises each key made with the sounds of songs I liked . \ \ I thought . I could now listen to any music I wanted to simply by practicing more and more until I learned it . Eventually I learned more about music , and that each key had a ' note ' . I learned that certain notes sound good together , and I could play those notes in any order I wanted , and it would sound good ! Some notes do n't sound good with other notes , so I also learned which notes to avoid while practicing . The piano is a great instrument to learn music on , you can play anything you want !
My dog is very excited , and he runs around the house because he is so excited . I think this is a good time to take him for a walk . Walks are good for dogs so that they can use their energy up and get good exercise . I make sure my dog 's collar is tight , but not too tight , and attach his leash to the metal loop on his collar . The leash and collar will make sure my dog stays close and ca n't run away . I open the front door outside while holding the leash and lead my dog outside , closing the door behind me . I follow my dog where he wants to go , and let him walk close to me around my neighborhood . It is hot today , so my dog is tired after beings outside for a while . We head back inside to rest .
I am more of a cook rather than a baker of pastries and sweets . But with the internet and YouTube anything can be found . I searched YouTube to find a good simple but interesting set of instructions . I gathered all of the ingredients and placed them on the counter along with measuring cups and spoons . I could not believe how much sugar goes into the baking of a cake but that 's why it 's not a health food . All the ingredients went into a bowl for me to mix with a 1980 's hand held electric mixer . Naturally my finger stole a taste of the raw cake . After placing the bowl in the oven and and waiting the proper time I removed the cake and frosted it after it cooled down . Not too bad for a non baker but I 'll stick to cooking .
I get in my car and drive to the nearest department store . I look through all of the aisles and racks trying to decide on the perfect gift . I think about what my friend likes and remember that she mentioned that she loved a certain perfume . A sales associate stops me and asks if I need help . I tell the associate that I was looking for a certain perfume for my friends birthday . She tells me they have the perfume and it 's on sale . I think it smells great , and I tell the associate that I would like to buy it . The associate rings it up and even gift wraps it for me since it is a birthday present . I pay the associate and leave the department store .
It had been a long day and I really needed some time to myself so I put on a comfy pair of shoes and stepped out of the house . Nigh had fallen and brought with it a more comfortable summer night temperature . I walked out to the sidewalk and pondered what direction I should take . All the businesses had closed , their window displays lit dimly only by the light cast from the streetlights high atop their poles . After a couple blocks I made a left turn and continued my jaunt . A cool breeze swept passed and as I look up expecting to see clouds wafting by I was greeted instead with a sky full of stars twinkling in the darkness . I almost tripped as I attempted to walk while looking straight up . Such pretty stores on this block , each with their own style and design presented to passersby like myself . Soon I was ready to make another turn and to the left I went . I walked heel to toe for quite some time , following the line of bricks that made of the sidewalk on this block before I came to yet another corner . Of course I chose to turn left again and it was n’t long before my ambling had me standing back in front of my house , calmer , more relaxed and happy that I ’d gotten to enjoy the world instead of rushing through it .
Last night I decided to make Mexican Bean Salad for dinner . This is a really nice , light , and flavorful dish to eat during the summer . I looked up the recipe and took out a notepad and a pen so I could make a list of all of the ingredients I needed to get at the grocery store on my way home from work . Some of the ingredients I already had - like olive oil , red wine vinegar , garlic , and cumin . On my shopping list , I wrote that I needed one can of black beans , one can of kidney beans , one can of cannellini beans , a bag of frozen corn , one red onion , one green bell pepper , one red bell pepper , and one bunch of cilantro . I put the shopping list in my purse so I could reference it later at the store and make sure I buy everything that I need for dinner .
For lunch today , I heated up some of yesterday 's dinner on the gas stove . I took out a skillet from the cupboard and the leftovers from the refrigerator . I put a spoonful of the pulled pork in the skillet , and added a spoonful of the baked beans . I put a cover on it so the food would heat up faster and more evenly . Before I turned on the burner , I checked to make sure the pilot light was burning . It was , so I turned the knob to start the gas flame under the skillet . I did n't want to burn the food , so I set the flame on low and stayed by the stove to check on it .
I had been dreading the court hearing for a number of months . The problem with our legal system is that sometimes it can takes months or even years to finally get done with your case . And that 's really just the beginning of your sentence . Since I was absolutely unable to drive as my car and license had been taken from me because I got arrested I had my parents drive me there . We walked into the court house we had to go through some decent amount of security . It was much like going through the TSA at the airport . As we waited for the judge to arrive my lawyer came and found me . Apparently he and the prosecutor had worked out a agreement . So I simply had to walk in front of the judge and tell him that I understood the agreement .
Vegetables are my favorite food because they are delicious and healthy . I decided to grow carrots and asparagus in my garden . I bought seeds at the local hardware store and took them out to the yard . I spread the carrot seeds on one side of the garden plot , and the asparagus seeds on the other side . I then buried the seeds with a thin layer of dirt . I went over to the hose , and used it to fill up my watering can . A few days later , I saw tiny green shoots starting to sprout out of the ground where I planted the seeds . I watered them again , so they could keep growing . I ca n't wait until they grow big enough to harvest .
Last night our family went out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants . We had made a reservation a few days before . When we arrived , the hostess showed us to our table and gave us menus . When he brought our drinks a few minutes later , he told us about some special dishes that were n't on the menu . We were ready to order , so he went around the table and took each of our orders . Our appetizers came next , and we all shared so everyone could have a taste of a few different dishes . We laughed and talked while we ate , and when we were finished the waiter cleared our plates and brough special dessert menus . Everything looked delicious , but we were so full that no-one had room for dessert . We decided we would come back another time just for dessert . We asked the waiter to bring the check , which we paid along with a generous tip for the waiter who had taken very good care of us .
In college , at the end of my second semester freshman year , I had to take a final exam for my English class . It was a literature class , so we wrote the exam in a " blue book , " which is a fairly common way of taking an exam in college . I arrived to the classroom , and the professor passed out the shrink-wrapped booklets . The professor also handed out a sheet of paper with five writing prompts . We had to choose two of them and write our essays in the blue book . When everyone had received their materials and appropriately labeled everything , we began writing . The prompts asked us to compare two novels that we had read in the course , and we had to be very thorough . And I was faster than about half of my classmates , some of whom had to use all 3.5 hours that the session lasted in order to finish .
I sit down at the piano to play a piece of music . I open the music book to the page where the piece is . I put both my hands on the keyboard . I read two lines of music at the same time , one tells me how to move the fingers of my left hand , the other tells me how to move the fingers of my right hand . I have learned what the musical symbols mean , and I read the musical text ( which is called a score ) just like people read a book with words , but I am reading symbols that tell me where to put my fingers on the piano keyboard and how long to hold my finger on each key . The music also tells me whether I should hit the keys hard for a loud song , or softly for a soft sound . When I have read all the symbols on the page ( musical notes ) , I am finished playing the piano piece .
My daughter and I wanted to watch a movie after dinner , but there was nothing good on TV . We decided to go and rent a movie . We drove to a nearby store that had a movie rental box . We looked through all of the movies that were available . My daughter and I finally decided that we wanted to watch a comedy movie . She selected a movie that had recently been in the theaters . The price to rent the movie appeared on the screen . The machine recorded the information , then told me to remove my card . I took my card and receipt . The movie DVD came out of the machine .
Every morning I get upt at 7 a.m. and head to my local gym . After changing into my workout clothes , I start my daily routine . First , I walk on a treadmill for thirty minutes to get my heart rate up . Depending on the day , I will either work on my upper body strength , my torso muscles , or on my leg definition . I vary this from day to day so that I do n't end up sore from overdoing the training exercises . Once I have finished that , I go into the locker room , grab a towel and head to the shower in order to get clean as I am usually very sweaty by then and am feeling nasty . Once I have finished cleaning up , I put my regular clothes back on and go to work .
I have thought about getting a pet for a long time . My family and I decided that now would be a good time for one because we can afford it , and we are mature and responsible enough to handle the care and keeping of a pet . We decided to get a cat because there are times when we go away for the weekend or for long days and it would be easier to have a neighbor check on a cat then to have to board a dog . We thought about where we would keep a litter box , scratching posts and toys and then bought all those supplies . We all got along very well with a 2 year old grey cat and adopted her . We named her Sprinkles and she is a joyful addition to our family .
I was cutting up some carrots for dinner . My hand slipped a little and it cut my finger ! It started to bleed and it was a little scary . It stung a little , but it quickly began to feel better . I held my cut under the clean water until it had mostly stopped bleeding . Then I washed the cut and my hand with a little soap . I rinsed carefully to get all the soap off my hands and out of the cut , and then I let them air dry so I would n't get any germs on the cut from a towel . Finally I put a clean new Band-Aid over the cut to keep any more dirt from getting into it while it heals .
Yesterday my friend asked me if I would help him move a couch from his living room into his bedroom . I said that I would be happy to help . When I arrived at his house , I put my back brace on just to make sure that I would n't get injured while I was working . We carefully maneuvered the couch out of the living room and through the hallway to his bedroom . When we got to the doorway of his bedroom , we had to rotate the couch just a little but so that it would fit through the narrow doorway . Once my friend and I were safely in the bedroom with the couch , we gently set it down in the corner of the room where he wanted it . I said , " no problem ! "
I woke late today . I did not do everything that I usually do every morning . One thing that I did not do was make my bed . I wake up , get out of bed and immediately start running my hand across my bed in order to straighten the wrinkles out of my bottom , fitted sheet . When I wake up on time , unlike today , I then pull up my top , flat sheet and straighten my pillows . Some people tuck their top sheet in under the mattress and tuck it about their pillows when they make their bed . I do n't ; I simply pull the top sheet and then the blanket over my pillows and let the sides and bottom of the top sheet hang free . Well , tonight that certainly wo n't be an issue since I did n't make my bed at all !
I was feeling hungry this afternoon , so I decided to make toasted bread for a snack . I invited my mom to join me and make some toasted bread for herself . We took out a loaf of whole wheat bread from the pantry and took out two slices each . We got out a stick of butter and knife and then me and my mom spread butter across each slice of bread . Then we placed the slices into the toaster and pressed the button to turn it on . After waiting for a minute , the toaster bell rang and the slices popped up . We each got a napkin and then sat down to enjoy our tasty toasted bread at the kitchen table .
One of the grossest things I dislike doing is unclogging a toilet . I tell my kids all the time , do n't use too much toilet paper or else it will get stuck and will not flush . Of course , they forget and once in awhile I hear , \ \ mom , I ca n't flush the toilet \ \ . So , now I have to go to the garage and get the handy dandy plunger . I bring it to the bathroom and begin the process . I put the plunger in the toilet and cover the hole and start to push it down , over and over again . Sometimes you have to push countless times , before the toilet unclogs . Once it does , you breathe a sigh of relief , clean up the area and tell the kids again , not to use too much toilet paper .
I woke up and looked at myself in the mirror . I realized that my hair was really long and unkempt and that it was time for a hair cut . Sometimes , when I do n't get a haircut , I look like a really scary homeless man . Whenever I get a haircut , it is when I also get a shave . So this means that I am often unshaven for three months straight . Since , I wanted to go back into the world again , I knew it was time for a new hair cut and shave . He first used scissors to trim my hair into something manageable , then he used a electric trimmer to buzz some of my side burns off . He then continued using his scissors and cut my hair into something that was acceptable . He also had to take a few minutes to shave off my beard . Then he proceeded to use a knife and shaving cream to give me a very deep shave . It costed a total of 50 dollars . This was n't bad considering I got a new hair cut , I was shaved , and they even offered to wash my hair for free .
I always check if a new store is open , especially if it is a store that I have not been to before , for example , a liquor store or a grocery store . Sometimes I even check when I have already been to the store but I have n't had the opportunity to check their hours . What I do is I go online , I search for the store and then I make sure that I am view the contact hours for the location relevant to me . Sometimes , when the location is off I may try find a phone number to contact the store and confirm their times . But usually I can just check online , in a catalog or by calling the company and confirming to see that they are open and that there is actually someone currently in the store who would be able to serve me .
I arrived at the dentist office and told the receptionist my name so that she could let the dentist know that I was there . I waited in the waiting room reading magazines until my name was called . I walked back to the room where the dentist would clean my teeth . He cleaned them and let me choose what flavor cleaning gel I wanted . I chose cherry . When the dentist was finished cleaning my teeth she told me that my teeth were pretty and white . The dentist told me that I do not have any cavities and then gave me a small bag with toothpaste , a toothbrush , and floss . When I left the room I went back to the receptionist and told her when I would like to schedule my next visit .
My kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes . I needed to wash them so I could empty and clean my sink . I put the plug in , and ran the hot water . Once the sink was full of water I started washing everything . I always wash the glasses first so they are washed in the cleanest water . After I washed each glass I ran it under some fresh water to wash the soap suds off . When I had washed all the glasses , I washed the mugs the same way , and put them all on the draining board too . Next I washed the plates and bowls . Some of them had food stuck on so I had to use my scrubber to get them clean . The very last thing was the silverware , which is fiddly because each piece is small and difficult to find in the soapy water . When it was all done I pulled up the plug and emptied the sink of water . Then I gave the sink a wash with my scrubber to get it all clean and shiny .
In school they put a special assignment on all the students : to plant some flowers in the school yard , so it would look more beautiful . So for the next day we had to bring some flowers to plant them . I went to the flower store , but it was incorrect , because they only had cut flowers , not live flowers , so I had to go to a different store . Real , alive and vivid flowers . I bought a plant of daisy flowers , with around 20 blooming flowers . I brought them to the school the day after , and at 9 am all the students started to plant the flowers in the yard . Then refilled the hole with soil and then watered the flowers . Now they have to be watered every day in order to grow healthy and show their vivid colors .
When I was feeling hungry last night I decided to make myself some soup . I started by picking out which soup I wanted to eat . I also needed to take out a pot to cook my soup in . After I picked out my can of soup and got my pot out of the cupboard , I needed to get out my can opener so that I could open up the can . Then I poured the soup from the can into the cooking pot and threw away the can . Once I had the soup in the pot , I set it on the stove and turned it on . After the stove heated up , I waited for the soup to get hot then turned off the stove and let the pot of soup cool down . Then I got a bowl from my cabinet and a large spoon and filled my bowl with soup and then I was ready to eat !
It was family movie night so my husband , myself and our three kids sat on the big comfy purple couch and watched the newest Pixar film , while eating popcorn . Once the movie was over , our two youngest had already been asleep so we each carried one child to their respective beds . We did n't bother to wake them up to brush their teeth -LRB- I feel guilty whenever this happens . -RRB- Our son was still up so we took the opportunity to snuggle a bit longer before taking him to brush his teeth . After teeth were brushed we made sure the night light was on and that he was all set for the night . Hugged him real tight gave him a kiss and said goodnight . Five minutes pass . `` I need a drink . '' Five more minutes pass . `` will you rub my neck and hair until I fall asleep ?
I did n't know how to start it . Did n't even know what to say . Should I meet her in person ? Should I call ? In the end I decided to write a letter . `` Hello '' I wrote . My pen stopped . Should I just come out and say `` I love you '' ? No , no that 's too direct . Maybe I should start with some small talk . I 'm not a fan myself but what do you think ? I did n't know how to contact you whether in person or what so I just decided to go old school and write you a letter . The truth is that I 've always loved you . I just had to get this off my chest .
Tom and Melissa are going to visit their grandmother in New York for a month . It is the summertime , and they have a break at school . Their grandmother has asked for them to come see her , and spend that time with her . So , Tom and Melissa 's parents are going with them for some of the time , and dropping the kids off there for the remainder of the month . it is a long drive to New York , so they start early in the morning one day and load the car up with luggage . When it is night time , they stop at a hotel , and stay the night . In the morning , they get up , and get breakfast , and check out of the hotel . They have only a little ways to go until they reach grandmother 's house , so they call her to let her know .
Recently when my family visited the local food bank , they gave us a lot of oranges . Not knowing what to really do with all these oranges , I came up with the idea of making fresh juice out of them . In order to do this , I knew that we needed to peel the oranges , and we needed to but them inside of a blender or food processor . One by one , I peeled all of the oranges . My mom cut them open to take out as much of the seeds as possible . Once we were sure that she got out enough of the seeds , we put the oranges in the blender and blended it into a perfect juice . We each had a glass of the juice right then and there and stored the rest in a pitcher in the refrigerator .
When I woke up in the morning I noticed that my hair was not looking very clean . It was time to have a shower and wash my hair . I turned on the water in the shower and waited for it to heat up . Then I stepped in and started to wet my hair . When my hair was completely wet I reached for the shampoo bottle and squeezed a small amount into my hand . I scrubbed and scrubbed allowing the bubbles to get really big . Then it was time to make my hair really clean . I let the water run all the way over my hair and I kept pushing it through until I could feel that my hair was squeaky clean . I turned the water off . My hair was now clean . When I had gotten dressed I used the hairdryer to completely dry my hair . Now when I looked in the mirror my hair was shiny and sparkling . It was perfectly clean .
My friends and I decided to go on a bike tour . It would take place through the forest at a nearby camping vicinity . We prepared by buying the correct clothing wear the night before and making sure our bikes were properly maintained . We introduced ourselves to the other tourists at the site . After ten minutes of listening to instructions we began our tour first over a long winding road that led through a forest . We spotted several turtles and rabbits along the way . Next we rode near a lake . I did n't mind though as I knew we would be getting sweaty and dirty anyway . Next we rode five miles down a beach sidewalk path . It was beautiful seeing the waves splash on the shore . We thanked the tour guide and the said good bye to the other tourists . We loaded our bikes back into our car and drove home .
My family is planning a reunion in Utah this month . Since we live in West Virginia , it will be a long trip for us . It was too expensive for the five of us to fly , so we planned a three-day road trip instead . We planned for three days of driving each way , with fun things to do on the way to and from our destination . The first night , after ten hours of driving , we will be camping on the banks of the Mississippi River . We have a reserved campsite there . The third night , we will be with my extended family in Utah . We have a time-share condo on a mountain reservoir where we plan to stay for a whole week . We will be hiking , biking , canoeing , playing board games , playing card games , and playing dice games . I hope to have a lot of fun with my extended family that week . On the way back to West Virginia , we plan to stop at Zion National Park to hike the legendary Angels ' Landing trail . We also plan to stop at Mesa Verde National Park , Carlsbad National Park , and the Jefferson National Expansion Monument . I am really excited to get on the road !
Funerals are events that I usually find to be very very sad . I did however just go to a funeral that I actually enjoyed . My friends grandfather died at the age of ninety four . He lived a wonderful life and when he died he was surrounded by all of his children and grand children . According to his family he seemed ready to pass away and in his words he was `` on to his next adventure . '' The atmosphere was extremely celebratory . Following the church service there was a very large part at a neighboring Greek restaurant . Many people gave toasts to pay tribute to his passing , and others told funny and engaging stories about his youth and his family . The whole event really reminded me of the importance of family and the amazing roles our elders play in our lives .
My mother wanted an item from a store on Etsy so I set up my own account there to order the item for her . I had to create the account then set it up to be used with my bank account . I had to prove the bank account was mine by looking at two very small deposits then entering the amounts into the provided spaces on my Etsy account . The first purchase was not successful . My mother and I contacted the seller and explained the situation before asking how it could be resolved . The problem was that my payment from my bank account was not successful . I had to log into my Etsy account and my personal bank account so I could compare numbers .
Yesterday when I woke up , I had to do my morning chores that I do every single day . These are my responsibility and I must get them done every day . To begin this process , I made a to-do list for the day . Then I got to work . I fed the animals -LRB- one dog and two cats -RRB- , took out the garbage , did the dishes , and cleaned the cat 's litter box . My next step was to start cooking breakfast . After my spouse and I ate , I had a few more dishes to do . After finishing up those dishes , I put a load of laundry into the washer . After about an hour or so , the clothes were done washing and they were ready to be put in the dryer . I could finally relax !
When I looked out my front window , I saw a man I did not know yelling at a woman who lives next door . He looked very scary . I did n't want to go out there because he looked scary , but I wanted to help my neighbor . So I called 911 . I told her . She asked me where I lived , and I told her . Then she asked me if it looked like the man had a weapon . I said I did n't think so . She told me not to worry , but to stay inside . She talked to me until they arrived . She wanted to know how old I was , and where I went to school . She also asked me about how things were going outside . He was still yelling . I felt better .
Sally just got her pay check in the mail and she felt like she deserved to go shopping and treat herself to something nice . The shopping centre was a little bit of a drive from her home but she thought that it was worth all the gas money . When sally got to the shopping centre she saw clothes , new phones , and books ! Sally 's first thought was to go to the book store and see what kind of new hits that she wanted to read . She made it to the book section and picked out a book that was titled : the magical uses and wonders of Flippity Floppity Bibbity Boppity Boo . and she thought it was wonderful so she brought it up to the counter and paid for the book . she had to stop at the gas station to fuel up her car and then when she was done , she got back in the car and drove home . she was very tired so she went to sleep . Goodnight Sally .
One day I was thinking about my grandma who lives in Florida . I thought it would be nice to write her a letter . I sat down at the table and took out a pen and paper . I told her about how I went to my friend 's birthday party and how I was looking forward to my vacation in August . I told her how my friends and I planned a trip to Washington D.C. for vacation . I signed the letter and folded it up . I put a stamp on the letter and I walked down to the post office . I gave my letter to the postman and he put it in the mail to go out the next day . I bet Grandma will be excited to get my letter !
After taking a two week trip to Europe I arrived home with lots of laundry . I decided that I should start washing my clothes the night I arrived home . I did three loads of laundry but I was so tired that I tossed all of the clothes onto the couch without folding them . I woke the next morning feeling a bit refreshed and decided that is was time to tackle the pile of clothing on the couch . First I separated the clothes into heaps based on clothing type and then I began folding all of the items . I folded everything neatly and made piles based on how the clothes would be stores in my closet . Once all of the clothes were folded I returned them all to their proper places in my closet and I was ready to start my day .
I decided to rent a movie so I made a trip to the movie rental store . I got in my car , started the car , and drove off . I arrived at the video rental store and parked my car . I smiled and said `` hello . '' I walked down the isles and thought about what type of movie I was in the mood to watch . As I walked down the isles , I looked at the movie boxes and read some titles . I decided that I was in the mood to watch a science fiction movie . I walked slowly down the isle and carefully read the titles and looked at the movie covers . I found a movie that I had been wanting to watch so I made up my mind quickly and got that movie . I walked to the cash register and was greeted again by the store clerk . I gave him my movie rental card and then he told me how much the cost was . I paid the clerk and he handed me the movie in a plastic bag . I thanked the clerk and walked out of the store .
Sometimes on rainy days I like to go to the museum since there is nothing to do outside . Today was one of those days , so I went to the museum with my friend Kallie . We were going to see an exhibit on dinosaurs . We paid the cashier and then entered the exhibit . We were careful to be quiet so we would n't disturb other visitors . We went to the first exhibit of a T-Rex and took turns reading the plaques that were displayed next to the exhibit . The curator was there to answer questions that visitors may have about the different dinosaurs on display . She was very nice and helpful and told us a lot of neat things we would n't have otherwise known .
I decided to write a letter to my aunt , whom I had n't seen in a long time . First I gathered my supplies . I picked out a pen , paper , an envelope , my address book , and a postage stamp . I licked the sticky strip on the flap of the envelope and pressed it down to seal the envelope . Then I wrote my name and address on the upper left corner . After consulting my address book , I wrote my aunt 's name and address very neatly in the center of the envelope . I checked the addresses again to make sure they were neat and correct , and then I affixed the stamp to the upper right corner of the envelope . After putting the letter in the mailbox , I raised the red flag so the postman would know I had outgoing mail .
I go grocery shopping every week to get food and any other items that my husband and I need for the week . I wait to go shopping usually until Thursday or Friday so that I can use the weekly ads to make my list . I shop for items on sale , so I like to be very prepared . I also use the store 's apps on my phone to track what deals they are offering for me this week . I plan out my list based on the ads and the apps , and write each store 's name above the items I want to buy there . On the day I decide to go , I drive to the first store which is whichever one I am getting less more cold things at . This way , they will stay colder together than if I buy one cold thing and it 's sitting by itself in the heat of the car while I shop at the next store . I begin by opening my list and deciding which part of the store I am going to start in , and then work my way to the other end as I get the items that I need . I try to go quickly so it does n't take much time . When I 'm ready , I go to the front of the store and get into a line with a number that is lit up . I wait for it to be my turn and unload the groceries onto the conveyor belt . After the cashier rings up my items , I will pay with either cash or my credit card . The items get bagged up and placed into my cart for me . I thank the cashier and take the cart to where my car is parked and put the groceries inside it . I drive home and bring all the groceries inside my house , and then put them all away wherever they go .
When I do n't pick up after myself , my flat can become very messy and dirty . I do n't like a messy , dirty flat so I make sure that I clean up every weekend . On Saturday morning , I wake up early and get ready to clean . First , I pick up all of the toys and all the things that are not in the place where they belong . I put the dirty clothes in the laundry room hamper . I throw away any garbage I find . When everything is put away , I use a duster to get the dust off all of the furniture . Next , I use a broom and sweep the floors . When I 'm done sweeping the floors , I fill up a bucket with soap and water . I use a mop to wash the floors .
I want to write a letter to my best friend , who lives far away from me . I am going to share with her some activities I have been enjoying . Because I enjoy writing letters on paper , I will use stationery I keep in my top desk drawer . The paper is light blue . I sit at the desk and think about what I want to say . I write to her about my life , what I have experienced , and how I feel about these things . I also ask her questions about how she is , and about subjects and activities that interest her . When I am finished , I sign the letter . I lick the flap and seal the envelope . Then I write her address on the front of the envelope and write my return address on the upper left corner . I place a stamp on the upper right corner .
My little cousin asked me to read a story to him . We went over to his bookshelf together to pick out a book . He looked through the shelves for a minute and pulled out a thin book full of colorful pictures . We walked over to the couch and sat down . I flipped past the title page and turned the book to him to show him the pictures . I turned the page and started to read the story . I tried to change my voice for each different character , and my cousin thought that was funny . My cousin really enjoyed the book , so I asked him to tell me what his favorite part was . After talking about the book for a minute , we got up and put it back on the shelf .
Yesterday I received a cool batman poster that I ordered online . I was very excited to find a good place for it on my wall . At first I had a little bit of trouble finding a clear space for my poster because I have a lot of other posters in my room . So after an hour of adjusting posters in my room I finally created enough space for my batman poster . I created a special spot for it to stick out when friends and family visit . I even elevated the poster higher than the other ones to make it more obvious . The next day my friend swings by my house to hang out and he walks in the room and sees my new batman poster and says your new poster sucks !
I had always wanted a flowering tree for my front yard . I did some research and decided that a dogwood tree would grow well in our cool climate . My husband and I got in the car and drove to a nursery that was across town . She told us about several types of dogwood trees that we could choose from . We finally decided on one called \ \ Cherokee Red . \ \ It gets dark pink flowers with white centers . It was a little difficult loading it into the back of our mini-van , but we managed . We drove home with our new tree and planted it in a hole that we had already dug . Our tree has given us many years of beautiful flowers in the spring .
Today , me and my family are going to Florida for one week ! We are taking an airplane there , so we have to make sure we 're on time to catch our flight . I 'm very excited because we 're going to go to Disney World , and I 've never been there before . I think it 's really fun to go on vacation with my family , and this is the first time we 're all going to Florida together . When we 're not at Disney World playing on rides or watching live shows , we will be spending time at the beach . It is really fun to play volleyball at the beach , and I 'm very good at it ! We will also eat a lot of good food in Florida because it is near the ocean and fresh seafood is nearby . I ca n't wait until we land in Florida now !
I wanted to plant flowers in my garden . I went to the gardening store , and looked at the flowers they had . I chose some pretty lilies that I thought would look nice in my front yard . The flower bed I was going to plant them in had soil in it already so I did n't need to buy any . They came in little plastic pots , which I took out to my front yard . I got a trowel , which is like a small shovel , and dug holes a little bigger than the size of the pots . Then I gently pulled the lilies out of the pots , making sure to keep them attached to the soil in the pots that they had come in and not break any plant roots . Then I filled in any space around the lilies with the soil I had dug out to make the hole , and patted the soil down . Then I went inside , and washed my hands thoroughly . Gardening is a good way to get dirty !
This morning , I made breakfast for myself and my family . I made scrambled eggs , crispy bacon , and toast . We had two types of bread in the house - whole wheat and cinnamon raisin . I chose to toast the cinnamon raisin bread , because I thought the sweetness would be a nice compliment to the saltiness of the bacon and eggs . I did this three times , for a total of six slices of bread . We all like our bread only slightly toasted , so this did not take a long time . Once they were all toasted , I spread a thin layer of butter onto each slice of toast . Then I placed two slices of toast on each plate , along with three strips of bacon and a pile of scrambled eggs . It tasted delicious .
My best friend had just got a promotion . We decided it was a good reason to celebrate . She decided that we should go out for dinner and to go dancing . We got dressed and dolled up early in the evening . We ate and had a few drinks and had a great time . Later , we called a cab . We waited outside the restaurant for the cab to arrive . We walked in after we were carded and we got in through the door . We found a table in the corner and sat down . We each had a couple drinks and then got onto the dance floor . We spent the rest of the night dancing . We all had such a great time dancing that night .
Yesterday my family and I celebrated my little brother 's birthday my eating dinner at his favorite restaurant , California Pizza Kitchen . We left around 5 pm and got there at 5:30 . Our waitress seated us at 5:40 . I chose to get the white pizza , my little brother decided on a pepperoni pizza , and my parents ordered a veggie pizza to share . It seemed like the pizzas were taking forever to make , because we were so hungry ! When they were finally ready , we all began eating our pizzas happily . After we all finished eating my dad asked the waitress for a check . He paid all the money for the meal , plus a tip for the waitress since she was so nice . We then left the restaurant to go home and play games .
The new sheets I had purchased online arrived when I got home from work . I opened the box and threw all the packing material away in the garbage . The crisp scent of new sheets filled my room with a nice smell . After taking them in to the laundry room and putting them in the washer , I decided to take the vacuum into my room with me to tidy up after I made the bed . The new sheets matched the wall paper my friend Mike had just helped me put on the walls . The dark grey and soothing white made me feel better just seeing it . I put the fitted sheet on first and made sure all four corners were tucked under to hold it down . Next , I put the flat sheet on top of the filled one . I tucked just the bottom under the mattress so I could still fold the top down when I was done . I smoothed all the wrinkles out , and put the pillow cases on all four of my pillows . Putting the pillows up against the headboard in a decorative fashion made my bed look great ! I love my new sheets .
When I was at camp last summer , I was n't allowed to use email , so I had to write a letter to my parents to tell them that I wanted to come home . I sat on my bunk with my notebook propped against my knees and thought about what I wanted to say . After a few minutes , I decided I knew what I wanted to say , so I picked up my pen and started moving it across the paper . Then I wrote `` Dear Mom and Dad '' on the first line . I kept writing all the words I needed to use in order to convince my parents to let me come home . Then I signed the letter with my name . I folded the letter in half and then folded it in half again so that it would fit in an envelope . I taped the envelope shut . Then I stuck a stamp on the upper right corner of the envelope . I wrote my parent 's address on the middle of the envelope and then I walked to the camp office and gave my letter to the secretary so she could mail it for me .
This weekend I went to a bonfire with my friends . It was the weekend before graduation so there was a lot of people present there . I knew most of the people since I 've grown up with them . We had a really good time . We also talked about what the future could hold for all of us . We were starting on a new road soon , we were all getting a fresh start , and it was so very exciting . I could n't wait to start college in the fall as I 'm sure most of my friends felt the same way . I was having such a great night though , I was sad that it would soon come to an end and it could be years before I saw all those people again . I felt happy though that I went to the bonfire .
Paying you taxes is very important . You have to do it every year . First you have to say how much money you made that year , this is usually done in April every year . Then you have to pay that amount , and sometimes , you even get a tax return . Which is really cool , they give you some money back . It 's important to do because it is a rule to do it , and you do n't want to break the rules and now pay taxes or you will get in trouble , and no one likes being in trouble . Especially when the thing you have to do is n't hard , even though it is n't fun , it 's not that hard to do . So make sure you always pay your taxes so you can stay out of trouble and follow the rules that you are told to follow by the law .
Growing up I always wanted a pet , but my Mom was allergic to animal hair . The whole guppy and goldfish experience in third grade did n't go well . Sadly , both guppy and goldfish went belly up . I thought our chance to own a pet was over , until my Dad surprised me when I was in seventh grade . I came home from school and in my living room stood a bird cage with one of the most beautiful birds I 'd ever seen . He said hello , pretty bird , and praise the Lord . We even taught him how to hold up his hand , open his mouth , and shake his head as if he were singing into a microphone . Noel had such a fun personality and best of all my Mom was not allergic to him .
My friend and I went to the store to buy some food and drinks for a get together . We waited in line for what seemed like hours and then we finally got the the cashier who rung up all of our items . Finally , she was done and told us what our total was . Unfortunately , my friend who agreed to pay for everything , forgot his wallet at home and I had to pay . I did n't have any cash on me either , but I did have a credit card which I only like to use for emergencies . He offered to pay me when we got home so I could go ahead and make a payment on my credit card as soon as possible . I took the card out of my wallet and swiped it on the kiosk and it asked me if I wanted to run it as a debit or credit . I chose credit and it went through and the lady at the register gave me a receipt that I could match against my credit card statement when I got it at the end of the month .
Christmas time rolled around again and I had bought all of my families gifts . Everyone in my family , except my mom , was receiving a gift card from me . The older everyone has gotten , the harder it as been to buy gifts . Now I just had to wrap it . I got my scissors , tape , and paper out . I rolled the paper out and put the box on it . After I was sure of this I went ahead and cut the paper so that I could begin to wrap it . I folded up and taped the top and the bottom sides . Next I folded the two open sides into triangles and brought them up and taped them on the same side of the box that I had already used tape . It was ready to go !
I 'm hungry , so I 'm going to make a big pot of soup for my dinner . The first thing I do is get out my ingredients . Soup can be made with a lot of different ingredients , but I 'm going to make a simple vegetable and chicken noodle soup tonight . It 's important to cook your vegetables first , so you can get the best smells and flavors out of them . Once they 're cooked , I add broth wait for it to boil before I add the rest of my ingredients . When the broth is boiling , I put in chicken and noodles and let it simmer . When it 's done , I take a ladle and fill up a bowl with my soup . Time to eat !
My mom and I had just returned from the grocery store and I was going to go outside and play with my friends . My mom said I needed to help put all the groceries away , especially since a lot of them were things that I had wanted . So first we separated the items that needed to go into the freezer . This included chicken nuggets , juice , ice pops , waffles , shrimp , vegetables , and vegetarian burgers ( which my mom loves ) . We had milk , prune juice ( for my mom , yuck ) , string cheese , lunch snacks , lettuce , tomatoes , cucumbers , radishes , carrots , and fish for tonight 's dinner . Ok , now for all the rest that would go into the food pantry . Cereal , chips , oatmeal , flour , bread , ketchup , mustard , raisins , peanuts , and chocolate chip cookies . This included toothpaste , floss , dish soap , and toilet paper . My mom told me I had done a good job and I could go outside , but I said I would wait a bit because I was so tired from putting away the groceries . Maybe next time I wo n't buy so much .
I had a friend in town from Denver Colorado next weekend and I wanted to plan one dinner out that was really nice . I was hoping to find a high end seafood restaurant that had availability for us at short notice . I searched yelp until I found a place that I thought would be absolutely perfect . I thought for sure that they would be booked but I decided to try and book it anyway . I accessed Open Table on line and submitted my request for Grill 23 at 7:00 on Saturday night . Unfortunately they were booked so I had to make our reservation for 9:00 instead . By the time it was time for our reservation we were very hungry . We went to Grill 23 and ended up having an amazing dinner . It was definitely worth the wait .
Almost every time I leave the house , I try to make sure I 've remembered to lock all the doors . I live in the country , so if I forget sometimes , it is n't a big deal . There are n't too many criminals eager to break into my house . I left that day to take my children to story time at the library , and we were running a few minutes late , so I was rushing . I quickly put them in the car , and I realized at that moment that I had neglected to lock the side door . " Oh well , " I thought , " we 'll be back in an hour or so anyway . It does n't matter . " When we returned , I realized when I pulled into my driveway that the side door was ajar . I forgot that if it is n't locked , sometimes it swings open it 's own . I hurried to go close it , and I realized at that moment that not only had several chickens gotten into my home ( we are country people , after all ! ) I spent 20 minutes or so getting all the unwelcome visitors out , and I learned my lesson about leaving doors unlocked .
Yesterday my family went to the beach . First we put on bathing suits and sandals . Then we gathered together all the things we wanted to take with us , including towels , lunch , drinks , sunblock , sunglasses , plastic pails and shovels , and a beach umbrella . We put everything into the trunk of the car and then we all got into our seats and buckled ourselves in . My dad started the car and backed out of the driveway and then drove for an hour until we reached the beach . We parked in the parking lot and then took everything out of the trunk and carried it across the sand until we found a spot where no other people were sitting . We put everything down , spread out our towels , put up the umbrella , and took off our sandals . After that we raced toward the ocean and ran into the water yelling `` Last one in is a rotten egg ! '' We played in the water for a long time . Then we got out of the water and went back to our towels . We sat down and ate our lunch . We put everything back into the trunk , got into our seats , buckled up , and then my dad drove for an hour until we reached our house .
We have a cat , which is completely black . He is a very nice cat . As soon as I go into the kitchen in the morning and he hears my foot step , he starts to meow . He eats a certain brand and certain flavor . I go out and call him . I have his pan . Sometimes if I cur some kitchen or any meat , he called me out more , because he smells it . I got some piece of fish and cut them in small pieces and I got out and out hem in his pan . He readily came running and started to almost jump on me , and could not wait to eat . I put some milk also in another pan .
Yesterday I woke up and decided to wear my favorite cardigan sweater to work . After taking a shower and eaten breakfast I started getting dressed . I put on a pair of jeans and then I reached for my favorite black cardigan . Of course I did not want to wear any other sweater , just this one as it was my favorite . I went to my spare room and dug my sewing kit out of the dresser . I found a thread and button that would match and I quickly threaded a needle . I began to methodically move the needle through the holes in the button to sew it back onto the sweater . Finally I was able to put my sweater on and head off to work .
I learned how to iron yesterday . After doing the laundry , I noticed how wrinkled the clothes were . My mom showed me that every piece of clothing has a tag with special instructions . Most of them tell you about the washer and dryer , but some of them say not to iron , so watch out ! We put water in the iron and plugged it in , waiting for it to heat up . Then , we carefully laid the iron on the shirt and moved it around . The wrinkles just disappear . After that , we just had to do the same process on the rest of the laundry . Some clothing needs to be steamed instead . There is a button on the iron that lets out hot steam , like a trigger .
I had n't seen my aunt in a long time , so I decided to drive to her city and visit her . I called ahead to let her know I was coming , and she was very excited ! I drove all the way there and when I got to her house , she had lemonade and cookies ready for me . She asked me if I wanted to go on a walk with her , and I agreed . We walked through her neighborhood and stopped to talk to one of her neighbors . She talked about the houses and the various people who lived there . We then had some crackers and looked at old pictures . After that , I got tired , so I told her I was going home . Overall , it was a really fun time with my aunt .
When I make millecosedde soup I use many , many vegetables . First I rinse white beans and soak them overnight . The next day , I chop . I use a whole onion , two carrots , two celery stalks , maybe a pound mushrooms , and half a head of red cabbage . Then I lay them out on the counter next to my cutting board . I do the onion first , because it can be unpleasant . I peel it , then slice down through the stem end , to make slices that do n't go all the way to the root . Then I set the onion on the cutting board and cut it into squares . I peel the carrots , cut them into strips , and cut the strips into squares . I top the celery stalks and cut them into squares too . While I cook those vegetables in oil , I slice the cabbage into flat pieces , and cut each mushroom in half . I put them in with the other vegetables , then drain the soaking water out of the beans and put them in too .
I am a teacher . My class is 5th grade English . I teach my students how to spell . So , I have made the decision to give them a test . I decided that the test will be 10 questions long . After that , I decided which words to include on the test . Afterwords , I went to my computer and typed up the test with a title , a place for each students to write his/her name , instructions to the student , each of the 10 questions and a place to put each correct answer . Then , I printed out 30 copies of the test because that is how many students I have in my class . I will give the test out tomorrow morning as a pop quiz when my students get here .
Luke was so excited for summer to finally be here . He had been waiting all year to do his favorite summer activity , camping . He and his dad decided they would be going to a local state park do some primitive camping . The primitive camping sites were for tents only , and Luke had just gotten a new two person tent for his birthday . Luke was so excited he started packing his bags . He knew he 'd need his tent and sleeping bag , that was a given , but he was trying to remember the other things that would be important . Dad reminded him of how bad the bugs were in the woods , and that he would want to bring several changes of clothes in case they got wet while fishing . Luke went to the garage and gathered his fishing rod , tackle , and his favorite lucky hat in a pile . Dad packed more practical things like toothbrushes , flashlights , and snacks . They packed all of the gear in to Dad 's truck and took off for their adventure . When they arrived , they paid the park ranger for their camp site , and drove out toward the woods . They were excited to find a nice flat piece of ground with a fire pit , and lots of trees .
Last April , I paid my taxes . The first thing I had to do was go to my employers to pick up my tax forms . I also did some contract work last year , so I needed a different form for that . I opened the program and entered all my personal information , like my name and social security number . I clicked through to enter my income information from my forms . I entered the amount of money I made and the amount that was withheld from my check , and the tax software filled out my forms , with the amount I was supposed to pay . I mailed the envelope to the IRS , and I made sure to do it early enough that it would get there before taxes were due .
I love to go to college football games . When I was in school , I marched in the band just so I could go to every game . I love the all of the traditions and ceremonies that go along with college football . The music , the excitement , the cheerleaders , the bands , and the fans all combine into a unique atmosphere . I am lucky to live near the stadium , so I own season tickets . On game days , I wake up and watch college football coverage on television while making breakfast for the family . We all leave for the game on bicycles because traffic is too bad to drive to the stadium . When we arrive , we lock up our bikes and walk around , mingling with other fans before the game . College football season is the best time of the year .
Every week I make a shopping list with the intentions of sticking to it and not buying extra things but more importantly , remembering all the things I really need to get . I put a date on the top so I know it is this weeks list and list everything I need to get for that week . Sometimes l list the store next to the item if I need to make a special trip to a special kind of store . I like to group them if they are related or located in a nearby section in the grocery store but it 's generally random as I think about each item . I may draw boxes or line to separate the categories or stores . Generally , I use a weird color ink so I easily recognize that it is my list and it makes shopping errands happen more quickly and efficiently .
Today is my son 's birthday and we are having 6 family members over to our house for a dinner celebration . I spent the afternoon cooking ham , mashed potatoes , rolls , green bean casserole , and a special chocolate birthday cake . Before the guests arrived I set the table with plates , silverware , glasses and napkins . When it was dinner time everyone took their seats at the table and I first brought out the dinner rolls . I realized I had forgot butter so I went back into the kitchen and got butter out of the refrigerator to set on the table . I placed large serving forks and spoons in each dish so each person could serve themselves . I filled a large pitcher with ice water and another with lemonade and placed that on the table so each person could fill their glass with something to drink . When we were finished eating the meal I brought out the chocolate cake and we sang Happy Birthday to my son . Afterwards , I removed the candles , sliced the cake and served pieces on small desert plates to each person .
Swimming classes were held at the local YMCA . I was dropped off outside , and I had a small bag with my swimming gear in it . I walked into the YMCA and checked in at the front desk . I told them my name , and they looked me up on a computer and told me to go to the locker room and change . I changed into my swimsuit , and I took a lock from my bag to lock my personal items into a locker . I went to the pool deck , and a lady asked me my name . I told her , and she said I was in the Sharks group and introduced me to the teacher . Matt , teacher , asked us about our swimming experience . We all had a little experience , and we all wanted to swim faster and longer . Matt had each of us swim the length of pool while he timed us . He timed that , too . Then he went over the different strokes we would learn and asked us about our goals . I want to learn how to do an underwater somersault when I reach the end of the lane .
My boss asked me to send a message to a client during my day at work . Unfortunately our internet was down so I had to find an alternate way to get a message to our client . At first I tried calling using our landlines as well as my cellphone , but I had no luck in getting through to them . This is because I needed to discuss an important document , and sending a fax would enable the client to receive the document in a physical form . I first searched my phone book to find the fax number of the client , since it is different from the landline number . Once I found it I dialed the number and put the document that I wanted faxed into our fax machine , and hit send , and the fax was immediately sent to our client without problem .
It was a beautiful morning for fishing . We made sure that we set our alarm the night before so we could get up early to catch the fish while they would be biting . Before we left , we made sure that we had our fishing poles , tackle boxes , hip waders , and cooler full of ice . We carried the rest of our supplies to the edge of the creek and got ready to fish . First , we put a bobbin on our hook then we waded out into the creek . Each one of us took a turn casting off then we stood quietly and gently moved our bobbin around . It was a big one so it struggled and I struggled , but I got it reeled in . I took it off my hook and put the fish in the cooler of ice so I could take it home and have fresh fish for dinner that night . I waded back into the creek and started all over again .
Jessie and Dan had to wash dishes for their parents every Friday night . It was one of their chores . Jessie and Dan always started by first clearing table , and dumping any trash into the trash can from the plates and table . Next , Jessie would start the soapy water in the sink , and fill up one side of the sink with suds and warm water . So , once all the dirty dishes were on the counter in the kitchen , Jessie , would stand at the soapy side of the sink , and start to wash dishes . Then she would hand it over to Dan , who rinsed the dishes with cool water , and placed them in a drying rack . Once they had finished with the plates , they would go to cups , and then silverware , and then pots and pans last . After all the dishes were done , the sinks would be rinsed out and everything wiped down on the counters .
Nowadays , the oranges are always on sale , because it is summer . There are plenty in market . I also bought other day with the intention to make juice out of it . Fresh and healthy . I have juicer which squeezes juice perfectly . First , I peeled all oranges . Then I cut them in 4 pieces each . There is little opener in juicer , where you can keep putting the oranges without stopping your mixture . I set up a big container for juice under the juicer , where it pours from juicer . I turned o switch , and kept putting orange slices one by one . After a while , I switched off , because there was so much pulp collected . I cleaned it out and again repeated the same process again until all oranges finished . It made big jug full of juice . Fresh and clean . Ready to be served .
I wanted to write my friend and tell them about what happened to me this year . I found a piece of paper , a pen , an envelope , and a postage stamp . I placed them on my desk and I sat down at my desk in my chair and wrote a letter to my friend . When I had finished writing my letter , I took the envelope and wrote my friend 's address on the front of it in the center . I took one of the postage stamps and I put it on the envelope in the upper right hand corner . Then , I carefully folded up my letter so that it would fit into the envelope , and then placed it inside the envelope . I sealed the envelope closed . I walked up to the mailbox , and I placed it inside so that the postal service worker could find it , and deliver it to my friend 's house .
My wife and I have been preparing our wedding recently . It started with me proposing to her , and her accepting . We hired a planner to help us with decisions and stress . We then chose things like a guest list , a wardrobe , and what our invitations will look like . We chose to get married in a church . We invited all of our closest friends and family . My wife asked her best friend to be maid of honor . Our best friends and maid of honor planned parties for us . We put ourselves on the registry so our guests would know what gifts to get us . Very stressful but very worth it in the end .
I took swimming classes as a kid in an indoor pool . First I would get changed into my swimming trunks and store my regular clothes in a locker at the pool . Then I 'd carefully walk to where my instructor was in the pool . It was important to walk slowly because if you ran there would be a higher risk of slipping on water that got outside the pool . Then I 'd hop into the water and start treading around to keep myself afloat as I got warmed up and awaited instructions . Then I would try to replicate the motions slowly and deliberately . Then I 'd go back and forth the length of the pool a few times practicing the stroke , dive , or movement . At the end I 'd have fun jumping off the diving boards .
To wash dishes you need two main things , dish soap and a sponge . You should moisten the sponge with water then pour a little dish soap on top . Usually soaking dishes before washing them is a good idea . After soaking them I usually wash the easy to wash dishes first leaving the other dishes to soak and hopefully clean off better . These dishes take a lot more scrubbing and may take a few tries to clean off . After I am done with the dishes you put them in the separate sink to dry off . If you would like you could also take a clean dry towel to dry the dishes . After the dishes are dry you may leave them in the sink or put them back in the cabinets or wherever you keep them .
When I last fed an infant , I remember having a difficult time of first getting them into their high chair . I had to use food to convince them to get into their hit chair , but even once they got into it , I had to seatbelt them in and make sure that they would stay . I then got their food out of the refrigerator and placed it on their table . He had a difficult time picking up the small foods and I had to serve him the rest with a small spoon.This was a difficult process because he spit up some of it and had a difficult time getting most of it into his mouth . Ultimately , he was able to eat , but it was n't easy to finish the process . This was a difficult task for me to complete .
A few weeks ago I began planning a vacation for myself and my family to celebrate thanksgiving ! We normally have Thanksgiving at our house but this year we will be traveling out of state to my parents house to celebrate the holiday ! My parents live in NY which is such a fun place to vacation near the holidays . I booked us a hotel in NYC and was able to get a great deal on a 4 star resort by booking early online ! Luckily NY is not too far from where my family and I live so we will be traveling there by car . I went to Walmart and bought a vast array of travel size toiletries to make packing easier ! Finally , it is just two days before our scheduled departure ! I made sure we all had enough clothes , shoes , and accessories packed in our suitcases to last the entire trip without having to worry about doing any laundry while on vacation ! The only thing I will have left to prepare the morning of the trip is packing our suitcases into the trunk !
This morning on the way to work I noticed that my gas tank was almost empty . I pulled my car off of the road and into the gas station . I made sure I pulled in so that the opening to the gas tank was on the same side as the gas pumps . I was asked to enter my zip code to verify I was the owner of the credit card . After it authorized , I pushed the button for the type of gas that I wanted , regular unleaded . I unscrewed the cap to my gas tank and inserted the nozzle of the pump into it . The pump turned off once my tank was full . I replaced the hose onto the gas pump then screwed the cap back on . I took my receipt the the gas pump and got back into my car . I started the engine and drove away .
Last week my boss told me that I needed to go to a meeting in New York . I decided the best way to get to New York was to take a train . I went online and bought a train ticket that would get me there well ahead of the meeting start time . On the day of the trip I went to the train station and stood in line at the ticket counter . When I got to the front of the line I told the agent my name and they pulled up my reservation on their computer and printed out a paper ticket . Once I left the counter I went to the gate to wait for my train to come . When my train arrived , everyone waiting for that train lined up and walked through the gate while the attendant checked our tickets . Once I walked through the gate , I went outside and boarded the train . Thankfully I was able to sit alone , and I pulled out a magazine to read . A little while after the train started moving the conductor walked through the train car to check everyone 's ticket . Now I could enjoy my train ride and get back to reading my magazine . A little while later the conductor announced that the train had arrived in New York . The train came to a stop , and I got off of the train along with everyone else . I was pleased that I had a pleasant train ride , and I walked quickly through the train station to go outside and catch a cab to get to my meeting .
Planting flowers can be a very fun and relaxing activity . First you will need a place to plant the flowers . You want some nice , healthy soil , with room for the flowers to grow . First , you will need to dig a hole deep enough for the seed or bulb . Next , place the seed or bulb into the hole , and pack the loose soil around it . Be careful not to pack the soil too tightly . Lastly , you 'll need to water the seeds or bulbs . Use a watering can , or garden hose to evenly pour water over your freshly planted flowers . Be careful not to over or under water them .
Today I woke up and went into my babies room . The fermented smell of poop surrounded the whole area and I started to feel nauseous . It smelled like a nasty one . I picked up my baby , carried her over to the changing table and began to take off her pajamas . After the pants were off , the smell increased in potency , so I decided to just gut it out and get it done . I took peeled off the straps to the diaper and grabbed her legs , lifting her up and pulling the diaper down . Because it was such a messy poop , I decided to keep her legs suspended in the air with one hand while I reach over to the wipes . After that , I put the wipes into the diaper and folded it up , and threw it in the trash .
Pete and Mary were sitting around the house on a Friday afternoon . They have been married for 30 years and normally do n't do anything on Friday evenings anymore . After sitting around watching television for a while , they get a call from some friends of theirs . Pete answers the phone and their friends mention there is a dance going on at the local civic center for couples . After getting of the phone Mary asks Pete who it was and then he told her . She sounded interested in the idea of the dance and persuades Pete to agree to go . He agreed to go and so they called their friends back and told them they would be going . Pete and Mary got ready and Mary was excited to go dancing with her husband just like they used to in their younger days .
I love giving birthday parties to my kids ! One of my favorite things is picking out the invitations . I always order them from the same person who does such an amazing job . She provides the envelopes for the invitations . I make sure I have stamps before I sit down to start addressing them . Once I know I have everything I need , I sit down with my computer and pull up the addresses I have saved on a word document . Once all the envelopes are addressed , I put the invitations in each of them . Once I 'm done stuffing the envelopes with the invitations I seal them using a wet towel because I hate licking those envelopes ! I then take out my return address stamp and stamp each envelope with my address at the top left . I then put a stamp on each envelope and put it in the mail to send out to our guest .
We spent a week getting our gear together for our big camping trip . After making sure everything was packed and the tent had no holes from the last trip , we put everything into the car and set out on our way . After a four hour drive we arrived at the campgrounds . First up was pitching the tent , then we set about making a fire to cook dinner . It took awhile to collect all the wood we needed and get it roaring , but once we got the food on the fire we could finally relax . After soaking in nature and enjoying our campfire meal , night had fallen and it was time for bed . The next morning we awoke early to stoke the fire and get breakfast started . A day of hiking and fishing went by far too fast and after another night under the stars we packed up our gear and headed home .
I waited until my dishwasher 's heat cycle was finished before opening up the dishwasher door in order to avoid having my face blasted with steam . I pulled out the top dishwasher rack first , and unloaded my glasses , mugs , and salad bowls . Next , I pulled out the bottom dishwasher rack and unloaded my plates and a large soup pot . I replaced the silverware compartment and checked the soap compartment to make sure there was n't any dishwasher detergent leftover . I also checked to make sure that the water drain was clear of any food particles . Then I let closed the dishwasher door so that it locked and would n't swing open on its own . Unloading the dishwasher is one of my least favorite chores , but I felt a sense of accomplishment once I had finished the task .
There are a number of bills I have to pay every month . If I do n't pay my bills , then bad things can happen , like not being able to use electricity or water . I set most of my bills so that they are paid automatically . When I moved to my apartment , I sent information for my bank account to the electric company and the cable company . I ca n't pay my water bill automatically . I got my water bill last Thursday . I opened the letter and see how much money I owed . Then I got out my checkbook , and wrote a check for that amount . I made sure to write my address in the memo line and `` water bill '' so that the people at the water company know what the check is for . I also put my own address in the top left corner , and a stamp in the top right . I walked to my mailbox and sent the envelope . Now I do n't have to worry about my water bill for another month .
We went to a poster store at the mall to get a poster to hang on the wall in our bedroom . Me and my wife both like colorful things so were were looking for something like that . We found one we both liked and took it home to hang on the wall . First we had to decide where to hang it and we both decided that above the bed would be best . We could use tape or thumb tacks or even frame it and use picture hanging hardware . We decided that simply using thumb tacks would be easiest and work the best . So I was adjusting the poster in place while my wife was looking at it back from a distance telling me where to put it and if it was level . After I put the thumb tacks in and it was on the wall we both looked back at it admiringly and were well pleased that we had gotten it .
Today we went to the beach to play in the ocean . We gathered all our beach toys , and our beach blanket and chairs , and the big umbrella . We packed a cooler full of yummy snacks and cold drinks and we drove to the ocean . As soon as we got to the edge of the beach , I took off my shoes so I could walk in the sand and feel it on my toes ! We arranged the chairs and the blanket under the umbrella , and put on lots of sunblock , so nobody would get a sunburn . I ran to the water and splashed around in the waves . Then I went back to the blanket and I made a castle out of sand . The we walked along the shore and looked for seashells and sea glass . I had such fun that I fell asleep in the car on the way home .
Late one night I thought to myself how great it would be to go to the beach with a few friends . The summers are hot where I live and this would be a great way to escape the heat . It should be a beach party ! I began packing the essentials , such as as sun screen , beach towels , drinks and snacks . Then I went to sleep eagerly awaiting morning , the time which we agreed upon . My alarm went off and I woke up happy for the day ahead . Then I headed out the door to pick up my friends . We had decided I would drive since it was my idea . It seemed fair . Once there we set up everything from the beach towels to the snacks and drinks . We made sure to wear sunscreen and we had plenty of fun . It was the best beach party ever .
Summertime is the best time for swimming . It is my best hobby . We have athletic centre , and they charge $ 15 to swim whole day . I prefer that instead of paying $ 400 membership fee . I was so excited to go as my kids loves too . We packed our swimming suits , towels , sun glasses , goggles , snacks and I decided to buy sandwiches from fast food restaurant . I made sure that I had sun screen lotions . We walk up around 8:30 , and did good breakfast . If it is heated , it will be much better . IT was half an hour drive from our home . This swimming pool has some slides and little water park beside it . This is good day as temperature was in 90 's and no clouds or raining . Good news . We Bought our passes and entered around 10:45 . We swam , and took break for lunch.There were not so many people , so it was good space for us to do the things . We had so much fun . I hope to go again there .
I went for a driving lesson when I was sixteen years old . In my town , the driving lesson had to be 3 separate days of driving for two hours at a time . My driver was very cool and relaxed . Driving for the first time is a very nervous experience so it was good to have such a laid back guy as my instructor . I was very nervous at first . But we started driving around town and I got more used to it . In the instructor 's car , they have pedals on their side of the car as well . That really helped to make me worry a lot less . Overall , it was a very good experience and I felt very comfortable by the end of it .
I am bored . " What should I do ? " , I ask myself . " I know , I play a video game ! " I pick out the video game I want to play . I have to wait patiently for the game to load , so I can start playing . Finally ! The game loads and I start to play . I have lots of fun . I have to remember to save my game so that I can come back and play it again later . Some games I have are not on a disc . The game system has them saved with no disc . I just turn on my game system and load the game . What is your favorite game ? Mine is Legend of Zelda .
I wanted to go to the beach with my friends but I did n't know how to swim . My friend suggested that I take a swimming class . I searched for swimming classes using my phone , and found one at a local pool . They told me they had an intense summer swimming class that lasted 2 weeks and cost $ 100 . I decided to sign up for the class . On the first day of class , I arrived on time and changed in my swimsuit in the locker room . He told us to get into the pool and I listened . Over the next 2 weeks , I had class from Monday to Friday , and learned how to tread water , float , and swim . After I was done with the classes , I was ready to go to the beach with my friends .
I recently got a flat bicycle tire while riding home from work . As soon as I got home , I removed the tire from the bike and checked for the cause . Sure enough , there was a small puncture , I must have run over something sharp while commuting home . I then went to the local bike shop and the man at the shop recommended that I buy a patch kit , since doing so is much cheaper than replacing the entire tube . First I added glue to the area and then put the patch on top . After holding the patch in place for a few minutes , I added a little talc . I also added a little talc to the inside of the tire .
Most days , I like to go to the gym and work out . I usually prepare the day before by packing a bag with the things that I need , like workout clothes and items to take a shower , if I want to clean up after exercising . Before leaving for the gym , I always fill a reusable water bottle with very cold water so that I can drink it throughout my workout . When I get to the facility , I change into my workout clothing and head out into the area where all of the equipment is kept . I have a few favorite machines , so I scope out those to see which ones are not being used at the moment . If they all have other people using them , I 'll wait for the machine to become available so that I can use it . I try not to appear impatient since I do n't want the person using the equipment to feel rushed . I repeat this process until I have completed my workout .
Every teacher comes to a point in the school year when it is time to give out tests to ensure her students understand what is being taught to them . She will sit down and begin by looking at the end of the chapter review questions in the textbook . She will open her laptop and begin to create the exam by copying some of the questions that are presented in the book . In addition , she will often add questions that ask about the definitions of vocabulary words or words that have been focused on throughout the material . Also , she might add one or two additional essay questions at the end of the exam that will test whether or not the student as fully understood a particular concept in more detail . After that , she saves the exam and prints it out .
Whenever my friends come over during the hot and humid summer vacation when school is out , we like to hang out by the pool . After an hour or two of swimming , my friends and I also like to cool ourselves down some more by drinking an ice cold drink . Because it is my host , it is up to me to serve us our drinks . I open our fridge and scan inside to see what drinks I , and my friends , would enjoy . I decide to bring out a couple drinks , soda , juice , and water mainly . I set the drinks on the counter top and grab a couple of glasses from our kitchen shelves . I then grab some ice from our freezer , add it to the glasses , and then pour the drinks into the glasses . I then go back out to the pool with the drinks and serve it to my friends for a nice cool time by the pool .
When I was about 13 years old , my family and I had to plan a holiday trip . We had won a trip through a sweepstakes and got to choose where we wanted to go . It was exciting but also stressful at the same time . We had a family of five and had to figure out and agree one a vacation destination together as a group . We heard the Italy is not as nice to visit in the summer . That it can end up being really hot and a bit smelly . So we decided on London . We were very happy with that choice . There was so much to do there and we were never bored . It was a great time for everyone . The best vacation I have had .
I went to the doctor for a skin check with a dermatologist a few months ago . I had to call several weeks in advance to schedule the appointment , since it was my first time seeing this doctor they asked me print out new patient paperwork and bring along medical records if I had any . I arrived to the appointment early to complete paperwork . I was called back and a physicians assistant asked me questions about the purpose of the appointment and if I had any history with skin cancer , I told her I did not and was just there for a check to make sure everything was OK . She asked if I minded if the doctor brought in a med student who was working with her , I told her it was fine . The doctor , med student and physicians assistant all came in and the doctor checked over my entire body , commenting about freckles but saying everything looked OK . She said everything looked good and recommended a check once a year since I am very pale and have a family history of skin cancer .
My favorite thing about my family is the long held tradition of playing games . Every year , we get together after the holidays and share laughs over our many hours of this activity . Each year , it is someone else 's turn to bring a new game for us all to play . It usually takes us several minutes to get through the directions and make sure that we all understand what kind of adventure we are about to embark in . However , there are times when the directions are so complicated that we end up inventing our own as we go . Either way , this process of learning a new board game is something that we look forward to every year .
My wife and I decided to have a picnic with my sister and brother-in-law . We picked out a park to go to because it had a pavilion we could sit under to enjoy the weather . My wife and I planned to make a salad that had avocado and peppers in it . We prepared the salad by cutting up the lettuce and other veggies for the salad . We put it in a bowl and took it with us as we drove to the park . We found the place to eat and waited for my sister and brother-in-law to arrive . We laid out the cloth and put the food on it and the plates . We ate for the next couple of hours together there .
I had to make copies of an important receipt document at work . I had already used my computer to print copies at a remote copier in the office , but I had not received them yet . Our office secretary , who normally picks up the copies from the copy room and delivers them , was on her break . I got up from my desk and walked down the hallway to the copier room . The door was already opened and I walked inside . I looked around and saw the copier machine sitting in the corner . I picked them up and read them to make sure it was my document . The pile of papers were my copies of the receipt , so I took the copies of the receipt back to my desk .
We woke up early on a Sunday morning . We needed to have breakfast , get dressed , and be at church by 11 a.m. . The children were sluggish as I attempted to have them eat their breakfast . We were even having pancakes , eggs and bacon . After I finally got them to finish their breakfasts it was time to get them cleaned up and into church clothes . Something nice so they would look presentable . This was also a struggle . Then I heard two of them snickering . I asked what was so funny and our youngest child yells out " I heard them talking about sneaking out of their beds to play video games last night . Now it all made sense . We finished getting ready . Once we returned home from church I put them to work .
Yesterday I went bowling with my friends . They told me that they would meet me at the bowling alley at 3 pm . At 2 pm I started getting ready . By 2:30 pm I was ready . I made sure to bring socks with me , since you will need socks once you get to the bowling alley . I drove to the bowling alley . I listened to a little bit of music on my way . Once I got to the bowling alley , I parked my car and then walked inside . Once I was inside , I walked over to my friends . They told me that they wanted to play two games . I walked over to the cashier , I asked how much each game would cost . The cashier said that each game would cost $ 3.50 . Next , I needed to buy shoes so that I could bowl . I needed special shoes to go bowling so that I would n't slip on the floor when I went to bowl . I asked the cashier for a pair of shoes , size eight and paid four dollars for a pair . Now I needed a bowling ball . But I did n't want a bowling ball that would be too heavy . All of my friends came over to our lane where we were bowling . We all put in our names so that each of us were playing on the same game . I was first . Before I started I made sure to put on my bowling shoes , and leave my old shoes by where we were sitting . Then I took my bowling ball , put my fingers in each hole , aimed , swung my arm back then I let go of the bowl . Out of the ten pins I knocked down six . Since I did n't knock down all of the pens , I got to go one more time , before it was my friend Sarah 's turn to bowl . I bowled again ! This time I knocked down four pins . By the end of the game I had won the most points out of all of my friends ! I won ! I returned my bowling shoes and then we all left to go eat dinner !
I have trained my dog , Scarlet , to sit and stay when ever there is a vehicle , and a vehicle could be a car , truck , motorcycle or bicycle , on our street in our daily walks . \ nThe very first day we walked and when I noticed a car on the street we were walking on I would speak to her , " sit , stay " and as she already knew those two commands she would obey . \ nEach time she complied and the vehicle had passed I would say " OK , let 's go " and she would start to walk again . \ nEach time she did this , even though I had to repeat , I would praise her a lot to show her she has done a good job . \ nUsing the training method where you praise your dog , or any pet , when they do good makes the dog feel good and then the dog puts good actions together for praise and feeling good . \ nThis is a good method for training your dog .
I wake up in the morning and get ready for my day . I eat breakfast to make sure I have energy , and wear comfortable clothes . I drive to the gym close to where I live , and walk inside . Before I start working out , I stretch to make sure I do n't pull any muscles . Pulling muscles can hurt a lot . I decide to work out today by running , which is good for your heart . I jog for as long as I can , remembering to breathe enough so that I do n't run out of breath . I slow down and turn off the treadmill , and decide I 'm done working out for the day . I use a towel to wipe off my forehead , and leave the gym .
I got a well trained Husky . It made me proud whenever anyone comes to my house to pay a visit . He knew a lot of command words and can run some errand . Training him was n’t easy though . The first time I thought him to seat was very tasking . He never got it until I told him what to do and put his butt on the floor at the same time . I asked him to do it again . He did not get it yet and I put his butt down the second time but I give him some treat as well . On asking him to do it the third time , he responded well and did what I asked him to do . But I realize subsequently I had to follow the same pattern to teach him other commands .
The first time I read story to a child was when I was a teenager that I read a story to my cousin , the story I read to him was the story of the animal kingdom of how Ant beat an Elephant in a fight . Since I am a good story teller , my cousin did not want to go home again been really engrossed with the story . Also , the story is very interesting as it end with how a little ant was able to kill an elephant by staying at the back of the elephant and keeps biting continuously for a long period of time that the elephant as strong and mighty it is was unable to kill the elephant in its body . Since I am reading the book for children storybook , the language and use of words were very simple and easy to understand . Although I need to explain the meaning of some words to my cousin r as he was unable to understand them .
I was excited and nervous because I had an important job interview today . I went online to research the company , visited their website , and read some articles about them . Being more familiar with their business made me feel more comfortable about my interview . I waited a couple of minutes and then I was led into the interviewer 's office . She asked me about my background , such as where I had worked before and where I had gone to school . Then she asked why I wanted to work there and why I thought I would be a good employee for them . I mentioned a couple of the company 's projects that I had learned about online and she was impressed by my knowledge . She told me she still had other people to interview , but would be in touch . It 's been several days and I 'm still waiting , crossing my fingers .
Moving into a new apartment can be a hassle , but looking for a new place to live can be harder . I started by going online and looking for apartments in my price range . I picked three options to start with and drove to the complexes to see if I could take a look inside to see which was to my liking . I was relieved to not have to look online anymore . However , I now had to get my documents together showing my income and everything else that the apartment management company needed . I then needed to fill out all the paperwork to secure the lease . Once all that had been taken care of , I was lucky enough to start on job two which was moving in .
The other week I had to take a trip on a train to visit some family that lives down south . Once I bought my train ticket I waited with a big group of people for the train to come . Once the train came down the track we all got onto the train and took our seats . A ticket-man came and asked to see our tickets and make sure that we all were supposed to be on the train , and also that we 're all in the right seats . I sit down at the train-car table and eat my food . The food is good , but was prepared quickly . After I eat my food I throw away the trash from my meal and walk back to my seat where I fall asleep for a little while and then when I wake up I am at my destination and exit the train where I meet up with my family who are waiting for me .
Paying for things with a credit card is a normal part of every day life for many adults living on Earth . If an individual is careful about their spending , a credit card can be used to increase one 's credit score over a long period of time . Credit cards are very useful when used properly . When buying something with a credit card , generally , a person needs to take their card out of their purse or wallet . They need to insert the card from the proper side into the chip reader or swipe through the swipe machine . I pay for things with a credit card online more often then I do in person . When I pay online I usually have to type the card numbers in manually . I love having and using a credit card with responsibility .
I had holidays in the last week . It was a long weekend and I planned to watch some movie . My father gave an idea to gather my friends and watch some good movie and he promised to help in playing the movie . We discussed and decided to watch the animation movie ` Up ' . I went to the shop along with my father to buy the DVD for the movie ` Up ' . My father taught me to connect the DVD player to our television . Once the disc is placed , I had to switch on the play button to get the movie played . After the movie is finished we have to push the stop button and get the disc out of the player . I learned everything well from my father and played the movie once our friends gathered . We all enjoyed the movie well .
This morning I wanted to make myself a big breakfast ; so I got out my pan and started heating it up on my gas stove . I turned the heat to medium so the pan would be ready when I got my food out the refrigerator . I decided this morning I wanted an omelet and sausage , so I took out eggs and cracked them into a large bowl . While I let that heat up I pulled out another pan and put it on another gas burner . I got out my sausage patties and put them in the pan . My eggs were ready to turn so I used my spatula to flip them . Now , my sausages were ready to be turned so used my tongs to spin them to make sure they cooked evenly . Since I was done cooking I made sure I turned the gas completely off before I enjoyed my breakfast .
I was planning to hold a birthday party for my eight-year-old daughter , Emily . On the day before the party , Emily came down with the flu . She had a fever of 103 ° and it was clear she would not be able to attend her own party . I made a list of all the children we had invited to the party . I looked up the phone number of each child . I sat down with my phone and called the parents of each child , to let them know the party was cancelled . I made sure to apologize to every person I talked to . I thanked each parent for their understanding . I felt very sad that the party had to be cancelled .
Every time I have to go to school or work I have to always ride a public bus . I have to make sure that I am by the bus stop in order to catch the bus on time . When I get on the bus , I have to pay the bus fare . I live in a big city , so there 's always a lot of people needing to take the bus . Therefore ; sometimes I am not lucky to find a seat to sit on . In that case , I would have to stand up . Overall , riding a bus is not enjoyable because it tends to be dirty , people are very loud , and it is very crowded . My commute is always a long one . I usually stay on the bus for one hour . For that one hour on the bus , I listen to music or play on my cell phone . Eventually , I get to my stop .
One of my favorite week end breakfasts is seven grain toast with butter or jelly and a cup of coffee . When I initially wake up in the morning I go into the kitchen and open the loaf of seven grain bread and pour a cup of coffee . I then remove two slices of bread and put them into the toaster oven . I toast the bread until the timer rings and then I usually end up toasting the bread again because I enjoy my toast toasted really well . Once my toast is done I put it on to a plate and decide what topping I would like to have on my toast . Usually I decide between butter and grape jelly . Once I make a choice I put the topping on my toast and I choose a plate from the cup board .
I walked into my kitchen and opened the refrigerator . I pulled out some ham , cheese , tomato slices , and mayo . I close the fridge . I walked to the other side of the kitchen where I opened the silverware drawer to retrieve a knife . I first laid one piece of bread down on the plate . Then , I opened the jar of mayo a took a large scoop with the knife and spread it all over the bread . I set the knife down . Next , I took six slices of ham and laid then one down one at a time on the bread on top of the mayo . After that , I carefully put two slices of tomato on top of the cheese . Next came the top slice of bread . Now you 've got a sandwich .
Every once in a while it is necessary to order something on the phone . First , I find the phone number I must call and then I dial it . Usually an answering machine comes on to prompt me to the correct person who can help me . Eventually the receptionist said hello , and I said who I was and what I needed . She looked in my files on her computer and found my contact prescription . She asked how many I needed and I said I would like a year supply . I gave her my credit card number and expiration date . Once she obtained inputted the information she asked for my address to have the contacts sent to me at home . In two weeks my contacts arrived as ordered over the phone .
My two year old son got ahold of some of our permanent markers in the house . I turned my back for what seemed like only five minutes and when I turned back , almost an entire wall was full of my son 's drawings that he had done with our permanent markers ! I was upset , but also a bit relieved because I had been meaning to paint that wall for quite some time and now I had an excuse to do so . I went down to our basement storage room to dig up the paint that matched the paint on that wall . Once I found the paint , I went back upstairs and put newspaper on the floor so I would n't get paint anywhere . I used blue painters tape to go around the edges of the wall and poured some paint into a container . I used a rolling paintbrush to go over the entire wall , and made sure to fully cover the area where my son had painted . I had a beautiful , freshly painted , and clean wall !
Last night , I had my friends over my house for a night of board games and tons of fun . I had first reached out to my friends a few weeks ago to see what date worked out for everyone to come to my house . I then asked what kinds of games everyone liked , and suggested that everyone should bring a game that they liked to play . I also had to know how many people were coming so I had enough food , drinks and snacks for everyone . I checked in with my friends a few days before the event to make sure nobody forgot . I also wanted to make a list of the games everyone was bringing . I ordered the food and went to the store to buy snacks and drinks two nights before everyone came over . Communicating with my friends was most important in organizing this board game night .
My daughter 's 10th birthday was coming up in about a month . My husband and I had decided to throw her a party because she was so excited to turn 10 years old . We planned some entertainment for the party and agreed on the food and treats to be served . We made a list of her friends with her help . We then looked online for invitations and found a great selection . We let our daughter pick her favorite and ordered 30 of them . When the invitations came we filled out the names for each then addressed the envelopes with only names so that she could hand the invitations out at school . Each invitation explained what the party was for , when it would be , and what to bring and expect . She took the invitations to school the next day and handed them to all of her friends , barely able to contain her excitement .
Last weekend my friend and I went swimming in my backyard pool . My friend forgot to bring her swim suit so she just dove in wearing her shorts and tee shirt . When we were finished playing she needed to dry her clothes before she got in her mom 's car to go home . The warm air and the hot rays of sun began to dry her clothes out right away . It seemed like the cotton tee shirt she was wearing dried the fastest . Her shirt was dry before we 'd gone one block . Even when she thought they were finally all the way dry we realized the area near her pockets was still damp . Luckily her mom did n't mind that small dampness in her car .
When I got home from work , my dog was very excited to see me and I could tell he wanted to go for a walk . After I changed my clothes , I put on his leash , got some plastic bags to collect any of his poop , and grabbed a bottle of water . It was a very hot day , so I wanted to make sure we both had water to drink . As we started walking down the street , a neighbor 's dog ran out at us , startling my dog and me . I was nervous because the dog was very aggressive and loud . As it turned out , once they barked at each other , they were friendly . The dog 's owner came out of his house and apologized . As a result , I got to meet one of my neighbors whom I 'd never met before and he got along just fine .
So , one day I wanted to go to a concert . As you may or may not know , a concert is when a group of musicians get together to perform for an audience . They may play instruments or they may just sing . So , first I had to buy tickets . You can buy some tickets at the ticket office at the stadium ; however , if you do that , there is n't any guarantee that there will be any tickets left . The Ticket Monster will ask how many tickets that you 'll need and will assign the seats to you . You ca n't request seats from The Ticket Monster ; The Ticket Monster is n't that nice . The Ticket Monster will then tell you that if you do n't accept the assigned seats , the Ticket Monster will hang up . If you are a Special Person , The Ticket Monster will provide a whole lot of seats to you ; however , I 'm not a Special Person , so I had to accept what seats that were given to me and consider myself lucky that The Ticket Monster allowed me to go to the concert . The Ticket Monster then mails the tickets to me ( for a fee ) or will email a link to me ( for a fee ) so that I can print the tickets . Because I bothered The Ticket Monster , The Ticket Monster will also charge me a \ \ convenience fee \ \ .
I went to the store and went to the dairy aisle . I looked at the different brands of milk and selected my favorite . I bought one gallon of fat free milk and went to the check out to pay . I opened the cupboard and got out a medium sized pot . Then , I put it on the front right burner of my stove and turned the heat up to medium . I poured half the gallon of milk into the pot and stirred the milk . I turned the heat up to high and waited five minutes . It still was n't boiling , so I waited another five minutes . When I checked it then , it was boiling . I turned the head down to medium and I stirred it and let it boil for half an hour . Then I turned the stove off .
My grandma loves to watch movies , but only has cable , so I decided to buy her a DVD player . After doing a bit of research online , I learned the electronics store closest to me was the best place to buy one . I got into the car and drove there and then asked the clerk to help me find the best brand . I started looking around and found a discounted RCA DVD player with great features that would connect fine to my grandmother 's TV . I made sure it offered HD quality and went up to the register to pay for it . After using my store loyalty card and paying for it , I got a pretty good deal . Leaving the electronic 's store , I was very happy with my purchased and pleased I decided to shop there and use my own judgment as to what to buy .
This morning I woke my 6 year old son and my 9 year old daughter to get ready for school . They got up right away and got dressed . They ran down the stairs because they could smell that I was cooking pancakes for breakfast . I poured some orange juice and enjoyed it while watching the pancakes cook on the stove . The kids were so excited that they did n't even want them to cool down . After they finished eating , they each got their shoes , jackets , and backpacks on . On our way to the car , we saw a rainbow and knew it was going to be a good day . We all got in the car and buckled up . I backed out of the driveway and headed towards their school .
I decided it was time to get my hair cut . I wanted a new style and a shorter length . I called the hair salon and made an appointment . We discussed what style and length I wanted and I showed her a picture in a magazine as a reference . She placed a fabric cape around my neck and directed me to wash bowls . I sat in the wash chair , and leaned my head back into the bowl . She combed my hair out and began to trim it with scissors . After she was finished cutting my hair , she blow dried it and styled it in the manner I asked . I paid her for the work and left a tip in her jar . I was very pleased with my new haircut .
The bank where I keep my money is kind of far away , so it 's important that I am able to access my accounts from far away . Thankfully , I talked to a banker and found out that they have online banking . He told me that te first thing i had to do was set up an online account with a username in password . I needed to pay some bills , so I entered the address for the company that I owed money to . I told it the amount to pay them and sent them a check . I transferred some other money to a different account . When I was finished , I made sure to log out and close the window . I do n't want anyone else to be able to log in to my bank account because that would not be safe !
During my work as a teacher sometimes I was required to send a fax from the school office . On one such occasion , I got the fax cover sheet from the secretary and filled in the name of the person who was to receive the fax , the fax number it was being faxed to , my name , the number of pages and my fax number . Then I placed the fax cover sheet face down in the fax machine . I hit send on the transmission and the first page was grabbed and sent through the machine , coming out on the other side complete . I fed the following pages the same way . Once the pages were all enter through the machine , I listened to the the machine dial and transmit the pages . It is a simple process I only had to use on occasion , but I did find it to be helpful .
To make toasted bread , first I take a slice of bread from the package . I plug in my toaster and set the dial to a medium setting , which should give the bread a medium brown color - not too light and not too dark . I put the bread into one of the slots of the toaster and push the lever down . When the bread it toasted , it pops up from the toaster . I use tongs - wooden or plastic but never metal - to remove the toasted bread from the toaster . If it is not dark enough for me , I place the bread back in the slot and toast the bread for another 15 to 20 seconds or so . I remove the toast again and put either butter , margarine , jam , jelly , or honey on it , spreading it over the toasted bread with a knife .
I was on vacation in Paris , France with my husband . In the morning we made a list of all the sights we wanted to see that day so that we would n't miss anything . We left our hotel room and went to the front desk to ask for directions to these sights . First we walked outside and got on a shuttle that would take us directly to the Eiffel Tower . We waited in line so that we could take an elevator to the very top . It was crowded by exciting . After we left the Eiffel Tower , we got on a tram that would take us to the palace of Versailles . When we got there , the line to get into the palace was very long , so we decided to go into the less crowded gardens instead . After we left the gardens , we returned to our hotel to eat some lunch and take a break from visiting sights .
My twice a week chore is to vacuum the carpet and it 's time again . I pull the vacuum cleaner out of the closet and check to make sure the bag is not full . It 's ready to be used . I need to clear the room of things on the floor and make sure it will be easy to maneuver around the furniture that ca n't be moved . I pull the vacuum into the room and find the plug that will be most convenient to access the full room . I start in one corner and work my way around the room making a zigzag pattern on the carpet . I continue to work my way around the room and large furniture until the whole carpet has been vacuumed .
My daughter was out riding her bike today and came home , running through the door , crying . She fell off the bike and had a cut on her knee . She was bleeding and the blood was dripping down her leg . I picked her up , put her on the chair and looked at the cut to make sure it was n't too deep . I went to the cabinet and took out my medical bag . In it was some antiseptic cleaner and some bandages . First , I got a cloth with some warm water and soap and washed the blood on her leg and knee . I placed a bandage on her cut and gave it a little kiss and she was all better . Her tears went away and was ready to ride her bike again .
I gather the dirty clothes from the laundry hamper . I sort them into blacks , whites , and light and dark colors . This is so the different colors do n't run and stain my clothes while they 're being washed . I put laundry detergent and fabric softener into the drawer in the front of the washing machine . It has separate places where each ones goes . They help clean the clothes and make them soft . The washing machine starts to wash the clothes by filling with water and spinning them around . When the washing machine is done it drains the water and beeps to tell me to take out the clothes . I then put the clothes in the dryer . I put a dryer sheet in with the wet clothes to make them smell nice and stop them getting stacticky and sticking together . I choose the right setting on the dryer dial , and it dries the clothes by spinning them around and blowing hot air on them . I then fold them and put them away .
I planted flowers with my grandmother in her back garden one summer when I was a very small child living in the country . My grandma really loved wildflowers so we planted some of those . We dug holes in the garden so we could fill them with little seeds that she bought from the gardening store . We put two seeds in each hole and then covered the holes with lots of brown dirts so they did not show anymore . Then we watered them with a watering can every single day and waiting for the flowers to grow , every day it was sunny , but the flowers still did not peek out . They started out very small and then they became bigger and bigger until we had large wildflowers growing all over the garden . They were so beautiful . I love them .
It is mid summer now , and the days are hot and full of rain sometimes in our North Florida sunshine . We have a variety of things here as inspiration for some t shirts , the best i can see is right outside my window . I take my camera . and walk around the garden looking at the ripe tomatoes and crisp peppers , and take a whole bunch of photos . I then take the print , and using a special type of paper called transfer paper , load it into my printer . When I have the picture exactly the way i want it , I print the image onto the paper . With this special paper , I then take a hot iron , and carefully iron the transfer onto the T-shirt . Once I have that done , I take it down to a shop where they make what is called a silk screen of me sample , and make me as many shirts as i like which I sell at a flea market .
Regina had thought about renting an RV for their family camping trip , and now looking at the car stuffed full of everything her family could think of , she was regretting not getting it . Seeing his wife looking slightly sad , Aaron walked over and hugged her . They stared at the mess together for a few minutes and laughed together . The kids came running back to the car with the various toys and games that a three and five year old needed . As he went to do that , she buckled her little boys in . Then got out her list from the glove box . She went to the back of the car and started checking off things she could see . The grill ; check , the kids suitcases ; check , her and Aaron 's suitcases ; check , the bikes ; check , propane ; check , extra camping odds and ends ; check , and her wonderful and adoring family ; double check . They happily sped off on their week away at Yellowstone National Park .
Once I finish washing and drying my laundry , I have to iron it . It 's important to iron your clothes , because putting them through the wash can make them get wrinkled . When I iron my clothes , I take one piece of clothing at a time and put it on my ironing board . Then , I take my iron and being pressing the clothes . A clothes iron is very hot , and uses hot steam to soften the clothes so the hot metal can press the clothing flat . I iron my shirts and pants until they 're nice and flat , so they look good and fit better in my closet . You have to be very careful so you do n't get burned by hot steam or on the hot metal . Once I 'm done , my clothes look great and they 're ready to put away .
This past Saturday , my partner and I decided to have a barbecue at the park by our apartment . We invited a few friends to join us . On Saturday morning , we went grocery shopping and bought the ingredients to make cheeseburgers and hot dogs . We also packed a backpack with other necessary supplies for a barbecue in the park , such as sunscreen and a picnic blanket . We then carried our supplies and our grill to the park . It was only a five minute walk away . We found a nice spot to set up our things and about ten minutes later , our friends showed came and joined the festivities . We grilled the burgers and hot dogs and then all ate a delicious lunch together . It was a great day .
Yesterday , it was finally time to the dishes . They had gotten gross , dirty , and smelly just being all piled up in my sink for the last couple of weeks . I had spoons , bowls , plates , forks , knives , spatulas , pots , pans , any dish you can think of , was piled a mile high in my sink . First , I loaded all of the silverware , one by one , organized into it 's special compartment on the bottom rack . Next , I put the big items in , like the pots , pans , and bowls . After that , I filled in the remaining empty sections on the bottom rack with plates and taller mugs . I did this because I wanted to reserve the top rack for glasses because I had the most of those of any item .
My shower was filthy and grimy . Whoa ! All that shower dirt had to go . So what I did was , I went over to my local Walmart , and I bought a sponge , a pair of rubber gloves , any empty five gallon bucket , bleach and shower spray cleaner . I gathered those things and bought them all , and all cost me 9.89 in total , including tax for these shower cleaning supplies . I headed back home , filled a bucket up with two gallons of hot water , and added two tablespoons of bleach and about a quarter cup of shower cleaner . After that I put on some rubber gloves onto my hands in order to protect them from the harsh chemicals . I then put the sponge deep into the bucket cleaning solution , and then proceeded to scrub my shower with the dousing wet sponge . I rubbed out all of the grime out of the shower with the wet , chemically treated sponge . After I completed the scrub down , it was time to rinse , so I simply ran the shower head with lukewarm water in order to drain all the grime down the shower drain .
I was excited for the upcoming party . I knew that I had a big day ahead of me which would be filled with planning and buying groceries . i made a list of everything that I would need . Chips , dip , pretzels , soda , cheese , crackers , frozen pizza , and frozen mozzarella sticks were just some of the things I needed to get . I checked my list and then pushed my shopping cart from aisle to aisle . I saw that the chips were on sale so I was able to get an extra bag . After all of the snacks I went to the frozen aisle in order to get the pizza and mozzarella sticks . The cashier scanned my items and I swiped my credit card to pay for them . She bagged everything up and I was ready to go on my way home .
First what i like to do is pick a straight edge knife and sharpen the knife then rinse it and wipe it off to remove loose metal particles . I set the knife on the counter next to the sink and grab my favorite bamboo cutting board and set that on the counter next to the knife . I walk over to the fridge and open the crisper drawer and pull out whatever vegetable I feel like eating ; usually a carrot , cucumber or tomato . I pick up the knife -LRB- preferably a santoku -RRB- and begin slicing by pushing down and forward and then pulling back while still pressing down . The knife should be held in somewhat of a fist without any fingers extended . I push each slice away from the main piece each time . Once I am down I pick up the cutting board and use the knife to slide the vegetable slices into a dish .
This past weekend , I made homemade pizza , but accidentally cut myself as I was chopping vegetables . Before I could start to bleed , I quickly , but safely put down the knife I was handling and made my way to the bathroom faucet . I put my finger under the facet and let water wash away the now accumulating blood while I searched in the cabinets under the sink for something to disinfect my cut . I turned off the faucet and applied a small amount into the cut . Unfortunately , I had forgotten that alcohol stings when it is applied to open wounds and it did for a time , but quickly faded away . Afterwards , I let my cut dry and searched for a bandage . Cutting vegetables is dangerous , so next time I will pay more attention to what I am doing while handling a knife .
I was taking care of my Grandma and she asked me to make her bed for her . After I helped her get out of bed and into her rocker , I took off the blankets that she was currently using . I fluffed them up by spreading them in the air and then laying it over the top of the bed . I leaned over the bed and tucked in one end of the blanket into the other end of the mattress . After the bed corners were tucked in , I replaced all of the pillows that I took off for the blanket . I spread myself across the bed to make sure that there were n't any creases in the blanket , just like Grandma likes it . She was very happy to see a nice clean bed to sleep in .
Last night I cooked some boneless , skinless tilapia fish for my family . The first thing I had to do was thaw my fish in a bowl of cool water . I allowed the fish to soak in the cool water for about thirty minutes , and that gave them the proper time to cool . I took about one cup of grated parmesan cheese , and one cup of corn meal and some seasoning salt and mixed them together in a large bowl . Then I put my fish filets in another bowl and coated them with mayonnaise . While my fish were in the mayonnaise , I took a very large frying pan filled half way with canola oil . As the oil was heating I dipped my mayonnaise coated fish fillets in the cheese corn meal mixture until they were thoroughly covered . The oil heated quickly and I sprinkled a tiny bit of corn meal in the pan to see if it would sizzle . I placed 5 fillets in the large pan , and they began to quickly sizzle . After about seven minutes , the fillets were brown on one side , and I flipped them to continue cooking on the other side . After another several minutes , the fish were crispy and brown on both sides . I checked to see if the fish were flaky and done . They were !
One of the oldest traditions in the world is story-telling . It 's how ancestors and ancient people passed on their culture and history . I tell my daughter a story each night before she closes her eyes . It 's an incredible story almost everyone can relate to . She loves how the story features a young boy , similar to herself , who enjoys swinging from a tree , something she also enjoys doing . She always wants to hear this story so I read it a few times a week . My favorite part is of course , how the boy and tree learn the harsh truths of life , in a kid friendly way . My daughter and I both love different aspects of the story , which shows the greatest feat of this boy is the exceptional storytelling the author displays through his words , few as they may be .
Every Wednesday morning is trash collection . So every Tuesday night I gather up the trash in the house . I start in the kitchen , breaking down any cardboard boxes for recycling , then pulling the bag of regular garbage out of the can . I like to use the bags with the built in drawstrings , as the ones with twist-ties are too irritating and time consuming to use . I put the bag in the regular trash can and close the lid . I put the recycling in the blue bin and close that lid . Then I wheel the cans one at a time down to the curb at the edge of the street . Last time I did this at night , I saw a raccoon run by , so I made sure the cans were tightly closed . He did n't get into our cans , but our neighbors had a bunch of garbage strewn across their yard the next day .
I went to the movie theater last night and saw the newest Mission Impossible movie . I went with a couple a friends and had a great time . I enjoyed the movie at lot so I thought I would write a review of it on my Facebook page , so that my other friends would go see it too . I talked about the plot and what I liked about the movie and what I thought they could have done better . I made sure not to spoil the movie for anyone who had n't seen it yet . I ended the review by giving it a score of 9 out of 10 . I pushed send and it posted my review to my Facebook page . Many people enjoyed my review and said they would now go see it because of me .
So it was finally weekend . It is the time to clean the house and wash the clothes . So I went to my basket where I usually put all my dirty cloths that I wore during weekdays . I took out detergent from closed above . Added one cup of detergent in machine tray of washer and I also added cloths softener in the tray besides the detergent tray in my washer machine . Then I set it up the machine timer to one hour . Then I removed clothes from washer machined and put in in dryer machine , I set the timer to hour and again waited for an hour while watching TV . I heard the beep when drying was done . So I went back to machine and remove dry clothes from it and put it in a clean basket .
I am searching in my closet for my favorite blue shirt . I ca n't seem to find it . Then , I remember I wore is last Tuesday while out with my friend and I spilled ice cream on it . I decide to do all of my dirty laundry , so that I will have more clothes to wear . I walk into my room and empty the contents of my laundry basket . I sort the clothes by light colors , dark colors , and whites . I hit the button on the washer that says `` start . '' Water begins to flow into the washer . I insert my light colored clothes into the washer . I grab the laundry detergent from the shelf above the washer . I squeeze the soap into the washer and on my clothes . I close the lid of the washer . The heat level is set to warm . The cycle is set on regular . I wait an hour until that load of laundry is done . I add dryer sheets in with them , so that lint does not stick to my light colored clothes . I wait an hour and a half until my clothes are dry . I remove my lighted colored clothes from dryer , fold them , and put them in away in my drawers .
I met a girl I really fancied , and asked her out on a date . She said yes , and I was excited about that . I got ready , making sure to wear my nice clothes and make my hair look very good . I had called and made a reservation at a fancy Mexican restaurant . We arrived there and were lead to out table . We ordered our food and drinks . While we waited we talked and laughed , getting to know each other . After we left the restaurant , we went to see a movie . When we got to the movies , we bought our tickets and snacks and went to find a seat . We held hands in the movie and shared popcorn . I told her good night , and that I would like to see her again . I hope I do .
When I checked the clock , I saw it was getting late . It was time to go to bed . I took my child into the bathroom , and helped him get washed up to go to bed . I made sure he brushed his teeth , washed his face , and washed his hands until he was clean . Then , we went to the bedroom to get ready . I helped him out of his day clothes and got him into his pajamas . I helped him get into bed and tucked him in . We always like reading bedtime stories together , and I always make sure he reads parts himself . Once the story was over , I tucked him in and turned out the light . It would n't be long before my son drifted off into sleep .
As it is part of my nightly routine , I had to take out the garbage tonight . I open the lid of the garbage can and take out the bag . It is not quite full , so I ask everyone in the house if they have any garbage they need to get rid of . I found a couple of misplaced wrappers on the table , which I throw in the bag . It might also be good to check out the refrigerator . Since i found nothing else , I tied up the garbage bag nice and tight so nothing would spill out . I took the lid off that can , and stuffed the bag i was carrying into it , on top of the other one . I put the lid back on , making sure that it was on tightly so no animals would smell it or tear into it . I then went back into the house , got a new garbage bag out of the box , and put it into the kitchen garbage can .
When I was younger , my mom wanted to make sure I would be safe around water . She took me to the swimming pool to get better at it . One day , we went to the swimming pool and brought our towels . Sometimes , I would get bored when my siblings would swim , so I brought the book The Lord of the Rings with me to read if I was bored . We made it to the pool and they stamped our hands when we arrived . I went to sit down by the grass hill until it was my turn for a lesson . While I sat there , I read a book . Then it was my turn to get in , so I put my book down and got into the water .
This summer I plan to go skiing in Colorado . Since I have been skiing before I already know what to bring . I still do extra research to be sure I am not forgetting anything when I go . I dress very warm ( multiple layers ) when I go out to get ready to ski . I bring my own skiis and plenty of money for food and water while I am skiing . I pick the mountain or location that I want to skii at . I start to skii . I have to be careful about not crashing into anything or hurting myself . It is a fast ride down but very exciting . I make sure to slow down and turn when I need to . I reach the end of the course and think about what to do next .
I have to get up early and go to work tomorrow morning , so I set an alarm on my cell phone . I opened up the alarm app on my phone to set an alarm for 6:00 am . I scrolled through the hour dial until it was at 6 , and the minute dial until it was at 00 . I then selected what sound I wanted my phone to play when the alarm goes off . I went with the marimba ring . I was about to put my phone away , but remembered that I have trouble waking up in the morning , so I set three more alarms , for 6:05 , 6:10 , and 6:15 . I turned the volume on the phone all the way up , to make sure I could hear it and wake up .
Before I go to bed at night I like to take a shower . I will go in and turn on the hot water and while its heating up I will put down a bathmat outside the tub and get my towels . I will use my hand to check the temperature , and turn on the cold water and to keep the water from getting to hot . I stick my head under the water and get my hair wet and then wash it first with shampoo and then I use the conditioner . Once I rinse the conditioner out , I was my face with a special face wash . I like ones that smell like coconut . I 'll then stand under the water for a few minutes till all the soap has rinsed out , and also cause it feels good . I keep a waterproof clock in my shower so I do n't waste to much hot water standing there for too long so I 'll get out after 10 minutes . I 'll stand in the shower and towel off and go get ready for bed .
This morning , I decided to go to the gym . I put on clothing that would keep me comfortable during my workout . I also filled up a plastic bottle with water so that I could stay hydrated during my workout . I put on sneakers . I got out of my car and went to the front desk to show my membership card to the attendant . I went to the locker room and placed my personal belongings there . I locked the locker . I used the buttons on the machine to select the options that I wanted to use during my workout . I exercised on the machine for 30 minutes . When I was finished , I used a paper towel and cleaning liquid provided by the gym to clean the machine .
My husband and I had just moved into our first home together . We had not been married very long and therefore did not have very many possessions to decorate with . We went to the store to find some things to hang on our walls to make it feel more homey . When we got home my husband found his nails and hammer . I got out our new level and we picked out exactly where we wanted to hang it . We measured carefully to ensure that it would be centered on the wall and marked the spot with a pencil so that we would remember where to drive the nail . I then hung the picture up so that the nail was in the center of the top . We used the level to be sure that it was not hanging more to one side .
On Saturday morning , we arrived at the church about 15 minutes before the wedding ceremony was supposed to start . I saw some friends and said hi , even though the organist was playing and we were standing very close to her and it was hard to hear each other . When we took our seats , my wife said , " I think the organist is doing a great job ! She is playing beautifully ! " and I nodded in agreement . Almost immediately after , then song dramatically changed to a new song , signaling that the ceremony was about to start . The wedding party started down the aisle , and when they were all lined up at the altar , there was another dramatic change in the organ music . She walked the aisle , accompanied by the organ music , which was lovely , until she reached the altar and the vows began .
Before I vacuum the carpet , I first make sure that all of the kid 's toys are picked up , and will have them do that and put them away . That way I do n't have to pick them up as I get to them . I then get the vacuum out of the closet . I make sure the filter is on tightly , then I put the dirt tray back in . I plug in the vacuum , and turn it on . I start at the edge of the carpet and move the vacuum back and forth , overlapping small areas at a time . I move any furniture that I can not vacuum under . I then unplug the vacuum and wrap up the cord . I put the vacuum back in the closet .
If you have ever been in a car , then you would know that gas is necessary to keep it moving . I usually fill up my gas tank once it gets to a quarter of a tank . It would be horrible to run out of gas on the road , so its good to have it filled . I check the prices and proceed to the store counter . I make sure I park my car by a gas pump and look above at the number by the pump . The sales clerk asks how they can help me and I ask for twenty dollars at pump number 5 and if in can have regular gas . The cashier gives me a receipt and then I head out the door , back to my car and open the gas tank . I put the pump in the tank and hold the handle so the twenty dollars of gas I just purchased gets fed into my car .
I put the bottles of soap onto the shelves in the shower . Then , I got a washcloth and towel and put the washcloth in its place and draped the towel over the shower curtain rod . I pulled turned the faucet until water came out , then closed the curtain so the water would n't come out . It was too cold , so I adjusted the faucet to make it warmer . I checked it again , and it was just right . I put some soap on the washcloth and scrubbed my skin . Then I rinsed the soap off . I got my hair wet . I rinsed all the shampoo out . I turned the water off and grabbed the towel from the shower curtain rod . I fluffed my hair with the towel and then wrapped the towel around my body and opened the shower curtain . I put new , clean clothes on .
I went to the beach to go swimming and started to hear someone screaming . There was a woman out in the ocean that was finding it hard to swim back to the shore when there was too many waves hitting the beach . I got out my phone and dialed the number 911 . When the person on the other side answered , I told her what was happening and asked for someone who could swim out to save her if I could n't . They told me to stay calm and do n't do anything that would put my own life in too much danger . One police officer got out and she worked really hard to go swim out to the woman to save her . The police officer saved her from drowning out in the ocean water .
I wanted to bring some homemade soup to a friend who has been ill . I decided to make a pot of chicken noodle soup . I got out a wooden cutting board , sharp knife , and large stock pot , and put them all on the kitchen counter . First , I peeled the carrots and washed them . Then , I chopped off the ends of the carrots . Then , I chopped the carrots into small slices and placed them in the pot . The celery went into the pot , too . Next , I peeled the onion and rinsed it . I placed the onion on its end and sliced it into several chunks . I added chicken stock , precooked chicken , and herbs and spices to the pot , and placed it on the stove to simmer .
Because each of my family members all had their own separate plans for thanksgiving last year ; my husband and I decided to plan a small vacation of our own . We went online to and checked out different travel sites for hotels near New York City . We decided on New York because I had never been west of Boston . Once the hotel booking was complete it was time to set aside some gas money and rent a car through his work . He called the car rental place and realized he got a great work discount . We scheduled to pick up the car a week from that day . We also tried to eat items in the refrigerator that would otherwise perish . We also packed ready made foods and drinks to bring with us on the trip . We planned routes and travel time , and had change in the car to pay all the tolls we would encounter .
Back when I was married to my first wife , we attended church together along with our children . The first thing we did was get ready in the morning.We had breakfast and got the kids dressed . Then we all got into the van and drove to a non denominational church that was about 15 minutes from our home . When we got there we took the baby into the nursery and hung out with some of the parents there for a bit . Then we went into the main sanctuary and hung out there for a bit and maybe talked to some of the other people that sat close to us before the praise and worship segment of the service started . Then they had announcements of various activities that were going on in our church . Then we they took an offering . Then they had a person sing a special song . Then we sang one more song at the end and as we did we exited the building and spoke with more people as we left . Then we all shook the pastor 's hand as we left .
I like to keep my possessions safe . A good way to do this is to lock the house whenever you leave . I do that when I go anywhere . First I have to get ready to go . I have to find my keys . When I find them , I can head for the door . I go outside . I put the key in the lock on my door and turn it . I can then take the key out . I drop it into my purse so I have it available when I get home . I will need it to get back inside my house . This will really set my mind at ease and will allow me to enjoy my time away .
The front of my house was awfully drab looking . It needed something to brighten it up a bit . A quick jaunt down to the local nursery and back could provide a solution to that and days worth of honest work for myself . I place the pallet on the lawn in front of the house and procured from the shed some gloves and a small shovel . I already had an area in mind to put the flowers in so I spaced them out methodically and when I had them placed just how I wanted them I went about planting them . One by one , on my hands and knees I dug little holes in the ground just a bit bigger than the pot each flower came in . I gently pulled the pots away from the flowers and placed each plant in the soil right where I wanted it , mounding the extra soil up around the flowers to hold in some extra water . As morning turned to afternoon I found myself with a pile of empty flower cups and a yard full of bright and happy flowers . I placed all the cups in the trash , put my gloves and small shovel back into the shed and picked up the garden hose to give the baby flowers their first shower in their new home .
My husband I always dreamed of having our own house . I guess you could call it wanting the " American Dream " . We were very poor when we started dating . Yet , we had a plan . We set aside a bit of money each day . Days became weeks , and weeks became years . So , we had a large sum of money saved up ! So , we started shopping around . We did n't really see anything we wanted . So , we waited . Still , we found nothing . Then , we realized we were going to have to build something . So , we had to look for a nice piece of land . But , in the end , we found something nice in the country . We then found a contractor . At this point , we needed a loan . So we got a 30-year mortgage . It has served us well over the years !
I love to exercise ! I went to the gym . They have many machines at the gym . I did not want to hurt myself an d stretching your muscles is a great way to get ready to exercise . After that I went on the exercise bike . I like that because you can adjust how hard it is . I ran very fast . When I got tired , I made it slower . After that I decided to do a class . The people are very friendly . The class is hard , but it felt great when I was done . I was so proud of myself . I drank a lot of water . I finished by stretching some more . I had a nice time .
I decided to go to a pub after work to relax with my friends . I checked my wallet to make sure I had cash to buy food and drinks . I put my wallet into my pocket so I would n't lose it . Then I walked to the pub down the street because I knew I would be drinking and did not want to drive . I walked into the pub and found my favorite spot at the bar stool , which is where I usually sit . The bartender greeted me by name because I go there so often , and he asked me if I was having the usual . He got me a pint of beer and I began to drink it . About 10 minutes later my hamburger came out from the kitchen . I ate it and it was delicious . I tipped him and walked home .
I recently made some purchases for my family over Christmas . Because I spent so much , the bank decided to prevent me from making any more purchases because they thought that I had been the victim of fraud . I went to my banks website and found the number of the support line . After waiting and being redirected , I began talking to a customer service representative named Sue . She walked me through each of the transactions I had made . With my own record of transactions , I went through each one with her . I said yes to every transaction I had made . When we were done settling the bank transactions , I also asked Sue if I could extend my spending limit since I would be spending more that month . After hanging up , I breathed a sigh of relief knowing that my bank transactions were settled .
Yesterday my mom took me and my little sister Maxine to the playground . It was the most fun we had all week . When we first got there we were so excited that we did n't even know what we wanted to play on first . We eventually decided to start with the see-saw . After Maxine and I went up and down on the see-saw for 10 minutes , we decided to go have some fun on the monkey bars . Maxine was n't yet strong enough to hang by the bars on her own , so I held her up as she crossed over them . Finally , we decided to go down the slide . After that we were both pretty tired and mom said it was time to go home . Going down the slide was definitely my favorite part of the playground .
There are several main areas to clean in the bathroom - the sink , the floor , the toilet , and the shower or bathtub . To clean the sink , either spray a cleaning product directly into the sink , or put some cleaner mixed with water in a bucket . It is a good idea to wear a rubber glove so the cleaning products do n't irritate your skin . Using a sponge , wipe or scrub the sink until you can see that it is clean and rinse it with water . Using a toilet brush , scrub the bowl of the toilet until it looks clean and flush the toilet to get rid of the cleaner . Before cleaning the floor , sweep it to get any dirt off the floor . Then , using some cleaning product mixed with water in a bucket , use a sponge to wipe the floor clean . To clean the shower , it can be sprayed with a cleaning product or it can be wiped clean with a sponge and cleaner and then rinsed thoroughly with water .
My new year 's resolution was to eat healthier and exercise more , but i 'm on a budget . So , I decided to start walking more when the weather warmed up . Since summer is here , i 've made a promise to myself that i 'll walk every morning after breakfast and every evening after dinner . Right now i 'm getting ready for my evening walk . After locking my door , i 'll walk to the park and set my phone inside of my backpack . Next , i 'll walk through the trails and look at the flowers and trees as the sun begins to set . Sometimes , my friend joins me on walks , but if not then I sit for awhile and read my book and then walk the long way back home to get the most exercise I possibly can . I feel so great after a walk and sleep much better .
My niece , Sophia , has her seventh birthday coming up soon . and i need to buy her a present . I do not know what she would like so i ask her mom , my sister , what kind of stuff Sophia likes . My sister tells me that Sophia really likes Barbie dolls , so i decide to get her a Barbie doll for a present . I reach the toy store and start looking for the area where the dolls are and look for Barbie dolls . When i reach the doll area , i can not decide which doll to get her . I ask a lady that is near by what doll is popular with seven year old girls . The lady tells me that the girls like the Princess Barbie doll , so i pick one up and thank the lady for her help . I go to the register to pay for the doll . The guy at the register asks if this is a gift , i say yes , so he asks me if i would like to have the doll wrapped ? i pay for the doll and have it wrapped and ready to be given as a gift for my niece Sophia .
This past Saturday I went to the beach . It is only about 20 minutes from my house and on Lake Ontario , which is one of the Great Lakes . I took my toddler , Alex with me , we brought along some toys , snacks , and sunscreen , and off we went . The temperature was in the eighties , and it was bright and sunny , but being so far north , the water was too cold to swim in . We decided to play in the sand instead . We threw a ball back and forth , watched boats , and ate some snacks . After we went for a walk on the long pier at the beach , Alex rode nicely in his stroller . By that time , we got tired out , went home , and took a nice , long nap .
We look out the window and discover it is a bright sunny day , which is perfect for going to the beach . We load up the car with all sorts of beach things : buckets , shovels , beach chairs , towels , and an umbrella . We also pack a lunch in the cooler . We drive to the beach , and we all unload the car and walk to the beach . We set up on the beach , with our chairs and the umbrella . Mom reads her book in the chair and hangs out with the baby , while Dad takes the older kids swimming . After a while , Mom goes swimming , and Dad builds sand castles with the kids . We eat lunch , and then we shower at the some of the showers near the parking lot . We load all the towels , and buckets , and shovels back into the car , and we drive home .
Yesterday I made a Mexican Bean Salad for dinner . This recipe calls for three different kinds of beans -LRB- black beans , kidney beans , and cannellini beans -RRB- , corn kernels , and many other vegetables that required chopping . I got my large cutting board off of the shelf and washed my best sharp knife . I started with half of a red onion . Then I chopped half of a green bell pepper . Next I chopped up a whole red bell pepper . Since the red bell pepper was so much smaller than the green bell pepper , I decided to use the whole thing rather than just half . Next I made a vinaigrette to pour over the salad . The meal was very delicious and I felt healthy and nourished because it contained so many fresh vegetables .
When I decide it is time to leave my house , it is quite an ordeal . I am limited physically , and it requires more to do this than it has in my past . I must get up and get my clothes laid out , then go lie down . After this , I get up and get dressed , then lie down . The reason for all of this lying down is because if I am up long , my blood pools downwards and I can pass out , due to a problem with my nerves . I then get a cane due to some back issues , and make sure I have my keys in my purse . I close the door , and then take out my keys and lock the deadbolt . The windows and back door of my house are always locked . Then I can leave .
My sister and I really love the music artist , Pink . We checked on the computer to see when she is in concert again . There would be a performance at our local theater in two months . Once the day came , we wore our new outfits and brought plenty of cash to buy any Pink souvenirs . Our dad drove us to the theater two hours before the show started to make sure we got there safely . Once we arrived , we walked through the front gate , had our tickets checked and then walked to our seats . Once the concert started , everyone got up from their seats and danced . Pink came on stage to her newest hit song , and everyone in the crowd sang with her . Once the concert was over , our dad picked us up and we headed home .
I go to church every Sunday . It is usually the very best part of my week . I am a member of the worship band . However , at my church , we play contemporary music . The band and I meet one hour before the service starts to make sure we have time to practice together . I warm up my fingers and play scales on the keyboard . The singers practice scales and harmonies to warm up their voices . The drummer makes sure his drum set is arranged correctly . Once our instruments are ready , we run through the songs that we 've prepared for that day . Then , we try it again . By the time the service starts , we are confident and ready to play . The energy in the room is exciting . As we play , everyone stands up , clapping and singing along . Sometimes we all get lost in the moment of worship .
My last vacation was to Croatia , the country both of my parents are from . I love it there and have been going back most summers my whole life . It is a beautiful country , part of the former Yugoslavia , that is nested right along the Adriatic Sea and perfect destination for the summer . It fills up full of tourists from all over the world who go see the rich history and beautiful scenery that it offers . Friendly people and just an overall awesome place . I have a lot of family there and would spend summers there with my grandparents , aunts and uncles . My sister , mother and I would go and spend 5 weeks a summer there and just have a great time and get a taste of something different while there , as a kid growing up in America .
Today I was at work when my boss came into my office . He asked me to prepare for the big project meeting we were having later in the day . Part of this in olved making copies of all the financial reports . I laid the report in the top tray of the copy machine . I entered the number 20 on the machine to get the right number of copies . I then pushed the copy button . I took each of the copies of the reports and sorted them , putting the pages in the right order . I then looked around til I found the stapler . I stapled each of the reports , then carried them to my bosses office .
Last week my mother and I decided we wanted to go to a fast food restaurant . We chose Burger King because we enjoy their food . We drove up , parked our car and got out and went inside the restaurant . After a short while , I stepped up to the counter and placed my order with the customer service guy . He seemed nice and friendly , which helped . I order a burger and large fries and a coke for myself and a burger and fries and a salad for mom . I waited about five minutes and my order was placed on a tray for me to take to where my mom was sitting . We began eating our food while making small talk . I also got extra ketchup packets for us both . After an hour or so , we were finished and we took the tray and dumped our remains in the trash . We 'd had a nice lunch together and were ready to go .
Every Thanksgiving my family and I go down to the local soup kitchen to serve food to the homeless . This year the whole family was in town including my cousins and my aunts and uncles . We all went down to the soup kitchen after dinner . Some of us went out of the kitchen and helped serve the stuffing and yams to the homeless . We put as much food as we could fit on their plate since there was still plenty of food left in the kitchen . Everyone there was very grateful for what what we were doing and it felt really good to help someone out in need . We all went home happy with what we just did .
It was considered a very nice neighborhood . It had police watch , and there was not a single incident that had occurred in this place . So people were at ease . At night , when we were coming back to our house , I heard screaming from a neighbor 's house . As soon as I heard the noise , I was in my car , and had almost reached my home , so I immediately drove there , to see if I could help . I saw that there were men trying to break in . I immediately called 911 . So I narrated what I saw , and they asked me if I saw a person 's face or anything else . I said no because it was dark , but I saw a car which was parked close this house , and it was black Chevy truck . They told me police is already dispatched and it is on our way . I was afraid , when I saw them going to their car , so I quickly drove in opposite direction to avoid them .
My Dad brought checkers game home one fateful morning ; which I was very happy to see because I am an ace in the game . At around 5:30 pm on Tuesday I called my two friends whom we are living in the same neighbourhood , to play the game with me . My two friends have not played the game before . I taught them the basic rule of the game which is that you must not create a space within your player that will make another player jump across it . Also you must not allow the other player to reach the other side of the board as this will make his player be crown as king . My friends really love the game , when they understand the basic rule although I was beating them when we started , but before we play four games , they were so good in it .
One day after work , I needed to put gas in my car , so I went to a gas station near my house . At that time of day , the gas station was crowded and most of the pumps were full . I pulled my car up to one of the empty pumps and went inside to pay . I had to wait in line . When it was my turn at the register , I gave the cashier a fifty dollar bill and told him I wanted to pay for twenty dollars of gas at pump number three . The cashier counted out thirty dollars in change and gave me the money . I put the money back in my wallet and thanked him . Then I went outside to pump my gas .
I wanted to remodel my home . I decided to start with laying new flooring in my living room . I first had to measure how large my room was . Then I measured and wrote down the width . I multiplied the two , and found how much area was in my room . Once I knew that , I knew how much flooring I would need to use . I removed the old flooring by ripping it up . I started laying the new flooring as soon as I cleaned out the old . I put the pieces down in sections . Making sure I covered the corners and making sure the angles were straight and all the pieces of flooring fit together . I continued to make sure it all was fitting well until I finished . Then I enjoyed my new floor .
A while back I realized I needed some instructional material for a project I was working on , and searching for information on the internet was n't yielding the results I desired . I thought about other sources of information and realized that the library would probably have a book pertaining to what I needed . So I got in my car and set off for the library . Once I got there , I signed up for a library card since I knew I 'd need that to be able to borrow a book . I found the dewey decimal code for the book I wanted , and set off through the aisles . Finally , I found the aisle I was looking for . It only took me a moment from there to find the book I wanted . I told the librarian I 'd like to borrow the book . She wrote my information down and on the insert in the book , and gave me a due date . Then I was on my way .
Taking a trip to celebrate a holiday is a wonderful experience . I decided to take a trip to New York City this year to celebrate New Years Eve with friends . My first question was if I should stay in a hotel or with friends . I then decided that to travel to New York City my best choice would be to take the train . The train trip from Boston to New York City is relatively short and it 's very convenient because the train stop is very close to my friends apartment . My friends and I then decided that we should make dinner reservations for a nice new years dinner in New York . I took care of the reservations for dinner and the train and now I am just waiting a couple of months so I can take this really exciting trip .
Last Saturday was a very hot day , so my friend and I went to our neighborhood pool to cool off . We got dressed in our swimsuits at her house , and then we put on our street clothes over them . We wanted to save time at the pool . We kept them on when we took cool showers in the changing room too . When we came out we spread out our beach towels in the shade , and put on our sunblock . My friend has long hair , so she put on a bathing cap to keep it out of her eyes . Then we dove in and raced each other across the shallow end . She is a little bit faster than I am , but I 'm learning .
I woke up in the morning feeling more healthy than usual . I remembered that I had a lot of veggies in my refrigerator so I decided I was gon na make a salad for myself in order to be healthier . I went downstairs , looked through and found lettuce , tomatoes , cucumbers , carrots , and ranch dressing . I got a large bowl and began to cut up all of the veggies . Once I had them all cut up to small enough pieces I mixed everything together in the bowl . I used a salad tosser to really get the veggies all mixed together . I took the tongs and put a good amount of the salad into my own bowl , then dumped a lot of ranch dressing all over it because ranch is one of my favorites . It came out as a very fresh tasting salad and I was very happy with the way that it came out and how I was doing good at being healthy . Afterwards I washed everything and put everything back where it belonged .
Looking for a job has changed over the past decade . I remember when you use to either go to a company and fill out and application or call a place to see if they were hiring . The last time I had to look for a job was a couple months ago , but this time I never had to leave my apartment to do it . I went online and found a place where I can send my resume to different companies that I would be interested in working for . It took a few days after but I eventually got called in for an interview at a company . Asking showing them my credentials again and answering some questions they decided to offer me a position with their company . I was happy with what they were offering and decided to take it . I been working there ever since .
Last weekend , I took the train into the city with my younger brother to attend a concert . We drove to the train station to catch the 4 PM train . It took a while to find parking . The train conductor came by and we purchased 2 round trip tickets with cash . The ride to the city took about an hour . Many people got on and off at every stop . I enjoyed the people watching . There were a couple loud babies and annoying blondes as well . It was very loud . After about an hour , we were almost to our stop . Once we arrived , the train pulled into the system and the conductor announced that it was the last stop and that everything had to depart .
Yesterday I received in the mail an envelope with the electric bill . The amount I had to pay was 50 $ . As I did not want to incur in any fees for late payment , I decided to pay it right away . The letter said I could make payment over the phone , so I dialed the number printed in the letter . I said I wanted to pay my bill , so the agent asked a few information about me in order to verify my account . Once the agent found my name , my address and my account number in their computer , they asked my credit card information to complete the payment of 50 $ . I gave the agent all the info he needed and after a few seconds he told me that the payment went through and my balance was 0 . Then , we said goodbye and the call was over . My bill was paid .
Just this past weekend , there was an overload of dirty laundry at my house . The clothes basket was full , and the clothes started to smell very strongly . To take care of this unpleasant sight and smell , I did as much laundry as I could . After all of the laundry was washed and dried , it was time to fold it . The first thing that I did was determine which pieces of clothing belonged to which member of the family , and I put them into separate piles , working on mine first . I started with underwear , folding boxers , t-shirts , and bunching socks together , and putting them in my dresser drawer . Next , I folded my dress t-shirts . I do this by folding the shirts in half , first by the sleeves , then twice going down . Once all the clothes was folded , I put it all in it 's own dresser drawer .
Yesterday , I went to the funeral of my grandma Rose Elizabeth . My dad 's mother . She was the grandma I was closest to out of my grandparents . Early in the morning I got up and had breakfast with my family , my dad was very quiet , eating at the table and staring out the window . He was visibly sad even though my grandma , his mom , had been sick for many years and her passing away was expected . However , death is never easy . As it is custom to do , we all wore solid black attire : black clothes from head to toe . I wore a black dress , black stockings , and a black blazer with black heels . After everyone was dressed and ready to go , we got in the car , and drove over to the church . Many people came up to us at the funeral ceremony to give us their condolences , they were truly sorry for our loss . The preacher gave a touching sermon about God and his plan for all of us in this lifetime , and gave thanks to God for Rose Elizabeth 's life , and her many achievements . At the end of the ceremony , we all walked out to the church 's cemetery and said our goodbyes to our grandmother for the last time as we watched as her casket was closed and lowered down into the ground . We then left to go home and be together as a family and support each other through the sad time of our grandmother 's passing .
One sunny afternoon my kids and I were sitting in the house doing nothing . It was a beautiful day outside and I decided we did n't need to be in the house . I told them to get their shoes and we would go to the playground . They got so excited and were so anxious to to get there . On the way there they talked about what they were going to do when they got there . One said they wanted to get on the swings and the other said they wanted to slide down the big slide . When we got there they could n't wait to get out of the car . They laughed and played and had so much fun . We decided we would get snow cones from the snow cone stand that was in the park .
I wanted to send invitations to 25 people I hoped would come to a birthday party for my boyfriend . I drove to a store that sells different types of cards , including packages of invitations . There , I found some festive-looking cards that would be ideal for this purpose . I paid for them at a cashier 's counter . After driving home , I filled out each invitation in ink with the necessary information and signed my name . Then I wrote out the envelopes by hand with each person 's name and address . I had to use my address book to find the information or else I needed to look it up online if I did n't have the details . When this task was complete , I placed a postage stamp in the upper-right corner of each envelope , then licked the adhesive on each envelope before pressing the flap down to seal it . The final step was to bring all the envelopes to the post office the next day and place them in the box for outgoing mail .
I love to go work out at the gym . I tend to lift for a long time until I 'm spent of any excess energy . After that I 'll get on the arc trainer and start sweating a great deal . I say this to illustrate the point that after this work out I am in great need of a bath . I get my phone out and find my favorite Pandora station that matches my current mood . I then get the water rolling at a hot temperature . I get undressed and in the tub . I like to sit there for a while and reflect while I relax . I might drain the tub and put in more water . Lastly I 'll soap off the nastiness of the gym .
Me and my wife decided after years of renting that we wanted to purchase a home . We looked at various real estate agencies to see which ones had the best listings . We were just starting out in our careers so we could n't afford anything too fancy . We wanted something we could live in for a few years . Something that we could fix up . She took us around several neighborhoods and we started to look at homes . We eventually found a home we liked . We had a market analysis done . We had a full home inspection done . The seller was offering 89,900 for the home . But we countered with 84,500 . The buyers agreed . Our realtor contacted the selling agency and ownership was transferred to us . It was very exciting and nerve racking but we are finally home owners .
I got a job interview at last . I had put in many applications . I included my resume with each . They wanted me to come in at ten on Tuesday . I got ready early . I wore a nice outfit . I did n't want to be late so left in plenty of time . I only had to wait a few minutes for my interview . I had questions to answer . They had to do with my interests and abilities . I also asked a few questions about the job so I 'd know what to expect if I was hired . I think the interview went well , but I have to wait and see if I am called back to actually do the job . The person interviewing me did n't tell me if I got it or not because there were others to interview .
After watching Saturday morning cartoons , I wanted to go outside and do something . I asked my mom to take me somewhere and she said she was too busy . I left and went down to the playground . It is a small playground , with a swing set with 4 swings , a slide , and a baseball field . I saw my friends right away . I also saw a kid I never saw before sitting on the swings . I went over to my friends and joined in the baseball game but I could not stop looking at the kid on the swings . I finally got the courage to go over and talk to the new kid . He was nice and watched the same programs I watched . He also likes baseball but was too nervous to come over . I brought him over to play with my other friends .
I needed more copies of a document , so I carried the document to the copy machine . I lifted the lid of the machine and place the document print-side to the glass surface . I put the lid of the machine back down so it covered the document . I selected the number of copies I needed from the machine 's keypad . I then pressed ' copy ' . The machine made the copies of the document , and I stayed at the machine in case of any malfunction I might have had to address . I did not lift the lid of the machine during the copying process , because I have learned that will decrease the quality of the copies . I then removed my original document from its position under the machine lid . I pressed the " clear " button on the machine so that my parameters did n't affect the next user .
Last night , I went to the sauna with my friend . It is a Swedish sauna with nice atmosphere and friendly people . We had reserved our room in advance . We entered the sauna . The host showed us our table . We sat down in our room and started putting the rocks into a pile . First , we dozed off . I did n't want to doze off too hard as I was too tired , so I meditated while lying down . Along with napping I read a book as I lied down . We woke up and spoke to the host . After a few minutes , he brought out more stones for the pile . We started talking while sitting down in the room . We started our second nap . The steam was good and we enjoyed it . After finishing our nap , we asked the host to bring our bill . I paid the bill and included a tip for the host . Finally , we left the sauna . We liked the sauna .
When I was turning 27 , I threw a birthday party collaboration with my friend . It was a lot of preparation to plan the party . First , we had to find a venue that would hold 100 people and we emailed and called many different catering places . Next , we had to plan the decoration and food . So we went to the dollar store many times , and also Costco to buy the tableware , food , and decor . We also bought some alcohol . We then had to follow up and see if the people would actually come . On the day of the party , we had to go to the banquet hall earlier to set up the food and tables , and my friend drove to El Juan Pollo to pick up our orders of Mexican food and it was a success .
I decided to take a road trip to New York city this weekend to see my friend . I like to drive to New York because if I take public transportation then I am not allowed to take my dog , and my plan was to bring him to New York to visit my friend and her small dog . I was originally planning to leave on Friday night but I altered my plan to leave early Saturday morning to avoid some traffic . I tucked my dog safely in the back of the car and I jumped into the drivers seat . I started the car and began driving towards New York . The traffic was really light and the roads were clear . We ended up having a great weekend with our friend .
Yesterday was my daughters birthday and my sister and I threw her a surprise birthday party for her 13th birthday . I invited our families and her friends over two weeks ago to give them plenty of time to arrange to come . I ordered a birthday cake in the number of 13 , representing his new age . I also purchased decorations , paper plates and cups and party favors . I sent her to spend the night with her best friend , whose mother knew what was going on and while she was with her friend I prepared the house for her party . My daughter was expected to be home at 2 ; 00 the next day and I went to work on placing everything where it needed to go . When she arrived home we were all in the living room , surrounding her cake and presents . The party began and my daughter was very happy with what transpired .
Me and my friend Bill love to watch Tennis . So we decided to go to a tennis match . I looked on the computer for a match close to where we live . I called the ticket office . They said they had quite a few good seats left . I was happy to hear that . The match was ten days later so we had to wait for quite a long time . Eventually , the day came . Bill and I decided to take the train downtown because parking is so expensive . We got there pretty quickly . She let us in and told us where our seats were . After we found them , we sat down . Bill got us some sodas and we proceeded to watch the game . Some played singles . Others played doubles . We cheered for our favorites .
I had spent the day planting a tree and needed to take a bath to clean myself and relax those tired muscles . I went to the bathroom and turned on the faucet in the bathtub . Once the water reached the temperature that I wanted I plugged the drain to fill the bathtub . I turned the water off and got into the nice hot relaxing tub of water . I added some bath soap into the tub and proceeded to scrub the dirt off my body with a washcloth . After washing myself and relaxing a bit I unclog the drain and watch the dirty soapy water spiral down the drain . I get out and grab a towel to dry myself . I put on a clean set of clothes and feel fresh .
I waited too long to start working on my report that was due for my class . I was in a hurry , and had to get some research material for the assignment . Sadly , one of the requirements for this report was to have a couple citations from a book instead of other articles that can easily be found on the internet . After I arrived I had to ask the librarian where they kept such books . It was a while since I have been in there . After finding the section . I carefully looked through the books that caught my eye and picked the book that I needed for my report . But not without paying an old book fee I had from a year ago . After I paid , I walked out with the book in hand ready to do some research .
I really like to plant flowers and keep them outside on my porches so I can enjoy looking at them . Over the weekend I decided to plant some more so I went to a place called a nursery and bought some supplies . It always makes me laugh that they call it a nursery because they do n't have babies there , they have plants ! I hope that the pollinators in my area enjoy that ! I already had some pots and soil at home so all I had to buy was the flowers . I filled up a few pots with dirt and left some room for the plants . I added a little more soil and patted it down . Then I watered them and they are very beautiful .
My birthday was coming up and I wanted to have a meal at Red Robin restaurant with my family . So , one day , we all got in the car and headed to the restaurant at noon for lunch . When we got there the hostess sat us near the window . Most of us at hamburgers and fries . They have endless fries there and they are really salty and tasty . Then , all of a sudden everyone pulled out birthday cards and started singing happy birthday to me . I clapped my hands and sang along then blew out the candles and wished for something secret . When we were all finished we got up to go and mom paid the bill and gave the waitress a big tip for doing such a good job . We piled in the car and went home .
I was sitting on the couch in my living room when I heard a loud `` ding dong ! '' chime through the house . I got up from the couch and walked to my front door . `` Ding dong ! '' Once I was standing at the door , I raised myself up on my toes a little to be able to see out of the peephole . I saw that the person at the door was my mail delivery person . I unlocked the bolt on the door , turned the doorknob , and slowly opened the heavy wooden door and then the screen door . Once the doors were open , I cheerily greeted the mail delivery person and took the mail they handed to me . Once I had taken the mail , I then wished them a good day and I closed the door behind them as they left .
It was a very hot sunny Saturday morning and me and my family decide to go to the beach . Before going to the beach we had to pack the car . We packed some snacks . We put on our bathing suits and brought towels , beach chairs , a beach umbrella , beach toys , and a beach ball . Mom brought sun tan lotion to protect us from the sun . Once we got to the beach mom and dad setup all off the chairs , umbrella and towels . We swam but not too far because the water was very deep . There were a lot of waves and some people there were surfing with surfboards . There was other people that were playing volleyball on the beach and there were a lot of kids building sand castles . Dad helped us build our sand castle with a pool so that when the waves came in it would fill in our pool . There was a guy who went out too far into the water that the lifeguard had to blow his whistle for the guy to come closer to the beach . I have heard that sometimes you can see shark in the ocean but lucky for us we did not see any sharks . Visiting the beach was very fun for the whole family as mom can relax and get a tan and dad could play and swim with us .
It was time to make dinner . I decided that we would have spaghetti for dinner , because everyone loves it . I opened the pantry door . I grabbed a big jar of spaghetti sauce from the pantry shelf . I put that on the counter . I closed the pantry door and went to the refrigerator to get a package of ground beef . I put a large frying pan on the stove and turned the heat to medium . I added the ground beef to the pan , crumbling it into smaller pieces . While it cooked , I filled a large pot with water and put it on high heat on another burner . When it boiled , I added the long pasta noodles to the water in the big pot . I covered it almost all the way with a lid , but left a crack so that the water would not overflow . When the ground beef was brown , I turned the heat down to low under it . I stirred the sauce into the meat and let it cook for several minutes . I pulled the lid off the spaghetti noodles and pulled one out with a fork to see if they were soft . They were almost ready , so I got plates out of the dish cupboard and called everyone to dinner . I put a serving spoon in the sauce and a large fork in the pasta . Everyone served themselves .
I had some free time on my hands and was wanting to do something I really enjoyed , so I went downstairs to where our piano is . I pulled the bench out from the piano . I pulled some music out for the compartment in the bench and put it on the music stand . I was so excited to play as I sat down . I opened it to the page I was going to play from and got my hands where they needed to be and my foot on the pedal . As my fingers moved and pushed the keys a beautiful song came out and I enjoyed hearing the music that I was making , I flipped the pages as I finished playing each page until I reached the end of the song . I had really enjoyed my time playing the piano .
Yesterday , I drove around town and first started my car and then started driving to my friends house . I put on my seatbelt reluctantly , but still went . I continued to drive , as I stayed in my lane and watched the speed limits posted . I enjoyed the ride and even though my friend wanted to talk , I focused on driving the entire time rather than having a conversation . I used my break softly to ensure that the drive was safe and enjoyable for everyone . Upon arriving at my destination , I parked between the lines even though there were not many spots left and I pulled the keys out of the ignition and parked the car . Then I got out of the car and used the remote to lock the car . I had a good time and was safe .
It was my son 's birthday and I had planned to throw a birthday party for him . He was turning 5 years old so I made sure there was a lot of fun activities to engage in . I invited 20 people from our neighborhood to attend this birthday party . The party was scheduled to start at 3:00 pm . There was going to be a magic show at 4:00 pm . My son was always fascinated by magic tricks . For outdoor activities I bought a mini pool , a blow up playhouse , and a cotton candy station . All of the children who attended enjoyed making their own cotton candy . There was food , drinks , candy , and a giant cake to conclude the party . Also , I sent everyone home with a doggie bag of candy of a small toy to remind them of their attendance .
I was on my way to work yesterday morning and I was interrupted by the phone . The loud ring startled me while I was in the bathroom , so I ran over to the phone to pick it up . I reached out and took the phone from the counter , then I turned on the screen using the button at the top . Next , I pressed the big , green button on the front of the phone labeled `` answer '' and put the phone up to my ear . I said `` hello '' and my friend responded `` hello '' right back . We had a good little chat about the weather and what we were going to do that day , then we both said `` goodbye '' and I hung up by pressing the big , red button the front of the phone labeled , `` end call '' .
My friends and I play a board game together every Sunday afternoon . I bought a new board game for us to play so that we would n't always be playing the same games . The board game was called Kings and Queens . We got out the instruction manual and I read the instructions allowed . We decided to play a practice round as we read the instructions , so that we would better understand how all of the rules worked . We thought that some of the rules were unclear , so we looked up additional information on our phones to make sure we were playing it right . Once we had a good idea of how to play the game , we decided to put the instructions away . We played another practice round of the game to make sure that everyone knew how to play .
Last Saturday I had nothing to do , and was really bored . My mom asked me if I would like to go shopping at the mall with her . Since I was so bored , I said yes . My mom said she wanted to find the perfect present for her friend Dana 's birthday . We decided to go to the mall bookstore , since Dana loved books . After looking around , we just could n't find a book that we thought Dana would like , so we went back out into the mall and continued looking for a present . We knew we would be able to find something that Dana would like in there ! Before long , we decided to get her a very nice shampoo sampler pack . We paid for the shampoo and then headed back to the car , glad that we had found the perfect gift .
It had been raining for several days , but today the sun was shining brightly . I decided it was a good day to go to the park and meet my friends . I called them to meet at the swings . I was thirsty when I got off my bike and I was glad that I had thought to bring my water bottle that I had filled with juice and some ice . In a while my two friends arrived and we had a contest to see who could swing the highest . I won because I had tested the swings before my friends arrived and saw which swing moved the easiest . Then we walked a wooden plank , went down the slides several times and climbed the nets that hung from beams and a platform . We would have gotten the treasure if my mom had n't called me home for dinner just then . Oh well , tomorrow 's another day for going to the playground .
I was working in the back yard and I cut my finger on a piece of sharp wood . I then headed back into the house and washed my hand to make sure the wound was clean and free of dirt and infection . After washing my hands and the wound with hot , soapy water I put some ointment on the cut to help it heal faster and keep infections out . I realized that this box did n't have the right size so being careful with use my non-cut hand I reached into another cabinet and found the right sized band-aid . I tore open the package , pealed back the plastic , and put it over the cut making sure I put the band-aid on nice and tight . Making sure that the band-aid was secure I headed back out into the yard to finish up my work .
I have a website set up for writing movie reviews . Every week , I need to watch several movies and write articles about them that my viewers will use . Sitting down on a Monday , I plan out the movies I need to watch during the week . Once done , I watched the first movie . While watching the movie , I kept a notepad next to me where I recorded notes about the movie . Finally , once the Silver Bike concluded , I went to my website to write the final article . Looking at my notes , I reviewed the movie by stating that it started out very slowly . However , the action soon picked up and I was able to write about its theme and finally recommend that my readers go watch the movie . Once done , I published my review of the movie and turned to the next movie that I wanted to review , " The Fight of the Tiger . "
I knew the big picnic basket was up in the attic , so I headed up the steep little stairs to get it . It was right where my aunt May had put it last year when the summer season ended . I took it down to the kitchen and put it on the counter . I took bread out of the bag and stacked it on a plate , and got the meat and cheese out of the refrigerator along with mayo and mustard . After putting all the ingredients on the counter , I made two sandwiches for everyone going out to the lake today . The basket still seemed to be missing something . I put away all the stuff for sandwiches , and started looking through the drawers of produce . Fruit would be a nice addition to this picnic , I thought to myself . The basket was now a lot heavier , and ready to go . Loading it in the car , I was excited to see all my friends at the lake , and to share my lunch with them .
I found the large soup pot , made sure it was clean , and set it on the stove top . I chose the ingredients I wanted to use in the soup and set them on the table . Then I started the spice base for the soup by cutting up an onion in thin slices , and crushing a few cloves of garlic . I put about a tablespoon of butter in the pan and turned on the heat to melt it , then added the onions and garlic to saute . I cut carrots into thick slices , and potatoes into one inch cubes , leaving the skin on for extra vitamins . Fresh green beans were trimmed and cut into one inch lengths . Then I put the vegetables in the soup pan and stirred them before adding six cups or so of water and heating it to a boil . Turning it down to simmer , I let it cook until the vegetables were soft enough to eat .
Playing a song can be a great way to get your mind off something , to motivate yourself to do something or really to feel any type of way . Depending on the type of song or music you 're listening to it can trigger different emotions for different people and different circumstances . That is what makes music to powerful , the fact that the words can be so strong and make such a big difference . For centuries and for all the different cultures in the world ... song has been a common practice of communication and a way to express yourself . It has gone back what seems forever and has stayed a consistent way to let other people know how you 're feeling and allow them to feel the lyrics and the beat and melody of a song and get into the same mood .
This morning , I was in charge of setting up the presentation equipment for my group project presentation . We were giving a presentation about polar bears to the entire class . We had a Power Point slideshow and a poster board for our presentation . I set my laptop down on the table near the projector , so that I could easily connect the projector cord into my laptop . Once I did that , I grabbed the poster stand that the teacher had resting against the chalkboard . I unfolded the folder stand so that when my project partner arrived , she could put the poster onto the stand . Then I pulled down the projector screen that was above the chalkboard , so our power point would have a clean white background . I used my computer mouse to bring up our Power Point file , so that it would be ready when my partner arrived . When my partner walked into the classroom , I took the poster from her and put it on the stand . We were ready to give our presentation .
The last time I cut my own hair in did n't turn out that well . My wife had bought me a pair of electric clippers so I decided to use them to try to save money on haircuts . I do n't remember if I used a mirror , but I do remember getting undressed a getting into the bathtub . I then tried to not use to short a setting . Then I tried clipping mostly the back very , very carefully . I just kept trying and trying to not get it too short but it just seemed like it was taking forever so I just got it a little closer . I ended up not really cutting much off the front . So I started on the back again until I got it as neat as I could . Then I took a shower to wash off all the excess hair that was on my body .
I decided to treat myself to a nice dinner at a restaurant . I took myself to a good Italian food place and sat down at a table with a menu . The waiter came and took my order for my food and drink . After a while , the waiter came back with my food and drink and set them down on the table . This dish I ordered was not the same that I asked for . I was allergic to something in the food they brought , but I asked them to take it out when I ordered so I would not get sick . I waved at the waiter to ask him to come back to my table . I told him politely that the food I was brought was not what I had ordered , and asked to have it remade so that it would not make me sick . The waiter said he was sorry , and asked the chef to make my dish again without the food I was allergic to .
Every summer , my friend Shannon plants flowers in pots that she keeps in her small yard . She goes to a store like Home Depot or Lowe 's and picks out flowers in colors that will go together . She thinks carefully about what will look nice in the same pot or planter , based on size or color . She takes the flowers home , along with some potting soil , and changes into clothes that she does n't mind getting dirty . The flowers come in individual containers , so she can mix them together as she fills the pots . She fills the planters almost to the top with soil , then arranges the flowers and their roots on top . When the plants are arranged how she wants them , she fills the pot the rest of the way so that the roots of the flowers are covered . Throughout the summer , she has breakfast in her yard ( as long as it 's not raining ) while surrounded by her flowers .
I received a beautiful painting as a birthday gift . I decided I wanted to put the painting up in my living room , so I could enjoy it , and it could be seen by anyone who comes to visit me . I measured the painting , then I measured the size of the wall I wanted to put the painting on . I put tiny pencil marks on the wall to show me where the painting would be hung . Then I made another small pencil mark to show me where to put a nail in the wall to hang the painting from . I selected a nail and carefully hammered it into the wall . I adjusted the painting and used a tool called a level to make sure the painting was not crooked on the wall . I 'm very happy with how my painting looks on the wall .
Last time I made tea , It was me and my girlfriend Katie . We were just waking up from a long night when we decided that we really wanted to have some tea instead of our usual , which is soda . So , we had two options . We decided to make our own tea . The first step was to put the water in the large canister . Then , we put the tea bags in the kettle and then we mixed it together and boiled it . Then , finally after it was all boiled , we put it in the refrigerator and waited for a while before it was nice and cold . Then , we felt like we finally drink it . We thoroughly enjoyed drinking our tea together . It was amazing .
It is late at night and the sun has gone down , and my kid is sleepy . It is bed time . He is still very little though and needs some help going to bed . He brushes his teeth and washes his face so he stays clean and healthy every day . Once he is done , he changes into clothes for sleeping so that his other clothes stay clean while he sleeps . He crawls into bed and I pull the covers over him . He is afraid of the dark like me , so I leave a nightlight on for him in the hallway . A little light at night can help you feel better and more relaxed , but too much light keeps you awake . I tuck him in and say goodnight and let him fall asleep .
I don ; t go to the mall often , but when I do it 's an all day outing . My girl and I shower and get dressed in our favorite trendy clothes , wear our favorite scents and she takes 30 minutes doing her makeup . Making sure we each have our phones , keys , and payment cards , we lock the door and head to the car . We prefer to park near the back because it 's closer to a door and the stores we prefer within the shopping center . As always we beeline for our favorite stores first , then our second favorites taking about thirty minutes in each store . We go back and forth looking for the best deals too . Once we are done shopping we usually discuss which restaurant we would like to go to . It 's usually The Chinese buffet and sushi bar across the street or the Arby 's a little further away ... we fins out that the Arby 's has closed . We decided to go back to the shopping center and check out the food court , because several new joints have been put in since the last time we visited .
Shopping online can be very easy and rewarding . First , you will need a computer , phone , laptop , or tablet that has internet connection . Next , you can search for the item that you desire to purchase . Clothing , games , toys , gift cards , all of it is available to order from home by using online shopping . There are many websites to choose from , but try and find one that you like and trust , after all you will be providing information like your address and credit card information . I really love Amazon . If I think of a product I need or want -LRB- like shoes for example -RRB- I just click on the Amazon app , use the search bar and type in the product I am looking for . I can compare prices , read reviews , and decide which to buy then add it to my cart . Once you check out , you provide your information and an email is sent to you for confirmation . Then you wait patiently for the item to arrive . It is very convenient and easy to do .
One day I drove my car to the gas station to get gas . After filling my car 's tank , I went inside to pay . There was a line of five people in front of the cashier already , so I got in line as the sixth person . I told the cashier that I was on pump # 2 , and he said the total for all the gas that I pumped would be $ 27.50 . I told him that I would like to pay with my debit card . He told my to slide my card through a little machine and to enter my pin number when the machine told me to . The cashier then handed me my receipt and told me to have a nice day . I walked back out to my car .
I used to tell stories to my nephews when they were younger . Every time I visited them , they would love for me to sit down and tell them . One day , it was just before bed and I wanted to tell them a bedtime story . I began to tell a story about a prince and a magical frog . I tried to make it funny , and they laughed and laughed because they thought it was so silly . I used funny expressions in order to make it even funnier . Sometimes I asked them what they wanted to have happen in the story . They would sometimes come up with very silly ideas . We had so very much fun .
The bell rang , But I was not especially excited to get out of school today . For tomorrow were exams . And I had to write an exam for the students to complete tomorrow . The exam was going to be on medical terminology . Not too bad I say . I went home , took a shower and changed clothes . Let 's start off with some easy ones . First let me write the directions . Please complete the prefix with the medical term that it signifies . Well , after about an hour . I finished early . I went to the store and bought a light meal and a bottle of merlot .
I am going to my favorite restaurant with my friends this evening . I made a reservation in advance . I met my friends in the front of the restaurant . They have a table for us right away even though it was very busy . I all sit down and the waiter asked if he can start us out with anything . We all just ask for a water . I order by food and get spaghetti . Once the food arrives I wait to start eating until everyone has their food . I eat my food but save some of it for later because there is to much to eat . I put it in the bag and then order a slice of cake . One it arrives my friends all try it and agree its fantastic . We ask for the bill and give the waiter a generous tip before heading out .
I need to send a paper to my friend right away . The mail takes days . I ca n't send an email because I do not have a scanner . So I need to send a fax . I bring the paper I want to send and give it to the librarian . She takes the paper and gives me one to fill out so she knows where to send my paper . A fax is sent over the phone lines but needs a machine on both ends that can receive it , so I have to use a certain phone number . The fax has been sent . I call my friend to make sure that he received the paper . I pay the librarian for sending my fax .
I had n't had a pet for about a year and I really wanted a dog . First I thought about how much it would cost to keep one . I already had food and water bowls and a dog brush , so that would n't cost me anything . I wanted a small dachshund , which does n't eat as much as a bigger dog , so I calculated about how much it would cost to feed it . I decided I could afford that , and could also afford the cost of getting it 's nails trimmed every 2 or 3 months , and taking it to the vet if it got sick . It took a couple of weeks , but I finally found an ad for a female chocolate colored dachshund to adopt ! I called the number in the ad , and found out the dog was one year old , good with kids and cats , so I told the woman I 'd like to come and see the little dog . I was very excited ! When I went to see her I loved her right away and paid the fee and took her home with me , after stopping for dog food . We 've been happy together ever since !
When you are cleaning up toys , it is important to first see how much cleaning up you have to do . Once you have figured out what you have to clean and how you are going to accomplish it , it is important to gather the necessary equipment to clean with . Once you have done this , you should start to complete the chore in whatever fashion that you feel is most appropriate . You may want to use a vacuum to clean up dust or anything else that may be in your way . You also most likely want to have something to store the toys that you are cleaning so that they do not wind up back all over the floor . If you are able to do this , you should be well prepared to clean efficiently and effectively .
Last weekend my girlfriend and I decided we would like to make a special treat for Sunday dinner with our families . We decided we would make a special dessert to have after the meal . We went to the grocery store to get some of the ingredients we thought we would need . Once at the grocery store we chose the dessert we were going to serve as a treat for our guests . Once we returned home we started to mix together a batter for our cake . Once the batter was just right we evenly spread it in a pan and placed it in the oven . After some time in the oven to bake our cake was ready to take out so we could add frosting . After the cake cooled we added the frosting and set it aside to wait for our guests to come and try the delicious treat .
I had never bought a tree before and had little idea what went into it . We needed one for our backyard , so we went to the nearest Home Depot store with a friend 's truck to find one . My wife and I were open to any species of tree , so long as our yard was suitable for them . We knew we needed to reply on an expert 's help when buying . Upon arriving , we found the gardening area and looked around . A salesperson approached us after about five minutes and after we told him what we needed , he pulled out a catalog and showed us five options that would be ideal for the climate and our yard size . We selected a red maple tree based on our zone , its final height and spread , and the fact that it would look beautiful in the fall . Once selected , the salesperson brought out the 4-foot high juvenile tree . It came with a tree-planting kit , planting mix and fertilizer . Everything took about 30 minutes total and cost us less than $ 70 .
At the end of a season I usually take an inventory of my clothes and make a list of what I will need for the next season . Last week I decided it 's time to get my clothes ready for Fall . So I got out my clothes and counted how many outfits I have and made sure I had shoes and coats for rain or slightly chillier weather . First I always go to Goodwill to see what I can find there because it will be the least expensive and the most environmentally friendly choice . Then I go where I 've picked a place where there would be 2 or 3 stores close together so that I would n't have to drive a lot and I could shop around in case they did n't have exactly what I was looking for . I find the things on my list that have the best quality for the best price and pay for my stuff and I 'm done !
My friend and I were in the mood for a meal out so I decided that we should go to one of my favorite restaurants . When we got there , it was not very crowded and we were seated right away . The hostess handed us our menus and after a moment , the server came , gave us glasses of water and a plate of bread , then asked if we had any questions about the menu . My friend asked me what I would recommend and I told him about dishes I had enjoyed , like the salmon and the pork chops . He decided on the salmon and I ordered a New York strip steak . We nibbled on pieces of bread while we were waiting , but before long , the food arrived . Usually I like to get dessert , but that night I had no room . After a cup of coffee , we paid the check and left .
One of my favorite hobbies is photography , so my camera runs out of batteries at least once a week . It 's for this reason I went to Walmart and purchased the largest pack of AA batteries they have . Tonight , i 'm preparing for a concert this weekend so i 'm loading my camera up with new batteries . First , I open the plastic battery pack , remove 4 batteries and the open the battery compartment on my camera . After reading the plus and minus signs on my camera , I learn which battery goes up and which goes down . Finally , I can turn the camera on and learn if the batteries are working properly . It beeps , and i 'm notified I did everything correctly , so I put my camera way in its bag to be used at the concert this weekend .
When I take my car to the pump and attempt to get fuel , I try to find a gas station that is both a known company and also one that is not busy . I then circle around to find a spot that works for me . When doing so , I either wait for an attendant or I exit my car . If I have to pump the gas on my own , I exit the car and push the button to open the gas tank . I then put in my credit card into the machine and decide how much gas I wanted . I realized in this particular situation that I wanted to fill my car with regular unleaded and that 's exactly what I did . Upon finishing , I put the fuel pump back and closed the tank in my car and drove off .
I have started looking for a job again . Looking for a job can be tedious and set off a roller coaster of emotions . I first started by looking in the newspaper and online for jobs in my field . These days , you pretty much fill out an online application and attach a resume , so I had to make sure my resume was up-to-date . I sent my application and resume out to several companies and received a call back from one for an interview . I had to make sure that my suit was clean and make sure that I could tie a tie properly . Even though the job I 'm applying for wo n't require a suit and tie to work , it 's always better to dress one step above what you will have to wear to work . I went to the interview and I feel it went well . Now I just have to wait and see if I got the job while going through the process of continuing to look for more jobs .
Tonya shops online for some clothes for her children . One place she likes to shop on is Amazon.com . They have good deals on children 's clothes and toys . The website comes up , and then she searches for the clothes she wants . She types in `` shirts for children '' and all the shirts come up that they have to sell . She checks for sales , and finds the sizes for her children that she needs . Then she clicks on the ones that she likes and can afford , and she puts them in a basket online that holds her things she wants to buy . When she is ready to check out , she goes to the button that says buy , and she purchases them with her bank card information . She types it in , and then she is given a number to track the clothes through the mail to her house .
Bobby and his friends decides they want to go have fun Friday night after school . Bobby suggests going to the arcade , but Jimmy says , `` Let 's go to the shopping centre . '' The rest of the boys agree , and they head over to the shopping centre that is 2 blocks away from the school . Bobby really wanted to go to the arcade , but decides to tag along with his friends to the shopping centre instead . Most of the items in the store were really expensive . Bobby only saved up to 50 dollars from the amount of chores he did last month , so he did n't have much to spend . Bobby suggests that they go to the food court to get some food before they start wandering around .
I love to play video games . I have a few consoles , but I mostly like to play on my computer . I usually sit down at my desk , with something to drink and a snack and play my favorite online game . Once I am on the game server I pick what character I want to play and then log into the game world . I have a guild and a lot of friends and we chat using headsets . We plan different adventures and challenges and figure out what we want to do . Usually I do some dungeons with a group , and then adventure on my own . I make sure to not play for to long , even if I really want to , so I get to bed on time .
I was driving to work when I noticed that my gas tank was low . I like keeping a full tank , so at the next gas station I pulled in and pulled up to the gas hoses . I shut my engine off and got out of my car , making sure I had my wallet in my back pocket . There 's a number pad and a slot on the pump for your credit card or debit to go in . I made sure it was in , then pressed the buttons I needed to to get ten gallons of gas . I had to put my pin number for the card in , and my zip code . Once I saw that , I pumped the ten gallons I had paid for with my debit card . It was expensive , but I always feel more secure when I have a full gas tank , so that 's a good thing .
I did laundry earlier in the day and now there was a pile of laundry to put away laying on my bed . First I sorted everything and hung up the clothes that went on hangers in the closet . Then I folded t-shirts . Then I folded the bottom of the shirt upward and the top downwards . After shirts , I moved on to underpants . I folded them halfways from the center and then top to bottom . Next came pants . I lined up the seams and folded them in half longways , and then from the top to the center then the bottom to the center . Then I took the cuffs about a third of the way down to keep each with it 's matching partner . Then I put my folded clothes away in drawers .
I decide that I would like to cook some rice for dinner . I go to the pantry and look to make sure that I have rice to prepare . I find the bag and return to the kitchen and place the bag of rice on the kitchen counter . I fill the pot with water and place it on the burner on the stove . I turn the burner on high and wait for the water to start to boil . After a few minutes the water is boiling , so I grab a measuring cup and add about a cup of rice to the water . It takes about fifteen-twenty minutes for the rice to cook . While it 's cooking , I decide to tidy up my kitchen . After some time has passed , I check the rice and find that it is done . I drain the water from the rice using a colander , and put the rice in a bowl to cool a bit before eating .
After deciding to go to church , I get myself dressed appropriately so I will look presentable at church . I get in the car and drive to the church . After I park the car , then I walk into the building . There , I am able to pick up a program . This will list the order of the service so I am able to take part more easily . Then I walk into the sanctuary and find a good place to sit . I wait silently until the service starts . I pray when it is part of the service . I also greet those that I know . I take part in listening to the sermon and even take notes to review later if I want to . After the service is done , I take some time leaving the church so I can talk quickly to those that I know . Then I go out to the car and drive home .
My husband and I bought an old house . We knew when we bought it that we would have lots and lots of work to do . We decided to start by replacing the worn flooring in our living room first . Then we went to Home Depot to look at flooring samples . I wanted to put in hardwood floors but my husband wanted carpet . We finally agreed on buying hardwood floors for the living room . Next , we laid down the materials the go underneath the boards . Next , we carefully laid the boards and made sure they were placed just right before securing them . After several hours , our work was done . We were able to polish the floors and get them nice and shiny before moving onto our next project in the living room .
I had a big international trip coming up so I decided to carefully plan what I needed beforehand so that I would n't be overloaded with luggage . I went through my schedule paying special attention to what I was doing each day . I then made sure I was covered in terms of an outfit for that day , loading them all into the suitcase . Certain meetings required a jacket and tie , so I made sure to bring my suit jacket and several ties . I then set out enough underwear and socks to cover the whole trip and packed those in a separate compartment . I packed my tennis shoes , too , and a pair of casual loafers . I then packed some T-shirts and shorts , as well as my bathing suit . I was all set for my trip and only needed one suitcase to do it .
Our family just received a new game as a gift from the grandparents . None of us have played this game before , although we have seen commercials for it on TV . We opened the game and took out the sheet of paper included in the box that included all of the instructions . With the board set up , we then read the rules of play to figure out which player would go first . Each player rolled the dice and the highest number went first , with the next highest going second and so on . We started the game and moved our pieces , but found that we sometimes still had questions about some situations that came up in the game . After a slow first game to make sure we had all of the rules pretty much in hand , we played several more rounds and each one was more fun than the last . We were glad that we took the time to review the rules and make sure we understood the game .
Every Sunday , my family and I attend church in the morning . I am a part of the children 's music program and choir . This Sunday I will be playing the piano along with the choir . First , I will have to get the music book ready . The choir director lets us know which songs we will be playing each week . We practice playing and singing during the week so on Sunday we sound great . After , the pastor gives his sermon , the children go to the stage and perform for the attendants . The music we play is inspirational and lovely . I just play the piano and watch the director for the instruction and guidance during our performances . I love playing music in church and watching everyone enjoy it as well .
I had a pile of clothes that needed to be washed . First I separated the white clothes from the colored clothes . I washed the white clothes first . I then put laundry soap in . I also put about a cup of bleach in . Bleach helps make the white clothes stay white . I turned on the washing machine by setting the dial to the the amount of time to wash the clothes . I also set the temperature of the water . After the clothes were done washing I put them into the dryer . I set the dryer for 30 minutes because I think that is how long it will take to try them . I only washed 2 loads of clothes .
I woke up in the morning and was hungry so I walked into the kitchen and decided to make some breakfast . I opened the cupboard and pulled out a loaf of wheat bread . I plugged in the toaster and put two slices of bread into the toaster . After a few minutes the bread popped up out of the toaster . I carefully grabbed the toast , making sure I did not burn my fingers . I put the toast on my plate and slathered butter and homemade strawberry jam onto both slices . I took my juice back to the table and I sat down . I bit into my first slice of toast . It was nice and toasted , and it tasted wonderful . My stomach was very happy !
I watered indoor plants today for my parents . The plants we keep are a few cacti and some house trees . They are very easy to upkeep and do n't require a lot of sunlight . Since they 're so easy to take care of , I only had to use a little bit of water . I poured just a little water onto the cactus , and poured a bit more on each house tree . I then put the trees in more direct sunlight near the window since it was a nice sunny day . The nice thing about indoor plants is that they are typically not very fast growing or easy to die . They do n't have the same environmental effects that could potentially hurt them , so it was nice to be able to water them and not worry too much about overwatering .
Today I realized that it was the first of the month , and that it was time to pay all of my bills . I first had to make sure that my rent was paid , because I did n't want to get kicked out of my house . So I found a box of envelopes , pulled one out , put a stamp on it , and put my landlord 's address on the front . I then found my checkbook , made one out equaling one month 's rent to my landlord , detached it from the book , and put it in the envelope . Finally , I returned home and found my wallet . After pulling out my debit card , I went to my laptop , visited the websites for the gas , water , electric , and Internet utilities that I use , and paid my bills through the online payment methods .
Before I went to bed , I realized that I had forgotten to set my alarm for the next morning . I have an alarm clock feature on my phone which lets me set any kind of alarm I want . I love using my phone alarm instead of an alarm clock , because regular alarm clocks are too loud for me , and they make me scared when they wake me up ! I unlocked my phone and opened up the Alarm app . I pressed " Set New Alarm " and input the time and date I wanted an alarm for : 6:30 AM in the morning , every day from Monday through Friday . I set this alarm because this is when I go to work , and I wanted to make sure that I got up early enough to shower , eat breakfast , and not have to rush . My alarm was set and I was ready for bed .
One of my friends was having a birthday and their mother decided to throw them a surprise party . I had never been to a surprise party and was looking forward to it . We all decided to park down the street and walk to the house , so our friend would n't see our cars . When we got to the house , it looked like it always did , but when we went inside there were balloons and decorations everywhere . We hurried to put all the present on the table and found places to hide . Her mother said that she would be home any minute . So we turned out the lights and waited . She was really surprised . You could tell she had no idea we were planning a party for her . All of her friends and family were happy to be able to throw her such a special birthday party .
My little boy was sick , his tummy hurt and he needed medicine to feel better . I went to the medicine cabinet and looked for the stomach medicine . I read the directions and took the bottle into the kitchen . It has a measuring cup on the top , so I took it off and placed it on the counter . I opened the bottle of medicine , then picked the cup up and looked at the measuring lines to see what dose to give him . I checked to make sure it had the right amount and placed the cup back on the counter . I replaced the lid on the medicine . I took him the medicine and told him to drink it . I took the cup when he was done and washed it out . I put the cup back on top of the medicine bottle and took the bottle back to the bathroom . I opened the medicine cabinet and put it back in its place .
Last time I went to a fast food restaurant was this morning . Me and my girlfriend were hungry and just wanted to find something quick to eat . As a result , we decided to take a short drive to McDonald 's . I got a bacon , egg , and cheese sandwich on a bagel , with a hash brown and she got an egg and cheese Mcgriddle with a hash brown . Both were really good and enjoyable and both came out hot and fresh . We also both got soda 's with our meals . We sat down and ate and had a great little meal . It was fulfilling and enjoyable and we left shortly after . We both enjoyed our meal and felt really full after .
I watch my boyfriend cut his own hair every month , sometimes twice a month . He has a blade , I think the brand is Wahl . He plugs it into the wall and charges it , when there is sufficient charge , he removes the plug and takes the device out . He then uses the 1 blade to shave down the sides of his head and then uses the 2 or 3 blade to cut his top . He cuts his own hair this way regularly and every other month or so he will change it up by using a scissor on his hair at the top . Cutting it so that it lays kind of lazily one way or the other . He 's made me want to try cut my own hair but I think it is harder for women to do that it is for men to do . So it is different .
This week we had bad weather from a tropical storm . My little boy was scared of the weather . Then , the lights went out , which made it much worse . In order to lessen the stress , I asked him if he would like to build a fort for us to play games in . Since our electricity was out , we could not bake one . We decided we could order a pizza . I gave him the choices of the crust and he chose thin crust . I got his half with pepperoni and my half with vegetables . We put in our order and added some chicken bites , for some extra protein . We built our fort while we waited for the pizza to arrive . I was an amazing memory from a situation that was less than positive .
I do not like to fly but sometimes it is necessary . I am going to visit my friend in Chicago , so I have to go to the airport . I have a cab take me there . I do n't like to check my bags , because sometimes they lose them and I 'm nervous enough as it is . So I get my ticket and have the rest of my stuff on a bag on my back . Now I have to go through security . Then I pass myself through the x ray machine . Now I have to rush to put my shoes back on and run to my gate . Once at the gate I wait till they call my ticket section . I find my seat and tuck my bag under my feet and get ready to fly .
I recently got a haircut . I was n't happy with my previous haircut , so I wanted to try someplace new . I searched online for barbers and salons that were highly rated in the area . I called the salon and made an appointment for the next day . Upon arriving , I was greeted by a very nice hair stylist . She had me sit in the chair and asked me how I wanted my hair cut . She went to work immediately , we made small talk . She was very friendly . After she cut my hair , she washed it . I was very happy with the haircut . I then paid and gave her a tip for her service .
Last night , I babysat for my older sister . She went to see a movie with my brother in law , so I went over to watch my niece and nephew . My niece is 1 year old and my nephew is 6 . It 's not the most fun part of babysitting , but it is important because she would be so uncomfortable if I was n't there to help change her diaper ! After that , she was mostly sleeping the whole time . With my nephew , we played with cars and watched Transformers . I made spaghetti and meatballs for my nephew and baby food for my niece . The one thing I love the most about watching them is that they are such sweet kids !
Last Saturday , my very best friends and I went to the movie theater . We 've been movie lovers ever since we can remember , so we decided to turn that passion into a website . We go to the movie theater every week so that we can write a review of one movie for our website . Last week , we went to the older theater downtown and saw a screening of the original " King Kong . " We loved the acting and the cinematography . It was amazing what directors of that time to do with such primitive film equipment . We save our notes for later . Then , once we 've talked about every aspect of the movie important to us , we go home and we start work on our review .
I 'm craving some Hawaiian pizza because pineapple is the best pizza topping and it certainly does belong on pizza . I call up my favorite pizza place which is a general store downtown -LRB- I have the number memorized -RRB- and let them know I want a large fresh dough Hawaiian pizza with bacon and EXTRA pineapple . The lady on the phone tells me it will be ready in approximately 30 minutes , I thank her and hangup the phone . I make sure to note the time and I leave in about ten minutes even though it only takes seven minutes to drive there . While I 'm looking at soda I see my favorite key lime pie flavored soda , it 's expensive , but I do n't care , because I deserve it . Before the full thirty minutes has passed I see the kitchen staff slide a large pizza box onto the counter clearly labeled `` Hawaiian '' I make my way to the counter with my chips and soda and proceed to pay the cashier using my debit card . I thank him and he tells me to `` have a nice day '' I respond with ; `` I will now ! '' and `` thank you sir '' I also turn to the lady who made my pizza and thank her too .
I had just been laid off of my old job as a cook at a restaurant . I began searching for a new job using online job-sites and asking friends and family if they knew of any places that were hiring . My mother told me that she believed that there was a liquor store down the block that needed a new cashier . I tried to look up the contact information for the store 's owner , but unfortunately it was n't online . The next day I decided to go to the store and ask anyone working if I could put in an application . There was a little old man behind the counter and I asked him if it was true that they needed help . He seemed really happy that someone was interested in the position , and told me that I could start the next week . I was very happy to once again have a job .
When I got home today , I decided to take my dog Oscar for a walk . He spends most of the day at home by himself so I thought it would be nice to take a long walk so he can enjoy nature . I called him over to the door and got his leash off the hook on the wall . There is a wooded walking trail by my house so I decided that 's where we should walk today . Oscar pulled on the leash when we got in the woods because he wanted to smell so many things . We walked along the path for quite a while until we got to the lake . I sat on the bench by the lake and Oscar sat with me , looking at the ducks on the water . After a little while we got up and walked back home . When we got home , I took off Oscar 's leash and he went to rest in the living room .
My alarm clock is not working . I think it 's the batteries . I have some extra batteries in the utility drawer . As I sit down at my desk , with the batteries , I notice the back of the alarm clock where the batteries are is crooked . I try to straighten that first but the alarm clock is still not working . I have to assume it must be the batteries . They look fine , so maybe they are just old . I place the new batteries in the alarm clock and I make sure they make contact with the metal parts and face the right direction . Check . I turn the on switch on and it lights up . All I have to do now is reset the time and I 'm good to go .
I had a lovely afternoon with my five children . First , we did some crafts . The older kids used paper , scissors and glue to make sure nice puppets . They had so much fun . Afterwards , they put on a puppet show with the new puppets they had made . They did a great job ! Then we had a delicious lunch . Afterwards , it was story time . They really enjoy stories about faraway lands . We told stories about princesses and pirates . After that , we went for a nice walk . We pointed out the pretty birds and butterflies that we saw . We came back inside and I cleaned them all up . It was a wonderful and fun day .
Jerry walks his family dog every morning , and every night . He knows it is important for his dog to be able to empty his bladder and relieve himself , as well as getting exercise and walking . So , he gets up early before school , puts on his clothes , jacket , and shoes , walks outside and puts the puppy on a leash . He also carries a bag , for cleaning up after if he needs it . It takes Jerry about 20 minutes in the morning to let his dog walk around , exercise , and `` use the bathroom '' , but he takes a longer walk with him in the afternoon after school . He takes him to the park , to play frisbee , and to see the other dogs in the neighborhood that play at the park . He then puts him in the back yard , and takes his leash off as usual .
It was such a beautiful morning and I had some energy from getting such a good night sleep . I decided to get dressed and put on some sneakers . I grabbed a bottle of water and headed out the door for a nice walk around the neighborhood . As I was walking I waved to neighbors in their cars as they drove by . I stopped to look and smell the flowers growing throughout the neighborhood . Some dogs came up to me , wagging their tails , so I stopped to pet them and have a little conversation with their owners . On I went with my walk and I started to put a little pep in my step , drinking my water and getting some real exercise . I turned back and headed home with an empty water bottle , a little sweat on my brow and a smile on my face . That was a good walk .
Last week , I called all my friends to see when they are available to come to my party . Based on when the most people were available , I planned my party and told my friends when it would be . Then , I decided what food I would have at the party . I thought chips and salsa as well as pizza would be nice , so I called a pizza shop to put in my order ahead of time . Then , the day of my party , I cleaned the entire house by organizing everything and vacuuming the floor . I then set out all of the food and waited for my friends to start arriving . Once people started arriving , I turned on music for everyone to listen to and started talking to my guests .
My friend and I heard there was a very good musical coming to town . We decided we would go to see it if we could . First , I went to the website of the theater where it would be playing , to see what dates and times it would be playing . I saw what times I had free . Then I emailed my friends with the show times that were good for me , to see which worked for her . Then I went to the website and bought tickets . I selected the show time my friend and I wanted , picked seats , and paid using a credit card . I received an email with a confirmation to print out . In the email , I also suggested a meeting time and place , and asked her to pay for her ticket when she saw me . When the day of the musical arrived , I met my friend at the place and time we picked , and we went to the musical together . We gave the ticket taker our printed-out tickets , found our seats , and enjoyed the show .
My taxes are due in two weeks , and I always try to submit them a few days before the deadline . I got all the required documents together over the weekend and sent them by fax to my accountant yesterday . He told me that everything will be ready for my signature at the end of the week , so I made an appointment to see him at 3 pm on Friday . This year we hope to get a large refund since we had an addition to our family this year in the shape of a bouncing baby boy ! I am so glad that my account is taking care of everything for us , he is a little expensive , but we are so busy with our newborn that we are grateful for his expertise ; especially this year . If all goes well our refund check will arrive in a month or so .
I decided I wanted to change the color of my wall . However , I needed to get some supplies , so I had to go to the local hardware store . I went to the paint aisle to try make a decision of what color I liked best . I picked the color I wanted then I went over to get a paint brush , floor cover , and painters tape . I checked out at the fastest register and headed home . When I got home I cleared out the space so I would n't get paint on everything . After the room was clear , I taped off the bottom and top edge of the wall and put the floor cover down . It was now time to start actually painting the wall . I started at the top of the wall and slowly painted to the bottom , touching as little of the tape as possible . I kept painting until the whole wall was covered .
Fast food restaurants are always my savior . It comes to my help at critical times . Looking at the choices , we decided to eat at chick fil a.We went there at lunch time , and there were so many people in line . So we all made our choices . The persons from our group decided to have chicken wrap combo , and other 2 decided to have spicy deluxe combo . They had so many people working , so It did not take time for our turn . We ordered it . I gave my credit card to pay . She gave me receipt back.Waited may be 5 minutes or so and our food was ready . We look for the corner table so we can enjoy without much interruption . But we were not that lucky , because so many people . Finally we got to sit down , and enjoyed our lunch .
My friend and I love going to the movies . After the movie is over , we will discuss what we liked , and disliked . Sometimes people do this online or in a newspaper or magazine , and that is called reviewing movies . If you have waited a really long time for a movie to come out , you can look up what movie reviewers said about it . Maybe they really loved it , and now you are so excited to go ! Or , maybe they did n't really like it , and you go to form your own opinion but you still keep you expectations low . Movie reviews can be done either by someone you do n't know , who do it for a living , or between you and your friends . Reviewing movies can also be done on the internet , where people rate a movie they have seen , for example x/5 stars .
This weekend , I decided I wanted to try baking my first cake . I found a recipe online for an easy to make cake , printed out a list of the ingredients , and went to the grocery store to get them . I knew about some of the common things , like eggs , flour , and sugar , but the list helped me get a lot of things I did n't own and would n't know to get . When I got home , I followed the recipe as closely as I could , adding each of the ingredients at the exact amount of the recipe asked for . I mixed them all up as described , and put them into a pan that I had borrowed from my mother . I checked on it occasionally to see if it was looking OK , and because I was really excited to see how it was turning out . When it was done in the oven I removed it , and applied an extra thick coat of frosting . I was supposed to wait for the cake to cook , but I was too excited to try it out and ate it much sooner than recommended . It was delicious !
I like to get 8 hours of sleep . I think that I am the happiest and most rested , when I have gotten my full , 8 hours of sleep . But in order for me to sleep well , I need to do my bedtime routines . They often include a shower , so that I can wash away all the dust and sweat from the day that has just passed . Going to bed hungry is never fun , so I do eat a little snack before bed . I also brush my teeth every night , either before or after my shower . I have a lot of cozy nighttime clothes , so I will usually pick out something soft and warm to sleep in . Next to my bed there is a night light , so that I can read a book before I fall asleep . If I go to bed full , clean and calm , I will sleep really well , so it is important to get ready for bed .
Paying taxes , is something every american is to do . It is took out of each and every one of our pay checks . The taxes we pay are supposed to be used to pay for multiple things . For example , it is to be used to do repairs on the streets , pay the salary of police officers , help pay to rebuild cities , or buildings that are needing repair . After we have paid our taxes all year , through our pay checks , the government decides that we will get a tax refund at the beginning of the next year , it is to pay us back for all the taxes we paid in the year before . We get paid back the taxes we put in . Also , we pay taxes on everything we buy , clothes , food , gas , alcohol , tobacco , pretty much everything that we buy , we pay taxes on .
One night I was playing with my toys , when suddenly my mom told me it was time to brush my teeth before bed . I put my toys away and headed to the bathroom . I opened the medicine cabinet and took out my toothbrush . I ran the head of my toothbrush under water to get it wet , then I unscrewed the cap that was on the toothpaste . I squeezed some toothpaste onto the bristles of my toothbrush and then began brushing my teeth . I made sure to brush the front , back , and top of all my teeth . After I finished , I rinsed my mouth out with some cool water . I put my toothbrush and the toothpaste back in the same place that I had found them , and left the bathroom .
Roger was nervous , and for good reason . Roger was taking a driver lesson in a big car . He had never tried to do a three point turn in a large car like that . So , when he got there , the instructor asked him to buckle up , and they drove off in the truck going regular speed . The teacher asked him to do several things , like take a turn left , turn blinkers on , stop , go , change lanes , all these things . Roger had to do each thing carefully , while was checking for other cars around him . He did not hit any other cars . The one thing he did not do was turn off the lights at the end of the test . He got back into the car and turned off the lights , and then locked the car in the end .
Mikey and his mom went to the Natural Museum of History this weekend . While he was there , he saw many wonderful things . At the museum , they had old giant bones of dinosaurs , wonderful movies of them , and lots of other wonderful animals there as well . He spent all day looking at wonderful sites of nature , and how beautiful God 's creation is . He learned about conservation , and taking care of our planet . He learned about the earth , the water and ocean , and even the skies and planets . He bought a gift for his brother and dad . One of the gifts was a dinosaur for his brother , and his dad got a world cup for coffee . His mother and him ate lunch there , and they got to see a movie of dinosaurs .
I have a very important job interview coming up in a few days and I want to make sure I look my best . I called up my barber and made an appointment for later on in the day . When I got to the barber shop I greeted him and took a seat in his chair . He put the barber apron over me so I would n't get any hair on my clothes while he cut my hair . He took out his scissors and started sniping away like he usually did . After about 20 minutes we were all done . As always I was very satisfied with his work . He dusted off the loose hair and removed the apron as I got up . I paid him and gave him a nice tip for a job well done .
When I was a kid , you had to go to a store to rent a movie . We had a local store called Blockbuster . When you went to Blockbuster , there were several shelves of movies , sorted by what type of movie they were . I walked to the shelf with the animated movies , and searched back and forth until I found the right film . Then I went to the cashier , and gave them some money to check out the movie . It was sort of like going to the library . I put the movie in my bag , got on my bike , and excitedly rode home to watch the film . I had a lot of fun watching it . I did n't mind bringing the movie back to the store . I knew that if I wanted to watch it again , I could ride my bike back over to check it out again .
Today my best friend Heather and I went to work in her garden in the countryside . She has a house there that is very nice and spacious . One of the things I love about going to the countryside , is the gardens . She has some watermelons too , so I help her to weed the garden on occasion . We had a great time laughing and talking about our week while we did our work in her garden . It is very relaxing to work in a garden and plant and tend the plants . By the time we finished weeding out all the weeds that had grown from so much rain that month , we were very thirsty . The sun had been hot all day , as we worked . We had a nice little lunch on her front porch after we finished the garden work .
When I last vacuumed the carpet , I felt that the carpet was really dirty before I started . I had a vacuum , but I first had to clean the dirt out of the bag in it and then plug it in . After I did this , I picked up all of the big items on the floor and started to vacuum the living room . I moved around slowly , being sure not to miss any areas . I listened to the sound of the vacuum and enjoyed the smell of everything getting clean . After finishing , I unplugged the vacuum and put the wire back in the appropriate fashion . I felt good that everything was clean and I put the vacuum back where I got it from .
It 's around 7:30 in the morning . I 've showered , gotten dressed , eaten breakfast , and now I need to leave to go to work . I make sure that I have my purse , phone , keys , and laptop ready to go , sitting by the door . Then I go around and make sure that all of the lights in the house are turned off . I do n't want to waste electricity during the day when I 'm gone . Then I turn the A/C temperature up a little bit because it does n't need to be that cold when I 'm not in the house . The cat does n't seem to mind . It starts beeping at me , telling me I have 30 seconds to get out of the house . After I exit the front door and close it , I insert the key in both the deadbolt and the doorknob lock , turn them both to the right , shake the handle to make sure the door is locked , and then head to my car to get to work .
I was spending the weekend with my sister , and enjoyed playing with my 5 year old niece . What it was time for bed , she begged met to read her a story . Of course , I agreed . I told her to pick out a story for me to read to her . She had a big bookcase full of books . She spent some time looking at it , and finally pulled out a book about a very hungry caterpillar . I opened the book and started to read from it . As I read , we looked at the brightly colored pictures together . I read the book cover to cover and she begged me to read it one more time ! So I did .
The last time I took a shower , I followed the same routine that I always do . I gathered my clothes and towel and took it all to the bathroom . I then went into the bathroom and undressed , before turning on the shower water . I always make sure to get every part of my body clean and then I take the shampoo and wash my hair . I usually stand there after and enjoy a few minutes of just letting the water hit me . After washing my hair , I usually get out and get a towel and start to dry myself . Sometimes I listen to music when I am in the shower , but I usually just enjoy my warm shower without music .
Last night , I realized that my friend 's birthday is coming up next Tuesday . I felt like panicking a little bit , since I did n't have any time to go out to the store and get her a birthday gift . I decided the perfect solution was to shop for a gift online . I went to my computer , then got onto the Internet . I searched for my favorite online marketplace , Amazon . I entered `` birthday gift ideas '' into the search bar on Amazon and browsed the many options that Amazon has for birthday gifts . I decided to send my friend an electronic gift card , since that would reach her the fastest and I could get it to her by her birthday . I selected a $ 25 gift card to Starbucks , then entered my credit card information to pay for the gift . The gift was emailed directly to my friend , who loved it !
When having a group of friends over , it is always a great time to place games . You do n't really get to play board games when you are by yourself , therefore , when having friends over , you can have fun and play things that you could n't do on your own . When the friends are over , I make a bunch of snacks and set them out . As a group , we decide what games we want to play the most . We set the game up and get started . Many times , in the middle , we might stop and order pizza or Chinese food . We do n't take it too seriously . Nobody gets upset if they do n't win . We all play the games as a way to have a really good time with our friends .
For my mom 's birthday we went to a make your own pizza restaurant . We sat at our table and the server came over to take our order . We all ordered drinks and two of us asked for the whole wheat pizza crusts and the rest of us ordered the regular crusts . We then went to a long island that had all different types of toppings . We each loaded on sauce , cheese and various toppings and took our pizza pans to the counter . About fifteen minutes later our server brought us our piping hot pizzas . They smelled delicious . We got the bill from the server . My dad paid it and then we got up and left the restaurant . We were all stuffed .
I have relatives that live very far away from where I do , and unfortunately they do n't have access to the same technologies as me , so I ca n't communicate with them over the Internet . For some time , we 've had to do it the old-fashioned way - by writing letters to each other . After enough time would pass since one of them would send me or my family a letter , I would begin to work on one . I would write for a few minutes , usually talking about things that my family recently did , and asking them how they 've been doing . If possible , I would even attach pictures to the letter , so they could see what we 've been up to . The next morning , I 'd drop it in my mailbox for the postman to pick it up and take it to the post office . Usually , they would write back within a week responding to my letter .
Living in old house is not good experience , it brings depression . So we decided to renovate the rooms . We wanted to start with bedroom , which was most ugliest , specially because it has somehow darkwood color , and it literally looks like dark basement . Cleared up all walls . Then we spread plastic all over the floor , which covered every inch from wall to wall . and taped it on walls so it does not touch the floor at all . Then we used primer first , and it was white . That is like first coating to wall , so it becomes ready for more coating . other reason , to condition them prior to actual color . Then we bought the color from office depot . We had some crushes , rollers , small brushes , wipes , towels . We had ladder . we started ceiling . First we finished with ceiling , then we finished wall one by one using the rollers . It was not an easy task . My arms and shoulders were in pain every night . We finally were finished in 2 days . Then we let it dry for one day , and removed all the plastic , looked for any place that we might have missed . Then we gave fresh look to windows with white color . Finally we were done and brought the furniture in .
On Saturday night , I decided to go bowling with four of my good friends . When we got to the bowling alley , we paid the cashier . Then we each got shoes to go bowling in and selected our bowling balls . We had to try a few balls by picking them up to see how it felt when we held it . Once there , we had to set up the computer that keeps track of the scores by putting in our names . When that was done , my friend Darren went first . He got a strike ! I went last and got a gutter ball . I got to go again and I knocked over five pins . The computer calculated our scores and we went onto the next frame .
I logged into my online tax account to begin my taxes . To start , I entered in my personal information , such as my name , address , social security number , date of birth , and other information to confirm my identity . After that , I started entering in my earnings for the year . I entered in the appropriate boxes how much I made , what I paid in taxes for the past year , and other financial information . Once that was completed , I entered in my children 's names and information , as they are my dependents and affect my taxes . Once that was entered , I went through the sheets about deductions and wrote off anything that I qualified for . I proceeded to the final page , where I was able to enter in my credit card information and make the payment to the IRS immediately , to cover the taxes I owed for the past year .
We are going on a trip to Six Flags . We will be staying for two nights in a hotel so we need to pack . The suitcases are stored in the walk-in closet so they are brought out into the living room . We need to decide what kind of clothing we 'll need , so let 's turn on the Weather Channel . Since it is going to be very warm with no rain during our trip we will pack mostly summer clothes . Each person will need three shorts and tops so there are clothes for each day and an extra outfit if needed . Let 's move on to the bathroom and pack tooth care supplies like a toothbrush , mouthwash , and toothpaste . Deodorant , make-up , perfume , and cologne also go in now . Put these items in the side pocket of the suitcase to be reached quickly . Grab swimsuits and trunks too , for the water park , and bring sandals and sneakers . Now all we have to do is pack our towels for the water park , get the tickets and money packed , and leave the house to start our trip .
I 'm having a few friends over for dinner tomorrow night , so I 'm serving a mixed salad . The first thing I did to make the salad was to take a head of romaine lettuce out of my fridge and pull off enough leaves to feed 4 people . I then washed the lettuce and patted it dry with paper towels . I turned the crank on the salad spinner and spun the lettuce to get all the excess water out . I then put the lettuce in a big bowl . I took out a small knife and chopped a whole cucumber into thin slices and added them to the bowl . I added the carrots and tomatoes to the bowl and tossed the salad . I then split the salad evenly between four bowls .
The grass on our front lawn was beginning to get tall and thick , so before it grew any higher , I thought it would be a good idea to cut it . I decided to pull out our lawnmower from the shed in our backyard . There are several kinds of lawnmowers , but the kind of lawnmower we own in gas-powered . Because our lawnmower had no gas in it , I pulled a gas storage container off of a high shelf in our backyard shed and filled the gas tank . The lawnmower 's motor roared to loud life and I began pushing it through the grass in the yard in a methodical back-and-forth pattern so the grass would be evenly and neatly cut . This made our front yard look so good , I decided to mow the backyard 's lawn as well !
Banking has changed so much in the ten years i 've been an adult . I used to do all of my banking in person with the help of a bank teller . Now things are different and much easier . I can check my bank statement at any-time by logging in . The other day I received a check in the mail and deposited by taking a photo and uploading it to my bank account online . It was able to be added to my account and I was notified when the transaction cleared . This was a stress free experience , I did n't need to get in my car or get on the bus . I just opened up my phone , logged into my account and everything I needed was literally at my finger tips .
For dinner last night I decided to make some Tom Kha soup . It was a cold November evening , and I was getting over a slight cold . Soup always makes me feel better in these situations . I had already been to the grocery store and gotten all the ingredients I needed . I chopped up some lemongrass and ginger and started cooking them in some chicken broth with lime leaves . While this was simmering , I chopped up some chicken , and placed that in the pot as well . I let it simmer for a while to let all the tastes blend . I occasionally tasted the soup , and added extra seasonings until it tasted just right . The Tom Kha made a very tasty dinner .
I know it 's not his fault , I was thinking . He 's only two years old . My little brother , Jonathan , had recently taken to stumbling around the house and grabbing anything he could get his grubby , little hands on . That day , he had found my cell phone , and he decided to play his favorite game with it -- " Throw It the Toilet ! " It got it beyond where we could see it , but then the water started rushing backwards . The bowl filled to the rim with water , and then it started overflowing ! I got towels and placed them around the edge of the toilet bowl , and then I reached for the rubber plunger . Once the plunger suctioned onto the porcelain , I yanked it back towards me swiftly . I did this over and over and over again until I managed to pop my phone out from the toilet . I grabbed it quickly before the water pressure push it back down again . My brother , the entire time , was giggling in the corner .
The floor in my house is almost entirely hardwood with only one bedroom being carpet . Every single week , usually on Thursday , I clean my floors . I begin the process by going around the house and picking up everything that I find lying around on the ground . I put it all away where it belongs and get out the broom and dustpan . I then put the broom away and prepare a mop bucket . I usually add a polishing agent to the water to keep my floors looking nice . I then dunk the mop into the bucket and begin to mop the floor . Then , I get out the vacuum , plug it up , and vacuum the carpet in the bedroom . I finish by putting everything away into storage .
Last week , my husband and I attended a football game . We purchased our tickets online a month ago . The day of the game , we got up early to get ready . We put the tickets in my purse , then we put the cooler in the car . We drove to the game . When we arrived at the stadium , we ate our snacks . We had a good time watching the game . We bought some pizza while we were there and ate it while watching the game . Our team won ! There was a lot of traffic , so it took us a while to get there . When we got home we were very tired and went to bed .
We decided that we wanted to have a party this year for Halloween . We went to the craft store to begin our process in making them . We chose a small square paper to use for our invitation . We picked out a standard envelope to match the length and width of the card . Next , we found some scrap booking materials to design our card . We purchased the items and left the store . In glitter and marker , we wrote , `` Happy Halloween '' on the front . On the inside of the card , we used a marker to write a message . The message indicated that the recipient of the invitation was invited to our party . We sealed the cards and mailed them off to our friends .
My daughter is getting married . She asked me to help her prepare her wedding . The first thing we did was find several wedding venues ( places that let you have your wedding there ) to visit . After the visits , they chose the place they liked best , and we went back to pay to reserve it for their wedding day . Afterward , we started looking for a wedding dress for my daughter and the friends she had asked to be her bride 's maids . She tried on a lot of dresses , but finally found the one she liked . Then , she had to look for shoes and other accessories she wanted to wear with the dress . It took a while , but she found everything she needed . Closer to the wedding , we had to choose the food she wanted served and the cake . We also had to pick out someone to take photographs for us , an officiant ( the person who would perform the wedding ceremony ) and a DJ to play music . My daughter and her fiance ' picked out the music they wanted , including special songs for their first dance as a married couple and the father-daughter dance . There is a lot of planning that goes into preparing for a wedding .
I drove to the mall and parked the car . I walked in and looked at the ladies ' shoes . On my left were Gucci and on my right were Fendi . Both were beautiful , so I tried both on . Later I met my friend at the mall coffee shop and had donuts with her . We talked about shoes and neighborhood news and we exchanged birthday gifts . Afterward , we said goodbye and I took my shoes to the car . There was a lot of traffic on the way when I drove home , but the radio helped me pass the time . When I got home , I made dinner for my family and selected a movie to watch while we ate our dinner and discussed our respective days .
To set the table , I pull out five plates , one for each of the people in my family . I set each plate in front of a different chair on the table . Then I grab five napkins and set them near each plate . Next , I go to the silverware drawer . I set each of the spoons and forks on the napkin near each plate . I set one knife near my plate , because I am the mother , and one near my husband 's plate . Children do not need to use knives unless their parents allow them to . I set a glass near each plate at the table . When the food is ready , I bring it over to the table and set it in the middle so that either myself , or my husband , can serve the food to everyone sitting at the table .
On Saturday , I went to a funeral . I took a shower and combed my hair so that I would look nice . I picked out a nice black button up shirt and nice khaki pants . I got dressed and made sure that I looked groomed and formal for the funeral . I got in my car and drove to the store to buy flowers and cards for the family members of the person that passed away . I filled out the cards then drove to the funeral . At the funeral , I listened to people speak about the special person that passed away and how special he was in there lives . I hugged many of the people that were sad . I gave the flowers and cards to the family members and hugged them . When it was over , I drove home .
Last night , I went out to a nightclub . I stayed until 4 am , when the club closed down for the night . I do not live within walking distance , so my transportation choices were to take the train or to take a taxi cab . I decided to take a taxi . I stood outside of the club and held out my hand so I could flag down one of the taxis driving by . I opened the door and asked the driver if he was available to drive me to my neighborhood . He replied yes . I got into the backseat of the taxi . I said yes and proceeded to give the driver directions on how to get to my apartment building . The drive took about 15 minutes . Once we arrived , I paid the taxi driver and went inside to my apartment .
John was getting up from bed . He was so thirsty , he realized that his throat was very dry . He decided he was going to make some tea . He had a french press for making tea which was very nice . He also had an electric kettle for boiling the water for his tea . He turned on the kettle and made sure it was filled with water first . After the water was done boiling he continued to pour the boiling water , very carefully into the french press . He then left it to brew for about five minutes . He continued to fix a glass of ice cubes so he could make it iced tea instead of hot tea because he liked that better . He poured the tea over the ice cubes and put some sugar and a little bit of lemon into his tea to make it sweet . He was done fixing his tea and it was delicious !
A bike tour is a fun way to see a new place and get some exercise at the same time which helps your body be healthy . You start out by gathering with a group of other people on the tour so it is a good way to meet new people and make friends . When you ride a bike , you do n’t have to worry about some things that you would have to work out if you were in a car , like finding a parking spot and losing other people in the group because of automobile traffic . The guide on a bike tour can usually talk to the group while you are riding so it ’s very easy to keep up with the action and learn about the things you see . Bikes can go down very narrow lanes and even on trails sometimes for even greater adventures .
While waiting for my husband to get out of work , I wait in the employee break room . I 'm not really hungry but I have the munchies because it is late at night . I glance over at the vending machine , its bright lights beckon me to the sugar and fat laden calorie rich foods in their shiny cellophane packaging . `` eat me '' the say in a silently mocking tone . I feel something crunchy in my left pocket ... it 's a receipt . I rub my other leg and feel some coins in my pocket . `` Yes ! '' just enough to buy that nutty candy bar and salty bag of chips that I really do n't need . I plunge my hand into the pocket of my blue jeans and dig out several quarters and a few nickels and dimes . Shoving the change into the machine I press b5 for my first selection , and then I shove several more coins into the coin slot and press d2 for my second selection . each time the coil in the machine spins , effectively pushing the pre-packaged food item off of its cliff int of he bottom of the vending machine where I can reach in a grab my snacks .
I have wanted my own cat since I was a little girl . I decided to adopt a pet from the local pet shelter . Before I went to the shelter , I went to the store and bought a cat carrier and put it in my backseat . I used my car to drive to the pet shelter . I told them that I was looking to adopt a cat . They asked me a few questions about whether or not I had another cat , whether I had ever taken care of a cat , and whether or not I had children in my home . I said I 'd never had a cat but I had watched a cat for a friend before , and that I did not have children . They led me to a room with about 30 cats inside , and each cat was inside its own cage . I saw a black cat looking at me quietly and knew I wanted to take her home . I told the adoption agent that I wanted the black cat , and they gave me some paperwork to fill out . I sat down , filled out the paperwork , and then they put the cat into my carrier . I put her in the backseat and drove home .
I went into the gas station because I was really , really low on gas and could n't risk getting stranded . So I pulled up next to one of the pumps and tried not to park too far from the pump I was using . I got out of the car and put my debit card in out out of the kiosk kinda quickly . I did that , then it asked me if I wanted a car wash . I entered , " no . " and then it asked me if I wanted a receipt . I entered , " yes . " and then finally it told me to select what kind of gas I wanted so I selected regular , which is the cheapest . Then I opened my gas cap on the car and stuck the end of the pump into the hole where the fuel goes . Then I took it out , put it back on the handle , then I put the fuel cap back on . Then I got my receipt , got in my car and drove away .
My daughter and I took a road trip to Kearney , Nebraska . We had no set plan for the day . We were there just to see what all was there . We stopped into the Vistor 's Center and found a lot of information about what there was to visit in Kearney . This really surprised me ! As we parked the car in front of the museum , I explained to her that we had to speak softly , keep our hands off of the exhibits and not run around . She had never been to a museum before . She raced up the steps and waited at the top for me . When we opened the tall front doors we found out that the rooms were all spacious with high-ceilings . There was a friendly guard there to greet us and a few other people like us who were there just to look around . My daughter took over 100 pictures of the art we saw that day and included a lot of those pictures in the scrapbook she made of our road trip to Kearney , Nebraska .
Yesterday , I took my dog for a walk . I first asked him if he 'd like to go outside , and he got very excited . I walked to the front door and picked up his leash . I attached the leash to his collar and opened the door . We walked outside and I was sure to lock the door behind me . We walked down the street and the dog sniffed some plants , some grass and a street sign . After that , we got to the park where he could use the restroom . I was sure to bring extra bags in case this happened . I threw the bag away in the garbage , and we started our walk home . Once we got home , I opened the door , took off his leash , and gave him a treat for being a good boy . It was a very good walk .
I was reading a great book in my favorite chair when suddenly the light went out . I flicked the switch on my reading lamp , but it did me no good . It looked like that light bulb had burned out . I went to the hall closet and poked around , and luckily I found just what I needed , a package of light bulbs just like the one that had burned out . I brought one of the new bulbs back to the living room , and unscrewed the old used-up light bulb . I put it on the kitchen counter so I would see it in the morning and remember to recycle it at our city 's transfer station . The light shone bright and clear . I settled back into my chair with a sigh , and opened my book again .
I looked at the plants that I have indoors and noticed that they looked a little dry . I remembered that the plants are supposed to be watered at least three times a week in order to keep them alive and healthy . Since I had only watered them twice that week I knew that I needed to water them once more . Once the container was full , I walked with it to each of the plants and poured a small amount of water into each plant at the base near the soil . I noticed that the water was quickly absorbed by the soil , so I added a little more to each plant until the soil looked moist on the top . I checked the saucers at the bottoms of each of the flower pots to make sure that no excess water would get on the floor .
I was hungry . I decided I wanted to make a sandwich . I went to the kitchen . I opened the refrigerator . I found some leftover chicken . I looked in refrigerator and found some mustard and some American cheese . I took them out of t refrigerator and put them next to the chicken . I took some dill pickles out of the refrigerator and put them next to the other stuff . I got a plate and a knife and set them on the counter . I put a slice of bread on the plate and opened the jar of mustard . I spread mustard on the slice of bread , with the knife . The mustard went back in the refrigerator . Then , I put the chicken on top of the mustard , put cheese on top of the chicken , and put pickles on top of the cheese . Then , I put the other slice of bread on top . Then , I ate the sandwich . It was yummy .
I went on a hiking trip with a few good friends over the weekend . It was early Sunday morning and I was hoping to get some really good photographs of nature , so I brought along my brand new camera and some extra lenses . Within the first hour of the hike I managed to photograph a couple wild animals , including some really beautiful birds . We hiked for a few hours and at the end of the trip I wanted to take a picture to remember what a great time I had . i asked all my friends to line up and then I raised the camera to my face to center the shot . I told them on the count of three to say cheese and then I pressed to shutter button to forever capture this wonderful moment .
The bathroom was filthy . It was time to clean it up . I first started by picking up the laundry that covered the floor . Next I emptied the trash can . I decided to open the window to let in some fresh air . The last plumbing item I cleaned was the toilet . I scrubbed the outside and then the bowl . Everything was sparkling clean . I filled a bucket with cleaner and mopped the floor . After it dried , I wiped down the mirrors and windows . It smelled so fresh and clean ! I made sure all the linens were clean and changed and then I took down the shower curtain . I went outside and sprayed down the shower curtain . After it would dry , I would replace it .
My family and I decided to host a barbecue for our neighborhood . It was the Summer time , the perfect weather for a barbecue . We invited most of our neighbors and most of them graciously accepted . We decided to make the food of choice burgers and hot dogs . Most of the people at he barbecue were pleased with the food choice . My kids were fairly entertained as a lot of people in my neighborhood have kids as well , so they had plenty of friends to play with at the party . I 'm sure the most of the kids enjoyed that . Everyone said that the food tasted amazing and that really pleased me . Everyone had an enjoyable time as the barbecue went on into the night .
The other day I was strumming my guitar and decided to play my own song . I looked through my music for something I would enjoy playing and singing but was n't to difficult . Once I had picked a song , I practiced the chords and fingerings . Then , I worked out the vocals and made sure that I could hit all the notes and smoothly execute the melody . Once I had practiced all of the elements together I asked my friends and family to come listen to me and sing with me . Then , I asked my family if they wanted to sing along . Some of them were shy and shook their head but most of them thought it was a good idea and it would be fun . So , we all started the song together and had a grand time singing and making music .
I needed some new work clothes and shoes , so I decided to go to the mall near my house with a friend . We drove to the mall and parked my car . We walked in through the North entrance , making sure to note where we entered so we could find the car when we we ready to leave . I picked up a pair of black pants , a pretty pink sweater , a red blouse and a white and red skirt to try on . My friend chose two sundresses to try . We went to the fitting rooms and tried our clothes on . We put the items we did not want on the rack and took the others to the register to pay for them . After we paid , we stopped at the coffee kiosk in the mall for a small snack and coffee . Then we visited a few other stores . I bought a new pair of shoes , some earrings and a purse . The we went back to the North entrance to return to my car and drive back home .
Last night I was cooking dinner for my family . It was taco night and everyone was really happy , as tacos is everyone 's favorite meal . However , it takes a lot of time preparing the ingredients . I started by chopping a head of lettuce , which went smoothly , except I spilled some on the floor . Next I chopped an onion , but I must have been using a dull knife because I slipped and cut my finger . I asked my husband to go to the bathroom to get either rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean the cut . He came back with the hydrogen peroxide , some neosporin , and a bandaid . I washed the cut at the sink in warm water with some hand soap that we keep on the counter . I dried the cut with paper towels so I would n't get blood on the regular hand towels , and my husband helped apply the peroxide and bandaid .
I wanted to buy some things online , so I got my laptop . First I had to go to the site I wanted to buy from . I wanted to buy some things from Amazon . I went to the site . I had to sign in to my account . Put in my email and password . When I found the things I wanted , I compared prices . Some of the prices were higher and some lower . Some offered free shipping , and some charged a lot for shipping while others charged just a little . I chose the lowest shipping cost . I had to enter my billing info in . I put my named , address and card number in the website . Once I did that , I just needed to confirm my mailing address . I put that in as well .
It is Friday evening and the menu for dinner is fish . Mom takes the kids to the grocery store to pick out which fish they will have for dinner . After browsing through the frozen food aisle mom and the kids decide to have salmon . When the family gets back home mom takes the fish to the kitchen and decides she is going to broil the fish with lemon . Mom opens the package and rinses the salmon with water in the sink . Mom decides to use the broiler to cook . Mom opens it and removes the rack so she can put the salmon on it . A lemon is cut into pieces and mom uses the juice and a few spices to spread over the salmon . Mom places the salmon on the rack then puts the rack back in the broiler . When the timer goes off mom uses cooking mitts to remove the rack and fish from the broiler because it is now very hot . The fish cools for a few minutes ten mom puts it on plates for the family to eat .
It was getting late and the child had to go to bed because the child had school the next day . The child needs to get some rest . First , I took the child to the bathroom , so that the child could brush its teeth and use the toilet . After that I took the child to its bedroom so that it could change into its pajamas , so that it could sleep comfortably . The child changed and was ready to sleep . After that I put the child in the bed and started to read a bedtime story to help the child sleep . Then the child wanted some water , so I went to the kitchen and got a cup of water for the child . In a little while , the child had gone to sleep .
Yesterday , I went to a doctor appointment . My doctor 's name is Dr. Jane who asks her patients to call her by her first name . My appointment was set for two weeks ahead of time for a follow up . I entered the lobby and approached the front desk . The desk nurse greeted me and had me sign in with my name and doctor I was there to see . She told me I could sit down to wait so I found a chair near the front to sit . The nurse first took my weight , then my temperature and blood pressure readings . She said everything was fine . Next , she had me follow her to the room where the doctor would see me . Once there she had me sit on the bed and asked me how I was and if I had any symptoms . I waited for 10 minutes and Dr. Jane came in . After a short discussion , she said the antibiotics had done their job and that my vertigo was all cleared up . After thanking the doctor I paid my fee and was even given a sucker with my receipt which made me smile . Finally , I left the office . I felt good about my appointment and felt relieved that I was no longer ill .
Growing up , my family was very fortunate enough to have a dishwasher . It was one of my many chores for the week . Every night , I would open the dishwasher and place all of the dirty , but rinsed plates and utensils that we used for dinner inside of the machine . After loading the machine , and making sure it was full enough to run , I would place the soap pod in the dispenser and click the start button . Every morning before school , I would open the dishwasher and remove all of the items to return them to their proper place in the kitchen cabinets . If the dishes were not completely dry , I would make sure to dry them by hand or place them in the drying rack if I did n't have time to hand dry them before school .
My father and I decided that we wanted to take a fishing trip one morning . We had to wake up very early on the morning of the trip . We got out out bed at about 4:00 in the morning . We packed up our fishing rod , some bait , and some snacks and drinks to take with us on the boat . We got in the boat with all of our tools and rode on the water to find what we hoped would be a good fishing spot . We baited our hooks using worms . Then , we cast our fishing lines into the water and waited , hoping that the fish would bite . We talked with one another while we waited and had some of the food and drinks that we brought with us . I began to reel in the fish carefully . I lifted it out of the water with my fishing pole . It was a carp , and I was very pleased with myself .
Taking care of children is a lot of work . From the moment they wake up in the morning to when they go to sleep at night . You have to make sure they eat breakfast , lunch , dinner and have snacks in between . You have to make sure they brush their teeth at least two times a day , and drink plenty of water . Depending on how old the child is , they may need a nap or two . Limiting screen time is very important . Reading at least three books each day is great , and lots of play time outside . If the boy or girl has the chance to play with friends that 's great for their learning and growing . Learning new things is also fun for kids , whether it 's making a craft , a science experiment or a new song/dance .
I love to play with my friends , and we play with all sorts of fun and cool toys and games . When my friends and I are finished playing , we know it is time to clean up our toys . We all work together to help , and put all the toys back in their boxes , and then we put the boxes away on the proper shelves . It is important to take good care of our belongings , so we can play with them again another day . It is no fun when someone wants to do a puzzle , and there are pieces missing , or when we want to play a game , but the cards or dice are not in the box ! Taking care of our things , and tidying up after we finish using them , shows that we care about our belongings .
I need to send a fax to a certain person . Sending a fax means that I will scan a piece of paper into a fax machine and then input a number . I first obtain the number that I need to send the fax to , in this case 123-456 . With my document in hand , I go to my fax machine and place the paper face down inside of it . Once that is complete , I go to the number pad located on my fax machine . When the machine asks me a number to fax the document to , I type in the number 123-456 . At the prompt , I press " confirm send " in order to send my fax off to the person located at the fax number . I then open the fax machine , remove my document , and wait for the person to receive my fax .
It was a hot summer day , and my hair was a mess and felt hot on my neck . I wanted to get it cut but could n't afford to go to a salon . " I 'll do it myself ! " I decided . I went to the library and used my free library card to check out books that showed hairstyles , and one that showed how to cut your own hair in different styles . I decided I 'd try a short layered cut . I found my sharpest scissors and went into the bathroom . I began by bending forward at the waist , letting my hair hang down and using a hairband to make a ponytail on top of my head . I then brushed it out , held onto it , stood up and looked in the mirror , holding the pony tail straight up above my head . I took the hairband off , shook it out , and brushed it . It was n't bad ! And definitely it felt much cooler .
Today I set an alarm to make sure I wake up on time tomorrow . I set the alarm for 10 am tomorrow , and I set a song to be my wake up call . This alarm was the first one I set , and after it I set some for 10:05 and 10:10 as well just in case the first one did n't go off . I really needed to make sure that I would wake up in time so that I would n't be late for class . These alarms I set on my phone , and made sure to set my volume as loud as it could go to wake me up in the morning . I am a deep sleeper , so I would n't be surprised if I somehow slept through an alarm . The back up alarms should work if the first one does n't though !
One early , spring morning Tom woke up to his father saying , “ Come on Tom , we have to get to the lake while the fish are still biting . ” Tom and his dad had planned to go fishing . Even though Tom was tired , he was excited to go fishing with his dad . Tom ’s dad took the fishing line and added a hook to the end of it , he then added a worm to the hook . Tom and his dad knew that worms are a fishes favorite meal . Once the worm was on the hook , Tom ’s dad cast out the line into the water and then gave the fishing rod to Tom . He also told Tom to watch the tip of his rod that if the tip started to move up and down a little , that means that a fish is eating the worm . After 20 minutes of sitting there , Tom was starting to get impatient when all of the sudden he saw the rod starting to move . Tom ’s dad told Tom to pull the rod up really quickly to hook the fish . Tom was so excited to catch his first fish ever . He took a picture with the fish before letting it go back into the water . Tom could not wait to show all of his friends at school the fish that he caught !
I decided to renovate my guest bedroom . The walls were a pale beige ; I decided they would look better as a bright blue . I went to the hardware store and found a color of paint that I liked . I asked a friend to help me move all of the furniture away from the walls and take down all the pictures . I put down painter 's tape along the molding so that they did not get painted . It was a lot of work but we got the room painted in a few days . Once the walls were dry , I painted the molding along the floor with fresh white paint . I got inspired after the painting and set up a new set of wooden shelves , painted the same white as the molding .
The pasta came in a little bag and was folded very carefully . I need to get my big pot and fill it with some filtered water and add a generous pinch of salt . I turn the stove on high and wait for the water to come to a rolling boil . It 's probably going to take about ten to fifteen minutes but the fresh pasta cooks really quickly after that happens . The instructions say five to seven minutes . I set my timer for five and I 'll check it when the timer goes off . I grab the over the sink strainer and have it set up with a bowl under to catch some pasta water in case the pasta sticks I can flush it again with the pasta water . I then pour the pasta into the strainer and it 's ready to eat .
A group of my friends and I decided that we all wanted to go out to eat to celebrate my boyfriend 's birthday . Since there was a large group of us we thought it would be a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation . I called the restaurant and spoke with the manager that we would have a large group and wanted to make a reservation in the back room for 6:00 on Friday night . I told him to put the reservation under my name and our party would give that when they arrive . I asked if it was possible to have the table ready by 5:45 so everyone could get there a little before my boyfriend and I and they could surprise him by all being seated . The manager agreed that he would have it ready for 5:45 .
It was Friday and had been a long week , so I was not looking forward to cooking dinner . A quick check of the fridge showed that there was no leftovers from earlier in the week . Since it was Friday , I decided that treating my son to Burger King was acceptable , so I called for him to come to the living room . I asked him . His smile was all I needed to know . We walked the two blocks to the Burger King . The instant we walked in I could smell fries . We walked up to the counter where we each ordered our food an a milkshake to split . We stood to the side watching the workers put fries into holders and sandwiches into bags until our names were called . He began eating it , alternating between fries , the burger and the milkshake .
Erica and David like to pay their bills together . They pay most of them during the last week of the month . She takes the bills out of the drawer where they had been put away as they came in . One by one they go through all the bills , checking to see that everything is as it should be . The cable bill and the car insurance are in Erica 's name , while the utilities and telephones are in David 's name . They each write checks for the bills , and then David writes a check for the rent on their apartment . Then they walk together to the mailbox to send off the bills . They always hold hands when they walk back from the mailbox .
When I graduated from high school , I had a large graduation party . I sent out invitations to let people know about the party . I thought about all the people I wanted to invite and wrote all their names in a long list . I downloaded it , and could add the name of each person I wanted to invite . I also had a link to a page on Facebook for the event , where people could say if they would be attending the party or not . I printed these off , and stuffed them in envelopes . Then I had to make sure I knew everyone 's address so the invitations would get to the right place . A few days later , the invitations arrived and people began to RSVP if they could make it or not .
It 's time for me to make a shopping list as I running low on fridge . I take a look at my fridge and cabinets to see if there are any staples I am low on . I notice I am low on eggs and bread flour , so add them to the list . Next , I take a look at the flyer of sales for the week at the grocery store , circling items on sale that I might be interested in . After I finish , I flip through the flyer again , adding the circled items to my shopping list that I decide I really do want to get . For example , there 's no need to get both ice cream and cookies , even if they 're both on sale , so I only add ice cream to my list . I then take a look at my store of coupons , checking to see if I have any coupons for any of the items that are on my shopping list . Today I 'm lucky , so I have three coupons I can use !
My dog had drank a lot of water and was very excited to go out . I wanted to take him for a long walk , so I had to be prepared . I grabbed some bags to clean up his mess when we were outside . I picked up his leash . I made sure I attached the leash in the proper way to his collar , so he would not accidentally break free of his leash . When he has his leash on and was ready , I put on my shoes and headed toward the door . Along the way he stopped to use the bathroom . He stopped to be petted and seen by other dogs . We walked for a long while and I used the bags to pick up any mess he made along the way .
I see a light come on while I am driving my car . Oh , no ! My car is almost out of gas . I pull out my phone to ask where the nearest gas station is . I hurry over to the gas station . I have to turn off my car when I get there so I do not blow up the station with a spark from my car . I open the little door on side of my car and twist off the cap to my gas tank . I put the pump in the gas tank and turn it on . My tank is full of gas ! I put the pump back . I go inside to pay for the gas , so I do not become a theft .
Tomorrow is my best friend 's birthday , so today I bought her birthday present . She is a really great friend to me , so I tried to buy her something she would like a lot . I know my friend likes to go to the movies a lot , so I thought about getting her a movie gift card , but I was afraid that would be too easy of a gift ! So instead , I thought about how she really loves animals and I got her a stuffed animal of her favorite animal . It was really cute and was holding a " Happy Birthday " balloon too ! I will give her the gift tomorrow , and I hope she likes it . I also made her a card to say how much I appreciate her friendship .
Last night , I decided to have steak for dinner . I drove to the grocery store and made my way to the butcher counter . I peered through the glass case at the different types of steaks and meats . The butcher recommended a ribeye , and mentioned that it was very tender and juicy . I agreed , and he wrapped the ribeye for me . I paid for my steak and brought it home . I let the steak sit at room temperature , while I heated up the oven and peeled garlic . I placed the steak in the oven and baked it for 30 minutes . I pulled the steak out , and placed it on a hot cast iron skillet with some butter . Once finished , I let the steak rest to get the juices flowing . I cut into the steak and took a bite . I finished the entire steak by myself . It was so delicious !
When I was young we used to pay for haircuts but then money became scarcer . I decided to start doing it myself . I bought a mirror and a pair of scissors . Looking at myself in the mirror , I attempted to cut my hair the way it had been cut before . Then , looking at my hair and the shape of my head in the mirror , I imagined it as if I were looking at a horizon , and I cut anything which rose above the desired horizon . Cutting the back was more difficult . To do this , I had to go by touch since I did not have a second mirror . Feeling with my fingers the newly cut sides of my head that I could see , I cut the hair on the back of my head by pinching it between my fingers at the same level as the previously cut hair .
Over the weekend , I rented Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone from Redbox . A friend of mine had never seen it , so we had planned on watching the whole series in one night but realized how massive of an undertaking that would be so we opted to just watch the first movie . We brought the DVD home , popped it into my Xbox , and sat down on the couch to watch the movie . After the movie was over and the credits had rolled , I took the DVD out of the Xbox and put it safely back into its case . The next day , I drove back to the Redbox that I had rented the movie from . I went through the instructions on the screen and put the movie into the return slot .
I was driving home from work when I noticed that the low fuel light on my dashboard had turned on . I needed to stop for gas otherwise I probably would n't make it back to my house . As I was driving , I looked for a gas station . When I found one with good , affordable gas prices , I turned in and pulled up next to a gas pump . I swiped my credit card at the pump and chose the type of fuel that I wanted . I put the gas pump into my car and began fueling . My gas tank was almost empty so it took awhile for my tank to fill up . The gas pump clicked off automatically when my tank was full , and I took the pump out and put it back in its place .
As a child , I loved taking baths . My mother always had to fill the tub for me so that the water would not be too hot or too cold . I 'd say that the ideal temperature for the water was about 90 degrees . I loved to splash around the tub and play with the bubbles . Once I sat in the tub , I used shampoo to wash my hair and a washed my body with a soapy washcloth . I made sure to wash behind my ears and on my face as well . After some time has passed , I drained the water . After draining the water , I would stand up and dry myself off with a towel . I enjoyed taking baths because I often needed to be cleaned , I loved to play outside as a kid .
Last night after a large dinner , I had to wash the dishes . I made spaghetti and meatballs , so I used a large pot to boil the spaghetti and a smaller pot to make a marinara sauce . I also used a large bowl to make a meatball mixture , along with a baking sheet to bake the meatballs in the oven . I had to wash all of these dishes . I turned on the hot water , squirted dish soap onto the sponge , and started washing the plates . I then put the plates in the drying rack to dry . I am glad I washed the dishes so they are ready for me to use again the next time I make dinner at home .
My parents told me today that we will be going to the beach on a vacation . I have never been to the beach . First , I have to pick the things that I want to wear and pack them in my suitcase . I can take my new beach toys . I can pack my new beach toys in my new beach bag . I also have to pack something called sunscreen . After we are all packed , we get in our car . dad is driving . I have snacks to eat and I can choose when to eat my snacks . We finally get to the hotel where we are staying . We have to unpack before we go to the beach . After the day of the beach , we eat dinner at the restaurant . After a few days , it is time to go home .
Yesterday , I went to the dentist . I brushed my teeth first , so she would n't think they were crusty . Then I walked to her office , which is only a few blocks from my house . I got there fifteen minutes before my appointment , and told the woman behind the counter I had an appointment with Dr. Le . I looked at an old magazine while I waited . Soon another woman came and told me they were going to take an X-ray . She led me back to a small room . Then she put a small film holder in my mouth and told me to hold still . She left the room for a minute , and I think I heard a click , but I did n't feel anything . Then she came back and led me to the dentist 's chair . The dentist smiled , and asked me how I was feeling . They were fine ! She told me to keep brushing and flossing , and to come back to see her in six months . I was glad to say good-bye .
My wife and I decided to make a vegetable soup for dinner tonight . She was in charge of looking at the recipe and getting the ingredients out . After all that we needed was out I went ahead and chopped the necessary vegetables into bite size pieces . I had all the ingredients in dishes so it was easy to put them in one at a time . My wife started by turning the heat on the pot full of water . Since she knew the recipe she told me what to add and at what moment . We set the lid and waited for 45 minutes for it to finish cooking . Soon the whole house was filled with the smell of fresh veggie soup . This is when we knew it was ready to eat .
I wanted to have a nice dinner with my friends and family , so I cooked all of our favorite foods and invited everyone over . I decided to go ahead and set the dining table before everyone arrived . I put the place mats in front of each chair at the table . I folded my favorite napkins neatly and placed on beside each plate . I also made sure that everyone had a fork , knife and spoon . The last thing I put at each place were the glasses . I had tea , soda and milk for the children . Before I placed all this on the table , I made sure to put my favorite red tablecloth on the table . Everyone sat to eat and we had a delicious dinner together .
I was out in the yard running around with my dog . I tripped on a rock and went flying . I fell right on top of a rock that cut my leg . I knew I had to get my mom to help . She took a washcloth and cleaned the area around the cut . She removed visible dirt pieces from the cut . She next rinsed the cut with clean water and then washed it with Bactine . It burned but I just hung on . Next she put some gauze pads on the area and used medical tape to make it stick down . She told me if she did n't do all these steps that it could have gotten an infection and that would have caused big problems .
My car needed more gas . It was almost on empty . While driving down the street , I saw that a gas station was open right ahead of me . I turned in and pulled over to a station . I wanted only $ 20 gas in my car , and I told the man I was going to be paying in cash . The attendant pumped gas into my car , making sure it did not go over $ 20 . When he was done , I went into my wallet and took out a $ 20 bill . I had just paid $ 20 for gas and it practically filled up my car . I no longer had to worry that I was going to run out of gas while being on the road or any of the highways . I thanked the attendant and drove away .
My dad is a big golf player but I did n't really like it too much . it was my turn to go to my dads for the weekend because my parent are divorced . I did n't know what my dad had planned for us to do but I hoped it was n't play golf . We are going to play golf and I am going to teach what I know . I was like oh man not golf , but not aloud cause I did n't want my dad to get mad . So we drive for a little bit and my dad tells me the name of the place is Golfing for fun . When we got to the place I saw this big huge park that looked like an amusement park . I was super excited , my dad was taking me to play minature golf . It was the most fun ever , you had to hit the ball just like real golf but you had to do it on like an obstacle course . I love to play golf now .
I realized that I had n't fed my fish yet yesterday afternoon . The fish is a Beta named Tom and he is bright red and blue . I walked up to his tank and opened the drawer underneath it . I then removed the cover from a small opening in the top of his fish tank making sure to not shake too much in , I carefully sprinkled a small amount of flakes into the tank through the small opening . Tom immediately swam to the flakes that were slowly sinking down into the water and began to nibble at them . Satisfied , I replaced the cover on the top of the tank and watched him eat for a few minutes . I then screwed the fish food lid back on and put it back inside of the drawer underneath his tank .
I pay bills twice a month , the 15th and the 30th . It 's when my husband gets paid . On the 15th I pay the water bill , gas bill , credit card bill and cell phone bill . I do all of this online going to each website that I need to to pay it . On the 30th I pay the electricity bill , the furniture bill , the mortgage , and the credit card bill that we put all our daily living things on . I just make sure I have enough money in the checking account to cover all of these bills . I again go to each individual website to pay all of these bills . Sometimes I need to take some money from the savings that we put in every month and sometimes I do n't .
My friends and I decided to put on a play for our school class as a project that would give us extra credit . We made up a play about an evil teacher who made kids disappear from school and how he was finally caught by a couple of the kids . After we wrote the speaking parts for the pay we typed it all out on a computer . Each student in the play had to have their own copy and we needed one for our teacher and a few extras for " just in case . " I was put in charge of making copies and taking them to each person in the play . I set up my computer to print each page . How many copies to make ? So I decided to make ten copies . That would mean I needed 200 pieces of computer paper for 10 copies of the 20 page play . After setting the computer to collate ( put in order ) all the pages I pressed the print button . Then I took the copies to school and gave each student in the play a copy . We had a lot of fun and the copies really helped everyone perfect their part .
Today I am in Europe and just went on my first bike tour . My best friend and I have been riding bikes together our whole life , and today we got to ride side by side in a whole new city . The city is so beautiful , with ocean at our side and the long roads open . I loved pedaling through the cities of Europe . The whole tour took about two hours , and our legs were tired but we kept going ! We took a couple stops to drink water , but other than that we were just taking in the sights . Me and my friend were able to race a little bit , and I was able to ride my bike faster than him . I would love to tour another city in this same way again .
I decided to make some rice to go with my dinner . I took out my rice cooker , and I measured out the rice . I decided to make one cup of rice . I poured the water into the rice cooker . I then closed the lid and turned on the switch to the \ \ cook \ \ position . While the rice was cooking , I worked on the rest of dinner . I almost forgot about the rice , but when it was finished there was a popping noise and I noticed that the switch was turned to the \ \ warm \ \ position which meant that it was done . I unplugged the rice cooker and got a spoon to fluff up the rice a little bit . Once the stir fry was finished , I spooned some rice onto a plate and added the stir fry on top . It was delicious !
I clean my bathroom several times each week . Having a clean bathroom is really important . The first thing I do is clean the toilet . Then I clean the window and mirror with glass cleaner . After that , I disinfect the counters and sink with all purpose cleaner . I then scrub the bath tub . After I 'm done sweeping , I mop the floor with hot water and soap . As I leave the bathroom , I grab the trash can and empty it out , and replacing it with a freshly lined trash can . I let the floors dry . Once I know the floors are dry , I light a candle in the bathroom so it leaves the bathroom smelling fresh , clean and inviting .
I was a Saturday morning and I had to go to my driving class . I got ready and my parents took me to the place where I would have my driving lesson . When I got there , a lady greeted me and took me to the driving car . We got in and I started my lesson . We went to the parking lot and I started to practice how to drive . I learned about the pedals , and the shifts . After I learned how to drive , I started to learn how to park the car . The lady said that we were done with the lesson for the day and that I would come another day to do other lessons . I had a lot of fun .
Every week I like to wash my bedding . As soon as I get out of bed in the morning , I take all of the blankets and pillows off the bed . I put them on the floor , as I will eventually clean them in the washing machine . I have to walk around the whole bed to get it off because my bed is very large . I carry the sheets to the washing machine and clean them . I dry them in the dryer after they are clean . I then put them back on the bed , 1st the fitted sheet and then the top sheet . The fitted sheet takes more time because I have to put it on the correct way . Sometimes I get it wrong and have to turn it around and try again .
Patty gathered up all the laundry that she had strewn around the house during her busy school and work week . She separated out the whites from the colored laundry , making two surprisingly big piles on her laundry room floor . She got down the new laundry detergent she had found for her nifty new high efficiency washer . She had been so happy with the new washer because while she did regular laundry in the top , down below she could do a load of delicates at the same time . She popped two of the new pods in the washer and put the setting for the white load on hold , just putting a little water in the machine . Then she loaded the drawer washer with her underwear . She put the setting back on automatic . The washer whirred to life and told her she had 45 minutes before they had to be put in the dryer .
Last night , I booked my ticket to Boston . I got on the computer and found the next available train and purchased my ticket . I packed my bag and printed my purchase confirmation . This morning , I headed to the train station . My train was scheduled to depart at 8:00 AM . I checked my watch and saw it was 7:35 AM . I quickly headed to the gate where my train was . I was easily able to board the train . I found my seat towards the back of the train . I was happy to have a window seat so I could view the scenery during the trip . The steward came over and asked if I wanted a beverage . I said I would like a water . She quickly returned with my drink . Shortly after , the train departed . I also chatted with a few other passengers and enjoyed a quick nap during the trip . After about two hours , the train arrived at its destination . I gathered my luggage and got off the train . I had arrived in Boston .
I came home and looked in the kitchen . I had a lot of dirty dishes stacked in the sink waiting to be cleaned . I frowned and knew that I had to clean them . I put each of the smaller dishes from the sink into the dishwasher , including the silverware . I filled the dishwasher with soap and turned it on . There were still a few big dirty dishes left in the sink , though . I grabbed a sponge and sprayed some soap onto it . I scrubbed the food and bits of grease off each dish , and rinsed them under the water to get the food and soap off . Some dishes were extra dirty so I had to scrub and rinse them more than once .
Last weekend , my husband and I decided to go on a bike tour . We decided to go to the nearby State Park and take a tour the trails with a local guide . We woke up early and packed the car with clothes , snacks , and plenty of water . We then drove to the park . After we arrived , we met up with the guide waiting at the park entrance . We strapped on our helmets , put food and water in our bike baskets and took off down the trail . The trail ended at a beautiful lake view with mountains in the distance . We enjoyed the scenery for some time before heading back to the car . It was a fun day and I am looking forward to doing it again soon .
My wife invited some friends over yesterday to watch one of their favorite foods . Because we were going to have guests over , we wanted to make sure the bathroom was clean in case they needed to use it . To clean the bathroom , we got out the cleaning supplies from the closet . We took turns washing the mirrors in the bathroom , organizing the counter , and then cleaning the toilet . I was the one assigned to do that , of course . I made sure that there was n't any dirt or gross things on the toilet . After I did that , I got the paper towels and made sure that I cleaned up all the wet stuff that was left over on the toilet and the seat .
Last weekend I was cooking a big breakfast and wanted to make fresh squeezed orange juice . I had a bag of oranges in the fridge so I pulled them out and cut them in half then I realized I could n't find my juicer . I had my heart set on fresh juice and I decided to blend them . I cut the skins off of the oranges and put the skins down my sink to run them through the garbage disposal . I added all of the fruit to my blender pitcher and slowly started pulsing to see if they would catch the blade . I blended until it looked like everything was liquefied and poured it into cups . The blended orange juice was even better than regular juiced orange juice , it was frothy and whipped and reminded me a little bit of an orange julius .
Unfortunately we have to work for a living . I was n't born into a filthy rich family , nor have I inherited money or won the lottery in any crazy , 1 in a million , kind of way . So I have to work . I manage to get up , I make coffee and drink it kind of quietly , thinking my own solitary thoughts and planning out my evening for when I get back from work . Then I use the restroom and prepare for work . I make sure I look fresh and clean and then I dress . So I 'm constantly moving . I 'll often stop for a drink or for some food during the day and when work is done I head home and relax and do whatever I have planned for the evening .
Today is July 5th , and yesterday was the Fourth of July . Every year on the Fourth of July , my family and our friends go to the beach for a week . I am still at the beach . Two mornings ago , on July 3rd , we woke up early and packed everything into our Jeep Cherokee . We packed beach towels , lots of sunscreen , beach chairs , buckets and shovels , umbrellas , snacks , water , swimsuits and whatever else we needed for the week . We drove about two hours or so , from our home to get to the beach . At our beach house , we grabbed our beach toys and a volleyball net and went down to the beach where our parents could watch us from the porch of the house . At the beach , we built sandcastles and swam with boogie boards in the water . Earlier today , we played beach volleyball .
My piano teacher sent me home from my piano lessons with some new sheet music to practice . When I got home , I decided to practice right away so that his advice was still fresh in my mind . I sat down at the piano bench , then I opened up the cover on my piano keys . I took the sheet music that my teacher gave me and I set it up on the built-on stand on the front of the piano . I placed my hands at the starting piano positions and made sure that my back was straight . My piano teacher always tells me that perfect posture is essential when playing the piano ! Then I looked at the sheet music and began to play . I used my memory of which piano keys corresponded to each note to play the music as I read it . I played the entire song through once , then I decided take a break .
I wake up at about noon . I ca n't believe I missed my alarm clock again . I need to be at my sister 's office in 20 minutes . An uber driver was fortunately just a few blocks away and snags me , so it appears that things are going well so far . I get into his car and am sweating and visibly stresses . The cab driver , a man named Marcus , asks how I am doing in a very down to Earth way . As I finish my sentence I hear a man on his radio say `` You just got to relax . '' Marcus was playing some peaceful reggae music , and just hearing that line was enough for me to do that . I relaxed , and was soon at my destination a couple minutes early
My favorite band was putting on a show at a local venue in my town . My friend offered to go with me . I picked her up with an hour to spare . Our wait was short and the ticket was twenty dollars . When I walked in , there was already a big crowd . I made my way to the front for a good spot to stand and enjoy the show . My friend and I sang along and cheered when my favorite band played . Everyone in the crowd was singing along together and throwing their hands in the air . It was beautiful moment that captured people getting along to music . When the show ended , my friend and I walked to the back of the room and found merchandise the band was selling . I bought a shirt to remember this night .
It was a crisp cool night . The air was fresh with salt and the kitchen was warm . Guests were talking warmly in the sitting room while I moved swiftly from one task to the next . The boiling pot frothed and hissed as the dense starchy mixture began to slowly release its dusty goodness into the water . The conversation grew quiet as I stared deeply into the mixture , stirring and monitoring to ensure an excellent al dente that would please any Italian chef . Finally , after what seemed like forever , the timer went off and I broke my trance , moving swiftly to drain and plate the pasta . My job was done , and everyone was the happier for it tonight .
I recently graduated from college and decided to throw a party at my house to celebrate . I wanted to invite my classmates who graduated along with me . I made a list of everyone that I wanted to invite . I looked through the rows of cards until I found the graduation invitation section , with one section specifically for college graduation . I looked through the selection of cards there until I found a few that I liked . Deciding that I wanted to send a variety of different cards to my friends , I bought a few of each card until I had enough cards for everyone . Once I got home , I wrote messages in each of the cards along with the names of each person that I was inviting . Then , I mailed the cards .
Earlier in the week I was in the mood for some pizza . I looked to see if I had any coupons for pizza from local pizza restaurants . I did not , so I called the nearest restaurant that delivers pizza . She asked me what size pizza I wanted . I ordered a large , so that I could have leftovers for another couple meals . The woman asked for my address , and asked me to confirm my phone number so they could call when the pizza was ready . I thanked her and hung up the phone . I read a book while I waited for the pizza to arrive . After around half an hour , I heard a knock at my front door . I paid for the pizza , and tipped the delivery person . I was excited to enjoy my pizza .
It was dinner time and I wanted something quick and easy . I decided I would just make a microwave meal . I opened the freezer to explore the collection of frozen dinners . Finally I settled on a Hungry Man dinner because they 're pretty large and I had a big appetite . There were a few different kinds in the freezer but I chose my favorite : fried chicken . I removed the dinner from the box and checked the instructions on the back of the package . I selected the HIGH setting and set the timer for the appropriate amount of time . Eight minutes later , I removed the piping hot meal from the microwave . I let it cool for a minute , then sat at the kitchen table and enjoyed my fried chicken , corn and mashed potatoes .
Last week , I took a swimming class . I did n't know how to swim before . I thought I might get into the water and sink to the bottom ! When I got there , I was a little scared . The swimming instructor was very nice . She had us all get into the shallow end , where we could stand , and showed us how to move our arms and kick our feet in the water . First , we practiced kicking hanging onto the edge of the pool . Water was splashing everywhere ! By the end of the day , I could swim a few feet without any help at all . It was amazing . I felt like I was floating in the water .
I get a call on my phone from a man saying that they would like to talk to me about a job . I 'm invited to an interview , where they will ask me questions about who I am and what kind of work I 've done . I feel nervous , but know that I 've got lots of experience doing jobs like the one I will be interviewing for . It 's good to practice interview questions so that you feel comfortable thinking on your feet , and so that you can have some good answers to common questions already in your mind . The morning of the interview , I wake up early and eat a good breakfast . I make sure to shower and be clean and tidy , and pick out something nice to wear that shows I 'm serious about working there . I take my time getting ready to not work up my nerves , and then arrive at my interview early .
When I am having a party for any reason I like to send invitations that really explain the type of party I am having . I prefer to send paper invitations because I feel like they are more personal than electronic invitations . First I go to the store and I pick out an invitation that seems to work for the party I am having . I hand write the details such as the party time and location and I also note if I would like an RSVP to the party . I then place all of the invitations into the envelopes and I handwrite the addresses on the envelopes . Finally I put stamps on all of the envelopes and I walk to the mailbox to mail the invitations .
Everyone has rules and responsibilities in my household , even for dinner time . My dad paid for dinner tonight and my mom made a great chicken casserole and had my brother clean up . So , of course , i 'm loading the dishes in the dishwasher so they 're clean for breakfast tomorrow . Then I fill the dishwasher up with soap and close the compartment . Finally , I can load the plates and big dishes in , and then the silverware and make sure everything is secure in there . Usually , I have to rearrange things because the dishwasher only has a few larger sections for pots and pans . After loading the dishwasher securely , I close it and start it on sanitation and dry mode so I do n't have to worry about drying the dishes .
My friend and I both had a Friday off of work a few weeks ago so we decided to spend the day at a local state park and take a picnic lunch along . We are both picky about what we wanted to eat so we each prepared our own foods . I went to a gas station that also makes custom sandwiches and ordered a sandwich that I knew would n't get soggy and would be OK to sit in a cooler for awhile ; I got turkey and cheese with tomato , lettuce and onion , I grabbed a few mayonnaise packets to take along and put on when I was ready to eat it . I picked up a large bottle of water since we were planning on kayaking and I wanted to stay hydrated and I also bought a can of Coke to drink with lunch . I remembered I had some fruit salad in the fridge so I portioned some out into a plastic container and added that to the cooler as well . As I was leaving I remembered to grab a roll of paper towels and some plastic forks .
Yesterday was the time to clean up the dishes . It has been a few days since the dishes were cleaned . They were all dirty so it was time to clean them all up . All the forks , spoons , and knives went into the proper basket . Each basket was separate for the forks , the spoons , and the knives . Other cooking tools were placed here too . The bowls went on the top rack . Everything was placed in its proper location . Once that was done , I place the dish washing soap in the soap slot . I waited for a while . After that , the dishes , spoons , knives , and forks were all cleaned and ready to be put back in the cabinet for later use .
It is time for supper and mom starts getting food ready to cook . The menu for the night is pork chops and applesauce . The pork chops need to be cooked on the stove . Mom sprays some cooking oil into a skillet then takes the chops out of the package to place in the skillet . Mom uses the knobs in front of the stove to turn on the flame and puts the skillet on the burner that is lit . Mom adds seasoning while she cooks . When the pork chops are done mom turns off the burner with the knob and uses a spatula to transfer the pork chops to a plate . The pork chops start to cool down and about ten minutes later mom puts the pork chops on individual plates with applesauce and serves them at the table for everyone to eat .
Yesterday I went to the bank to withdraw some cash from my savings account . I approached the window and asked for $ 40.00 , so the teller sealed the money in an envelope and handed it to me . When I reached the car and opened the envelope , I saw that there were three twenty-dollar bills inside , equaling $ 60.00 . I knew that this was incorrect , so I walked back into the bank and up to the same teller 's window . I explained that there was an extra twenty dollars in the envelope and that I had only asked for forty dollars to be withdrawn from my account . The teller counted the money and explained that she had miscounted and accidentally given me an extra twenty dollar bill . She thanked me for returning the money and said she was very grateful .
I went to my friend 's birthday party at her house . I wore a cute dress , and got her a nice present . When I got to her house , she opened the door and hugged me to thank me for coming . I then went over to some other people I knew to talk . We talked , played games , danced , and ate food . After a few hours , her mom and dad came out with birthday cake . We ate birthday cake and took pictures . After a little while , the party was over and it was time to go home . Everyone got a goodie bag as a thank you for coming to the party before leaving .
I frequently take children to school because I take my own daughter to school and sometimes I take our neighbor to something called Polish School . I just did it again yesterday and I always do the same routine . That makes it easier to not forget anything ! I made sure they had the appropriate clothes on and that they were clean . I checked if their hair needed to be brushed and then I had them each use the bathroom even if they did n't really feel like they had to go . Then I made sure their socks , shoes and the neighbor 's backpack was by the door and ready to go . When the girls were done in the bathroom they put on their socks and shoes and we left the house to get in the car and put seatbelts on . Then we were off to school !
When I arrived from Atlanta , and my friend supposed to pick me up , but emergency came up and I decided to pick up a taxi . I like uber taxi services . I was in baggage claim , then I came out and called from my phone . I like uber because they will be responsible and I was alone and it was night time , so I preferred them more . He told me it will be there in 10 min . And yes he was there . In the mean time , I tried to find fare to reach my destination , so I know that I am not cheated . I had 2 bags , so he uploaded them on his car , because it was not space in his trunk , as car was small . I made sure that he is right guy . I reached my destination safely .
Every night I have to plan meals to serve my family . My husband works hard every day , so I have to plan meals that he likes . I also have to make sure the meal is something that my kids will eat . Some meals take a few hours to prepare , so I have to make sure all of my materials are ready . I need to make sure I have all of the ingredients . I need to clean the sink and all the pots and pans I need so that they are ready to use . After I make the meal I need to serve it , so I also make sure that enough plates , forks , and spoons are clean . If I am serving a hot meal then sometimes I have to put the food on the plates or in bowls a few minutes early so that it 's not to hot to eat .
Last month , when paying my bills , I felt that I had so many payments adding up , but I still felt capable of setting up my bills because I had a pay plan.I am always alerted of my bills via online email and also mail . When I get these alert , I pay the bills right away in their entirety and write them in my checkbook . In this particular experience , I was a little light on cash , but due to my normal pay regiment , I was still able to pay what I needed . Although I had a large amount of bills , this experience was still easy to worked well . I was able to pay all of my bills in their entirely without any late fees and felt that although I had limited funds , the process was still easy .
My little sister accidentally flushed some crayons down the toilet . Because of this , the crayons got stuck in the toilet and the toilet needed to be unclogged . I went to get some paper towels to line the floor around the toilet to absorb any spill over . I picked the plunger up , then put the plunger in the toilet . I positioned the plunger over the hole and crayons , then pushed down . I could tell that the plunger was creating a suction because I could feel the pressure underneath it . After doing this a few times , the plunger began to dislodge the crayons . Once the crayons were dislodged , I put some gloves on and picked them up out of the toilet . The toilet was now working properly , was unclogged , and the crayons were safe
I decided I wanted a mixed salad for dinner . First thing I did was get out a big bowl and my salad spinner . I started off by decided what kind of greens I wanted . I decided that I wanted a mix of lettuce and spinach . I used the salad spinner to get the extra water off them . I then put the greens in a large mixing bowl . \ nThe next thing I wanted to put in my salad was tomatoes . I got a tomato out of the refrigerator , sliced it , then put it in the bowl with the greens . \ nI then got a bag of shredded carrots out of the refrigerator , and dumped it into the bowl . I found a bag in the pantry , and dumped it in the bowl . \ nI then mixed the ingredients together with my hands , and put the bowl on the table to serve to me and my family .
My brother and I left for the stadium a little early , keeping in mind that traffic would be bad . We got to the stadium , and he pulled out our tickets . He printed them off the computer to avoid standing in line . He scanned them , then we walked through a metal detector . He handed us our tickets on the other side and told us to enjoy the game . \ nMy brother and I decided to get food and beer before finding our seats . It was his turn to drink , my turn to drive . \ nWe found our seats and watched the game . We got up a few more times during breaks between quarters to get some more food .
I decided to clean up my flat today . I began by picking up all of the loose items laying around and putting them in their correct spot . Then I got some ammonia and sprayed and wiped down the windows . Then I went into the bathroom and cleaned the shower , toilet and sink using more cleaning solution . I then went back to the main room and got the vacuum and broom out . I went into the bathroom and swept the tile floor . I then returned to the kitchen and cleaned the stovetop . I swept the kitchen floor and then mopped the tile floor . I finished cleaning my flat by vacuuming all the carpet in the living room and bedrooms .
Terry and Ed thought about what they wanted to do for their 40th anniversary , and sat on the front porch talking it over . Terry liked the Italian place that was down the street , Ed thought the diner off the highway would do the trick . Terry laughed when he mentioned it . He was nothing if not constant . She quietly got up and went into the kitchen . She picked up her little black address book and started to flip through it . That would be perfect , she thought . Picking up the phone , she dialed in the numbers on the old large buttoned phone . `` Hello , thank you for calling Michael 's . `` Yes , this is Terry Monroe , and my husband and I are celebrating our 40th anniversary , we would like seating at six o'clock tonight . Is that possible ? '' `` Yes , mam . Would you like to pre-order a bottle of wine ? '' `` No thank you , see you soon . ''
The story I want to write about is the day I first snoked marijuana , or mary jane , or weed , or ganga . My first problem was that I did not actually have any MJ . So I tool the train into New York City , and went to upper Harlem , where the jazz places are and where MJ is practically legal . I approached them and said " yo wassup , where can I grab some weed to get me high and mellow . " No problem , the spot is right over the 103rd street foot bridge , I 'll walk over with you . So he strolled with me cross the bridge and when he got to about the center , e grabbed my legs and dangled me 150 feet above the water . Bummeroonie .
One of the buttons came off on my shirt , so I have to sew it back on . Sewing a button can be tricky , since you need a very steady hand . I get some thread and a sewing needle and get to work . I tie a knot on the end of my thread , and put the needle through the underside of my shirt to where the button is . I guide the needle from under the shirt through one of the holes in the button , and then back through another hole . I do this many times , alternating between the four holes to make sure the button 's on tight . There are a lot of ways you can sew a button , but I like to do it so the stitch looks like an X . Once I 've done it enough times , I can tie off my thread and my button 's as good as new !
My baby was running a fever and needed some medicine to make him feel more comfortable . I went into the pantry , where we keep the medical supplies , and took out the box of children 's Tylenol . I got a plastic syringe from our silverware drawer . Once the syringe was clean and dry , I opened the top of the medicine bottle . Then I put the tip of the syringe inside the medicine bottle so that it was submerged in the medicine . After that I pulled up on the back part of the syringe which made medicine go up into the syringe . My wife held our baby and I put the tip of the plastic syringe into his mouth , just in the middle of his tongue . I pressed down on the back of the syringe and the medicine went into his mouth and throat . He drank it happily because it tasted good .
Yesterday , my younger cousin Katelyn was sick . Katelyn , my aunt , and my uncle were all visiting our house from out of town , but my aunt and uncle were out running errands when Katelyn started to get a fever . I noticed that her forehead felt warm , which made sense since she was acting somewhat cranky . I decided that I needed to get Katelyn some medicine . I picked out some children 's medicine that helps reduce fever symptoms . I looked at the instructions on the bottle . Katelyn is still pretty young in age , so I did n't want to give her too much medication . I called Katelyn over , poured some of the medicine out into a measuring spoon , and fed it to her . She did n't like the taste , so I gave her a glass of water to wash it down afterward . She started feeling better the next day , thanks to the medicine !
Yesterday I boiled milk for my mom . Whenever she goes to work she asks me to do tasks for her so that when she comes home she does n't have to do it . Yesterday she wanted me to walk across the street to the store and buy some milk . My mom left me instructions how to boil the milk for her . I got a big pan and put it on the oven . I turned on the oven and made the pan hot by turning the dial to high . After a while the milk started to get hot , which I could see because it would move and I saw steam . When bubbles started appearing in the milk , I knew it was boiled and done .
My friends and I have always wanted to see a certain band in concert . We saw this past weekend that the band 's tickets were on sale and that they were going to be playing in our town next month ! We all planned ahead and bought our tickets as soon as possible and began the long wait until the concert date . We piled into my car and we took off to the venue . Once there , we had to wait in line to get in because there were hundreds and hundreds of people already in line ! Once in , we found our seats and waited for the show to start . It was so exciting to see them in person and everyone was filled with so much energy . The concert finally ended after a couple hours and all my tired friends and I piled back into my car for the drive back home , talking about how awesome the show was the whole way back . When we got home we all fell asleep as soon as we hit the pillow .
I needed to visit my Grandma upstate , so I decided to take a train . I purchased my tickets online and printed out a receipt . I packed a bag . I was early , so I picked a spot on a bench and sat down . After a short while , everybody lined up to get on the train . A train worker checked all of our tickets . Then I loaded my bag overhead . Once everyone was on the train , our conductor announced that we were leaving the station . Another train worker came around and took everyone 's tickets from them . Eventually , the train conductor announced my stop . I retrieved my bag from the overhead compartment , and headed downstairs and off of the train .
I had to drive to the post office today to pick up a package that was too large to deliver . I first picked up my purse and car keys and walked outside to where my car was parked . Using the key , I unlocked the driver 's side door and sat in the seat . I put my purse on the seat beside me and put the key into the ignition slot on the right side of my steering wheel . I then put on and buckled my seatbelt , put my foot on the break , and moved the gear shift to the R , for reverse . I looked into my rearview and side mirrors to make sure that there was no one behind me before backing out . I slowly took my foot off the break and carefully maneuvered out of the driveway using my steering wheel . I then moved the gear shift to D for drive , and released my foot from the break to drive to my destination .
I made a dentist appointment for today in order to have my cavity filled . So I made sure to brush my teeth very well , ensuring to get every crevice on both sides of my mouth . I also flossed my teeth to ensure that when I arrived at the dentist , they would see that I have taken good care of my teeth . In fact , I stressed in a T-shirt , a pair of jeans , and a pair of sneakers to that I could be as comfortable as possible . I drank a tall glass of water , then grabbed my car keys and headed out the door into the car . I started the ignition in May my way to the dentist office , and once I arrived , i.e. found a parking spots for the car , then went inside . Once inside , I told the receptionist that I had an appointment with my dentist , she gave me a clipboard and told me to fill out the information and have a seat . I sat down in the waiting area , filled out the form on the clipboard , and waited for my name to be called .
For my 19th birthday , my parents wanted to throw me a party , feeling bad that they had n't done much for my birthdays in the years past . Coincidentally , a younger cousin was having his birthday just one day after mine , and since it was on a Friday , my family thought it would be the perfect day to throw a party . We knew who would be going to the party , since it was a pretty small , family-only party . Our aunt came to my house with a lot of food , including a cake for my cousin and I and some hot dogs and burgers to throw on the grill . The younger kids spent time inside the house watching movies and playing video games , and the adults were all chatting at the table . Overall , it was a very fun night .
Last week I posted my first movie review . My friends and I went out to see the movie " Sorry to bother you " . We did n't like the movie very much , so afterwards I felt compelled to post a movie review . After doing some research about where I should post something like a movie review where others can read it , I settled on the idea of posting the movie review to a website called Rotten Tomatoes . After I 'd done that , I was given the opportunity write about why I decided to give the movie the score that I did . Afterwards , I spell checked my review and read it through once more . I had my friends read my review to see what they thought of it , and then I decided to publish my review on Rotten Tomatoes . Overall , it was fun to write my own movie review , and I 'll likely be doing more in the future .
First , I found the perfect basket to pack everything in.The basket was brown and had a handle . Then I started making sandwiches for the basket , starting with bread , then turkey and cheese . I packed a few bags of chips , a container of strawberries , and forks . I also packed a bottle of wine and two glasses made of plastic . Finally on top , I put in a blanket to sit on . The blanket was blue and sturdy . I wanted to sit close to the lake and still have shade . Once I found a nice big tree that was close to the lake , I spread out my blanket . I enjoyed having my picnic .
It was Saturday and I was sitting at home with my husband and kids . We had a long day of hiking so it was time to relax . After flipping through the channels on TV , nothing seemed appealing , so I pulled up Netflix . I selected a title that I had not heard of before but had 4 stars . One of the great things about Netflix was that if we did n't like it , we could return to the menu and pick something new . I turned off the lights in the living room and then sat back down on the couch . We sat on the couch , laughing until the final credits came up . I grabbed the remote , closed out the screen and turned the lights back on . It was time for the kids to go to bed .
Baking a Birthday Cake For an Awesome Nephew It was the day before my nephew 's third birthday . I wanted to bake him a very special birthday cake . He loves tractors and anything related to farms , so I wanted to include that when I decorated the cake . I started by finding recipes for both chocolate and yellow cake since I knew that those were his favorites . I made the batter for the chocolate cake in one bowl and then the batter for the yellow cake in another bowl . I poured some chocolate cake batter in the largest and the smallest round baking pans since the top and bottom layers would be chocolate . I baked all three cakes and then cooled them . After they cooled , I stacked the cakes according to size and I frosted the bottom and top layers with yellow frosting and the middle layer with green frosting . I decorated the top of the cake with farm animals , a small toy tractor and the words , '' `` Happy Birthday Samuel . '' '' My nephew was very happy when he saw the cake . He was very surprised that I had baked a cake for him .
This morning I got out of bed and saw what a mess it was . The first thing I needed to do was pull the blanket off . I put the bottom sheet 's elastic corners back on all four corners of the bed . After I got that fixed , I straightened out the flat sheet , pulled it across the whole bed and tucked the bottom of it between the mattress and box springs . I pulled the flat sheet up at the top of the bed and made it smooth . Then I put my pillow back inside its case . I shook it down into the case and placed it at the top of the bed . I stepped back and glanced at my nicely made bed .
In the morning I felt hungry and decided to make myself some scrambled eggs for breakfast . I took out a carton of eggs from the refrigerator and placed it on the counter . From the carton , I took three eggs and inspected them for cracks . They looked fine , so I cracked them into a small bowl being careful to to have any shells in it . Next I heated up a frying pan with a little butter in it . Once the pan was hot , I poured my eggs in it . After adding a dash of salt and pepper , I kept scrambling the eggs . Once the eggs looks firm and ready , I turned off the stove and plated my eggs to enjoy . I added a small sprig of parsley to the plate to make it look even fancier .
I wrote a letter to a friend the other day , and then had to mail it . Before I could send it I needed a few things . I needed an envelope , to put the letter in . I went to post office and bought the right size envelope for a letter and the right type of stamp . I wrote my name and address in one corner . I wrote the name and address of the person I was sending the letter too in the middle . I made sure the letter was sealed in by the sticky glue of the envelope . I put the stamp on the outside of the envelope , on the corner . I took my envelope and walked to the out going mail box at the post office . I left the post office and went home .
`` Wow , that was a good meal . '' My daughter Abby told me as she hurried off to finish her homework . I smiled over the table full of mostly empty plates . In my family we took turns . Tonight it was my chore . I cleared off the trash first - paper napkins mainly . Next , I carried all the dishes and silverware to the sink to be put into the dishwasher after an necessary rinses . The tablecloth needed to be washed so I tossed it into the laundry room . Then I went to get a sponge to clean the table . After a good wipe down it looked good . I put the vase of flowers back in the center of the table . It was ready for our next meal .
Repairing a flat bike tire can be a little tiring , if you get my drift . Anyway , the last time I had to do this was when I 'd apparently ran over some random , sharp piece of metal that got stuck in my front tire . I had to get some sealant and a little oil for my tire pump . I have an older bike , so it 's easier to do it this way . I deflated the tire and then I took the outer tire off . I removed the metal bit from the tire and the bladder . The outer tire got a little bit of repair mix too . After the various mixes dried , I inflated the bladder a bit and put both the bladder and the tire back on the wheel . This took a while , since I had to make sure that it was well within the wheel well , so that the tire would stay on . The last thing I really had to do was fully inflate the bladder and put the tire back on the bike .
When I woke up this morning I decided to have a cup of tea . I walked into my kitchen and gilled my silver teapot with water . I turned the stove up to medium heat and placed the tea pot on the burner . While my water was warming up I opened my cupboard and selected the tea I wished to drink this morning . I chose to drink green tea this morning . I opened the tea package and grabbed a tea bag . Approximately fifteen minutes after I put the water on the stove to get warm the water was boiling hot which is perfect for making tea . I reached into my cupboard and grabbed a mug to pour the hot water in . I poured the steaming hot water in the mug and placed the teapot back on the stove but on a cooler burner this time . I placed my teabag inside the mug , dipping it up and down and took a sip of the tea , carefully blowing into the liquid so I did n't burn my tongue . I enjoyed my tea .
I had a button on my shirt at the bottom that had fallen off when I used it . I wanted to replace the button but first , I had to track down a button to replace it with . I looked in my drawers and found a black button to put on my red shirt . After that , I tracked down a needle and some thread so that I could actually put the button on my jacket . After it came through , I ran the needle through a hole in the button . I put the needle through another hole and back into the shirt . I did this many different times until the button was secure to my shirt . I cut on the string off with scissors and tied the ends so that the button could not come loose ever again .
My grandmother 's birthday was coming up on August the 16th . I wanted to buy her something special . After giving it some thought , I decided to go to Target . Upon my arrival , I headed for the toy section , knowing that my grandmother was fond of stuffed animals . Knowing this , I looked around for stuffed animals that were dogs . After a few minutes , I was able to find an adorable poodle . I picked it up and looked it over , to make sure everything about it looked clean and well made . It did . I took the stuffed animal to the cashier at the front of the store . She rang it up , and I paid for it using cash . She handed me the receipt , then the stuffed poodle .
Having children is a big responsibility . When they are first born , you have to feed them , change their diaper , hold them and basically care for every aspect of their life . As the child gets a bit older , you have to help them to learn how to do things like feeding themselves , walking and playing . Chasing toddlers around , instructing and helping to get along well with others is a priority . Throughout the school years , taking care of children becomes challenging . Now they have friendships and interests other than playing . Once they hit the teen years , they become very independent and learn how to adjust to the real world . As a parent , it is our job to advise and steer the children to become adults in the real world .
Today I 'm going fishing with a friend . We get together and think about all the things we 'll need to fish , and gather our things . We pack our fishing rods , hooks , baits , and worms . Some fish like certain things , like how people like different foods , so we pack lots of different baits . We also pack the worms because some fish like those more than the baits . Those are all the things we 'll need to catch fish , but we pack other things for ourselves too . We pack lunches for each of us for when we get hungry , and chairs so we can sit while we wait for the fish to bite . We look at a map of lakes close by , and pick out a big one that should have lots of fish , and head out .
I was really hungry . I wanted to make something simple and quick . I checked in the refrigerator and saw there were a few hot dogs left . I turned on the fire and let the pan get hot . Then I threw the hot dogs into the pan . While they were cooking , I put a couple of hot dog buns on my plate . When they were done , I took them out and put them in the buns . Then I took the bottle of mustard out of the refrigerator . I put a line of mustard on the hot dogs . They looked delicious ! I walked over and put the mustard away .
Yesterday morning , my alarm clock which wakes me up every morning did not go off . This caused me to be late to work yesterday , and I could not be late again to work today . When I got home yesterday , I realized it did not go off due to the batteries being dead . Therefore , I went back out and I went to the store to purchase a new package of batteries and a screwdriver . After opening the compartment I then removed the old batteries from the compartment and threw them out . I then replaced the batteries with the new batteries I had bought earlier . After replacing the batteries , I then put the compartment door back on and utilized the screwdriver to close the compartment . Upon closing the compartment , I reset the alarm settings so that it would go off this morning , and it did . I was on time to work today .
Something was smelling in my kitchen . I looked around and finally opened and checked the garbage can . YUCK ! I pulled the bag out of the kitchen trash can and tied the top into a knot . I had to get that bag out of the house as quickly as possible . I took the bag to our large outdoor trash can in order to get the smell out of my house . I put another trash can bag into the can in the kitchen . Now my trash can is ready to collect more trash , that is until the smell gets so bad and I need to take out the garbage again ! Luckily I had bought fancy new febreeze scented trash bags in order to try and ward off garbage smells .
I went skiing yesterday . I usually go snowboarding , but this time I thought I 'd try going skiing . This meant that instead of one snowboard , I had one ski on each foot . It was hard to keep my balance , but it was okay because along with the skis there are two ski sticks . Me and my friend took the ski lift up the slope , and then we stood at the top of the slope . It was scary at first , but once I got the hang of it , I could go pretty fast down the hill and had fun ! Me and my friend had fun skiing down the hill and laughing the whole way . I think that I would go skiing again , since I love being in the snow and going fast . Next time , I 'll bring even more friends though !
I wanted to change how my room looked , and I wanted to move my nightstand to the opposite side of the room . I asked my older brother for help . First , I took everything off of my nightstand , including my lamp , so nothing would fall as we were moving it . I grabbed one side of the night stand , and my brother grabbed the opposite side . On the count of three , we would each lift our side of the night stand and start walking with it . 1 , 2 , 3 ! We put it down right in the spot I wanted . Phew ! I was very happy that we were able to move that piece of furniture so easily .
Yesterday , I noticed that my old pair of pants was worn , so I made the decision to go buy new ones . I went to my car , buckled myself in , and then drove to the mall where I found a parking spot very close to the door . After unbuckling and leaving the car I walked to the mall and a woman walking in front of me held the door open for me . A big sign in front of the store said that they were having a buy one get one free sale on select styles of Jeans , and I was excited because now I could get two new pairs of pants . I found a couple of styles of pants that I liked hanging on the rack and went to the dressing room to see how they fit . Thankfully , both pair fit well and I did n't have to go look for more pants on the sale rack . The line moved quickly and I waited patiently until it was my turn to be helped . The girl behind the register scanned the tags on my pants and told me the total of my purchase . I paid for them by sliding my card through the reader while she put the pants in a plastic bag . A receipt printed out and the cashier handed it to me , smiled , and then thanked me for shopping at the store .
Several years ago , my family was moving into a house that , based on what we saw , was abandoned . It was left full of belongings with graffiti on the walls , rotten food in a broken refrigerator , spiderwebs in every corner , and so on . After a few months , my parents , along with help from some relatives , began to clean out the house . One of the last things that they did before we began moving in was take out the carpets in some of the rooms . Instead of carpets , my parents wanted to put tile in the bedrooms that they took the carpets out of . They went to the hardware store and picked out a type of tile that they liked the best , and bought enough of it to cover the floors . They then proceeded to use cement that they bought to lay the tile on the ground one square at a time .
My family and I decided that the evening was beautiful so we wanted to have a bonfire . First , my husband went to our shed and gathered some dry wood . I placed camp chairs around our fire pit . He then set some small kindling ablaze using a long lighter . Once the kindling reached the dry wood , it set the wood on fire . We then sat around the fire for some time , adding more logs as the previous ones burned out . When the marshmallows were golden brown , we placed them between two graham crackers with chocolate pieces . We ate our S'mores as we joked , laughed and told stories around our beautiful fire . When we finished , I put away our camp chairs . My husband made sure the fire was out by dousing it with some water and we went inside to bed .
Every evening I like to wash a load of laundry for one of the members of our family . Tonight I washed a load of my son 's clothes in the washing machine with an extra strong tough stain remover and detergent . When the load was done washing , I moved the wet clothes to the dryer and closed the door . I removed the lint collector from the top of the dryer and pulled the lint off of the lint screen . The load of clothes I was washing needed to dry on high temperature , so I selected the appropriate setting and pushed start on the dryer . It took seventy minutes for my clothes to be dry . At that time , I removed them from the dryer and folded them for my son to put away in his dresser .
We opened up the dishwasher . It was filled with dishes that had been cleaned . We took out a few dishes and checked to see if they were clean and dry . Some of the dishes were not completely dry . We used a clean dish cloth to dry the still somewhat wet dishes by dabbing and gently rubbing the spots of water . We hung the dish cloth back up to let it dry . We were careful not to have them clang together too loudly and did not want to accidentally break anything . We set the dishes on the counter , trying to create patterns of large dishes on the bottom and small dishes on the top . We opened the cupboard and placed the largest dishes on the bottom .
I was getting hungry so I decided to make some food . I had a box of macaroni and cheese in the cabinet . I got out a pot and filled it about half way with water and sat it on the stove . I sprinkled a little salt in the water so that the noodles did n't stick together as much . Then I got out a pan to heat up some chicken . I turned on the other burner and oiled that pan down with some butter . Then I cut up a chicken breast into small pieces and put it in the other hot pan . I stirred the chicken around and then stirred the macaroni . Once the macaroni was done I poured out the water and added the cheese packet .
My parents gave my wife and me a ton of oranges from California . They did n't know what to do with them , so they gave them to us . At first , I did n't know how I was going to eat all of those oranges . I cut up the oranges with a knife and made sure that the peels were no longer on the oranges . We washed the pieces and put them into a juicer . The juice came out and it was really thick and sour , so we decided to add some water to make it thinner and sugar to make it sweeter . When the juice was mixed together with those other things , we put all of the juice in a pitcher to keep in the fridge to drink later when we had a hot summer day come our way .
Football is a popular sport . If you want to play this , you need to practice . You can sign up for your school 's team . You 'll need to go to these . You will also need the right equpment . You 'll wear pads so you do n't get hurt . You need to decide which position to play on the team . There ar a few to choose from . Then you need to learn what your position 's job is so you can do that and not what others are supposed to do . Eventually your team will play others at different schools . You could end up playing in the games if you do a good job practicing with your teammates . All the parts of the team are important , not just those scoring all the points .
This morning , when I was sharpening a knife , I cut my thumb and needed to put a band aid . First , I went to the medicine cabinet in the bathroom where I keep the first aid kid . I opened up the kit and looked for a band aid that would work for the cut . Some of the band aids were too big , and would n't fit on my thumb without hanging over the tip , some were too small and would n't cover the cut on my thumb . Next , I washed my hands thoroughly to make sure the cut was clean and then I dried my hands with a clean towel. , Then I put some antiseptic ointment from the first aid kit on the cut , to help the cut heal faster and reduce the chance of getting an infection . Finally , with my cut cleaned and treated , I wrapped it carefully with a band aid .
I selected the space on the wall I wanted for my poster . I did not want to put holes in the wall with nails , so I used double-sided tape instead of nails . I unrolled the poster flat and put it on the surface of my kitchen table . Meanwhile , I inspected the wall and made sure it was clean . Once the poster was sufficiently flattened , I took my books off of it and carried it into the room for hanging . I attached pieces of double-sided tape to the back of the poster to attach to the wall . \ nI placed the taped side of the poster against the wall , pressing down firmly on the center and corners of the poster . Once it adhered to the wall , I stepped back to amke sure it looked straight , which it did .
I was finally going to get to go on a long vacation that I have been planning for weeks . I took my big suitcases out of the closet where I kept them . I put them on , y bed o I could fill them with everything I would need for my trip . I had chosen enough outfits to last the whole time I would be gone ; now I needed to collect my toiletries . I went into the bathroom with my Toiletry bag and packed up all the essentials I would need while away from home , hen I filled my bag I placed it in my suitcase with the rest of my close . I made sure to zip my bag up tight so nothing would spill out in my travels .
Yesterday my car broke down , so I was thinking of how I would get to work . I decided one of the best options would be to take a public bus . Since I 've never taken one before , I went to the city website and looked at a schedule of all the bus times and routes . When I had finally decided on the bus that I needed to take , it was time to put my plan into action . There were a few other people waiting there as well . When the bus arrived I got on and paid the driver the fee , which was $ 1 . I then sat down and waited for the bus to arrive at my destination . I think that overall it was a pleasant experience .
When I woke up this morning I decided it was a good idea to wash my hair . I gathered a towel and some clean clothes to wear after I was finished . I took off what I was wearing and stepped in to the shower . I adjusted the water temperature until it was how I wanted it . I like to use warm water but not hot as hot water can dry out your hair and skin . I put my head under the shower head and thoroughly wet my hair . I rubbed my hands together for a second to spread the shampoo over them and then rubbed the shampoo in to my hair . I rubbed the shampoo around in my hair to make sure it got everywhere . I put my head back under the shower head to wash out the shampoo . I turned off the shower , used a towel to dry my hair and skin and got dressed .
When Mrs. Brown wanted to settle down her kindergarten class , she always told a story . She would sit them all down in a big circle in the back of the classroom , and have one student pick out a big , colorful picture book . She would open the book and face it towards the children , reading loudly and clearly the words in the book . Soon enough , as she read more and more of the book , the students would settle down . Then she would take that time to tell her own stories -- once she had their attention . She would tell them about the amazing lizards and birds she saw when she visited the Amazon . She would tell them about how once when she was camping in a big National Park , a bear tried to lick her head while she was asleep ! Every word of her own story kept the students captivated , and they each learned how to tell their own stories from Mrs. Brown .
I was driving along the highway when I saw that up ahead , two cars got into an accident . I pulled over to the side of the road so that I could use my phone . When I was safely out of the way , I picked up my phone and dialed 911 . They also told me to stay on the line so that they could determine my exact location . Since I was not part of the accident , I did not have all of the information , but I told them that the accident looked bad and they might need an ambulance . After I gave them all of the information , I waited for police and an ambulance to arrive . This took about 10 minutes . After that , the paramedics in the ambulance helped the people who had been in the accident , and the police helped to clear the road so that cars could pass again .
Jim and Harry are best friends , and they love going to the park together with their moms and dads . Last week , Jim and Harry went to the park for lunch and while they were there , their moms asked for a picture . So , Jim and Harry stood together at the swing set and let the picture be taken . His mom handed him the phone , and he pushed the button that had a camera on it . It opened the camera in the phone , and he pointed it at his friend and snapped the picture . It came out a little blurry , so he had to do it again . This time he held it steady , and the camera focused and was a nice shot of his friend Harry .
Yesterday , I realized the plants on my bookshelf were beginning to wilt . I touched the leaves of the largest plant , and it felt squishy between my fingertips . I can never remember if wilting plants mean water or light is needed , so I decided to start with the easiest at the moment - water . I grabbed my small tin watering can and filled it up at my kitchen sink , spilling a little on the counter . Back in the living room , I tipped the can over each of the plants , offering them water in direct proportion to their sizes . They did n't immediately perk up . Instead , the water sort of pooled around the base of each plant , like a tiny little rain puddle in a pot . Still , the plants did not perk up . I am hopeful they will begin to be less wilted by tomorrow !
I drove to the ski lodge with all of my ski equipment packed into my car . I brought skis , winter clothing , gloves , as well as a backup pair of skis in case anything happened . When I got to the lodge , I checked into my hotel room and unpacked all of my equipment . I looked around and saw the ski lift nearby . I asked the instructor who waited at the bottom of the ski lift about the condition of the slopes , because I have never skied at this location before . He said they were relatively easy and that I should do fine on them . The ski lift took me to the top of the slope and I got off . I double checked to make sure my skis were securely fastened . I put on my goggles . Then I stood at the top of the slope and began skiing down . It was very fun and fast , and when I got to the bottom I decided to get on the ski lift again .
I wanted to read a new novel , but rather than buying it , I decided to borrow it from the library . When I arrived at the library , I was greeted by the friendly librarian who asked if I needed any help . I told her which book I was looking for and she quickly helped me find it . I handed the librarian my library card , which she scanned with a scanner . She opened the book to find the bar code in the back cover and proceeded to scan it . The computer printed a receipt which told me that I had two weeks to return the book . I placed the receipt inside the front cover of the book and thanked the librarian for helping me find the book I was looking for .
My friends and I wanted to go bowling . We got in the car and headed to the bowling alley . When we got there , we rented some bowling shoes . We put on the shoes and went to our lane . We selected a ball based on the weight since some can be really heavy . Then we took turns throwing the balls and trying to knock the white pins over . Sometimes we missed the pins and the ball would roll into the gutter . Then we got hungry and had some chicken wings from the bowling alley 's diner . The glow in the dark round came on and all the lights turned off and everything was glowing . Then , we returned the shoes . Finally , we got sleepy and went home .
I was not a fan of football , but my friend was and I felt like I had no choice other than to like it a little bit . James came to my house and asked us to go watch a match . Inside me I was reluctant but I could not say that to him . We found ourselves a seat before the match start and I could feel the high energy in James . He was all jumpy and happy . The game started with one of the official throwing a coin and the person to start the first kick was selected . The first goal in the match happen at the second half and it was against the team that James supported . Eventually the other team scored a goal and the game ended in a tie . Well I feel happy I went out with my friend but I was just a little happy for the game .
I am currently taking a class about modern film making . As an assignment for the class , the teacher asked us to watch several movies and review them for a future class discussion . I chose several action/adventure movies . As I sat down to watch the movies , I made sure that I was not distracted by other things in the room . I noticed that music was very upbeat and energetic , setting the tone for what was coming up on the screen . Several sections were very loud and the sound editing was a little uneven , with the next sections being overly quiet . This took away from some enjoyment of the movie . The actors selected for the roles were all a great fit for the parts and their interactions with each other were seamless believable . The story line , although science fiction , was very well thought out and concluded with just enough left open at the end to both satisfy the viewer and leave room for a sequel to the movie . I hoped that my findings on the movie would be helpful to my classmates and that I had been successful at achieving what my teacher had set out for the class to discover .
I set a pan on the stove and grab a plastic bowl from the cupboard over the stove and set it on the counter adjacent to the stove top . I open the refrigerator and grab two eggs out of the carton . Cracking the eggs against the side of the dish gently and then open them over the bowl , making sure there is no shell in the bowl I then toss the shells into the trash can behind me . I put a splash of cream , milk or water into the eggs and then beat them furiously with a fork or whisk . I turn the burner on and once the butter starts to sizzle I pour the beaten eggs into the pan , add a little salt and pepper and wait until they are semi firm . I then grab a spatula and chop the eggs up and let the carry over heat cook the eggs the rest of the way .
Yesterday , while I was playing at Grandma 's , a button popped off my sweater . I took it to Grandma and asked her what to do . `` Give that to me , child , '' she said , `` and we will fix it together . '' We walked to her sewing room , where she keeps all kinds of colorful pieces of fabric , thread , and buttons . Bring it to me . '' I found it quickly and walked to Grandma 's favorite chair . She had her sewing box open , and I could see all kinds of needles , a pair of scissors , and even a little red pincushion with dozens of pins stuck in it . `` Push the end of the thread through that little hole in the needle for Grandma . These old eyes are n't what they used to be , '' she said . I did so and handed it back to her . She tied a knot in the bottom of the long piece of thread , and said , `` Now watch carefully , child , and you will know how to fix it yourself next time . '' She poked the needle through the holes in the button and through the sweater at the same time , crisscrossing the thread as she went . `` There , child , good as new , '' she said . `` Thank you , Grandma ! '' I said . `` That was fast . She smiled , gave me a cookie , and sent me out to play .
My grandma did not use e-mail or text messaging . I knew she was busy and would be hard to reach on the phone , so I decided to write her a letter . I got out my paper and pen and sat down at my desk . I then went down a few lines and wrote `` Dear Grandma , '' . After that I wrote to her about all of the fun things that my husband and I had been up to over the last few weeks . I asked how things were in her area and how she was feeling . When I had written everything that I wanted to I signed it `` With Love , Your Granddaughter '' . I then folded it and put it in an addressed envelope , stuck a stamp on it and put it in the mailbox .
Once when I was really young , around 8 years old , my mom took me and my cousins to my first concert . I waited with anticipation for several days to see one of my favorite bands called Nu Shooz . It felt like an eternity ! But I did n't really care that much for the other two , although I did enjoy it when I saw them . The day finally arrived . It felt like another eternity waiting in line . The first act was a comedian who I thought was hilarious . Then the first band came out . The name of this band was Timex Social Club . Then finally my favorite band played . Nu Shooz was amazing ! I did n't get to hear their hit song , I Ca n't Wait however . I was OK with that though . I had a great time .
Today is the last day of school for first grade . Now all of the children will be out of school for the summer break . There is no work for the children to do in class today . The teacher 's name is Ms. Washington . The name of the movie is Matilda . The movie is about a young girl who has special powers . Matilda 's parents are not good parents . Matilda wants to live with her teacher . Her teacher is a very nice person . The teacher brought popcorn , candy , cookies , and juice . Ms. Washington placed the movie into the DVD player . Once the movie began the children were quiet .
The other day I decided that I would practice the piano . I had not played in a few months , and was excited to jump back into it . I sat down at my piano and began thinking of a song I would like to play . After looking through a few different music sheets , I decided on the popular song " chasing pavements " by Adele . I stretched out my hands and fingers so that they would n't cramp up and then played a few notes to warm up and reintroduce myself to the notes . I finally felt as if I was ready to play the song that I chose . I began playing and even though I made a few mistakes , I finished the song successfully . I decided that I would play the song a few more times through in order to get some good practice in .
It was after work when my friends and I wanted to go eat and have some fun . So we decided to check out the new pub across the street . The five of us walked over and entered through the doors where a bar tender greeted us with a loud hello . Three of my friends walked over to the bar to order us some appetizers and drinks while myself and my friend set up a darts game . They came back with our food and drinks and we all ate and drank while we played a few rounds of darts . My friend , Terrence won all three games ! We walked through the big glass doors and stood outside on the deck to enjoy the moon and stars . After on more drink we all took a taxi home . We had a great time !
One day my DVD player broke . Since I really love watching Disney DVD 's , I decided to go out and get a new one right away . I hopped into my car and headed to my favorite store , Walmart . I asked an employee named Dan if he could help me find them . He lead me to the electronics section where there were all sorts of DVD players at all sorts of prices . I wanted one that would work really well , but that also was not overly expensive . I put it in my shopping cart and headed over to the cashier 's line . When it was my turn to pay I gave the cashier the $ 79.99 plus tax , and then walked back to my car . When I got home I hooked up my new DVD player and watched my favorite Disney movie , WALL-E .
We want to boy a DVD player to watch movies . We will go to a store that sells them . We will find the area of the store that has DVDs and look at them first . We will read about each one and make sure it has what we need , and simple enough for you to use . After we pick one out , we will get a person that works in the store explain it to us , to make sure we understand how it works and how to attach it to the TV . \ nWe will ask the difference between the one we picked out and the others , to make sure it is what we want . Once we have decided on the one we want , we will go to the checkout counter and pay for the DVD and go home to hook it up to the TV and try it out with a movie .
I needed a book to read with a young relative of mine and decided to borrow it from the library rather than buy it . The local library is only a few blocks away to I walked there . I am familiar with the computers and the process for looking up to see if a book is available and where it is located on the shelf . The book was located in the proper location on the shelf . I selected the book and went to the counter to check it out . There were a few people in line ahead of me , but the wait was short . After scanning my library card and then the book the librarian asked if I needed a plastic bag to keep the book dry as it had started raining . I left with my book .
My friends and I got together this afternoon to celebrate my birthday . So I got to decide on where to go eat . I chose the local pub , because they have the best wings and fancy brews . I rode my bike there , they all walked or drove . Once we met there , we all hugged and sat down and ordered some food and beers . I got my favorite beer , wings and garlic bread and really had a great time ! I did n't even know the pub served cake . They all sang happy birthday to me and we ordered another round of beers . When I tried to pay my share of the bill , they waved my wallet away and paid for the meal as a birthday treat !
One of my dogs was good at tricks . It was my first dog . Some dogs I had after that were n't as good . Sit , down , and roll over . I was impressed that she did roll over . No other dog would come close to that . When she got older , we stopped with the roll over , cause for a dog it 's kind of a difficult trick . We 'd do the hand motions too . It was funny trying to teach the other dogs that in comparison . Maybe as a kid I wasted my time on things like training dogs , but my mom worked with the dog too . The funny part thinking about our most recent dog was she was fixated on the treat , and would n't take her eye off long enough to roll .
This afternoon I had gone into the garden and picked some vegetables . I picked a few tomatoes , a cucumber , an onion and some lettuce . I decided I would like to make a salad for my lunch for my friend and I. I went into the kitchen with my vegetables and washed them in the sink . Then , I picked out a knife . I decided to cut the lettuce up first . I chopped it up into bite sized pieces and put it into a glass bowl . Then , I quartered the tomatoes . Lastly , I diced the onion . The onion made my eyes water ! I was very careful to make sure I did n't cut myself when I was chopping the vegetables , and when I was all done , I tossed the vegetables together to make a tasty lunch .
After my workout today I wanted to get a snacked to keep my energy up ; so I decided to go to the row of vending machines that the gym keeps outside the locker rooms . It 's usually a hard decision when I get there , there is so many choices of healthy snacks . I searched the rows of energy bars and veggie snacks to find what would give me the biggest boost after my exercise . I made my choice and reached for the change in my bag so I could pay for my taste treat . I punched in the number of my selection so the machine could do its work . The coil started to spin until my energy bar fell from its slot . I pushed through the flap to retrieve my bar and started to eat .
It was late evening by the time we finally got to sit down and eat our dinner , and although it was later than we usually have dinner and we were all starving by this time , it was well worth the wait . We were having Steak , green beans , mashed potatoes and corn . It was one of the most delicious meals I 've had in a long time , but the worst part is n't even the wait . It 's always having to clean up afterwards ; I always have to help my parents clean the table off after dinner each night , but tonight while helping them clean off the table I accidentally dropped one of the plates onto the table and chipped a chunk off the ceramic . I immediately looked at my parents in horror , because I thought I was going to be in so much trouble . They just smiled and explained that they were actually just talking about how much they hated that particular plate-which was a gift to them from my grandmother - and that it was ironic that was the plate I broke . We all got a good laugh .
I played some backyard football with people from work once . It was a thing we did a few times . I was surprised how many people showed up . Then there were people I had never seen before . I went to 2 or three of the sessions . One time there was a guy who was twice my weight . Another time I wore my track spikes . It helped with the traction , but people said it was cutting them . Also on that match I asked to be the quarterback . And I only threw one pass . But it got intercepted . I am glad that we were careful . There were also football players , which made me nervous . It was cool to play with the football player , because they are better sprinters than me .
I once had to give cough medicine to a child who was sick . The child had been coughing for several hours , and was having pain in his chest from all of the coughing . I went to the medicine cabinet and found a bottle of cough syrup . I ready the directions printed on the side of the label , and determined the amount of cough syrup to administer . I also got a small , clear plastic medicine cup out of the cabinet to measure out the amount of syrup to pour based on the child 's weight . The child needed two tablespoons of the syrup according to the directions , so I poured out that amount into the cup and gave the cup to the child to drink . Afterwards , I rinsed out the cup , put the lid on the bottle , and put it back in the cabinet .
Watching movies if enjoyable to me and I needed to get a new dvd player . One day I went to a local big electronics store and looked around for a dvd player . I wanted to get something that was not too expensive . Some of them also played Blu-Rays discs . I only wanted the kind of player that plays dvds however . I looked at a few options like a Sony dvd player and an LG dvd player which both were in my budgeted price range . After comparing the different capabilities of both of the two dvd players , I decided that the Sony player had more functions , was a better brand , would last longer , and had better quality . So I decided to buy the Sony dvd player .
I went to the local mall the other day because I needed to pick up a birthday gift . I parked outside JCPenney where I normally park and it is in the middle of the mall so it 's easy to access anything . I was n't sure what I was going to buy so I had to browse throughout several different stores . I did find myself a new pair of sneakers at Dick 's Sporting Goods that were a great price and fit perfectly . I browsed through a few more stores and also bought myself a candle at Yankee Candle and some gourmet popcorn . I stopped at Starbucks on my way out and ordered a frappuccino . I ended up not finding a gift like I was looking for so I picked up a gift card at the newsstand for a restaurant that I know my Mom likes .
Mom and Dad had a secret they have been working on for the past few months . Christmas was coming and they had been busy booking their tickets and plane and hotel reservations for Disneyland . \ \ n \ \ n The kids in the family were busy with their own special plans for christmas , making gifts and doing chores for extra money for gifts for the family . One day they saw mom getting their suitcases out of the attic and wondered why ? \ \ n \ \ n She smiled when they asked and said just doing some cleaning . Findly the big day came when they would tell the kids and of course their were yells and screams of happiness . \ \ n Now the kids had to get together what they wanted to take on the trip which included bathing suits and clothes and a few special toys . \ \ n \ \ nOnce the family was packed and ready , the day they left for the airport they had to make sure they had their ids to board the plane to Disneyland . \ \ n \ \ n Once on board they had to wear their seat belts when the plane took off once they reached Florida and left the plane they took a cab to their hotel and relaxed before they started their vacation
Last night we went out with friends and needed to take a taxi home . First off we needed to find an available taxi . Once we found one we all hopped inside the taxi . We told the taxi cab driver where we wanted to go . Once we were at our hotel the taxi driver let us know what our total for the ride was . It came out to $ 15.00 . My husband decided he would pay for it since some friends paid for our last round of drinks . We were very glad we found a taxi to take us home instead of walking the whole way . It was a very easy decision to make since we were all tired and it is a very big city !
I checked the clock on the wall ; it was finally time to go to sleep . I turned off the TV and went to the bathroom . I always brushed my teeth before bed to help keep away cavities . Then I wet my toothbrush and put a dollop of toothpaste on it , and brushed each one of my teeth . Then I spit out the toothpaste suds , gargled again , and rinsed out my toothbrush so it would stay clean and put it back in its holder . Then I went to my bedroom . In my bedroom , I changed into my pajamas and tossed my dirty clothes in my laundry hamper so I could wash them later . I flipped the switch on my nightlight and turned on my stereo so I could listen to my sleepy lullaby music while I relaxed in bed . I closed my eyes and the music helped me fall deep asleep .
I wanted to put a poster on the wall where I work . It was a poster of my favorite sports team , the Boston Bruins . I 'm allowed to put things on the wall , because I have my own office , so I did n't have to ask my boss . When it arrived , I was excited . I opened the box and unrolled the poster . It looked great ! It was a little bigger than I expected , though , so I had to move around some things to make a good place for it over my desk . I took some thumb tacks out of the drawer of my desk and put one in each corner of the poster . I stepped back to look at it , but unfortunately the poster was a little crooked , so I took out the thumb tacks and tried again . This time it looked great !
I was hungry , so I decided to make myself a sandwich . I started with two slices of bread . Because I am very much into eating healthy , I had 100 % whole wheat bread . Then I got out the fixings for my sandwich . I was going to make myself a vegetable sandwich . First I added mayonnaise to the bread . I use just a little . Then I put on some lettuce . I then needed to add tomatoes , but they were too big ! I sliced them up first . After the tomatoes , I added some pickles . I used just a little because too much cheese is n't healthy . After that I added just a few onions . I chopped them up very small . I had a delicious sandwich !
When I 'm getting ready to visit my doctor , I make sure that I have gathered up any medications or vitamins I have taken that are in addition to my prescribed medications . I also have notes about any other doctors ' visits I 've had since I last saw my doctor . I make a list of questions about my health that I want to ask . When I get to the doctor 's office , I check in at the reception desk so that the staff knows I 've arrived for my appointment . When the nurse or doctor calls me , I go into my designated treatment room . While I 'm waiting to see the doctor , the nurse may weigh me , take my temperature and blood pressure , and ask some general questions about my health . When the doctor comes in , he or she asks me how I am and why I scheduled an appointment . During the examination , the doctor may check my vision , hearing , reflexes , breathing rate and heart rate . Depending on the reason for my visit , the doctor may perform other , more specific procedures to diagnose and treat diseases , injuries and other conditions . The diagnosis and treatment are noted in my chart . At the end of the visit , I redress . The doctor or a nurse may give my final instructions , and then walk me and my chart back to the reception desk , where I can schedule another appointment if I need to and pay for my visit . Once I finish at the reception desk , my visit to the doctor is over .
A month ago I had a cold and went to the doctor . I called the doctor 's office to make an appointment . They lady on the phone sounded nice and asked me how I felt . I rushed to get to the doctor 's office in time for my appointment . I checked in at the receptionist 's desk . They wanted me to pay for the doctor visit before seeing the doctor , so I did . But I did have to wait a little while in the examination room . The nurse took my blood pressure an temperature . I had a fever of 101 degrees . The doctor said I would get well quick and I did . The doctor was nice .
I bought my first house a couple years ago . I had saved for years to have enough for a down payment . I went to my bank and got pre-approved for a loan . Finally I found a house I loved and I could afford . I made an offer on the house to the owners a little bit below the price that they were asking for and they accepted my offer right away . I was so excited , I could n't wait for the former owners to move out so I could move into my house . The former owners actually moved out early so I got to start moving my things in and it was one of the most enjoyable days of my life the first day I moved into my new house .
I was walking down the street with my phone in my pocket , when it began to vibrate . I pulled my phone out of the pocket and looked at the screen . The screen indicated that I was receiving an incoming phone call from my sister . I pressed the button on the screen marked `` accept '' to indicate that I wanted to accept the call . in a pleasant voice . My sister was calling to discuss the details of our upcoming family vacation this summer . I confirmed that I agreed with her hotel selections for our vacation . I told her that I was glad to have had a chance to have spoken with her , and that I would speak to her again soon . I pressed the button to end the call and hung up the phone .
Today I read a story to a child . I was in charge of story time at the library , so I let the child pick out the book first . He picked the book " The Giving Tree " . I started off by reading the first page , and letting him see each page of illustrations . The next thing I did was let him try to read by himself . He was a bit of a slow reader , but it was a good learning opportunity for him to see how each word was shaped , and how the spacing looked . He was very into the story , and I was glad to be able to entertain him with it ! At the end of the story , he asked me to read to him again .
I wanted a dog . I decided that I would adopt a dog from the local animal shelter . I drove to the shelter and went to the front desk to talk to the person who worked there . She had me fill out some paperwork with my name , address and some other information . Then she had another of the animal shelter staff take me back to the area where they keep the dogs they have available for adoption . I walked around the kennels , and visited several dogs . But one dog really seemed to like me and licked my hand right away when I petted him . I told the shelter worker that this was the dog I wanted . He took the dog out of the kennel and put a leash on him . Then , he took me back up to the front desk where the woman there put some more information into the computer so they would know which dog I had decided to take home . There was a fee for the adoption , which I paid , and then they gave me a tag and some written instructions about caring for my new dog .
I had a button pop off of my favorite blue shirt last week . I would n't be able to wear it with a button missing ; it would look rather silly . Luckily , the shirt had some extra buttons sewed on the inside . I took the button and put it on a sheet of white paper so it would stand out and I would n't lose it . Then I took a needle and thread . I guided the thread through the eye of the needle . Once it was through , I put the button against my shirt and went in and out with the needle and thread , alternating which hole I was piercing . I did this many many times , until I was confident the button would be on snugly . Then I tied off the thread with a stout knot to keep it in place , and cut away the extra thread . My shirt was ready to wear again .
I wanted to have friends over to play board games and also to just spend time together . I decided to plan this out . I first chose three friends who I knew would all get along . I called them on the phone to invite them , and they all said they could come on Friday , so that was the day we all agreed on . We also talked about which board games to play . When Friday came around , I had the board set up when all my friends got there . I also had snacks for everyone to share . I had gotten a few kinds of chips , crackers and cheese , and some drinks such as soda and tea . We snacked as we played Scrabble . We kept score and tried to do well , but we did not get too carried away .
My friend was sick , and I decided to make soup . First , I bought some chicken with bone . Cut them in little pieces . I let it boil for at least 25 minutes . I added black beans , cut celery , tomato , carrots , peas , broccoli . I added enough salt for taste , some black pepper , garlic powder . I made sure that chicken is well cooked . now , i put the chicken pieces back in to soup . and let it boil for few more minutes . Once everything seems smooth , I Added some cheddar cheese for flavor . When it was ready to serve , I scoop the soup in a bowl and decorated some tortilla chips on top , and left some on side to put later as needed .
Before I started cleaning the shower I removed everything that was sitting in the shower like shampoo and body wash and sat everything on the toilet seat . I blocked my dogs from getting in , turned on the ventilation fan and pulled tucked the shower curtain behind the toilet tank to get it out of the way . I sprayed everything with foaming shower cleaner so there was a thick layer of foam coating the walls , the sides of the tub and the bottom of the tub . I let it sit for a few minutes to soak in and then I used a sponge with a scrubber on it to scrub all parts of the shower , some areas have a lot of hard water stains so I had to scrub even harder . After I have scrubbed everything clean I stood on the side of the tub and turned the shower on cold water , I moved the shower head around to rinse the walls . When I was done rinsing I left the ventilation fan on and closed the bathroom door so it could dry .
This past month , I ended up coming down with some sort of illness . At first , I was n't sure what it was , and searching the symptoms online gave me too many results to pinpoint just one illness . To avoid stressing myself further , I decided to visit my doctor . Thankfully she would be able to see the next day . I went to the clinic the next day and told the receptionist about my appointment . After a few minutes of waiting , my doctor saw me in her office . She told me that I had come down with bronchitis , and gave me a prescription for some medicine . I took this prescription to the pharmacy next door , and after an hour was able to get my medicine . I took this medicine for about 2 weeks , and before I knew it , I felt much better .
Playing video games is a big part of my life . I played video games this morning , and it was a really fun time . The video game I played was pac man . The way you win the game is by turning the toggle stick when you see a ghost is coming at you and making sure to avoid the ghosts . The Pac man stays alive that way ! The longer you stay alive , the easier it is to win . Me and my friend were both trying to win , so we were trying to get the other person to get eaten by the ghosts . In the end , we were having a lot of fun but I ended up losing ! It was still fun and I 'm glad to have played with my friend .
My backyard was looking a little empty , so I decided I would plant something in it . I decided on a tree . I went out and bought some tree seeds . I picked a species that I thought would grow well in the sun since my back yard receives a lot of sunlight . Once I was back home , I brought out all my gardening tools . With my seeds and tools , I found a spot in my yard that looked like it would get enough sunshine . There , I dug a hole for the seeds . I put a few in , and covered dirt back on top . Once that was done , I took my watering can and watered the seeds until the soil was fairly moist . After that , I went to put away gardening supplies . I planned to water my tree periodically . I knew that if I took good care of it , it would grow up to be a full-sized tree .
Today my best friend is coming from out of town and I spent the entire weekend cleaning up my flat . I must have had 3 sink fulls of dishes to wash ! I made sure I took out all the trash , went back inside , and proceeded to vacuum my entire house . I made sure the bed was made in my guest room , and that there was clean sheets and towels for my friend . It was a good thing I did because it was a total mess . The last thing I had left to do was two weeks worth of laundry . While I was working on that I decided to get out my recipe for French apple pie and make a homemade pie since I had some yummy vanilla ice cream to go with it . I hope that I have some energy left by the time my friend gets here !
When I was a child , my father had a huge garden and he allowed me a small plot of it to grow my own vegetables . It was always exciting to go to the local garden store and pick out what seed packets I wanted to grow . I remember I usually chose carrots , tomatoes , zucchini , corn , and pumpkins . Once the seeds were purchased , I would use a shovel to dig up my personal area and then a spade to make rows where I would plant the seeds . Afterwards I 'd cover up the seeds with dirt and make sure to water them if there was n't rain . Once the seeds sprouted , the rabbits sometimes nibbled on the plants so my father told me to plant marigolds around the edge of the garden since rabbits did not like them . They were n't pretty , but they were something that I grew .
I drove the 5 miles from my house to my church and walked in . Church service starts in 15 minutes so I took my place at the piano . The preacher gave the opening remarks and after , the choir began to sing . To play the song , I began to move my fingers over the keys and push the foot pedals attached to the piano . After the service opening , the preacher preached his sermon . This time I occasionally played with the preacher during the sermon . After service was over , I softly played the piano while the congregation shook hands with the preacher and walked out the door . After the last person left , I put the key cover back on the piano , shook the preacher 's hand , got in my car and went home .
Last Saturday we went hiking and that evening we were tired and just wanted to watch a movie . We scrolled through Netflix and could n't find anything that we agreed on , we checked Hulu and could n't find anything we agreed on so we went to the local Redbox to see what was available . We looked through box machines and finally found something that I had seen but my boyfriend had n't , I liked it and wanted to see it again so we decided to rent that . I pushed the button for the movie that we wanted to rent and chose that we wanted the regular DVD and not a Blu-ray . Our movie choice slid out of the machine . We opened the box to make sure it was the correct one and it was . We went home and watched the movie .
I went to the Home and Garden store the other day , looking for ways to spruce up my yard . I looked through all the different flowers and found some yellow daisies that I loved . I thought they would look so pretty in front of my porch ! When I got home , i carefully selected a spot in our flower bed . I found a place where the plants could receive plenty of sun to grow , but not so much sun that they scorched . I got a small , hand shovel and dug some holes right there in my flower bed . \ nI padded down the dirt and evened it out . Now , I water them every morning when I wake up to make sure that they grow up to be healthy , beautiful and strong .
I 've got a very important date tonight ! I 'm going out with my partner , so I 've got to look my best . I put on my best clothing and style my hair so I look absolutely fantastic . We love going out to eat together . We sit at a nice table and start talking . Going on a date is a great time to be together and catch up with what each other is doing . We see a movie we 're both excited to see , and have lots of fun watching it together . Now it 's getting late , so I take my date home . We had such a great time together , we make sure to arrange time for another date soon . We just ca n't wait to see each other again !
I need some hot tea to start my day . I find the tea in the cabinet above the hot water kettle and pull out one tea bag . I find my favorite tea mug in the other cabinet and bring it over to the kettle . While holding the tea bag , I loop the string around the handle and drop the bag in the mug . This keeps the bag from sliding completely into the mug when I Pour the water . I grab the kettle , open the lid and fill it to the limit with filtered water from the tap . It only takes a little over a minute to boil and the water is the perfect temperature for tea . I begin to slowly pour the water into my mug . The tea takes a few minutes to steep and then it 's ready .
I came home from work feeling hungry . It has been a long day and I was n’t able to eat lunch . I opened the refrigerator and thankfully , I saw that there were some leftover spaghetti from last night . Good . I took the bowl of spaghetti from the fridge and I was about to put it in the microwave when I remembered that the bowl the spaghetti was on a cheap plastic one that I got on sale and was n’t appropriate for the microwave . I made the mistake once of putting a plastic plate in the microwave without checking if its safe and needless to say , it melted and I had to get a new microwave . I rummaged through my kitchen drawers looking for a microwave safe bowl , transferred the spaghetti to it and opened the microwave oven . I set the heat setting to “ reheat ” and pressed start . I waited for the microwave to finish heating and after the ding , I got my mittens and took out the hot bowl from the microwave and placed it on the counter . Time to start eating .
Yesterday I was doing my homework when suddenly I got very hungry . I went to the kitchen and found a frozen microwavable meal in the freezer . Before cooking it , I read the instructions on the back so that I would know how long to cook it for and also if there was anything else I should know about making the meal . The text on the back told me to puncture holes in the plastic film before cooking and then to microwave it on the high setting for five minutes . I used a butter knife to puncture holes in the plastic film , and then I put the food in the microwave and set the timer to go off in five minutes . When it was done , the microwave beeped to let me know . I took my meal out . It was piping hot and looked delicious !
Our family was going out to a ball game , and we would be gone for several hours . We do n't want anyone breaking into our house , or have the house burn down while we 're gone , so we set the alarm . We have a code consisting of six numbers , that have to be pressed in sequence , to set and to disarm the alarm . Think of this code as a sort of phone number , the numbers must be correct or it wo n't work . Once the code is entered , we have a few seconds to leave the house before the alarm goes off , so we have to do this right before we leave . Then , if someone tries to burglarize our house , the alarm will notify emit a loud warning and notify the police . The alarm will keep our home safe until we get back , after the ballgame .
So I recently found out that my girlfriend 's sister Kori and her husband Dave were going camping . They were going off to the mountains . Before deciding where they go , they deliberated and reviewed prices and debating , etc. . They decided that they would go to the Catskills . First , they had to find tents to stay in and reserve a shop on the campsite . Next , they looked at the campsite and checked out pricing and what would be included in their stay . Later , they were ready to go . They had a lovely time and felt like they were relaxed and refreshed . They shared their experiences with both family and friends and were away from most of the action going on in the world .
This morning , I woke up to find that I had forgotten to do the dishes . The plates and bowls and cups in the sink had piled up past the counter ! Reluctantly , I drew up the sleeves of my shirt and started running hot water . There were so many dishes that it seemed like I was washing dishes for hours ! Eventually , I got to the final dish , rinsed it , and placed it onto the drying rack . I then realized that I had gotten water all of the counters and floors . Afterwards , I got the mop from the utility room and began to mop up the water that had splashed onto the floor . I placed the mop away and emptied the mop water into the sink and rinsed the rest away . I was finally done emptying the kitchen sink .
I had taken the cut of ribeye steak out of the fridge about an hour beforehand to let it get to room temperature . I did n't like to cook steak right from the fridge because it 's too cold , and it does n't let the steak get a nice crust on it . I opened the cupboard and got a large cast iron pan out . While the pan was heating up , I went into the pantry and took out some salt , pepper , and some powdered garlic . I put a generous amount of these spices on each side of the steak . Then I took the piece of steak to the pan and gently placed it on the very hot pan . I watched as I let the meat cook , because I did n't want it to get overcooked . After it seemed about halfway done , I took my tongs and used them to flip the meat over . I let that side cook as well . It seemed to be about medium-rare , so I got my tongs and took the steak from the pan . I let it rest for 20 minutes before serving and eating , so that the juices would n't run out .
Yesterday , I finally had to take the time out to wash some of my clothes . I had let them pile up for a while so my laundry basket was full . I started off by dumping out the laundry basket so that I could put my clothes into 3 groups of colors , whites , and socks/underwear . Once my clothes were set into groups I started the washing machine and let it fill up with some water . During this time , I also put some laundry detergent in the washing machine ’s water to get some suds going . After a couple minutes , I started loading my clothes in the washer and after that I added some more detergent . Once the clothes finished the washing cycle , I put them in the dryer with a couple dryer sheets and let it spin for 90 minutes . Once each group of my clothes was finished in the dryer , I folded them up and took them to my room .
Last night , I invited some friends over to play a board game . I have several to choose from , so we all talked about which one we wanted to play . We selected Scrabble . I took Scrabble out of the closet , and we sat around in a circle while my friends helped me take the pieces out of the box . I unfolded the gameboard , while one friend put all the letters in the bag , and my other friend passed out the ledges that our letters go on . Once we ran out of letters , we counted up our points and my friend won ! We had so much fun playing that we decided to set the game up again so we can play a second round . I had so much fun and I 'm glad I got to hang out
Last weekend , I was babysitting for a family friend who has a three year old daughter . My friend warned me that her daughter was having some stomach issues but told me where the medicine was in case the daughter needed any while I was with her . My friend left and I began playing with her daughter . After a while , it was time for dinner so I cooked the daughter some macaroni and cheese with apple slices . However , about half an hour after she 'd finished , she started complaining that her stomach hurt . I decided that since her stomach was hurting I would give her the medicine my friend had left for me . The medicine was a very thick pink liquid designed for kids , so I was hoping that her daughter would eat it easily . She was upset at first and said she did n't want to eat the yucky stuff , but I promised her that it would make her stomach feel better . I gave her a high five for being brave , and about twenty minutes later her stomach felt better again .
On work days the first thing I do when I wake up is take a shower . Once the water has warmed up I like to stand under the water and enjoy the warmth of the water as it flows over me . I follow the same routine each day and I start by working a nice lather of shampoo through my hair . Once the shampoo is rinsed out I use a liberal amount of conditioner and really work it through my hair , using my fingers to work out any tangles my curly hair has gotten into . Some days I will shave after using the soap , and then I will brush my teeth before making sure I am all rinsed of the soap . Now it is time to rinse the conditioner out of my hair and run a comb through it . I usually give myself another minute or two to enjoy the warmth of the water before turning off the water and turn my focus to getting dressed and starting my day .
I felt very hungry so I looked in my fridge for something to eat . A hot dog package caught my eye . It looked tasty to eat and thought it could curb my hunger . There are a few different ways to cook hot dogs , microwave , boiling on the barbeque or grill . I decided since I was so hungry already and did not want to wait long I would use the microwave method . I opened up the package and took out a hot dog . It was ready then but very hot . I took out a bun and then spread some mustard , relish and ketchup on it as well . I then placed the hot dog in the bun and eat it all .
Yesterday , in the office , my work mate asked me to make some copies for an upcoming sales event . Although I was busy at the time , I accepted the request . My work mate handed me a very colorful piece of paper , which had all the details about the event . Once I got there , I was disheartened to see that there was a printing job already queued up . According to the copy machine , this job was not due to finish for another 10 minutes . Rather than go back to my desk , I decided to wait . It turns out that the sales event was really a fund raiser for fallen soldiers families . After reading about the details , I decided I would donate to the cause .
At Christmas time I always go out with my family and look to buy a new tree for our living room . We love to walk up and down the rows of tightly bundled trees that were just fresh cut to maintain their crisp color and smell . After long deliberation with the family ( And maybe a snowball fight or two ) we pick a tree . To keep it from falling off we use rope to tie it to the top . I make sure to drive home carefully and we set the tree up in the living room . We keep it alive by soaking the base in a dish of water . After that it is just a matter of decorating it together and then we have a great , fresh new centerpiece in the room for the new season .
I went to the pub with my husband and our friends . The pub was quiet but quite dark . Some people were playing pool , and other people were watching a football game on TV . My husband said he would drive home , so he had a glass of lemonade and I had a glass of beer . I went to the bar and placed our order with the barkeeper . He got all our drinks and I paid for them . I gave him a tip . My husband came over to me to show me where we were sat , and to help me carry all four glasses . We sat down together , and drank our drinks and talked a lot . We had a lot of fun . My husband and my friend 's husband decided to play a game of pool . I went to the bar with my friend to help her carry the drinks . She paid for the drinks , and gave the barkeeper a tip too . They finished their game of pool and then came back to the table . We talked a lot more , but when our drinks were finished we decided it was time to go home . Since both my friends had been drinking alcohol , my husband drove them home too . Next week , I will drink lemonade so my husband can have a beer .
Scrambled eggs are one of the tastiest and healthiest breakfasts that you can have . Another good thing about scrambled eggs is that they are very easy to make . To make scrambled eggs you need to crack two eggs and put them into a bowl . The next step is to take a small frying plan and either spray it with a cooking spray or melt some butter in the plan . Once the pan is heated up you pour the eggs into the pan and allow them to cook for just a few minutes . While the eggs are cooking it is best to mix the eggs around with a spatula so that they cook evenly . Once the eggs are cooked you can shut the heat off on the stove and pour the eggs on to a plate .
I had to change a light bulb on a light fixture on the ceiling of the den . I got my ladder from the garage and carried it to the den . I made sure the light switch on the wall was in the OFF position . I set up the ladder under the light fixture and made sure the ladder was secure . I unscrewed the light bulb by turning it to the left and removed it from the socket . I carefully climbed down the ladder and took the light bulb to the cupboard in the garage where I keep spare light bulbs . I chose a similar light bulb to the one I had just retrieved and took it to the den . I climbed up the ladder with the new light bulb and screwed it into the socket by turning it to the right . I made sure that the light bulb was screwed in correctly . I then carefully climbed down the ladder and turned on the light switch to check to see if the new bulb lit up . I then put the old light bulb in a box to be recycled .
Whenever my friends come over , I try and make sure they have a good time . One of the ways I do this is to make sure they always have something to drink . As the host , I take it upon myself to get this drink and then serve it to them . Once they know what they have to choose from , they tell me which drink they prefer . I then go to the kitchen and get the drink . For instance , if they ask for cola , I pull the bottle of cola from the fridge . If they say yes , I remove two cubes from the freezer and place them in a glass . I then pour the cola into the glass , over the ice . Once the glass is filled , I place the cola back into the fridge and then bring them the glass filled with their drink .
Something I have to do every year is pay taxes . One way I pay taxes is through sales tax . Every time you buy something , it adds a little bit of money at the end of the receipt for the government , and this money is called " taxes " ! The sales tax on things changes as you go from state to state , and usually is more in states where things are generally more expensive . Where I live , sales tax is 6.5 % , meaning it will add on 6.5 % of whatever price you are already paying . It is a small amount that not many people notice , but it helps the state government to do a lot of duties to help us out ! These taxes help pay for homeless people to get food stamps , for libraries to stay free , and for people to go to school .
Last night , I decided to take a bath . First , I turned on the water . I fiddled with the knobs to get the right mix of hot and cold water . Once the temperature was pleasing to me , I put the stopper in the tub and let the tub fill with water . Once the tub was filled with water and bubbles , I took off my clothes and sat down in the tub . I submerged my body in the soapy water . I used a loofah to wash myself . I had put the book that I was reading on the side of the tub and I decided to read it . It was very relaxing . When I was done in the tub , I pulled the stopper out and let the water drain away . I had a very nice bath .
My family and I were celebrating my dad 's birthday . We had gone to his favorite restaurant . It was an Italian restaurant and I had ordered a pasta dish . The pasta was supposed to be topped with shrimp , but when it came out it was topped with chicken ! I was disappointed . She was surprised because she knew she wrote down shrimp on the ticket . She took my plate and brought it back to the kitchen . After ten minutes , the waitress returned with the pasta with shrimp . It looked delicious . I asked her if I could get a piece of chocolate cake . The cake looked great when she brought it out . Being that it was his birthday , I gave the cake to my dad .
I decided to make toast for breakfast this morning , so I opened the bag of sliced bread on the counter and removed one piece . I closed the bag back up using a twist tie and placed the slice of toast in a slot in the toaster . I plugged in the toaster on the counter , and pushed down the button that activated the toaster . The toast moved down inside the toaster upon pushing the button and began to cook as the parts inside the toaster heated up and glowed red . I adjusted the knob so that the toast would be perfectly cooked , not burnt , and waited for the toast to pop up . I placed it on a plate with rest of my breakfast and got the butter out of the fridge . Using a butter knife , I spread some of the butter on the toast .
Last week was my friend 's birthday . I asked him if he was going to do anything special and he said no . I felt bad for him , so I said I would at least bake him a cake . So I looked online to see what I needed to do . I found a recipe that looked easy enough , so later that day I drove over to the grocery store to buy all the ingredients I would need to bake the cake . When I got to the store I started gathering up everything I needed . Once I almost had everything I turned down an aisle and noticed there were boxed of pre-made cake mix I could buy . This seemed like an easy option , so I put all the ingredients back and bought one of those mixes . All I needed to add to the mix was a couple eggs and some vegetable oil . After it was in the oven for an hour the cake was ready .
When I got home from work on Tuesday , I felt a strong need to move after sitting at a desk all day . I changed into my exercise clothes and found my running shoes . I sat down to put them on and tied the laces securely . I stepped outside and did some stretches to loosen up my muscles . I started jogging slowly and picked up the pace after a few minutes . I jogged down the street to the entrance to a greenway in my community . I was surrounded by trees and could hear birds chirping . I could feel the tension of the day melting away with every step . After about twenty minutes , I turned around to head back home .
After work , I have been having a headache . The pain is n't too intense , but it is still bothersome . I have been drinking enough water so I am not dehydrated . I go to the kitchen and have a small snack , celery and a sandwich , because medicine might not react well on an empty stomach . After the snack , I ask my mother what I should take and open the medicine cupboard . I check each bottle to see if it is the right one . It instructs me to take two for every six hours . I twist the cap off and place two of the pills in my hand . Next , I grab a glass of water .
I decided this morning to take a shower . I walked into the bathroom and shut the door . I turned on the fan since the bathroom gets very steamy when I take a shower . The warm water had to warm up , so I stood patiently while it did . I placed my towel on the counter and got into the shower . I shampooed my hair thoroughly and used conditioner on it afterwards . I rinsed off the soap , and then I grabbed my facial scrub . I used it on my face and made sure it was very clean . After that , I turned the hot water up a bit so it would be nice and warm . When the hot water started to get slightly cold , I turned off the shower and got out . I used my towel to get dry and got dressed . It was a very good shower .
I had been stressed all day . There was so much going on at school and at work . The only thing that ever seems to relax me is a good glass of tea . I picked out a bag of tea that is perfect for stress and I boiled a pot of water . I put the tea bag into a mug and waited for the water to come to a boil . After a few minutes , the water was finally hot enough . I dunked the bag a bit , and let it steep . I waited for the tea to finish steeping and cool off , then I went back and got my mug . It tasted wonderful ! Best of all , my stress level dropped dramatically .
A part of the American dream is to purchase and own your own house . So I worked hard and saved money to put a down payment on a three bedroom , two bathroom home in the town I grew up in . Well , it was n't that easy . I had to get approved by a bank for a mortgage loan that I would eventually have to pay back . Eventually I did get approved , but not for the size house I originally wanted , so I had to look around . A real estate agent helped me find homes in my price range . Eventually , I put a bid on a two bedroom home with a lovely backyard . The agent notified me one week later and said the house is mine . I was so excited and ready to move in to my first home .
I jog in the early mornings because it gets hot very quickly in Phoenix . I spend quite a bit on money on jogging shoes because good support is necessary to keep one from being injured by the repetitive force on one 's body . So I dress in shorts , a sleeveless shirt and jogging shoes . I prepare a one quart jug of water that I carry in one hand and I prepare a second bottle for later use . Trees are so scarce in Phoenix , that any growth of deciduous trees is scenic . I jog at a pace that results in one mile traveled in 7.5 minutes . If I complete the mile in under 8 minutes , I get 4 " points " on a scale from a book on Aerobics that I bought years ago . At the 1.5 mile point , the path has returned me to my car and I change my used water bottle for the second one that I had prepared . I then jog the path one more time and I am finished is less than 24 minutes having acquired a total of 12 " points " The author of the book claimed that 30 points per week would keep my circulatory and respiratory systems in good shape , so I hit my weekly requirements if I jog only 3 times per week . Then I drive home and shower .
Last year , when I threw a party for my girlfriends birthday , I prepared a nice party with family and friends both excited . My first task was finding a day that would work and trying to be discrete about it . This was difficult because we are both busy and also because I had to alert both of our friends to invite while making sure that none of them gave away the secret . I also had to figure out how I was going to get my girlfriend to the party without telling her that we were having a party for her . After establishing all of these details , I planned the party and sent invites , planned the food , and planned some gifts . This experience was good , but was somewhat difficult . It was fun and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience .
This morning while preparing breakfast I noticed that the kitchen garbage can was nearly full . After discarding any breakfast waste and checking the room for any extra trash I opened the kitchen garbage can and pulled the full bag from the plastic container . I still had enough room at the top to twist the bag and secure it using a twist tie . The bottom of the bag had n't broken or leaked , that was good news ! Now that my trash bag was secure and not going to make a mess on the floor , I walked outside and set the full trash bag out for the garbage collector . I walked back into my home and into the kitchen .
When it 's time to empty the kitchen sink , I have to first take out all of the clean dishes out of the dishwasher . I get a paper towel and dry them off if they 're a little wet and place them in the proper cupboards . I 'll place all the cups on one shelf , all the plates on another and all the bowels together as well . Then once the dishwasher is empty , I 'll rinse off the dirty dishes ( not too much because they 're supposed to be somewhat dirty ) and I 'll place each one where they are supposed to go in the dishwasher . All glasses and cups on top as well . All plates and silverware on the bottom as well as some more bowels there too . Then I grab a small dish washing detergent pod and place it in the little circle hole where it 's supposed to go in the dishwasher door . Then I 'll rinse the sink off and scrub it as well .
My DVD player was broken and I needed a replacement . I went to my computer and looked up information about DVD players , including prices and what features they had . Then I called my bank to ask how much money was in my bank account . They told me how much money I had , so I created a budget of $ 100 for a new DVD player . I drove to the electronics store and walked inside . I asked the assistant , who had a name tag that said Andy , where they kept the DVD players . He led me to a section of the store and asked me what I was looking for in a DVD player . I told him I had a budget of $ 100 and that it needed to be able to play DVDs only . I took my DVD player to the checkout lane , waited in line , and paid for it . Then I went back to my car and put it in the backseat . I drove home and setup my new DVD player .
In my family , we always wait a long time before doing laundry . Then we all do laundry together . We pile are clothes up , wash them , and dry them together . There are literally pounds of clothes . So we all work together . My brother folds the pants . My mom sorts the stacks . I usually fold the socks and such . When my mom sorts the stacks , sometimes she knocks some of the clothes over . I usually re-fold those clothes as well . He decided to do it differently . He started unfolding all of his clothes , and rolling them up into a sleeping bag shape . He said that it kept away the wrinkles . He always had the most wrinkled clothes though , so we folded the clothes the old fashioned way , with sharp creases and nice angles .
With a bright flash , the light was no more and it was suddenly dark . The light bulb in our kitchen had burned out . Since I wanted to be able to see clearly in my kitchen , I made a short walk to our supply closet hoping that a spare light bulb would be there . Fortunately , we had one spare light bulb available , so I took it out of the package and headed to the kitchen . I could not reach the old light bulb without help , so I had to use a footstool to reach the light bulb located up near the ceiling . I carefully stepped up on the footstool and removed the old light bulb and threw it away in the trash can . Now I was able to see the kitchen clearly again . However , I 'll need to go to the store soon since I 'm now out of light bulbs .
I decided to do my online banking in the morning before work . I sat down at the dining room table with my laptop . I opened my laptop and logged into my laptop account . I took out a slip of paper with my password and information on it , and logged into my online banking account . I wanted to check out the total balance in my account , so I clicked on " Account Overview " to see an overview of my basic online banking information . I saw that I had less money than I thought I would , so I clicked on my checking account to see all of the withdrawals and deposits from the last few weeks . I saw a withdrawal for $ 30 from a local grocery store , and I realized that I forgot about the other day when I used my bank card to buy a few groceries .
I was having a sleep over party for my birthday . I was turning 10 and it would be my first sleepover party ever . My mom said since I would be ten now I had to take charge in some of the planning . She told me to start with a list of names of the people I wanted to come . i would only be allowed to pick five boys and five girls . But the boys could not stay all night just come to the party . Next I had to find out what kind of pizza everyone wanted and my mom said we got to decide where we order pizza from . The day of the party my mom gave me the number of the pizza place and I had to order . When I called the pizza place I had a hard time ordering because my friends were being so loud laughing . Finally I gave the phone to my mom and she ordered the pizza for us .
One day , I went out to sea . It was a stormy day , and it was cold . It was blowing , the wind , too . I rocked and rocked on the boat until I vomited everywhere . Then we caught a big salmon . This fish was huge , I mean , really big . We had to swim around the boat and tip it back over . One of the crew did n't make it back ! But the salmon we caught did . Then we all partook in eating the salmon fish . It was a delight , with butter and garlic , and salt too . It was flaky and moist and very tasty . The salmon even digested very well and all were pleased .
My husband and I decided to rent a movie from the library a few weekends ago . We drove to the library and walked to the video rental section . There were so many options that we decided to pick one each . It was laid out according to genre , and also had a small section with new releases that was near the front of the building . We read the back of several empty cases to figure out what each movie was about . I ended up choosing a romantic comedy and my husband chose a sci-fi fantasy movie . We carried the empty display cases to the circulation desk , where the worker was sitting . He placed them in a bag , handed back out card , and printed out a small slip with the due date printed on it . We thanked the worker , and left with our movies .
So last night , Chris and I decided we wanted to eat out and we wanted Korean this Friday . We immediately logged on the computer and did a search for Korean barbecue . The search engine pulled-up several restaurants including One Table which makes online reservations . There were several listing on the site , so we chose one nearby and had received rave reviews on another site . There was link to make our dinner reservations on the site . Great . That makes it very convenient . Then it requested and date , party number and time . There were several options to choose from for time so taking into consideration of traffic and parking , we made our reservation for the two of us on Friday , June 2 , at 7:30 pm . The site requested we show up a few minutes early in case the table opens up sooner . I 'm really looking forward to going tomorrow .
I was going about my day as I usually do and went out to check my mail . As usual , it was a ton of bills , magazines , and naggy business mail . Except this time , there was one small envelope postmarked from Seattle , Washington . I got out my best letter-opened and ripped it open . Inside , I found a handwritten letter from my mother , who I had n't heard from for several months . She wrote me a two-page letter in messy and scribbled cursive , telling me about the ups and downs of her rather boring life . I sighed and tucked the letter into my desk drawer . I pulled out a fresh sheet of paper and began to write , " Dear Mom " , hoping that I still had a stamp to send it with .
My flight was scheduled to leave at 2:30 this afternoon for my trip to Hawaii . To be sure I boarded on time , I went to the air port at noon . This would give me enough time to check in , pass through security and find my plane . I placed my parking slip on the dashboard , locked the car and went inside the airport . I walked to the check-ins section of the terminal . After finding the right desk , I stood in line to wait to be served . The bag was placed on a conveyor that led to the airplane . The airline worker handed me my boarding ticket and told me which gate I had to go to . After this exchange he wished me a safe and happy trip and we departed .
After a very long Saturday morning , my younger daughter of five and I were relaxing , watching television , when I noticed she started to doze off a bit . I asked if she was ready to lie down and go to bed . She had no issue at all saying yes , and I was a little tired myself , for it was a long week . I extended my hand for her to grab and help up out of the couch and walked her to bed . We made small talk , letting each other know we had a great day together , and looking forward to the next . My daughter jumped right in bed immediately after brushing her teeth and using the restroom one final time for the evening . I gave her a kiss , tucked her in , we both said goodnight with a loving smile , and I exited the room , leaving her to her sweet dreams .
Recently I decided to re-do my guest bedroom . My brother and sister-in-law recently had a baby , so they have been visiting more lately so we can visit with them and my new nephew . The guest bedroom had old furniture in it , the furniture that I kept in my old house and did n't want to use myself anymore . The mattress was uncomfortable , and I did n't want family to have to sleep on it when they visit . Because my husband has a pick up truck , we decided to transport the furniture ourselves . We drove the furniture to our house , and parked the truck in the driveway along the side of the house . We carried the old furniture downstairs and out the front door so we could leave it on the curb for trash pickup . Then we carried the new bed , mattress , and dresser up to the room and arranged it so it all fit neatly in the room .
It was a time , when paying bills was a big deal . Now , a days , it is very easy and stress free . Let me tell what I do . First I went on credit card site , added my card on it , and set up an account with them so I can check my all activity . I did same thing with insurance company , and added same credit card with them , and set up an automatic payment option every month . SO Now , at schedule time at insurance , it will bring out total balance and will charge to my credit card . So I will not have to worry every month that it did pay or not . I allowed notification from my insurance company so they let me know , when even they are going to charge my credit card on my text message , ` Easy and simple .
I wanted to make sure I did not oversleep the next morning , so I set an alarm on my phone to wake me up . First , I went to my home screen . I tapped on the icon labelled " clock " . When the clock app opened , I tapped " alarm " on the toolbar at the top of the window . I then tapped the " + " icon near the bottom of the alarm screen to program a new alarm . A clock face appeared , and I selected the hour I wanted to program by dragging the highlighted bar with my finger to the correct hour . I then tapped the minutes field , and the clock gave me a highlight bar on which to select the minutes . I then tapped " OK " at the bottom of the screen . The next window appeared , and I selected the tone I wanted the alarm to play , and then tapped " OK " .
My friend Margaret 's favorite food is pasta . She comes over on Wednesdays and we make it together . Margaret always cuts up all the vegetables we add to the pasta . I 'm in charge of cooking . I add salt and olive oil to the water even though Margaret says it does n't do anything . it 's habit , so I like to do it anyway . Once the water is boiling I add the pasta . Only a few minutes . Margaret always brings over a container of her mothers sauce . Once the pasta is cooked I pour the contents of the pot into a colander in the sink . Once it 's all heated up , we eat .
I bumped into the corner of the table , and when I look down at my knee , I noticed that I had a scratch and there was blood running from it . That meant that I needed to get a Band-Aid , but first I need to clean the area to ensure I would not get an infection . I used a paper towel , wet it with water , then wiped the area to ensure the Nazi other than my schooling . I then use a kind of all to soak up some alcohol and of by its to the cuts , which had a stinging , tingling feeling . Next I pulled back one of the white strips to reveal bus sticky parts of the Band-Aid , as well as the center cotton so that I could align its with the scratch . Once I placed the center square cotton onto the scratch and insured it was in the place that I wanted the Band-Aid to be , I secured the exposed side of the adhesive part of the Band-Aid , then remove the white protective slip to expose the other half of the adhesive part of the Band-Aid . With both adhesives stuck to my skin , I gave the band they want a final with my finger to assure that it was secure against my skin , and now the Band-Aid was applied .
On Sunday morning , I decided to mow the lawn because the grass had gotten very tall . I put on and old t-shirt and shorts . I went in to the garage and grabbed the red gas can . I opened the garage door and pushed the lawn mower to the corner of the lawn . I grabbed the cord and pulled quickly . The motor started . When I reached the sidewalk , I turned around with the mower and moved a little to the left . I pushed the mower again to the opposite side of the lawn . When I finished the front yard , I mowed the back yard too .
After many weeks of waiting , it was finally time to plant our vegetables in the garden . Fortunately , it was a very nice , cool , sunny day . We grabbed a trowel , a rake and a hoe and headed into the back yard to begin the work . We got to work pulling out all of the pesky grass and flowers . There were even some dandelions ! -LRB- I might have blown the seeds of those back into the garden . After the garden plot was weed-free , we turned over the soil using the rake and the hoe . Once the soil was nice and loose , we grabbed the seedlings that we had started in the basement . They were in little containers . First we planted the tomatoes in a row , digging a little hole for each plant , tapping down the soil , and then moving onto the next row . After all of the plants were in the ground , we watered them with the hose , being careful not to drown them . I ca n't wait to see our vegetables grow !
It was late at night and I was hungry so I checked what food I had in the freezer . I found a microwavable burrito and decided that it would taste good and satisfy my late-night hunger . I opened a cabinet door and took out a large , microwavable plate , then ripped open the burrito package and let the burrito slide onto the plate . It said to microwave on " high " for two minutes . So I opened the microwave door , put the plate with the burrito on it inside , then closed the door , and set the microwave to cook for two minutes . Then I pressed " start " and the microwave started whirring . While waiting for the two minutes to be up I opened the refrigerator , pulled out a jug of milk and then poured myself a glass to go with my burrito . When it did I opened the door , pulled out the burrito and felt if it was warm . The middle still seemed a little cool so I put the burrito back in the microwave , cooked it for 30 more seconds , and then pulled it out again . At that point it seemed to be cooked all the way through , so I went and sat down at the kitchen table to eat it with my glass of milk .
I go to church every sunday , where I like to play music and play in the choir . I 've been doing this for a couple years now . I joined the choir because I like to sing and it was a fun hobby to pick up . We practice our upcoming songs every thursday . We pick out what we are going to sing on sunday , and then we spend a couple hours learning the song and practicing how we all sound together . on sundays we show up a little before everyone else and do another run through of the songs we chose . There is a projection that portrays the lyrics on a screen so everyone can follow along with us . We sing the songs into the microphone and everyone follows along and sings with us . It is a lot of fun .
I live in a safe neighborhood , but I still make sure to lock my house when I leave for the day . Just about everyone on my street works so there is n't anyone around to keep an eye out during the day . When I left for work Monday morning , I checked the front door and the back door of my home to ensure that they were locked and the deadbolt was on . I walked over to the alarm pad and set the alarm with a two minute delay to give me time to get out of the house . Then I went out to my garage . I used my garage door control to close the garage door and I made sure it was all the way shut before I pulled out onto the street to head to work for the day .
We decided we would go to Florida for our vacation . We wanted to fly because it would take a very long time to drive there . We figured out the day we would leave , and the day we would come back . Then we went online to see what airline we might take . We made a list of those possibilities on the computer . Next we compared the prices , because we did not want to pay too much . We found the one that had the lowest cost and selected that one . We typed in our information , like our name and phone number and email , and then we paid for the tickets with a credit card online . We would need to take those with us when it was time to go to the airport to leave . Everything was ready fro our trip , now that we had made the flight reservations .
Yesterday , I visited my relatives that live in North Carolina . Specifically , I saw my mother 's side of the family that lives in Peachland , a town with about 400 people . Upon arriving I was greeted by the barks of the farm dogs and heavy panting . I made my way to my Aunt Shirley 's home and had some of her beautiful homemade ice cream and pie . My father and I later went out for a walk through the woods as a means of enjoying the nature we had been gifted - of course the dogs accompanied . The next day , I helped my grand mother prepare the family and its extended relatives an enormous feast , featuring turkey , gravy , cake assortments , corn , rice , and all types of baked breads . Ultimately , the trip made for some greet fun and family bonding time . I ca n't wait to go back .
I learnt chess as a kid , my dad taught me the basics . First , I learnt about the placement of the pieces on the board . Then , I learned about how they moved . Then , I learnt about unique rules such as pawn promotion , pawn advancement and capturing , check , and castling . Then I played a few games with my dad and asked him a bunch of questions throughout the game whenever I was n't sure about something . As I became more interested in the game I played more often , which caused me to learn more principles of good plays and common tactics . I also started to study opening theory and read books , and solve puzzles in chess magazines and books . It can take a long time to become good at chess , and chess is no exception as a board game in that practice and experience greatly improve your quality of play .
There are many times in life when we may want to visit relatives . One such time could be for someone 's birthday . Usually , we would be invited to their home for the party . We would accept the invitation . We would prepare by buying a gift . We would also think of what to wear and how to dress up . We would arrive with our gift . We would sit and talk to our relatives while the food is being prepared . We would talk about how happy we were to spend time with family . We would be grateful at being invited to their home . The visit would end with having some desert and tea . We would then say bye to our relatives and leave .
I have to clean the shower today . I gather up all my supplies : A sponge , bleach tile cleaner , a foaming cleaner for the faucet and shower head and ceramic shelves . I remove all the items from the shelves , including soap , shampoo and any other bottles . Next I spray the faucet , shower head , and shelves with the foaming cleaning spray . I let that soak in for awhile . Then I spray the tile and glass door with the bleach cleaner . I let that soak in . I take my sponge and wipe down the faucet , shower head and shelves . Then I rinse my sponge and wipe the faucet , shower head and shelves again to remove the foam spray . Next I scrub the door and the tile with my sponge , making sure to remove any mildew or built up soap scum . I rinse my sponge again and wipe the door and tile one more time to make sure the bleach is removed . Next I will run the shower and splash water on all surfaces , to double check that all the cleaning sprays are thoroughly rinsed off . Now my shower is clean .
I like to go to concerts . I remember my first concert , I was about 13 years old , it was a while ago . My friend had got me tickets to go see Red Hot Chilli Peppers on night . We traveled about an hour to get to the location of the concert and we made sure that we had plenty of time to find our seats before the concert started . We took our seats and took some pictures . We then listened to the preshow which was okay . It was incredible being able to see them perform and hear them play live . I loved every moment of it and started going to concerts almost every year after that . My friend did me a huge favor getting me those tickets and I am really grateful .
When I last planned a trip , I thought about the kind of things that I wanted in vacation . I realized that I wanted to relax , but also wanted to have an array of activities and restaurants to chose from . Keeping in mind that it was the holiday season where it is cold here , I decided to go to Florida . I first talked to my sister and parents about going and then looked online for many days for cheap airfare . I selected our seats and paid for our bags at that moment as well . I then made a list of what I wanted to do and see while there and what was open and what was closed . I tried to develop a plan , but also wanted some of it to be relaxing and unstructured . Consequently , I did not plan everything .
After I finished washing all the dishes I had to empty the kitchen sink . The first thing to do was to carefully put away all the knives . One of them had more dirt on it still so I had to wash it again . Then I put away the plates and the bowels . Soon I was left with some pots and pans to put away . When I finished with all of that I let the water drain from the sink . I wanted it to look nice and clean just like all the dishes . After emptying out the sink I wiped down the edges with a dry towel and cleaned the faucet so it was n't covered in water . I enjoy having it look nice .
I decided I needed to go to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and checked for cavities , so I called my dentist 's office to make an appointment . When the day arrived , I went into their office and checked in at reception . They gave me forms to fill out and asked me to have a seat in the waiting area . I answered questions about any pain or concerns I had about my teeth , and then they called me back . First , the dental assistant asked me questions about how I take care of my teeth , and she checked for cavities by poking each tooth . Next , we took X-rays of my teeth . I had no cavities ! After that , the assistant cleaned my teeth with a special treatment and had me rinse it out . She told me not to eat or drink anything for 30 minutes , and I paid for my appointment and left .
I had a bunch of laundry to do . After washing the clothes in the washing machine , it was time to dry them . I scooped out a bunch of heavy wet clothes from the washer , and put them into the dryer . I shut the opening of the dryer , and then turned the dryer on . The dryer will tumble the clothes until they are all nice , warm and dry . About an hour later , the dryer stops and I go into the bathroom to take the now dry clothes out of the dryer so I can fold them . I take a few trips from the bathroom to my bedroom to take all of the clothes out of the dryer and start folding them as pleased . I now have a bunch of nice , clean , and most importantly , dry , clothes that I can put away and wear .
I recently got a new dog . She is only 8 weeks old and has never been away from her mother until now . It is important that I make her feel loved and that I teach her the things that she needs to learn . I stopped at the pet store and bought her a kennel that is large enough she will be able to stand up in it when she is fully grown . I also bought her some very small treats called Training Treats . When we got her home , we wanted to teach her to go to the bathroom outside in grass . I started by taking her to the same door several times a day , putting her leash on her and walking her into the back yard . When she would go to the bathroom , I would tell her how good she was and give her a training treat . At night , I would put her in her kennel to sleep and if she cried , I would get up and take her outside and tell her how good she was and give her a treat . After a while , she learned that going to the door was the way to let me know she needed to go outside . She still gets lots of praise and a treat for being a good girl .
When I go grocery shopping I almost always take a list . So for me , the first step to shopping is list making . I list what I plan to cook this week , and also cleaning products and similar things . I pick up a shopping cart just outside the store . Then I enter , sometimes showing my membership card to the person at the door and sometimes getting in without showing it . I cruise past the impulse items just inside the door , and through the electronics and organic foods sections that come next . Finally I get to the food . There are usually people here offering samples of new food items . I often take some . Sometimes I buy fresh bread . I continue to the fresh fruit and vegetable section , where I try to restrain myself to what I can use . Next come the chiller and frozen foods , but I go past hem to pet food and paper goods . The last areas are pharmacy , which I mostly avoid , and the book section , where I 'm apt to linger . Then I wait in line for a while , pay , and leave the store . As I leave , someone checks my cart , to make sure what 's on my receipt matches the huge load I am carting home .
When people get together , like a family it 's fun to get a nice photograph of everyone . For example at Beth 's birthday party all the friends were there so we wanted to get a photo . We looked around and found that the lawn with the trees in back would make a good location . It was good that the sun was covering the lawn so everyone 's face would be shown well . I lined up the kids , but some where too tall and blocking the kids in back . I found the taller kids and lined then up and then grabbed the smaller ones to stand in front . With everyone in place , I stepped back and got the camera setup on the tripod . A tripod helps keep the camera steady . Everybody ! Smile ! Look at me !
When my laundry finished yesterday , I had a lot of clothes that my wife and I had that were really wrinkly . When my clothes get wrinkly like that , they do n't look very good . What I decided to do was to iron the wrinkles out . I got out the iron and poured some water in it through a hole so that I could make some steam too . I plugged the iron into the wall and it started to get very hot . That 's when I knew it was ready to iron . I placed the clothes on a ironing board on the door and started to push down so that I could get the wrinkles out with the heat .
It is really fun to receive letters . I received a letter yesterday . It was from my grandma , who I send letters to once in a while . She told me all about her week in it , and how she went to the beach 3 times last week ! She even sent me one of the seashells ! It was really special to receive a handwritten letter from my grandma because I love and miss her so much ! She recently retired to live in Florida , so knowing that she 's having a good time in Florida is important to me . I think her and her friends will have a great retirement in Florida considering the fact that she 's already writing me letters and sending me seashells . I think that this was a good place for them to retire to , and maybe one day I will go visit !
My husband and I had been married for ten years and wanted to do something extra special for our anniversary . I decided to make reservations for an upscale restaurant so we could celebrate together . I called Estabans and young woman answered the phone . I explained to her it was for a special occasion and would if at all possible , prefer one of the tables on the patio . She said she would do what she could and said she put us down for next Saturday . When the day finally came around , my husband and I got dressed up and went to Estabans to have dinner . The hostess looked at her paper , and escorted my husband and I to one of their best tables on the patio !
Yesterday my mom signed me up for swimming lessons . I was scared to go , but I also really wanted to learn how to swim . When it was time to go , I put on my swimsuit , and grabbed my towel and goggles . But I soon started to feel better because the teacher was very nice , and we were n't doing anything too hard or scary . The teacher even said I could wear my goggles the whole time if I wanted . The lesson started with the teacher telling us to swim to the other end of the pool in shallow water . When the lesson was over I got out of the pool and dried off with my towel .
My daughter wanted new lighting in her room . It 's an overhead fixture , so I had to get the ladder out to start the long process of replacing . I was able to locate the ladder in our messy garage . While I was doing that , an old friend called me . I had n't heard from them an a long time , so I felt obligated to take the call . Unfortunately , I fell as I raced towards my phone which was across the room . In fact , I fell right on my drill and the bit pierced my forearm . Initially , I just put tape on it so I could keep working . But , after awhile , I realized I needed to properly treat it to prevent infection . I used my my downtime to call back my friend , and we had a great chat .
When I woke up this morning , I felt really hungry . I went to my refrigerator and opened the door . When I peeked inside , I saw a box of eggs . But I felt so hungry that I was worried that the two eggs would not be enough . I reached into my pantry and found a can of baked beans . I knew that I had to heat the beans on the stove top before I could eat them though . I put both of them on my stove top and turned the gas on low heat . The gas came out and began warming the sauce pan and frying pan . I cracked the two eggs and put them in the frying pan . I put them on a plate . In the meantime , the gas from the stove top had also heated up the baked beans in the sauce pan . I spooned them onto the plate besides the eggs and ate my delicious breakfast .
My mom and I had gone shopping at the mall yesterday . While we were there we found a beautiful painting of a ballerina dancing on a stage . We knew we just had to buy it . Today , we decided we needed to hang the art work . First , we unpackaged the painting . Then we used a stud finder to find the stud in the wall . After that , we put a nail into the stud . Next , we took the picture and carefully centered it on the wall , hanging it on the nail we just placed in the wall . After the picture was hung , we stood back and looked at it to make sure it was centered and looked just right . I went back up to the picture and carefully adjusted it . It was perfect !
Looking for a flat can be so tasking . I have been searching for a place to live for the past 3 weeks . I am tired of this old and small apartment of mine . I was sleeping on a weekend in the noon when I got a phone call from one of the Realtors . He told me he got me a house . I went to his office within the next two hours and he led me to the house . I had asked the man for a three bedroom space but this was two bedroom . But the big rooms really wanted to make me consider it . I told the man I wanted it and we talked about the pricing and other fees I needed to pay in order to secure the house .
I needed to go buy groceries but I did n't want to forget anything . I decided to make a grocery list . I got a piece of paper and a pen . I then thought about what meals I needed to make for the week and started my list . I made a list of meal items , snacks , drinks , and other things that my family would need for the week . I then returned the pen to the drawer and put the list in my bag . When I was at the store I made sure to mark off each item as I placed it in my cart so that I would n't forget anything . You do n't spend money on things you do n't need and it ensures you do n't have to go back just for one thing .
I decided that wanted to take a trip for my vacation this year . After deciding my destination , I realized that I would have to travel by airplane . Because my destination was so many miles away , air travel was the only practical way to go . I found the name and phone number of a travel agent in my area . I called the agent on the phone . The travel agent asked me questions about the dates of the trip I wanted to take , where I wanted to go , and information about my starting destination . In a few moments , the travel agent offered me some choices about flights I could take , and accepted my payment information . The travel agent also told me many details about my destination , and advised me about some items that I should pack , and which items I should not take with me . I paid for my flight reservation and the small fee for the travel agent 's services using my credit card . My tickets are electronic , and arrived in my email immediately . The whole process took less than fifteen minutes to complete . It was easy to do .
Last night we decided to head into New York City . Driving in was not a good option , who wants to deal with that kind of traffic ? So we decide a better idea was to take the train in . I grabbed a small bag and we went to the ticket window to purchase our tickets . After that we just had to wait for our train to arrive and begin boarding . Once it was at the station we were so excited , we ran out to the platform and boarded one of the cars . And then off we went ! The train seemed to stop a lot , there were so many more stations than I realized were out there . Eventually though , we heard those magic words . Penn Station ! We had arrived in New York City !
On my most recent vacation , I visited the city of Hollywood , California . There are many things to see and do there . Much of my time was spent traveling around the city and taking in the sights . Then I visited Grauman 's Chinese Theater , where famous footprints are embedded in the cement . After that , I walked several blocks on the Hollywood Walk of Fame , where golden stars on the sidewalk contain the names of famous actors , actresses , directors , producers , and more . There are even some famous animals featured , like the movie star dogs known as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie . The huge , modern building is quite a sight to see . Around the corner , the circular Capitol Records building stood tall . In the other direction was the famous Madame Tussaud 's Wax Museum and its collection of fake famous folk .
Last night I washed my hair . Before I got in the shower , I checked to make sure there was enough shampoo and conditioner . When I saw there was , I got in . I poured shampoo into my palms . I closed my eyes , so I would not get shampoo in them . I put the shampoo from my hands into my hair , making sure to get it very sudsy . I then rinsed it out . Put shampoo on my hands , then my hair , then lather it until there was a lot of suds . I rinsed my hair well , and my eyes too , just in case there was soap in them . When all the shampoo was cleaned out , I got the bottle of conditioner . Making sure to reach the very ends . Once I had it in I rinsed it out , until there was no more conditioner in my hair . My hair looked very shiny .
I always helped my sister with her little children as I was growing up . One of the things I did for her was babysit for her , and I helped her with the diaper changing too . I did this so many times for her ! I was a good sister ! For her baby Anna , I always laid her down on a cloth or towel , or even better a table that is just for changing babies . I took the diaper off and it was a little messy . Then I took some baby wipes , and wiped the baby down so that there was no more mess on the baby . Then I put baby powder or sometimes ointment if Anna had a rash , to help the baby rash . I fastened the tabs of the diaper to the front of the diaper to secure it onto the baby .
The important thing to do is have everything in order . Last week I went to the bank , I had all my checks signed and prepared , I collected some of the forms to fill out when submitting the checks and made sure everything was in order . I had all my cash deposits ready and I knew all the transactions I had to perform . I went to the bank on a Saturday morning with all the information I need , all my documents and a list of what I needed to do that day . I arrived and waited in line . She made sure that I was able to settle all my transactions that day and because I had prepared in advance everything took me barely 45 minutes so I am very happy about it . You can settle your bank transactions swiftly if you take time and prepare for it .
When I was ready to move out and be on my own , I decided it was time to look at buying a house . I did n't know much about it so I contacted a mortgage broker . She walked me through the process by first getting my preapproved for a mortgage so that I knew what price of house to look at . After that , she got me in contact with a real estate agent who took me to different houses and let me inside to look around . After I made a decision , I put a hold on the house I wanted by giving hand money . We then filled out the paperwork and were given a date to meet with the owners of the house to officially sign the documents to buy it . We sat at a table and signed many papers and then were given the keys .
I decided to make chicken fajitas for dinner so I took a package of chicken breasts out of the freezer and left them out to thaw . Later , when they were thawed , I chopped them up into long strips . I turned on the oven so that it could preheat while I got the food ready . I sat a baking pan on the counter and arranged the chicken and strips of green and red pepper and onion on the pan . After sprinkling it all with fajita seasoning , I mixed it up a bit to make sure the oil and seasoning were evenly distributed . When the oven reached the desired temperature , I popped the pan in the oven and waited . Twenty minutes later I took out the piping hot pan and checked the chicken . It smelled divine .
It was afternoon and I was not sure what I was going to fix for dinner . I asked my little boy and he requested ham and cheese croissants . It is one of his favorite meals to eat and also to help prepare . First , we got an oven pan and lined it with Aluminum foil . We opened a can of croissants and unrolled them . He cut each pastry triangle in half , so that each would be small and we could have more . We began rolling up each piece from the long side , all the way until there was a croissant piece , ham and cheese rolled up . We placed them on the baking sheet and put them in the oven . In 15 minutes , they were golden brown and baked with love from my baby !
It happens to me a lot where I wake up feeling especially lazy . When I say lazy , I mean lazy to the point of not doing anything , even cooking . When I wake up feeling this , my go-to meal is usually a plate of toast with jam , and a cup of either milk or orange juice depending on what was in the fridge . Obviously , I would first make sure that we had bread at all , and then I 'd check for mold . If the bread was spoiled , I 'd toss it in the trash and go to a nearby convenience store to buy a new loaf . It not , then I 'd take two or four slices of bread depending on how hungry I was , and I 'd put them in the toaster . I 'd set the knobs to toast the bread exactly how I like it , and when it finished , I 'd spread some grape jam on them .
I looked over at my alarm clock to see what time it was . The hands on the clock said that it should be 7:30 at night , but it was still the middle of the afternoon . I figured the cause of this problem was either that the clock was broken , incorrectly , set , or out of batteries . Upon inspection , I could tell that the clock was n't running so I 'd try changing out the batteries . I removed the cover panel , took out the old batteries , and replaced them with fresh batteries of the same size . Then I put the battery cover back on and re-adjusted the time . Once the clock was set , I checked back on it in 10 minutes to see that the time was correctly moving forward . It worked so I disposed of the old batteries and called it a day .
It 's time to clean the bathroom again . First I need to gather all of the things I need . I will need a sponge and a mop and bucket to clean the floor , a brush and some cleaning chemicals . I 'll start with the shower . I 'll put some cleaning chemicals on the walls first , and then scrub them with a brush , making sure to get into the corners ! Then , turn on the shower and rinse it out really well . Next , I 'll do the toilet . The inside first , using some chemical and a brush , then a good flush ! Last , it 's time to mop the floor . I 'll need to pick up the stuff in the way , like the trash can and the rug and put those outside the door.Then I 'll mix some cleaning chemicals and warm water in the bucket , and get the mop wet and mop the floor , rinsing the mop in the sink , we 'll clean that last . We 'll mop our way out the door and let the floor dry . When it 's dry and shiny , come back in and dump out the bucket and rinse our mop in the sink , then clean the sink and counter .
Weekly chores , it 's time to clean the shower . I 've gathered all my supplies . I have some Soft Scrub , sponge , small bucket , hard nylon brush , glass cleaner , paper towels , and sponge . I also have my elbow length rubber gloves on so I do n't get the chemicals on my hands or skin . I begin by wetting the shower walls down with water and then I put some of the Soft Scrub on the walls and begin scrubbing in a circular motion . As I finish each section , I rinse and move on to the next until the entire tub and wall areas are clean . I take my nylon brush and with some of the cleanser I scrub the corners and rinse until it is all done . Once everything is all clean , I wipe down glass shower doors with the paper towels for the finishing touch .
I recently went on a vacation to Thailand for my birthday . A big part of preparing for the trip involved me packing a suitcase . I chose a medium sized suitcase , since I did n't think I would need to bring that many items . I began by packing the clothes I wanted to bring . I find that the most efficient way to pack a suitcase is to roll the clothes , instead of fold . After all of this clothing was packed , I picked out which shoes I wanted to bring with me . Another good packing trick is to stuff your shoes with socks and underwear . Once I finished this , I packed a bag filled with toiletries - shampoo , conditioner , face wash , body wash , toothbrush , and toothpaste . I 'm ready for my vacation !
I woke up from sleep at about 8:00 and got out of bed . I had to put the pillows and sheets back in order to leave my bedroom neat . First , I looked to see if I left any thing like hair clips or my eyeglasses buried in the blankets . Second , I stretched out my bed sheet over the mattress . I went to all four corners of the bed to tug at the sheet , making sure it hung down over the bed evenly at all four corners . Then I put my two pillows side by side at the top of my bed . As with the sheet , I went to all four corners of the bed to tug at the duvet , making sure it hung down evenly at all four corners . I was so glad that I was done making my bed .
At 7:00 am my phone alarm goes off , which i have set the night before . I wake up and get out of bed , fighting the urge to go back to sleep . I start the water going in the shower . I also turn on the coffee maker and make a cup of coffee . I add half and half and 1 tbs of butter to the coffee . I take the coffee into the shower with me . After i get out i put on lotion and don a bathrobe . I have about a half hour to check my phone or read before I pick out what i am going to wear . I get dressed , get my bags together and leave for work .
The baby was in the crib and started to cry . She was crying a lot . I had just fed the baby , so I did n't know what was wrong . Why would she be crying ? So I went to the baby , and I slowly took the baby to the changing table . I lied the baby down and took off the baby 's pants and took off the old diaper . Then I got a wipe , and wiped the baby , making sure it was clean . After that , I grabbed a diaper from the bag and I put on a fresh clean diaper on the baby . Then I put on the baby 's pants and clothes on and the baby was now happy . The baby stopped crying and was now finally comfortable .
One day , Katie invited her best friend Mary over to her house . Katie was very excited because it was the first time that Katie had a friend come over to her house . When Mary first arrived , Katie asked Mary if she would like anything to eat or anything to drink . Katie had seen her mom ask visitors if they would like anything to eat or drink so she figured that she would ask Mary those questions . Mary said that she was not hungry but said that she was thirsty . Katie grabbed 2 cups , grabbed some ice and then grabbed the pitcher of lemonade . Katie then put the ice into the cups and poured the lemonade . The lemonade was freshly squeezed and tasted great . Once the girls were finished drinking their lemonade they went and played .
i have to tell you that Dad was not paying attention as he drove home from work last week , and so a police officer stopped me and gave me a ' traffic citation \ \ ( also called a \ \ ticket \ \ ) . He said I was driving too fast . The policeman asked me to sign the ticket , so I did . When I signed the ticket , I was agreeing to appear at the Traffic Court at the date and time on the ticket . So I will go to the Traffic Court then . There will be a lot of people there for their tickets , so we 'll all have to wait for the Municipal Court Judge to come into the Courtroom to hear our cases . When the Judge comes in , someone will say , \ \ All Rise ! Then the Judge will begin calling us up , one by one . it will be awhile before he or she calls my name . During the time the judge is hearing cases , there can be no talking at all . Also , we have to turn off our cellphones . My case is just an \ \ arraignment , \ \ so all I have to tell the judge is whether or not i think I am guilty of speeding or not . \ \ If I \ \ plead guilty , \ \ then the judge will decide my penalty . The penalty for speeding is usually a \ \ fine , \ \ or an amount of money i have to pay to the Court for breaking the law . If I \ \ plead innocent , \ \ then the judge will set up a time to come back and present my case . Then I either pay the fine , or I agree to come back and tell the judge why I think I was n't speeding .
I decided to make a split pea soup for dinner , so I cleaned off a cutting board , wiped down the table , and got all of my needed ingredients ready . I grabbed several stalks of celery and a carrot , washed them , and peeled the carrot with a peeler . Then , I placed the carrot on the cutting board and sliced it lengthwise . After splitting the carrot , I proceeded to use my knife to chop the two sides into small half circles . Following this , I washed off the several stalks of celery I picked out , and chopped off the ends , throwing them away . Finally , I picked a large potato , washed all the dirt off of it , and peeled it . I used the large knife to cut it lengthwise and then chop it into bite sized pieces for use in the soup .
A really good breakfast is toasted bagel , lox and onions . Start with Lender 's plain egg bagel . They are soft and precut . Put the bagels in so that when the bagel button is pressed , the cut side is facing the heated elements of the toaster . No for the lox , the deep the color red , the better it is . Be careful and read the package . If it does n't say salmon then is this other cheaper and tasteless fish that looks like salmon . The salmon is already cut razor thin so only have to open up the package to remove the fish slices . Not the low calorie . Having a little pre-softened up on the counter is preferable . Having the cream cheese too hard makes it difficult to spread the cream cheese . Once the bagel halves are toasted , spread the cream cheese , add slice of lox and then some onion slices and there is you power breakfast at 4 am in the morning that will last 4 hours while snow skiing in the great white north .
My family and I decided that it was time to move into a new home . We finally bought a brand new house and so I needed help moving . I called 8 of my best friends and 5 of them were able to make it . I also have a lot of furniture , so I had to prepare for that . I have several tables that are heavy so I had to remove all of the legs so they could get through all of the doors in the house . So my friends and I did that for a while . Then we had a really heavy sofa that we had to move . So we removed the legs from that as well and we had on person on each side and then two other people help with the other sides so we had four all together.We also had big desks we needed to move . Each time we removed a piece of furniture from the house , we placed it in a big moving truck . Then we moved it to my new house , emptied the truck and brought all of the furniture into the house along with all the other boxes and stuff . We were all very tired when it was done .
I get up really early every morning . I make myself a bowl of cereal . I fill my teakettle with water and make myself a cup of hot tea . I iron the clothes I am going to wear . I then get dressed . Then I turn on the tv and watch the news for about a half hour . I then let m three dogs out in the yard to go potty . While they are outside , I put their food in their bowls . They then come inside and eat . I make sure my keys are in my purse . I say goodbye to my dogs and tell them I will miss them . I then walk out the door and drive to work .
I wanted to take a picture . I grabbed my camera and turned it on , but , oh no ! There was a blinking red light on the camera . It was time to replace the batteries . I removed the old batteries from the compartment that has a little picture of a battery on it , and put them into a plastic baggie . I put the batteries into my bag and drove to the store . When I got to the store I went to the area where there are many different types of batteries , then , I looked around me for a store worker to help me . I showed him the old batteries and asked him if he would help me find new camera batteries that are the same type as the old batteries . He handed me a new package of batteries that look just like my old ones . He took my old batteries and put them in a special recycling container just for old batteries . I thanked him and went to the front of the store to pay , and then I drove back home . I placed the new batteries into the battery compartment of the camera . When I turned the camera back on , there was no longer a red light . Now I was ready to take a picture .
My friends and I planned on going to the mountains to learn how to ski . We made arrangements to stay at a ski resort at the top of a mountain in Idaho . Once we arrived , we immediately wanted to try this new sport . After we dressed in warm outfits , jackets and goggles we put all our equipment on . None of us looked like we knew what we were doing and made us laugh . So , we then proceeded to get to the small lift which brought us up the bunny slope which is for beginners . All of us were nervous but we had to try . I went a little too fast while the others were slowly crawling down . Unfortunately , I fell at the bottom of the hill because I had trouble stopping but we all laughed . At the end of the day , we went up and down the hill fifteen times . I think we are ready for the big hill now .
I like to watch movies at home . I have an DVD machine I use to watch movies . Last weekend I watched one of my favorite movies . At first I did not know what I wanted to watch . So we did . It was a comedy . We laughed and laughed because it was so funny . Billy and I talked about the first time we saw the movie . When the popcorn was done we finished watching the movie . My eyes were wet from laughing to much . I heard that there will be squeal to this movie . It might be released this or next year on DVD .
I ca n't wait to grow my own vegetables . I 'm going to try doing one that will be good for a salad like lettuce and one that would be good for snacking like cucumbers because I could eat them with hummus or make them into pickles ! I would like to try to grow them from seeds so I am going to save an egg carton and in there I will put dirt and seeds and wait for the seeds to take root . I expect that the lettuce will be the tallest so I will put those on the North side of the container so that they will not shade the cucumbers . When I go shopping for supplies like the container , soil and seeds I will ask them if they think that is a good idea or if they have any other helpful advice for me .
Last time I answered the phone , it was my girlfriend Katie calling me . I knew that it was going to be an amazing and fulfilling conversation , filled with talking about babies and food . I answered the phone excitedly and said `` hello ! '' I had to swipe the name that read `` Katie '' on my screen and then the phone was answered . I had to turn the volume up a little because she had just woke up and was speaking very lightly . I had to hold the phone close to my ear , but I still could not hear . So then , I put the phone and speaker so I could listen to her clearer . This was easy and nice and I felt refreshed .
Yesterday evening I was over at a friend 's house having dinner . Just as I was pouring salad dressing over my salad , my cell phone began to ring . Looking at the phone screen I saw that the call was coming from my boss at work . I told my friend that the call was important and that I needed to take it , and I excused myself from the table . Grabbing my phone , I walked out of the dining room and into the living room to take the call . My boss proceeded to tell me that our weekly staff meeting had been canceled , so I did not need to come in to work early the next morning . I thanked her for letting me know and told her that I would see her tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock a.m. instead of 8 o'clock a.m. before pushing the button to end the call .
Today is my wife and I 's 10th anniversary and I wanted to cook her dinner to celebrate 10 awesome years of marriage . So when I got off work today I ran to grocery store and picked up a few food items I needed for our meal . She had to work late today which gave me plenty of time to prepare my meal for her . Once I got home from the grocery I began by defrosting the frozen sausage in the kitchen sink -LRB- filled the sink up with warm water -RRB- . As the sausage was defrosting I grabbed a crock pot from the kitchen cabinet and placed it over the kitchen stove and turned the knob on the stove to `` high heat '' . I quickly grabbed my measuring cup and measured out 2 1/2 cups of warm water and dumped the water into the crock pot . As I was waiting for the water to boil in the pot , my sausage that was defrosting was now ready to be sliced in smaller pieces . I grabbed a cutting board from a cabinet and a chef 's knife from the knife rack and began slicing the sausage into smaller serving sizes . Once I finished cutting the sausage , I dumped it into the boiling pot of water and also added the jambalaya rice mix into it . I let the sausage and the jambalaya rice boil for about 5 minutes before turning the stoves heat down to let the contents simmer for 25 minutes .
In the early morning of a bright and sunny day , you can hear the soft breathing of baby Frankie in his crib . Its the early morning and his mom is up making her family breakfast . She is watching little Frankie through the baby monitor and is cooking her husbands breakfast as she purees little Frankie 's favorite breakfast , which is oatmeal with banana . Just as she stops the blender , she see little Frankie through the monitor awake and ready to call her . She places the breakfasts on the table and heads upstairs to little Frankie 's room ; where Dad is already holding him to take him downstairs . He just started to sit up on his own and he is ready to eat . His face is bright and his chubby cheeks always are smiling . Dad grabs the little spoon and the bowl of Frankie 's breakfast and starts making plane noises as he feeds Frankie . Frankie takes one bite of his breakfast and Dad takes a bit of his breakfast , while Mom just watches as she finishes her breakfast .
I brought my dog Waldo to the pet store . There was a lady there that knew how to train animals . She greeted us and then started to work with Waldo . She taught him a bunch of different things , like how to sit and how to give his paw to me . The trainer first taught him to give his paw and then taught him to roll over . After the trainer worked with Waldo , I interacted with him and tried to get him to do some tricks . Waldo showed me what he had learned with the trainer . He gave me his paw and then rolled over when I told him to . I thanked the trainer and set up another appointment for Waldo next week . Then , I came home .
I had to clean the floor yesterday . Sometimes it seems like a big chore , but once I start it does not seem that hard . I have a lot of throw rugs and pick them up first before cleaning the floor . I like to sweep . I sweep all around the floor and even along the wall and corners of the room very well . I saw a spill mark in the kitchen and got a damp paper towel to clean up the mark . I went outside to shack out my throw rugs . It was a nice day outside . I vacuumed my big rugs . I will try not to get the floors dirty .
My friend Mary and I went bowling last night . First we looked up bowling alleys online to see which places were closest . We picked one that was close to my house . When we got to the bowling alley it was pretty crowded and we had to wait in line to get a lane . We bought two games and rented some shoes . We both got to pick out balls from a rack . After we did that , we started bowling . Mary was able to knock down all the pins a few times so she got strikes . When the game reached a score of three hundred , Mary won . In between the first game and the second game we bought some food from the counter . We played one more game and then decided to go home .
I recently needed to go to a moderately distant city . Because it is on the other side of a local mountain range , travel in my car would be very hard on it , and I might get lost . Fortunately there is a passenger train that goes between out two cities . I had , before this trip , never been on any kind of train bigger than one at the amusement park . I was very excited for this opportunity . While on the trip these proved to be wonderful for all of the gorgeous views provided by nature . As my trip was a half day journey . I stopped in the dining car for lunch , I found it highly enjoyable to eat on the train , and this also helped to distract me from the time .
Last night I invited some friends over for dinner . I decided to set the dining room table for dinner , rather than have us all eat around the coffee table in the living room like my partner and I usually do . First , I chose the tablecloth . I chose the floral one because I felt it was most appropriate for summertime . Next , I put a cloth napkin at each place and set utensils on top of the napkin - a knife , fork , and spoon . Then I placed a plate at each setting , four in total . Then I put out the salt and pepper in the middle of the table so it was accessible to everyone . Lastly , I lit two candles and placed them in the center of the table as well . The dining room table looked great and ready for a dinner party .
It was a cool spring evening and we wanted to have a family get together on the beach around a bonfire . After getting permission from the city , we began to plan the night . First we went to a local man and bought all of the necessary bonfire wood , which is much bigger than the logs that would go into a fireplace . We went to the grocery store to pick up all of the necessary ingredients for a cookout next to the bonfire . We made sure we had every vegetable available to go onto a burger including condiments and cheeses . We picked up several bags of chips and ingredients for s'mores . We arrived at the beach just before sunset and built the bonfire with the very long logs . Once we felt like they were all in place , we lit the fire and began to cook so everything would be ready for our guests once they arrived .
I was really excited about celebrating my birthday at my local park . I had all kinds of games planned for my friends . We would have a pinata , pin the tail on the donkey , bean bag throw and many others . Then the day of the party a horrible storm came . It was raining and I knew there was no way we could hold a party at the park . I was so disappointed . My birthday was ruined . Finally my mom told me not to worry . She got on the phone and started talking with all the parents of the kids who were suppose to be at the party . She packed the cake and presents and we left the house . She drove to the local trampoline place and when we went inside all my friends were there . My mom was able to reserve a party room at the last minute . We spent the rest of the day eating cake and jumping .
My wife and I were looking for something to do last night . We agreed on bowling . We got in the car and drove to the bowling alley . We went to the front desk . They asked us how many games we wanted to bowl . I was n't sure , and I looked at my wife . We decided we would bowl two games . I told her that I wore a size 11 . The lady got me a size 11 shoe and told us to go to lane 2 . My wife also wanted a drink , so we went to the concession stand . We both put on our shoes , and then we searched through the balls to find ones we liked . Once we found our shoes , we began bowling . I went first , and my wife went after .
When I clean the floor I usually make sure I dust all the counter tops first . I go through and clean all the surfaces so that the floor has all the crumbs on it . After I clean the tops of the counters I go through with a vacuum and get all the debris from the floor . After I finish with the vacuum I usually get my swiffer out . Before I mop I removed all rugs and chairs from the area . I will spray the floor with a solution . Once the floor is covered I go through the entire floor with the mop pad until everything has been scrubbed . Once I finish I usually take a second look around just to make sure that I did not miss any spots and that there is n't any pool of liquid around .
I love macaroni and cheese , actually shells and cheese are my favorite . I could eat them every day . I decided it was time to learn how to make them for myself , so I watched my mom as she was making dinner one night . I shook the box of pasta , and the hard shells rattled against the box . When the water started boiling mom added the pasta to the water and stirred it with a spoon . She set a timer on the stove for eight minutes to remind her to check on the pasta . She pulled a colander out of the cabinet and placed it in the sink . Finally the timer dinged , and she removed the boiling water and pasta from the stove and poured it into the colander . The water went through the tiny holes and left the cooked pasta in the bowl . Finally , Macaroni !
I had been wanting to get my tattoo fixed for 5 years now and I just could n't seem to save up the several hundred dollars it would cost to get it fixed . The other day it dawned on mt that I could buy my own tattoo machine online . I researched tattoo machines , needles and inks for the better part of a month at different online retailers before I decided on a retailer . I watched videos about the product , tutorials and user reviews . I figured since I am an artist and pretty good at drawing and tracing that I would give it a go . I saved up amazon gift cards for several more weeks . It took a while but I eventually saved the better part of a hundred dollars , one dollar gift card at a time .
Before I go to bed I always have to lock up the house . I do this so no one can break in while I am asleep . It also make me feel safe at night . I have three doors that I need to lock . It has a big lock on it where I have to turn the nob to the right so it locks . It has another lock on it but I usually only do the one . The back door has a lock which slides up to open an down to lock . Finally my side door has a lock the same a the back . Surprisingly this door was open today so I make sure to push it down to lock it . I pull on all the doors to make sure they are locked and no one can get in .
On Sunday I went to church with my family . Our church service begins at 10 am , so we arrived at 9:55 to make sure we were seated by the time the service started . My children went to the Sunday School building to do crafts and sing songs while the grown ups were in church . The service began with a song , called a hymn in church , while the priest and his helpers walked down the aisle . After the first hymn , we said a short prayer and then people from the congregation read short sections from the Bible . This week I got to listen , which is nice . We sang another hymn before the priest read from a special section of the Bible called the Gospels , which are the life story of Jesus . After that the priest talked to us about the story in the Gospel , and explained how it matters in our life today . Most children find the main church service a bit boring ! But after the sermon , we had communion , which is where we all have a tiny wafer and a sip of red wine to symbolise that we 're all having a meal together , so we 're all family . The children came back from Sunday School to do this too , because they 're part of our church family .
This afternoon , I was feeling hungry , so I decided to make a sandwich . I walked into the kitchen and took out a plate and napkin . I get the package of bread that I keep on top of the fridge , remove the bread tie , and take out two pieces of bread and put them on the plate beside each other . Next , I got a package of turkey and a package of cheese from the refrigerator . I opened the packages and took out two slices of turkey and one slice of cheese . I put the slices of turkey , then the cheese , onto one slice of bread . Finally , I put the second slice of bread on top of the slice of bread with the meat and cheese .
My daughter wanted to see The Incredibles 2 , so we decided to go the following Saturday afternoon . We went upstairs to a room we have made into an office and logged on to our family computer . We navigated to the theater 's website , selected the proper date and time , chose our seats , and paid for the tickets . The following Saturday we dressed appropriately ( theaters tend to be chilly ) , then we drove to the theater . We scanned the barcode we received through email and out popped our tickets ! We gave them to the person checking tickets to get into the theater area , and got in line at the snack counter . We bought some popcorn and proceeded to our theater to find our seats . The movie finally started about 20 minutes later and was thoroughly enjoyable . The story line was easy to follow , was interesting , although not terribly creative , but everyone in the theater seemed to enjoy it . After the movie we waited to see if there was additional content , then walked back to our car and returned home .
My girlfriend and I want a vacation on a nice beach with all food and drinks provided for . We are interested in going to Cabo San Lucas Mexico . We see online that the prices are fair for the plane tickets and the stay at a resort . The trip would probably take someplace during the end of the year holidays , most likely around Christmas time or Thanksgiving . We need to save up money . My girlfriend plans to keep working . This will allow us to pay for the trip without having to tap into our savings account . Next , we need to make arrangements for our pets . After that , we should decide on a date and start planning our activities there . We ca n't wait to go to Mexico !
My name is Katie and I am a professional photographer . My seven year old daughter Penny also takes pictures with her camera . When Penny was five she asked me to show her how to take photos . We went to the store and bought Penny her first camera . We then went to the dog park . Penny loves dogs and wanted to photograph them . We arrived at the park and sat down on a bench so I can teach her how to use her camera . Penny pressed the big red button and the camera cut on . I showed her how to hold the camera correctly and how to take her first photo . Since then , Penny has learned how to take beautiful photographs .
I made a big dinner for a few of my friends , and had a lot of dishes to clean up afterward . The sink was completely full by the time they left . I started to clean up by loading the dishwasher . First , I washed the silverware . My dishwasher is old , so I had to make sure most of the food was rinsed off before the dishes went in . I rinsed all the forks , knives , and spoons , and put them in the bottom rack of the dishwasher . Then , I started on the cups . These were easy because we only drank water , so I could just load them into the top rack without rinsing . For the plates , I scraped off as much food as I could before rinsing , and then loaded them carefully into the bottom rack of the dishwasher . It was n't full yet , so I just shut the door and waited until the next day to run it .
When I had roommates , we wanted to watch a movie that had just come out on DVD but that we did n't want to buy . We decided that we needed to go and rent that movie at a Redbox booth . My friend and I got in the car and we drove to a nearby store that had the movie . We clicked the screen on the booth until we picked the movie we wanted . When we decided we wanted it , we put our card in the booth and it gave us a DVD to borrow . We took it home and watched it that night . The next day , we did n't want to see it anymore so we wanted to take it back . I took it in the car with me , put it in its case , and put it back in the booth .
Tonight for dinner , I decided that I wanted to make a chopped salad to accompany my dinner of spaghetti and bread sticks . In order to make a chopped salad , I knew that I would need to chop vegetables . First , I decided which vegetables I wanted to chop . I carefully washed the vegetables to remove any dirt or sand that might have gotten on them . I then got out my wooden cutting board and my chopping knife , which is sharp enough to easily slice through hard foods like cucumbers . I placed the washed vegetables on the chopping board and carefully chopped up the vegetables , one by one . I then put all of the chopped vegetables into a mixing bowl and used a mixing spoon to stir them together .
This morning I was in charge of taking my sister 's children to school . They are 8 and 10 , and looking forward to the end of the school year , so it was a bit busy around the house . Before I woke them , I made pancakes , fresh orange juice , buttered toast and some bacon , which I know they really love . We rushed out of the door by 7:45 , just in time to get them to school so they would n't be late . Luckily , there was n't too much traffic , just a school bus that we were stuck behind . The car ride was fun , we talked about the school year and what fun they would have at field day today .
I have to make breakfast for my family . I am going to make toast and my very own hand squeezed orange juice . first I take out two pieces of bread and put it in the toaster . Next I pull out the plates and put the toast on one plate.l I put more toast in the toaster and I fill another plate up and I keep doing that until all the plates are filled with toast . Then I cut open a orange and squeeze it in the cup cup.Lastly I cut open oranges and squeeze in to all the cups till they are full . I am finally done making breakfast . It is a hard job making toast and cleaning the things to make toast but still I had fun doing it I call my family down to eat breakfast .
When changing a light bulb , you must do a few things to ensure that you will keep yourself safe and make sure that the light bulb will work . First of all , you want to make sure that the light switch is turned off so that you will not burn yourself . Then , you want to twist off the current light bulb and throw it out and twist on the new light bulb . After making sure that it is , you should try to turn on the light and see if it works . If it does work , you can be sure that you put the light bulb in properly . Then you may try it a few times , but you should feel comfortable that the light works well .
Yesterday I had to put gas into my car , so I drove to nearest gas station . When I pulled into the gas station I made sure I pulled my car up to the gas pump with the with the correct fueling side of the vehicle facing the gasoline pump . I got out of my car and took note of the gasoline pump number before walking into the gas station and telling the store clerk I need $ 45 worth of gas on pump number 3 and then handed her $ 45 cash . I walked back out to the gas pump and made sure my vehicle was completely off before removing the gasoline cap on my car . I was now ready to pump gas . I squeezed the gasoline nozzle on the pump handle and held the nozzle firmly as I waited for all the gasoline to be pumped into my car . Once the gasoline pump signaled that I was finished pumping , I slowly took the gas nozzle out of my car and put it back on the nozzle holder located on the gas pump . I screwed the gasoline cap back onto the gas hole on my car before getting back into my car and driving away .
We are making soup for dinner tonight . We gather the ingredients . We have chicken stock , pre-cooked chicken pasta , carrots , celery , and potatoes . We add salt , pepper , and poultry seasoning to the pot as well . We place it on the stove and turn in on . We bring the pot of ingredients to a boil and then turn the heat down to low and let the pot simmer for several hours . The smell is amazing ! The low cooking temperature will take time to cook the noodles but when the soup is ready , the noodles will be nice and soft . After several hours , the soup is ready ! We grab a ladle and serve the soup in big bowls for our dinner . Homemade soup is delicious
Jim loves taking photographs he thinks it is one of best activities to do all the time ! He had recently gotten a job to take some family photos , Jim accepted and he packed up all of his gear and drove to the location at which they were going to take the photos . Jim took out his camera and set it up on a tripod . The family all smiled very beautifully . Jim pressed the button to take the photo and there was a bright flash and boom the picture was taken . Jim packed up all his gear and then he headed home and took a big , long , and peaceful nap . the next morning Jim spent the money that he got from the photo shoot on clothes for him self and then he also went to taco bell the end .
I have family over at my house pretty often . Just recently , we had a small get-together at my house . Some of my much younger cousins were there , and they each took backpacks full of so many different toys . There were Legos , Batman and Superman action figures , Power Rangers , Barbie dolls , little plastic dogs , and so much more . The little ones made such a mess with these toys , and when they and their families left , the forgot all of the toys ! My mom put me in charge of picking up all the toys and putting them somewhere that I could remember for when my cousins come back . I tried my best to figure out which toys belonged to which cousin , and I put them in each backpack . I then put the backpacks in my hallway closet , hoping that my cousins would be back soon to pick them up . I gave her each of their backpacks , and she told me not to worry if I mixed anything up .
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings , my children and I go to Story Time at the library . Our normal routine upon wakening is to brush our teeth and put on clean clothes for the day . Once we are all dressed it is time to have breakfast . After breakfast we gather anything we may been to bring with us and hop in the car at 10 . Once we arrive at the library we walk in and take our seats where we please . We say Hello to friends and the teacher . After she reads we have a small activity . Once the activity is complete , the Story Time class is over . We say good bye to our friends and gather our belongings . We o back to the van , drive home and talk about the books and how fun the class and activity was .
Tonight our family decided to play the game Monopoly after we finished eating dinner . My son Michael cleared the table and set up the game board . He had to read the instructions to figure out how much pretend money to give to each player . We took turns rolling the dice , moving our players , purchasing properties and paying rent when we landed on another players property . It was very exciting when I landed on the \ \ Free Parking \ \ space and won an extra $ 500 . My son was frustrated when he landed on the Go to Jail space for the third time . At the end of the game my husband owned the most properties and was the only player with money left . My son then put the game back in the cupboard .
I went into my bedroom and flipped the light switch . Oh , I see that the ceiling lamp is not turning on . It must be that the light bulb needs replacement . I go through my closet and find a new light bulb that will fit this lamp and place it in my pocket . I also get my stepladder and place it under the lamp . I climb up the ladder and unscrew the old light bulb . I place the old bulb in my pocket and take out the new one . I then screw in the new bulb . I then throw out the old bulb into the recycling bin . I go back to my bedroom and turn on the light switch . I am happy to see that there is again light in my room .
When you need to go outside the city limits of London , it is best to take a train . Cars are a poor choice as they hit traffic often , as well as cost money to drive , for me it is far cheaper to take the train . This , of course , was when I lived in London which I do not do now . I made sure to research the time schedule as to find the correct train and time . I found there was one going when I wanted and it was leaving from Victoria station . I made sure to get there early so as to purchase a ticket and get a good seat , I do n't like traveling backwards . It was very nice and new and I had little trouble finding a good seat . I settled in and closed my eyes , ready to rest on the exceedingly comfortable train that was taking me on an adventure .
I needed to learn how to drive in order to get a driver 's license , so I contacted a company that gives driving lessons . The driving instructor and I arranged a time when he would come to my house and pick me up for my lesson . Once he arrived , he taught me about all the tools and features of the car that I would be driving for my lesson . I learned how to properly accelerate , brake and use my turn signals . He also taught me how to back the car up and park . We practiced parallel parking until I felt like I was really comfortable performing it . He also taught me the importance of using the emergency brake . We then discussed the importance of staying focused while driving and how becoming distracted can be dangerous . I learned a lot in my first lesson and we arranged a time for my second lesson the following week .
It was a nice sunny , hot day so we decided to go to the beach . We got our towels , blanket and bathing suits and also made a lunch to take . Before we left the house we checked to make sure the windows were closed and locked . We also made sure we had not left any of the stove burners on and made sure the refrigerator door was closed as sometimes it does n't close all the way . We put the bicycles that were outside into the garage . The mail had arrived so we brought that into the house . We went over to our friendly neighbor and told her we would be gone for the day and please keep a lookout for anything suspicious that might occur . Now that we had locked up the house we were finally on our way to the beach for a refreshing swim .
First I make sure the weather is going to be nice in the next couple of hours so that I do n't get stuck in the playground when it is rainy . I will also pack a bag full of water , snacks , and sunscreen in case anyone needs them . Then I walk or drive to the playground , depending on how close it is . Then I lock the car and enter the playground . If I have any trash on me from the car , I will look for a trash bin to put it in . It is important not to litter on a playground . Then I can enjoy the playground . Since I am an adult I will usually sit on a bench and enjoy the sun and maybe bring a book to read , and occasionally I will be looking up to make sure any kids that I brought along are doing okay and behaving politely .
I made a list of everything we would need to go fishing . We assembled our fishing poles , portable chairs and sunscreen . Before we left the house , we checked the weather report to make sure we were properly dress . We left the house in the direction of our fishing spot . On the way to the lake , we stopped at a shop for live bait and bottles of drinking water . We continued on to the lake . Then we carried our gear to our favorite spot . We set up our chairs as the water 's edge and baited our fishing hooks . We waited untill we felt tugging on our fishing lines . Sometimes were successful and sometimes we were not .
With a family of five it seemed like all we ever did was go to the supermarket . Walmart and I built a strong personal relationship . Not only did they have household items and clothes that I loved , they had food . It is always to good to grab extra deals even if it is just cents off . After compiling my coupons I make my shopping list and break it down to aisles . It 's so amazing that I have been to Walmart so many times that I remember their aisles . When I arrive in the food section I start with the middle aisles first and then I work my way around , getting milk last . Grocery shopping is beyond a tedious task that I hate to love .
I decided I wanted to go on a bike tour of a nearby city . I called a bike tour company to see if they had any trips coming up , and to see how much money it would cost . I also asked if they had bikes I should rent , or if I should bring my own . The morning of the trip , I showed up a little bit early in comfortable clothes and tennis shoes . I made sure to bring my bike helmet . The tour guide gave us a quick introduction to what we would be doing on the tour before we left . We stopped for a quick lunch , and then rode through some of the city 's beautiful parks in the afternoon . It was a fun day , and I made a few new friends .
While I was driving , I noticed fuel gauge was low . I was worried about running out , so I pulled into the next gas station I saw . I drove around until I found an empty pump , and pulled into it . I decided to use my card this time , so I pulled my wallet from my pocket , and my card from it , and swiped it at the pump . I placed my card back into my wallet and my wallet back into my pocket when I was done . I opened the hatch to my fuel land put the nozzle in . I watched the gallons tick by on the screen until I had enough to fill the tank . This took a little bit of time . When it was done , I pulled the nozzle out and closed the little door . The engine revved , and as the display lit up , I was pleased to see that my fuel tank was now full . I drove away from the gas station feeling satisfied .
The first thing I did when I cooked meat the other day was defrosted it in the microwave since it had been frozen . So I took the frozen ground hamburger meat out of the freezer and opened the packaging . Then I placed it in the microwave and hit the defrost button and set it for 8 minutes . Then I flipped it over and did it for another 8 minutes . I got the pan ready by spraying some Pam cooking spray on it . Then I turned the burner on and set it close to " high " then I placed the meat in the pan and let it do its ' thing . I grabbed a spatula and started to stir the meat and moved it back and forth . Then I let it sit for awhile again while it browned then I started to stir it again . Then I waited until it turned a much darker brown then I could tell it was done .
Yesterday I went to a church service . Going to church is a big part of my life . I like to make sure I go to church every Sunday . I like to dance while I sing , and everyone is very supportive even though I 'm not a very good dancer ! I love church because everyone is so supportive like this . I have such a great support group for everything that I go through because I go to church . I am lucky to get to go to such a great church . It is a very moving experience , and sometimes it moves me to tears . I love to hear the bible being read out loud ! Learning about God is important to my life .
My family and I took a trip to Hawaii . On the island that we were on , we found a shrine that had some koi fish in a pond . When we went there , we brought some bread along with us that we could go and give to the fish that were just swimming around . I threw the pieces in the pond , even though I would have liked to eat them . The bread would settle on the surface of the water and the fish would swim up to go and eat the little pieces of bread . The fish were really excited to eat something that they may have never eaten before . We took the rest of the bread and put it in the pond for the fish to eat as we were leaving .
Mom and dad has finally finished making dinner . Mom yells out to Bobby to come down stairs to help set up the table , so the family can sit down and eat . Bobby comes rushing down because he has been starving since 6:00 P.M. Bobby sets down the table mats on the table , he grabs the plates , bowls , and spoons and places everything on the table . Steam is coming out from the freshly cooked garlic shrimp dish that dad prepared . A bowl of broccoli and carrots on the side , and some iced tea to complete the meal . Mom says , `` Do n't forget to get the napkins for everyone ! '' Bobby gets up grabs the napkins for everyone , so when everyone is chowing down , they have something to wipe the delicious sauces all over their faces .
A long time ago , my current boyfriend asked me on our first date . It was a lot like other dates , but this one I wanted to be prepared for . So I took a shower about 2 hours before hand and started doing my makeup and picking out my outfit . After that was all said and done , I drove to my date 's house and greeted him at the door . We got in the car and decided that we would go out to eat at a restaurant , then go to the movies . Afterwards , we went to the theater and proceeded to pick out our movie . We decided to go with a new horror film that had just come out . We enjoyed the movie . I left his house and went back to my own .
I saw from my alarm clock that it was time to feed my fish . I tend to feed them every day at 5:00 pm . I walked over to the tank to see how they were doing . They were swimming around and ready to be fed . Then I scooped out just enough food to feed them for one day . The scooped food went right into the water . My fish were in a slight frenzy to get fed . In a short while , most of the food had disappeared from the surface of the water . The fish appeared to be eating healthily so i began to put things away . I then closed the top of the tank , and replaced the cap on the fish food .
Last week my son Ricky asked me to read him a story . I told him to pick out one of his favorites and I would read it to him . He ran off to his room coming back about five minutes later with The Hobbit . I agreed to read him two chapters today , two tomorrow , and so forth and so on until we reached the end of the book . Once this was agreed to Ricky climbed into my lap . I opened the book to page one and began to read . I read until the end of chapter two at which point I inserted a bookmark and reassured Ricky that we would get to chapters three and four tomorrow . As expected he was waiting for me bright and early the next morning for the next two chapters .
It had been a long time since I washed my clothes . I had two full bins full of dirty clothes . I went to the store and got some quarters for the laundry machine . I separated my clothes into two different piles . One of the piles was light colored clothes , the other pile was dark colored clothes . I took the light color clothes to the laundry room . I put the clothes in the washing machine , added the detergent , and put in the right amount of quarters . After it was done , I moved the light colored clothes to the dryer . I put in a dryer sheet as well . I added the right amount of quarters to the machine , and started the dryer .
I walked into the kitchen and heard the dishwasher chime , this was to let me know that the dishwasher was finished and it was time to unload it now ! So , I opened the dishwasher , and let the door fall all the way down . I started on the top rack and took out all of the glasses and all of the bowls and placed them in the cabinets , where they were suppose to go . I unloaded all of the plates , all of the cookers and skillets and pots and pans and I placed them in the cabinets where they went . When I was finished with that , I took all of the silverware out of the container that was holding it . I placed all of the knives and spoons and forks and spatulas and large spoons in the silverware drawer where they belonged . I checked each dish as I went to be sure that they were clean , if they were not I put them back into the dishwasher to be washed again . Once the dishwasher was unloaded , and only dirty dishes remained inside , I closed the door to the dishwasher and left the kitchen . Unloading the dishwasher probably is n't the most fun thing in the world to do but it only takes a few minutes , and someone has to do it , right !
Today I went to the airport to catch my flight to Las Vegas . First , I had to drop my car off at the parking lot and take the shuttle bus to the airport . After I arrived at the airport I located my airline , Southwest , and checked in with the automatic check-in machine to get my boarding pass . As always , the lines were very long and I had to wait my way through the ropes that always make me feel like I am part of herd of cattle . When I reached the checkpoint , I showed my ID to the security agent and placed my things into the x-ray machine . I proceeded to the x-ray booth until I was told to proceed . I then grabbed my stuff from the conveyor belt and was finally on my way to my gate where I sat for a few minutes before boarding my flight .
I was planning a trip to Hawaii so I needed to make a flight reservation . Once I determined what days I would be in Hawaii , I then began to choose when I should reserve my flight . I picked a day and a half before my first full day in Hawaii for my arrival trip , and then the day after my last full day for the return . I searched online for possible flights that I could take . I decided to select the flights that were more in-line with the timing of my trip rather than the cheapest ones . I selected the flights I wanted and then reserved two seats for me and my wife in business class . Once I got a confirmation of my purchase , I wrote myself a note so that I would n't forget the details of my flight .
Yesterday , I had to call 911 because I forgot to turn the heat off when boiling pasta water . I went upstairs to take a shower while boiling the water , and when I got out of the shower , the whole kitchen was smoking and there was a small fire on the stove top . I was very scared and worried that my oversight would cause my whole house to burn down . I hit the numbers 9-1-1 onto the dial pad . When the dispatcher answered , I immediately told him that my kitchen was full of smoke and that there were flames on my stove top . The dispatcher said that he would send help over immediately . Moments later , a firetruck and two police officers were knocking at my door . I let them in and the firemen put out the fire .
I gathered the stack of papers that I needed to fax to the manager who is out of office . I took the papers to the room with the copiers and fax machines and turned on one of the latter . I read the instructions listed on the machine and bolted to the wall . I made sure that I had the correct telephone number . First , I fed the papers automatically through the machine instead of manually like making copies from a stack of papers . Then , I checked the number used to send the information and punched it in . I picked up the papers , turned off the machine and left the room . I told the manager that I had just faxed the material like requested and entered it into a log .
We must always get up early enough on a school day to make sure we have plenty of time to get dressed . Laying out our school clothes the night before helps save time in the morning . After we are all dressed , we make some breakfast . Usually it will be cereal and juice , but some mornings we can make some quick scrambled eggs and toast . We all pile in the car and get buckled into our seat belts . We make the short drive to school and are cautious as we go because there are many children walking . We must stop at the crosswalk and wait while the crossing guard escorts all of the kids across the road . The children head into the building to begin their day !
I got a big watermelon today , and took it into my kitchen to cut it open to eat . I had an accident though , and cut my finger while I was cutting the watermelon open . I decided to wash the cut before I did anything else , remembering that dirty cuts can get infected . This cut is not very big , but it is still important to keep clean so that it can heal properly . This helps keep germs out of the cut . I rub just a little bit over the cut and rinse it off under warm water in the sink . I 'm glad that it was not a bigger cut , those can be harder to wash and might need a doctor to treat . My finger hurts a bit from the cream and water , but I think to myself that it would hurt more if it got infected .
I was getting ready to go on a vacation to Florence , Italy for a week . I was excited because I had never been to Italy before . The first thing I needed to do before I left was pack my suitcase . I went through my closet and pulled out everything that was on the list from the travel agent . I laid everything in a big pile on my bed and then brought out my suitcase . I began to put all of my clothes in my suitcase . I put the larger things in first , since I could use extra room to squeeze in smaller things such as socks . I packed three pairs of pants , five tops , two jackets , ten pairs of socks , ten pairs of underwear , and two pairs of shoes . Once I had looked over my packing list and made sure I had everything I needed , I zipped up my suitcase and went to sleep to be well rested for my trip .
My husband and I decided that while our son was off at college it would be a good time to renovate his room . It still had cartoony race car trim up and the carpet had seen better days . It 's always best to start off with a plan so we sat down a talked about how we wanted the room to look . It is still our son 's room when he needs to visit from college so it could n't be entirely out of his taste . A whiteboard was set up and we made notes about what the room could be after our son finally does move out . We packed everything our son left in the room into boxes and stacked those in the living room . Since DIY is n't really part of our skill set , we shopped around for contractors to help us . They stripped the carpet and trim from the empty room . When the paint had dried we called a contractor in to put down a nice maroon carpet . The furniture was put back into the room . Afterwards we decided to go through the boxes and only put back the things we were sure our son was keeping . Everything else was left in a box and put in the garage so that our son could look through it when he returned and hopefully throw out some of the junky items .
I needed to fly across the country to visit my sick aunt , which meant I needed to take an airplane . In order to get my airplane ticket I had to make a reservation . I did this using my computer . First , I logged onto the website of the airline . Next , I typed in the information about where I needed to go and what day I needed to be there , as well as how long I would be there and what day I would be returning home . It was a fair price , so I clicked the `` accept '' button and entered my credit card information into the form on the website . The website processed the information and gave me a ticket number which I then printed out to take with me to the airport . Finally , I closed the website and turned off my computer so I could start packing for the trip .
I got in my car . Drove to the mall . Walked into the department store . I shopped around looking at the makeup counter first . She did my makeup . She offered me some of the products that she used . I purchased two of the products she suggested , a blush and a foundation . I paid the lady . I went into the dressing room and tried on the three dressed I had picked out . There was one that I liked but it was too big . I went and got the right size and tried it on . I purchased the dress and was handed the bag and my receipt . I walked out of the store , got in my car and drove home .
It was rainy outside and I was not sure what to do . I was bored . I remembered that there was a play on TV that was supposed to be happening soon downtown . I 've heard a little bit about this play , and decided I would go to see it for some fun . I made sure to change my clothes into something clean and nice , and I brushed my hair really well . It is important to look nice at the theater to be polite and show you care about the people in the play . They work very hard and want to make you happy . My ticket was not as expensive as other peoples ' because I was in school , so they did not make me pay as much . I sat inside the theater quietly and watched the play happen . It was very well done , and I clapped a lot at the end .
I feed my cats soft food every morning and evening . They have a bowl of dry cat food and fresh water available to them all the time . I buy large packages of soft cat food in the cans at the grocery store and keep a lot of it so I always have it for the cats . Sometimes the cans have a tab to pull on them and other times I have to use the can opener . After the can is open I put one can of food on each dish and use a fork to mash it up and spread it out . The cats know I am getting their food ready as soon as I pick up the can so I do n't need to call them . I put the dishes of food on the floor and the cats eat . When they are finished I pick up the dishes and wash them so they are ready for next time .
When you eat breakfast , lunch or dinner at home you will find afterwards the plate you used is dirty . So we need make the plate new and shiny again so someone else can use it and it is clean . We take our plate to the sink . We then will add a little bit of soap . The soap is a special soap just for washing dishes and is usually right by the sink in a big plastic bottle . We will squeeze the bottle and add two or three drops of soap . We will wet a cloth with the warm water and rub the plate until it is clean . We then will turn the faucet on on the other side of the sink and rinse the plate under clean water . When we are all finished we will take a dry towel and dry the dish until it is no longer wet . We then have a clean dish !
It 's important to brush your teeth . I do this twice a day . It 's one of the first things I do when I wake up and before I go to bed . I like to keep my mouth healthy . I go into the bathroom . I am careful to brush all the parts of my teeth . I also do the roof of my mouth and my tongue . I brush up and down and side to side . I hum a song to help me keep track of the time . I do not leave the water running while I brush since that is wasteful . I rinse my toothbrush when I am done , and then I put it back into the cup . I do n't like to leave a mess in the bathroom .
So I stand there on the side of the street , made an eye contact with the cab driver , and raised my hand and waved at him . He gave me a quick flash of his headlights to signal that he saw me , He made his way to the side of the street . So I opened the door and got inside . The driver turned on his signal to merge into the traffic . It 's weird how some people yield to merging traffic , while others ignore them . I think it must be a personality thing , but it 's always safer to yield . No need to drive aggressively . We got to the main street in about 10 minutes . Guess it 's time to pay the man . `` Thanks , driver , for getting here right quick , '' I said . I opened the door and got out .
My best friend was having a birthday party and I needed to get her a birthday present . Her favorite things are art and computer games . I went to the toy store to see if there were any good gifts for her . I looked at all the art supplies , but they were all things she already had , like paints and colored pencils . So then I went to look for computer games . This toy store did n't sell the actual games , but it did sell toys that went with the games . Then I saw a coloring book that was all about her favorite computer game . It had pictures of all the characters and some of the best scenes . It told the story of the whole game . I knew she would really like it , and when she had done all the coloring , she would have a story book about her favorite game . I took it to the cashier at the front of the store . I had enough money to pay for it . I wrapped it in really pretty paper and put a big bow on it .
Last March , I began the process of collecting all my financial documents from my employer , the bank and charities that I donated too . It took awhile , but once I finally had everything organized , I took them all to my accountant . I had to pay him a some money to look everything over , but it made things much easier . He put all my information into his computer and told me that I owed the government $ 500 in tax money . I wrote a check for that amount to the United States Treasury and handed it to him . He took my check , made me sign some papers for the government , and mailed my check to the IRS ( the government agency who collects taxes ) . A few weeks later the government cashed my check and now I have no money !
One time in a restaurant I had to send the food back . Let me tell you what happened . Well , it was over one week ago , last Tuesday . Then , I went out for lunch . You see , lunch time is a time of the day when you get to get out of your desk to move around and get to go to places that will serve you food . Well at this place they served me a pumpkin . The waiter said that he was sorry and took the pumpkin back . Then he brought out the grilled salmon that I had ordered . I was suspicious of the salmon because what restaurant accidentally serves a pumpkin instead of a grilled salmon .
I always have a large bag of rice on hand as we eat it quite often . So I measured two cups of water and put it in a sauce pan and placed it on the stove 's burner setting the temperature on high . I measured a cup of cooking rice and set it aside while the water came to a boil . Once the water comes to a boil I will add a vegetable flavored bouillon cube for flavor , I also add a table spoon of butter . I then lower the stove 's temperature to low and covered the pan tightly and let it simmer until the water is all absorbed . I then flavor with salt , pepper , onion powder , garlic powder , basil and a little bit of hot sauce just to spice it up a bit .
This morning I noticed my floor was dirty so I decided to clean it up . First I got out the broom and dustpan and began to sweep . It is important to get the corners clean so I started at the outside of the room and swept toward the center . When I was little , my mother told me , `` Clean corners , clean floor , '' and I can hear her voice as I fill the bucket and add a little bit of cleaner to the warm water . Next I got down on my hands and knees and washed the floor with the warm , soapy water . I followed this with a rinse using only clean water . It made me so happy to know that I would n't slip on anything and that there were no little bits of food that might attract bugs to my house .
I opened up the cabinet and got a couple of cleaning rags and the disinfecting cleaner out and set them on the floor of the bathroom so they would be handy . I sprayed the cleaner on the bathtub , the tile walls around it , the toilet and the sink , making sure I also sprayed the handles of the faucet . With a little of the cleanser on a rag I started by wiping down the area around the light switches and the door handles . With the rag I used the hot water and cleanser to clean the ring off from around the tub and go around the edges to get all the soap build up off . I wiped the rag up the walls several times to get the soap build up off of them , too . Then I drained the tub and used more hot water to rinse the tub and walls with the rag . I used the toilet brush to do the inside of the toilet and around the seat and underneath and then flushed it all away . The floor was tile , so I used a mop with a special disinfecting wipe on the head to go over it . As a finishing touch , I use a little glass cleaner and polish all the faucets , and clean off the mirror .
My brother and I like to go dancing with our grandparents . We go square dancing at the community center . Grandma made Grandpa and herself matching outfits just for square dancing . My dress looks just like Grandma 's , and my brother wears a hat with a blue band and cowboy boots exactly like Grandpa 's . When the music begins , a caller tells the dancers to bow to their partners , and the dance begins . He calls out instructions for the dancers and they perform them . It was hard at first to keep up , but my brother and I have become very good at square dancing . Sometimes , when we get tired , we will drink punch at one of the tables and watch our grandparents dance . Grandma 's colorful skirt swirls when she spins , and Grandpa 's shiny boots gleam under the lights on the dance floor . I like to dance with Grandpa . When I was younger , I would stand on his boots and he would twirl me around the dance floor !
My sister and I really love playing board games . Yesterday we decided to play Scrabble after dinner . First we cleared away the dishes and washed them , and cleared the table . Then we got the game box from where we keep it on a shelf and began to set up the game . We took out the board from the box and placed it in the middle of the table , and distributed the letter pieces so that we both had enough . We also both got some hot chocolate to drink while we were playing , and some other snacks like chips and cookies . And then the game began . It was a pretty fun game . I 'm quite good and finding words to play in Scrabble , so I started off pretty well , but my sister is n't bad either and after about an hour of playing her score was higher than mine .
Whenever I would spend a weekend with my father when I was young , we would always play all sorts of board games . I remember at the age of four , I got tired of the usual child 's board games such as chutes and ladders , checkers , etc . I asked my father if he would teach me to play chess . He knew I was a smarter than average child so he set up the board and taught what each piece was and what moves they could make . Of course at such a young age , I had not developed a notion of strategy and I would just make moves . The first few games , I was astounded to see that I won against my father . I was quite pleased with myself that only after a few hours of learning how to play , I beat somebody who had played his whole life . Of course by time I was a teenager , I could actually win against him .
Last night I got home a little late and I just had to go to bed because I had to wake up early . So , as usual I had to get on my phone and look at alarm to set to wake up early , but I had to decide what time to wake up so that was a little difficult . I chose the right time for me which was not too early or not too late . I went to bed and it seemed like no time went by at all before I heard my alarm go off and it was little annoying and sad having to hear it go off so early because I never feel like I get enough sleep . I quickly arose and reached for my phone and was able to reset my alarm for the same time for the next day .
I think every kid has a story about cutting their own hair , I sure do . When I was a kid , growing up in the 90s I was obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and would beg my parents to buy me anything with their logo on it . For my birthday , my mom got me a arts and crafts set of their stuff and there was a pair of child safety scissors in it . I one day took the scissors and decided it was a good idea to cut my own hair with them . I was sent straight to the barber and given a buzz cut because I had cut my bang so close to the skull that the only cut I could do at that point was the buzz cut .
My grandfather died last week . He had been sick for a while and we had time to prepare , but it was still sad . We held the funeral over two days and buried him today . I was nervous and there was a gnawing in the pit of my stomach . I rode quietly in the car with my parents to the wake . My feet were heavy as I walked to the room that held his body . My mom and grandmother hugged me and I sat in one of the seats near the casket . It was a hard day . People I did n't know came up to me and offered their condolences . We just buried him today . I 'm going to go home and cry and take a nap . I 'm exhausted .
Every night , I , my husband , and toddler try to eat dinner at the dining room table as a family . Before I begin to cook dinner , I will usually set the dining room table . I like it to look pretty , so I will begin by folding a cloth napkin and place it on our beige place mats we normally have at the dining room table . Since my son is still a toddler , he eats in his high chair and does n't require anything fancy , so I just put together two settings . Since I cooked a nice steak for dinner tonight , I found and washed a couple of our good wood handled steak knives and placed those on the right of the plate I took from the cabinet . On the left , just a fork , since I did n't make a salad , and a water glass in the upper right corner . A lot of work goes into making the dining room look nice , but I feel presentation is almost as important as taste , so I try to keep up the habit every night .
My friend and I decided we wanted to start a garden in our backyard . She wanted to grow broccoli , and I wanted to grow lettuce . Me and my friend went to the local home and garden center , where we picked out our seeds . The seeds were very small , and we did n't understand how they could grow to become the vegetables we eat at dinner ! When we got home , we put on our gloves and shoveled a small hole to plant our seeds in . After planting the seeds , we filled our watering can with water and poured the water over each spot a seed was in . This process took some time , but before we knew it we were done . In about 4 weeks they were all ready to harvest .
Friday night my friend Ed called and asked if I 'd like to head out to our local pub for a game of darts and some conversation . I did n't have any plans so I agreed to meet him there at 9 PM . I put on a pair of jeans , a sweater and my tennis shoes and headed out the door at 8:45 . When I arrived , it was pretty crowded but Ed and I were able to get a seat at the bar . We played a game and then some more of our friends arrived . It was a fun night of talking and laughing and catching up with one another . We agreed to meet up again the same time next week . I had two pints over the course of the evening and took a taxi home since I had been drinking .
Last night I could n't sleep . I decided to make myself some warm milk because it tends to make me feel sleepier . I got up out of bed and headed to the kitchen . I went to the fridge and took out the milk I had . I measured out one cup and poured it in the sauce pan . I put it on the stove and turned it on to medium heat . I kept stirring for about 5 minutes . Then , I turned off the stove and took out a cup from the cupboard . I poured the milk into the cup and sat down at the kitchen table to drink it . It was absolutely delicious !
One of my favorite things to do in the spring is to grow tasty vegetables that I can eat whenever I want . This year I decided that I was going to grow tomatoes . I already had some tomato seeds at my house , so all I had to do was go out to my garden and plant them in the ground . I began to water the spots where I had dropped the seeds every day so that my tomato plants would grow up big and strong . Many days of watering went by , and finally my tomato plants started to mature . It was so exciting ! Once they looked ripe and ready to eat , I picked my first tomato and used it to make my own special home made tomato sauce . I put it on my spaghetti and it tasted delicious .
I do laundry once a week , my husband and I do n't make much laundry . First I separate the whites so that the colored clothing does n't make them dingy . I fill the washing machine halfway with the colored and a darker clothes or maybe slightly more , making sure they are evenly distributed so that the load is not unbalanced . I measure out a half a cap full which is the recommended amount for the type of detergent and machine that I have . I close the lid and turn the dial to cold water wash and make sure that the settings are proper . I prefer cold water because it 's cheaper and does n't fade colors or make dyes bleed . I also set the soil level to high , spin speed to high , and make sure the clothes are spun out twice so that they dry faster in the dryer . Once the clothes are clean and spun out I deposit them in to the dryer .
I got home from the grocery store and had bought many different kinds of vegetables , both for me to eat as well as for my guinea pig . I decided to chop all of the vegetables so I could just pull them out and eat them during the week without having to take the time to prepare them . I put a cutting board on the counter and pulled out a sharp knife . I started by cutting up green peppers , I cut the top off and removed the seeds and cut the pepper into strips . I chopped the bottom off of a bunch of celery and cut each stalk into four inch long pieces so I could dip them in peanut butter . The next vegetable I chopped was broccoli which I carefully cut florets off of the head . I was going to make soup so I chopped an onion but cutting the top and bottom off , removing the peel and cutting it into small squares .
At work , I have to prepare a presentation for new people that my company has hired . I go down to the audio visual room and fetch a projector machine . Carefully making my way to the presentation room , I set the projector down on a table . On my laptop , I go to the display settings and set it up to interface with the projector . I do this by editing the " Display Settings " on my computer . I aim the projector on a blank wall , turned it on and watched as the projector displayed the contents of my desktop ! So far so good ! It comes up and the presentation is ready to begin . With my mouse ready to scroll through the presentation , I eagerly wait for the audience to show up !
On school days , the children wake up early and get ready for school . They have a good and fulfilling breakfast , get dressed , their hair done , teeth brushed , and grab their backpacks and we head out the door . We walk down the driveway and onto the sidewalk where we meet up with some neighbor children who are also going to school . The adults are placed in front as well as in the back to make sure of the children 's safety . We encounter crossing guards who tell us when it is safe to cross . We have to make sure that we pay attention and listen to this person . We stop and make sure that we are all there safely . We then continue to head to our school , which is only a few feet away . The parents get the children to school safely and the children head into the building where they will begin the school day .
Before my recent move , I lived very far away from some of my closest relatives . I lived in southern California , and they lived in central Arizona , and the drives to go from where I lived to where they lived took hours . These trips were usually just for the weekend , and we would usually prepare for them a day before . We would pack all of our clothes that we would use , along with our toiletries , and put them in our suitcases . On the day we were leaving , we would usually load up the car and leave fairly early in the morning . We would try to make as little stops as possible over the whole trip , really only stopping for gas and food . After about 4 to 5 hours , we would arrive at my aunt 's house in Arizona , and we would spend the entire weekend over there just hanging out with them .
Yesterday I had to finally do my laundry . My dirty clothes had been piling up and I was running out of clean things to wear . The first thing I did was to separate all of my white clothes for the first load in the washing machine . I put both laundry detergent and bleach in the machine because it 's harder to get white clothes clean again . After about an hour these done and ready to be put in the drier . I put the clothes in the drier for about 45 minutes and then started the next load of color clothes . I used detergent again but cold water and no bleach . I put the white clothes on my bed to fold and put the color clothes in the drier . That took about 45 minutes as well . After these were finished I took those clothes out and folded them or put them on coat hangars .
Loading the dishwasher is my least favorite thing to do in the entire world . It was my job in our house to load the dishes after dinner every other night . My sister did it on the nights that I did n't . I liked to load them fast and and get it done so that I had more time before bed to play my video games . I tried to make a game of it and see how fast I could go . I always started with the glasses first because these took more time . sometimes they still had stuff in them that I would have to pour out . I i neede to not break them , my mom would get made when i dropped a glass because I was in a hurry . Next I would grab all the plates and then anything that was left over after that . Done ! With alot of time to play my games .
In the mornings , my dog comes into the bedroom to wake me up . She usually whines so I will get up and take her to the bathroom . We go downstairs and I take her outside . If it 's cold I wait by the door but if the weather is nice , I go out with her . After she sniffs around for a while , she will finally go to the bathroom . Sometimes she will try to chase a squirrel . If there is a rabbit nearby they will have a stand off and the rabbit usually wins . Then she comes back to the door and we go inside . Once we are inside , she expects for me to give her a snack which I do .
I was hungry for hot dogs and sauerkraut so when I was at the grocery store I bought a pack of hot dogs , two cans of sauerkraut and a pack of hot dog buns . When I got home I opened the package of hot dogs and put them in the bottom of my slow cooker . I opened the cans of sauerkraut and added them on top of the hot dogs . At the end of four hours I checked and the hot dogs were steaming and looked to be hot . I opened the package of buns and pulled two out . I put a little ketchup and a little mustard on each bun . I pulled out two hot dogs and put one in each bun on top of the sauerkraut . I put the rest of the sauerkraut and hot dogs in a container and put them in the fridge to eat later .
I have a problem with picking scabs off of my skin . One of the only ways I can combat this is to apply a band aid over the areas to prevent myself from picking at them . To put on the band aid , I open the wrapper and then take off the two little pieces of glossy paper protecting the sticky adhesive side . I then place the band aid over the spot that I either picked already or want to prevent myself from picking . The band aid itself is a peach , off-white sort of color -- I hesitate to say `` nude '' because that implies that everyone has the same skin tone , which is untrue . I usually leave the band aid on for as long as possible , which typically ends up being until I shower next . Sometimes I will use small circle band aids if I do not have a full band aid available .
Marcie was washing the last of the dinner dishes when she thought she heard her phone ring . She had been expecting a call from her mother , so she hurried to turn off the water and get to the phone . She had left it on the table by the door when she came home . She glanced at the screen and saw it was her mother calling , she had picked it up in time . Then she held the phone in front of her face and spoke into it clearly . `` Hello , mother dear , '' she said . `` Hello , my girl , '' came her mother 's soft voice out of the phone , `` I 've been waiting to talk to you all day long . '' Marcie smiled . `` Then I 'm glad you called , '' she said , `` I 've been wanting to hear your voice too . ''
It was the day before my girlfriend 's birthday and I decided to do something special for her ! Her favorite flavor is strawberry so I will make her a strawberry cake as a surprise . I began by getting the best strawberries and most delicious cake batter from the store I could find . I mix the ingredients together and put the cake together . It then goes in the oven to bake and become golden and perfect for eating . I take the cake out after it has baked and put sprinkles on top and place the candles . I write on the cake happy birthday princess ! ! She is so surprised that she faints ! After waking back up she enjoys the cake and tells me it is the best that she has had in years .
One morning Jeff was late for work because his alarm clock did n't wake him up . `` It must be out if batteries . '' Jeff said , `` ill go to the store after work and pick up some batteries . '' His boss was very upset that Jeff did not show up for work on time that day . so Jeff was told to return to his post and get to work or he will be fired . When Jeff got home from work , he went to the store to pick up some alarm clock batteries . The lady at the store said that they did n't sell batteries and that Jeff should try another store that was close to them . He got the batteries and went home . Jeff walked into his room and opened up the alarm clock , he took the old batteries out and replaced them with the new ones . Lastly he closed up the alarm clock and set it for the correct time that he had to wake up for work the next morning .
Yesterday I bought my first house . Me and my family put a lot of thought into the decision because we have always lived in apartments , but we finally decided it was time to have a permanent home . We chose the location based on the schools it was near , since my kids wanted to go to the local school . Once I found a home with a good school system , a good view , and a spacious interior , I contacted my real estate agent and set up a plan to purchase the home . It was a long experience , but my family was so excited to finally have a home to call our own . Eventually , the home was ours and we all moved our belongings into our new house . I highly recommend buying your own home , and I could n't be happier with how it has worked out for me and my family .
Bella is a little girl , only three years old . She loves to answer the front door for her mommy . The reason she loves it so much , is because she is always trying to run and push the doorbell . It makes her laugh a lot ! So , one day the post man had a package for her mom , and he rang the doorbell while they were home . When Bella heard it , she jumped up from where she was sitting , and ran to the door as fast as she could . Little Bella pulled open the door , and peeped outside , her little curls all around her face . `` Yes , who is it ? '' said Bella . And then Bella 's mother came to the front door . She accepted the package , and Bella rang the doorbell again after he left . `` Bella , stop that ! ''
One day , I wanted to play tennis with a friend . I asked my friend if he had a tennis racket . His name is Bob . We called the tennis court at the park to see if a court could be reserved . We reserved a court for an hour . We went to a sports store to buy tennis balls . We went to the tennis court . We used the dressing room to get into shorts . We decide to play 4 games . I started the first game serving . I won 3 games and Bob won one game . We left the tennis court after the 4th game . We paid the tennis office manager for the rental of the court . We both felt tired but healthier after playing . We decided to play tennis on one Saturday each month .
It was early evening , after work but before dinner . I was sitting at home watching TV when I heard a buzzing noise coming from my door . I live by myself and was n't expecting anyone , so I was n't sure who would be at the door . I hoped it was n't someone campaigning for some cause or missionaries or anyone else who expected something from me . I saw a man standing outside with a package in his hand . I was relieved to know it was just the UPS driver with a package for me . I unlocked the door and opened it , greeting the man standing outside . He handed me the package , wished me a good day , and then returned to his truck . I stepped back inside my house , closed the door , and continued with my TV show .
Now that its Summer its time to have a barbecue . I start by cleaning off the grill , and putting in fresh charcoal and lighting it . While the coals are getting hot I get the hamburgers , hot dogs , cheese and buns . They sizzle and pop while they cook . I roll the hot dogs back and forth with a tong and when the hamburgers are ready I flip them over with a spatula . I put cheese on the top of them so it can melt . As soon as the hot dogs and cheeseburgers are done , I put the toasted buns on the plates and put the hot dogs and cheeseburgers on the plates . I bring them to the picnic table where my family is waiting to put ketchup , mustard , and relish on them . We also have French fries , cold slaw , macaroni and cheese and salad to go with it . Its a great summer night dinner .
I was finishing cleaning up the kitchen and waiting for the dishwasher to end it 's cycle . When the button finally turned red and I could hear no more humming of the motor I depressed the level and opened the door to the dishwasher . I pulled out the top rack and checked the cups and glasses for cloudiness or specks of any type of food matter . Happy with the results of the dishwater I put the cups and glasses in the cabinet and went back to the dishwasher for the silverware and large utensils . I carried the utensils over to the drawer where I keep them and sorted the spoons from the forks and put them in their respective places . Then , back to the dishwasher . I checked the plates , bowls and pans that had been washed by the dishwasher and once pleased with their outcomes I also put them in their respective places .
Last night my friend and I sit in and begin ordering a pizza . This couple came into Pizza Hut and the waitress seated them . As we sit there having our pizza , a second part of the same family came into Pizza Hut which contain about 100 people needed to be seated . A couple of tables were pulled together . It took several waitresses to handle their order . The entire table was full with food . The guesses continue to order drinks . My friend and I sit there watching as the waitresses begin cleaning the table . After everyone left the table , when the waitresses return they only find two dollars left on the table for there tips . One of the waitress begin crying , because as hard as she worked , out of one hundred and two people the waitresses only got two dollars tip .
Heather and her mom always do laundry on Thursday nights . Every Thursday , they start with gathering all the dirty clothes from the hampers in each bedroom , and bathroom . Then , they put them into a larger basket and bring them to the laundry room . Sometimes there is a fourth pile , it is for delicates . After they sort these clothes , they put in the first pile of clothes along with detergent , into the washer and turn the washing machine on . They pick the water temperature they want , and let it wash those clothes . They start another wash load as the first one is drying . They keep doing this until all the clothes piles are washed and dried . They fold all the clothes , and put them in the rooms they came from for the other kids to put them away .
My cousins invited my family to join them at their cabin on the lake this summer . We thought about the different things we might do there , like swimming , hiking , and riding our bikes , and we wrote out a list of what we needed to pack . We made sure to bring swimsuits , sneakers , and bike helmets as well as jeans , shorts , shirts , pajamas , and underwear . We put all of our clothes in a suitcase , along with hairbrushes , toothbrushes , deodorant , sunscreen , and anything else we thought we might need . We also packed a bag full of toys and games to play with . When we had everything on our list packed in bags and suitcases , we put them all in the car and drove to the cabin . We were sad when the trip was over and we had to put all our things back into the car and drive back home . But we also brought home terrific memories of spending time with our family .
I decided that I needed to boil some milk in order to make it warm for our hot chocolate . So I got a sauce pot out of the pantry , placed it on the stove , and turn the stove on high . As that was heating up , I went to the refrigerator , opened it , and took out the gallon of milk . I opened the refrigerator to put the milk back inside as I waited for the milk on the stove to heat to a boiling temperature . In order to keep the milk from becoming scorched , I use a wooden spatula to gently stir the milk as the steam began to rise . In order to keep the milk from boiling over , once I saw that Steve was rising from the milk , I lower the heat to a medium temperature , but only for a minute . I put a lid on top of the saucepan to cover the milk , and a loud it to sits for another minute before I poured the milk into our cups to make the hot chocolate .
I went shopping for groceries . I had a full cart when I got to the check out line . I loaded all my groceries on the conveyer . I said I wanted to pay with my credit card . I swiped my card so the black strip on the card fit into the groove in the card reading machine . Then I had to wait until the cashier had finished scanning all my groceries . After that , the total appeared on the little machine , and I pressed the button to say that I agreed to pay that much . The cashier pressed the OK button on her machine and a long receipt printed out . I took all my groceries and went home . At the end of the month I know I will get a letter from the credit card company with a list of everything I have bought , and I can check that my grocery receipt is on there .
Mary makes her bed up every weekend with new sheets from her mother 's sheet closet . She goes to the closet , picks out some nice clean sheets , with her favorite colors , and carries two sheets and two pillow cases to the bedroom . She takes off the old sheets from her bed , and puts them in the hamper to be washed . She pulls the corners down around the corners of the bed until it is tight . Then she puts the top sheet on her bed and tucks in the bottom part of her top sheet . Then she takes the pillow cases and puts one on each pillow , to make a fresh clean bed . She loves it , it came from her grandmother from Christmas . She fluffs the pillows and puts her favorite teddy bear to rest on the pillows as decoration .
It was getting late and I was tired so I decided to go to bed . I turned off the television and went into the kitchen . I put coffee and water in the coffee pot and set the timer to make coffee in the morning . I went into the bathroom and brushed my teeth . I also remembered to floss my teeth . I washed my hands and face . I turned on the small light by my bed and turned off the main light in the room . I thought about the day and what made me happy and what things I wished I had done differently . I then opened my book and read several chapters . As soon as I put the book down , I fell asleep .
Today , I had to pack a suitcase . I put all of my favorite things into it , as I was going to be gone for a very , very long time . In fact , I 'm not sure when I will return to the location that I am in right now . I also threw some cologne in there . Then , I added my clothes , including pants , shirts , socks , underwear - boxers , not briefs . Additionally , I added shaving cream , a few snacks , my electronics , including my phone , my phone charger , my electric razor charger , and batteries for my phone , as an additional comfort for when I can not get a charge . Hopefully I will be enjoying my trip , and with a suitcase as full as this one , I better .
I was invited to a great party vy a friend of mine from work . She wanted me to meet some other people she was also inviting . I first had to choose my outfit . I also wore black boots . After getting dressed , I got my phone and keys so I could leave . I got in my car and used my phone as a GPS . I knocked on the door and was invited inside by my friend . I said hello to her and to others I knew . I danced a little bit , and I also ate some snacks . I used my GPS again to get home . I had a great time and would go back if asked .
It 's spring time so I decided to plant a tree . I purchased a small orange tree to go in the back yard . First I dug a hole where I wanted the tree . Then I shook the roots of the tree to loosen them . I used a shovel to replace the dirt back over the tree roots . Once satisfied the tree was firmly in the ground i dragged over the hose . New trees needs lots of water . I also attached ropes to secure the young tree so it would n't fall over while it 's roots were still settling in . I also had a canal funnel installed to make sure water went right into the roots where it was needed most . Once all was said and done I stepped back to admire my handy work .
I started my day by going to the home and garden store and buying some vegetables to plant in my garden at home . I bought different herbs , tomato plants , and pepper plants . I drove home and took my purchases outside . I quickly weeded the space and dug several holes in the dirt for the plants . Next , I took each plant out of the container it came in and put it in the hole . Then , I covered up the hole . I also made sure to add some fertilize the plants to help them grow to their fullest potential . Soon , I would have lots of fresh herbs and vegetables . Everyday I would have to make sure to go out and water my plants and of course give them lots of love !
Last Saturday my husband and I attended one of my childhood friend 's wedding . It was held in a beautiful old church with dark wood and stained glass windows . It was in the late afternoon , and the weather made it feel very warm inside the old church . I walked into the church , signed the guest book , and found a seat in a pew to the left . We sat and waited for the ceremony to start , enjoying the pianist that was playing classical music while the guests were seated . The bridesmaids walked in . followed by the flower girl , ring bearer , and bride . She was walked down the aisle with her father . Her father gave her to the groom and they began to say their vows . The officiant then pronounced them man and wife , and they kissed for the first time and husband and wife .
Often , I find myself in need of a different , or new item . Usually , one of the best ways to find something , is to shop online . With the summer coming , and a toddler who does n't know how to swim , I decided to buy him a life jacket the other day . So many results came up , and I was able to sort by good reviews , and if they have Prime shipping . This limited the search to a few good items , and I clicked on one with arm bands and a picture of a shark on it . Alex likes sharks , and just began making shark noises , which involving him making a chomping sound . The reviews were all good , and the life jacket was his correct size , so I added it to my online shopping cart . I already had a credit card and address on file , so I clicked pay now , and within two days it was on my front porch .
One day my friend called and we met downtown for pizza . " Hey , would you like to go to a movie after this ? " she asked . " What shall we see ? " I asked . She suggested we look online to see what was playing , and at what times . We found a bunch of them ! I said either comedy or suspense would be nice , and she agreed . I saw that " The Secret Life of Pets " was playing and said I 'd been wanting to see that . " I have to be home by 8 to finish some work , so we ca n't go to that one , " she said . I was disappointed but I looked at the other choices . I found " Our Kind of Traitor " which is suspense , and we found it started in 20 minutes . " Let 's go ! " said my friend .
The weather was so nice today that I decided to have a barbecue . I called up some of my friends to invite them over . I set up some chairs and tables outside for my friends to sit around . My barbecue is a gas barbecue , so all I had to do was press the knob and turn it to ignite it . Once I got a little fire going I put my hot dogs on the grill over it to cook . I closed the lid and left my hot dogs to cook for about ten minutes . They looked like they were cooked , so I put them all on a plate to serve to my friends . I went to my kitchen and got hot dog buns , ketchup , mustard , and relish to serve on top of the hot dogs . I laid out all of the food and condiments on the table so my friends could help themselves .
We had decided to go on a tour of London and see the sights ! First , though , we had to look up what sights there were to be seen . So we went online and typed in a search into Google . A lot of things turned up in our search , like the Tower of London and the Sherlock Holmes Museum . We wrote everything down in a notepad and wrote memos in our phones , listing all the places we wanted to go , where in London they were located , and what hours they would be open . Once we had our list , we put on our coats , grabbed our purses and wallets , and walked out the door . In London , it 's easier to take the train than to drive , so we walked to the nearest underground train station . We selected the closest place to visit , then picked the proper train to take us there , and when that train arrived , we hopped on , paying with our monthly train pass-cards . The train ride did n't take very long , and soon it was letting us off at the station right next to the Tower of London . We went up to the lobby of the Tower and paid for a tour at the information desk , and we were on our way . Everywhere else we wanted to go , like the Globe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral and Museum , was within walking distance , so we just walked through the London streets looking at all the statues and buildings . When we reached each of our specific destinations , we would talk to the people in the lobby at the information desk , pay for a tour , and just soak up the experience . When we 'd crossed off every place on our list , it was time to take the train back home again .
Yesterday was my day off work , so I decided to play some golf . Before I left for the golf course I checked to make sure my clubs were in good working order . They were , so I loaded them into my car and drove to the golf course . I played the game by hitting my ball towards the hole until it finally went in . As I played the game I selected different clubs depending upon where my ball was in relation to the hole . Sometimes I chose a wooden club and other times I chose a metal club . As the game went on I tallied up my score of a piece of paper so I could keep track of it . After I had played golf for awhile I decided that I was done , so I gathered up my clubs and drove home .
I woke up at 7 in the morning after my preset phone alarm went off . After I got out of bed , I headed into the bathroom . I brushed my teeth , washed my face with a gentle cleanser , and then decided to take a shower . Then I dried myself off with a towel and went into my bedroom to pick out a professional outfit to wear to work . I got dressed and realized I still had n't eaten breakfast , so I went to the kitchen . I opened the fridge and pulled out 3 eggs and some butter . I fried the eggs in a pan with the butter and sat down at the dining room table to eat . I grabbed my phone , my purse , and my keys and left , locking the door behind me . I got into my car , put on my seat belt , and started driving to work . I was stuck in traffic for 15 minutes because of a traffic jam due to a busy intersection , but I arrived to work with about 15 minutes to spare before I was scheduled to start . I parked and walked inside the building .
My daughter and I went to the grocery store with one thing in mind . We wanted to cook fish for dinner . We bought fresh tilapia from the fish counter . We retrieved a pan from the cabinet , put some oil in it , and squeezed one whole lemon in the oil . We turned the heat to medium high . I was so excited because my daughter was able to help me with all of these steps as she just turned 9 last week . We laughed and danced while the oil was heating up . We added a small amount of garlic and pepper to the top and let it simmer for a few minutes . While it was simmering my daughter told me about her day at school . She had a busy day so it was nice to hear all about it . We ate that tilapia with mashed potatoes and a salad . It was delicious .
John was getting ready to move into a new house . He was excited but needed to do some work on the house before he could actually move in . He decided he wanted to replace the carpets in the living room of his new house so he stripped the old carpet of the living room with his buddies that were there to help him . It was fine to work with so he got the padding for the room out of his truck and brought it into the living room . He padded down the floor with his friends . He put it down across the entire room and proceeded to get the carpet out of his truck now . He was happy with how it looked with the finished result .
Last night my husband had to work late so the kids and I spent some time together playing board games . I asked them if they wanted to play a game and within 5 minutes they had every game we owned in front of me . My son and daughter wanted to play Chutes and Ladders , so Chutes and Ladders it was . When we 're playing a board game , the kids tend to open up to me about how their day went and tell me about their friends . I got to hear all about the spelling competition that the school was having . Because of this , I decided our next game would be Scrabble . I 've been playing Scrabble with my kids for years and I think it has helped them a lot with their spelling skills . I do n't regret a second of our time spent together , and in fact , I 've made family board game night a thing at our house .
Churches have many musical instruments . Some instruments are electronic while others , are manual . Last holiday , I visited the Cardinal Otunga Cathedral in Malaysia . Electronic instruments require specialized care and treatment and can be tuned to produce a number of sounds . My favorite instruments were the harp and the piano . Having known how to play the harp for a long time , I decided to walk across the floor to other side where I met other children . Each time I pressed a key , I would feel the vibration move through my body and down to my feet . The music leader came to lead the orchestra . We were issued with hymn books and all I had to do was to play the notes according the instructions on the hymn book .
One day , I decided to redecorate my daughter 's bedroom . She has a small bedroom , so we needed to do some creative things to fit into that small space . First , I drew my daughter 's room and where all the furniture was . There was a twin bed in the corner , a dresser beside her bed , a colorful rug in the middle of her floor , a desk with her computer and school stuff on it , a bookshelf , and lots of pictures on the walls . Then , I drew my daughter 's room and what I wanted it to look like when I was finished decorating . I drew a bunk bed with her bed on the top bunk and storage space underneath against the far wall , her dresser next to the window , the rug in the middle of the floor , her bookshelf where it was before , and newly painted walls with her favorite pictures hanging on the walls . I covered the floor with plastic , so the paint would n't get on it . I painted her walls pink . I let the paint dry . I placed a new rainbow-colored rug in the middle of the room , assembled the new bunk bed , and put her dresser and bookshelf and belongings back in her room .
We wanted to go to a pub tonight . We chose Chez Jay in Santa Monica because it always has an eclectic group of customers there . We drove to Santa Monica , found a parking space and parked . We were n't disappointed . We ordered our drinks and mingled with the crowd . The conversations flowed . Sinatra played on the Jukebox . I looked for my friend . I joined her there . The Loew 's Hotel stood majestically across the street . Beyond that , the waves of the ocean pounded the shore . The smell and sound of the ocean always drew me in . I went back inside . After my friend finished her smoke , she drifted back in . We both made new friends and enjoyed the evening . It was almost closing time . We left and headed home .
I went to my favorite local gas station . I had to insert a credit card to start the transaction . I tugged at the slot to make sure that there was not a skimming device on the pump . I then inserted my credit card . I filled up the tank with 87 octane gasoline because it was the least expensive . When I was finished , I twisted the gas cap back onto the tank and closed the access door . The screen on the pump asked if I wanted a paper receipt . I selected " Yes , " and a paper receipt printed immediately . After I grabbed the receipt , I made sure that the transaction was complete and the screen was at the start of a new transaction .
I usually wash the dishes once a day . Washing dishes is important , because I only have a certain number of plates and bowls and pots and pans in my cabinets . If I do not wash them , I do n't have anything to cook or eat on . I had made spaghetti , so I had several things to clean . I rinsed out my bowl and lightly scrubbed it with a sponge before putting it in the dishwasher . I did the same thing with my glass , my utensils , and a plate from lunch that had been left in the sink . I also had a big pot for pasta , a cutting board where I chopped onions , and a saucepan for making the spaghetti sauce . They were too big to fit in the dishwasher , so I had to scrub them with a brush and dish soap very thoroughly .
Any time I am looking for a new job , one of the things that must happen , is going on a job interview . I first apply to open positions in companies and send in my resume . If one of the companies should call to schedule an interview , I prepare myself to meet them . First , I research the company I am interviewing for so I have something to talk about related to the job . I get an appropriate outfit ready that looks both professional and neat . I make sure my shoes are shining and everything is ironed and wrinkle free . It is very important to attend a job interview a little early . I let them know I am ready and I am called in to interview with the boss . Keeping calm and confident is important . Once all the questions have been answered I am ready to leave and hope I get a phone call that I am hired .
I was hiking a trail in Provo Canyon in Utah with by nephews . We came to a pond which has several large fish in it . There was a fish food dispenser near the pond which would allow a person to buy a handful of fish food for fifty cents . I placed two quarters in the slot and turned the crank to dispense the fish food while I held my hand under the dispenser 's outlet . I got a large handful of fish food . It was fun to watch the fish eat the food . The bigger fish ate first , but after a while the smaller and faster fish started darting in to get the food before the big fish could get to it . After throwing out all of the food we all washed our hands and continued our hike .
I love to play board games ! My daughter and I decided to play Monopoly . She is very good at it . We chose our pieces . I always like the horse . Then we counted out the money . We started playing . We rolled to see who would go first , and she won ! She bought the property . I then rolled and landed on the exact same spot ! I already had to pay her rent . It was so much fun , especially when one of us had to be sent to jail . We thought that was so silly and laughed a lot . We each got many properties , but she did a little better . She won the game , but we both won for having a great time !
We are going on a vacation , and I will need to pack some clothes and any other things I will need . I went to the garage , where we keep the suitcases . I picked out one that was the right size for the trip I will take . Not too big , but not too small . Once I had it I brought it back to my room . I also needed to pack things I need if the weather changes . I folded up several sweaters , as small as I could , as well as a few pairs of pants . I folded my tee shirts and paired my socks . I doubled check to make sure it would all fit well . I also packed my tooth and hairbrush on the outside pockets .
This morning , while I was getting ready to eat breakfast at the kitchen table , I heard the doorbell ring . I scooted my chair back so I could get up from the table . I walked out of the kitchen and down the hallway towards the front door . I walked up to the door and looked through the peephole , so I could see who had rung the doorbell . Then , I turned the top and bottom locks to unlock the door . I twisted the doorknob , and pulled the door open . I greeted my grandmother with a big `` Hello ! '' Once my grandmother was inside the house , I closed the front door behind her and turned the locks in the opposite direction to lock the door again . I gave my grandmother a hug , asked her if she was hungry , and we walked together towards the kitchen . We sat down for breakfast and had a nice conversation .
Sewing clothes is something I 'm new to doing , so I run to the store and buy a patch that looks vintage to cover the hole in the knee of my new jeans . I choose a burgundy orange color and purchase a small amount , and drive home . I grab out my sewing kit and begin to do a basic stitch to get the patch onto the jeans . I finish this and then fix the stitching on the seams with something a bit more complicated , taking all my attention from my surroundings . I also pull out a jacket and start to sew a bumble bee patch onto its pocket , wanting to make the jacket look refurbished . I sew quickly , but I am careful not to poke myself and cause myself to bleed or get any injuries . I enjoy sewing .
I 'm a junior in high school and the summer is finally here so i 'm looking for a job until school starts back up again . I got the newspaper and having been looking online for retail jobs , or anything I can learn to do in my spare time . Last night after dinner I had my first interview at a clothing store . If I do n't get that job , i 'm going to continue looking and have already lined up another interview for next week . My parents are proud of me for looking for work , but still give me an allowance . I do n't exactly need the extra money from working , but want to save up to be able to buy my own car without having to rely on them for everything . I actually just received a phone call from the store manager and he says I can start next week , i 'm so happy !
I wake up in the morning at 8:00 am . After I eat breakfast , I go in to the bathroom to do my makeup and my hair . Next , I go over to my closet and pick out an outfit to wear for the day . After I have my outfit picked out , I make myself a cup of coffee as I relax on the couch . Once the time hits about 8:45 , I go over to the sink and change out my toothbrush head with my boyfriends . Since my toothbrush is an electric one , it times how long I have been brushing my teeth for . After the third buzz , I know that it has been three minutes . This is when I can stop brushing my teeth . I change out the toothbrush head again , and put it back on the charger so my boyfriend has his ready to go in the morning when he gets up .
One evening , one of the kids told me that the toilet was clogged up . I went into the bathroom to see for myself , and saw a mess ! The water was at the rim , and the commode itself appeared to be full of toilet paper . After telling my son that he did not need to be using so much toilet paper ( thoroughness over quantity ) , I began to tackle the job . I then removed all of the tissue out of the toilet and threw them away . I then washed my hands thoroughly . There was no solid waste in the toilet , which was a good thing . Luckily , it did not take long , and after only a few moments of using the plunger the water began to recede . I test-flushed the toilet afterward , re-placed the floor mats , and then washed my hands , and went back to what I was doing .
I have to have a shower to start my day . I grab some underwear and clothes and head to the bathroom . After completing my morning ritual of brushing my teeth and the morning constitutional . It takes a few seconds to warm up and I check the temperature with my hand under the stream of water to be sure it is the right temperature . I think it feels pretty good . I 'm going to undress and step in . I stand there for a minute to make sure my hair is soaked and get some shampoo . I lather up my puff and start cleaning myself . I also wash my face . That will be enough to get me a fresh start to the day .
My friends and I were in New York City for the weekend . We did not have a car so we would have to depend on either taxis or the underground subway system . We decided that for the restaurant we wanted to go to , the underground would be the better choice . As we came upon the turnstiles we swiped our cards in order to get into the boarding area . After looking at some informational posters , we figured out which line we needed to get on and approximately when it would arrive . When our car came up we let the people off and hurriedly got ourselves onto into the car . When we saw that we were coming up on our stop we waited to exit the car . After we exited the car we took the stairs back up onto the streets of New York .
I remember about a year ago moving into my new flat . It was a rush moving from my old apartment to my new apartment and I had to bring my dog and get him set up as well . I had met my boyfriend then but he was not available to help so I asked some friends and family over . One Saturday morning I woke up early and spent the start of the day packing all my things into a U-haul . We met my friends and family there and they helped me unload all the necessary furniture into the house . We hung out for a bit and slowly spent the day moving things into place . I dropped off my key to the new owner of the apartment I left and officially moved into my new apartment . Over the next few days I got everything else sorted but at least I had a comfortable bed to sleep in .
Lunchtime . What to have ? I knew there was fresh lunch meat in the refrigerator . There was salami , turkey , ham and bologna to chose from . I decided on ham and American cheese . I took it out of the refrigerator along with lettuce and mustard . Then I put the bread back into the cupboard . I put the bread on a plate and layered on ham , cheese and lettuce . I cut up a tomato and added a slice . I cut the sandwich in half and added a handful of potato chips to my plate . I put the meat and cheese back into the refrigerator and headed to the table to enjoy my sandwich with a glass of milk .
It was early in the morning when I reached into my pantry to grab the box of Lipton tea bags . I grabbed a large pot from underneath my stove and filled it with water . Then , I placed the pot of water on the stove and turned the heat to the highest setting . While waiting for the water to boil , I got out a few tea bags that I would use in the water to make my gallon of tea . Once the water was boiling , I placed the tea bags in the water and turned off the stove . The teabags soaked in the water for about ten minutes . Then I removed the teabags , threw them in the trash , and poured the water into the pitcher . I put a lid on the pitcher and placed it in the refrigerator so that it would be cold later that day .
After I cleaned out my refrigerator yesterday , I had a lot of old , expired food in the trash can . Since I did n't want the food to start smelling bad , and then stinking up my kitchen , I knew I needed to take out the garbage . I lifted the lid of the can and pulled the full bag out . I live in an apartment complex with a large dumpster a short walk from my door . I carefully walked to my front door , because I did n't want the bag to catch on anything and rip . I walked the bag to the dumpster , lifted the lid , and threw the bag in . I closed the bin and walked back to my house , where I put a clean trash bag in the can .
I go to the bathroom to rush my teeth . I find my toothbrush , and apply some tooth paste . I wet my brush and start brushing my teeth . I then turn the water on to wash my face and remove my makeup . I splash water on my face , and apply a bit of soap , scrubbing my face until I 'm sure my makeup has been removed . I splash water on my face to rinse off the soap , and grab a hand towel to gently dry my face . Tonight will be a simple black tank top with matching pajama pants . I pull down the blankets , and get under them . Once I am comfortable , I grab the novel that I am currently reading and read a chapter or two until I start to feel sleepy , and then I go to sleep .
To change a baby 's diaper , I would first place the baby on its back on a changing table . I would remove his clothes and take off the diaper , which is usually fastened with sticky tabs . I would fold the dirty diaper in half and place it in a garbage can . I would then take a baby wipe and wipe off the baby 's bottom to make sure it is clean before I put a clean diaper on him . I might put a little bit of baby lotion on the baby 's bottom to make sure the baby does not get a rash . Then I would take some baby power and sprinkle it on the baby 's bottom to make sure he stays dry . I would take a clean diaper out of the package , unfold it , lift the baby 's bottom up with his legs , and place the diaper under the baby . I would lower his legs and attach the front of the diaper to the back with the sticky tabs .
I wanted to talk to my friend so I had to write her a letter . I sat at my desk and took out a piece of paper and a pen . I wrote her name in the top corner of the paper and wrote about everything going on in my life right now . I told her about how my pets were doing , how work was , and even have much my life has improved . At the end of the letter I told her to contact me anytime and signed my name . After the letter was finished I had to get an envelope and stamp so I could mail it to her . I wrote on the envelope ours names and addresses . I could not wait for her to get it .
The school dance was coming up and I really needed to find a dress and shoes . I had looked in many stores but still could not find the one that I wanted . So I decided to try and find one online . I went on a site and typed in `` pink dress '' , because that is the one I wanted . I looked through many postings but still did not find one I liked . So I went to a different site and did the same thing . I finally found a dress that I liked . So , I signed in and payed for the dress . Next , I needed to find some shoes . So I searched up `` silver shoes '' and found one that I loved . I finally found something that I liked and now I could go to the dance .
Last week one of the light bulbs in my living room burned out . Unfortunately this was not a bulb in a lamp , but instead it was in the ceiling . The problem was that the ceiling in my living room is very tall and it ca n't be reached without a ladder . I did n't have any extra ones in my house . When I got back from the store I took the tallest ladder I have out of my garage and brought it into the living room . I then got an extension tool that I can use to make my reach longer and I got onto the ladder and stretched up as high as I could with the extension tool to unscrew the burned out bulb . Then I put the new bulb on the end of the extension tool and reached up to screw it back in .
I wanted to play a video game . First I made sure my video game console was correctly connected to my television and the television was on the right channel . I chose the video game I wanted to play and put it into the console . Then I had fun playing the video game for almost two hours . Finally , I was tired and wanted to do something else . I made sure to save my game , so that I would not lose my progress and I could continue my game next time I had time to play games and was in the mood . I shut off the video game player so I do n't waste electricity , and I make sure the television is set up for watching tv shows again so the next person can use it without too much trouble .
When I get home from work , I like to go walking with my dog . He 's a brown and black German Shepherd , and he 's really nice and polite to strangers . I get his leash and head to the door , and he 's already waiting for me because he saw me getting the leash . We walk down the block , stopping every so often so he can sniff around and see all his favorite sights , then start to head home . On the way home , sometimes we see one of my neighbors who is also walking their dog -- I 'll stop and talk with him for a few minutes while our dogs say hello and play around for a few minutes . After that , we 'll go back to my yard , and he 'll potty before going back into the house . I 'll close the door behind us , then take the leash off his collar before he goes running back into the house , looking for some other fun thing for us to do .
I bought a painting and decided that I wanted to put it up on a wall in my house . I first walked through each room thinking about where the painting would look the best . I considered every wall until I decided on the living room . I took a measuring tape and a pencil and measured where I wanted it on the wall . I made sure it was equal lengths from the other paintings on each side . I made a mark with my pencil where the nail should go . I placed the nail on the pencil mark and hammered it in half way . Then , I took the painting and hung it on the wall . I was very happy to see that it looked very good ! I was happy that I picked that spot .
I like to do my holiday shopping online , so I do n't have to drive , carry packages , or fight the crowds . I start by making a list , so I do n't forget someone 's gift and do n't spend too much money . Then I write down where to buy each item , after doing an Internet search if I do n't already know where to get something . The easiest way to shop would be to buy everything on one website , so I 'd only have to check out once . So , in the end I go down my list , searching each website for the particular present I 'm after , checking the size and color , and then proceeding to checkout to give them my payment information and shipping address . I check out at last , and then do it all again at another site . Yet it 's still way better than the mall .
I wanted to make a cake for dessert but realized I needed eggs . It was getting late and I was n't sure the store was still open . I looked up the phone number for the store online . It gave me a list of stores with the same name as the store I wanted so I had to search then by location . I found the store that I wanted in the list and clicked on it . The search result listed the store name , address , and phone number . Then I found my phone by the coffee maker on the counter . I called the number and they said they were open until 9:00 PM , so I had plenty of time to run to the store to get the eggs to make my cake .
One of the best things you can do , is to adopt a pet who needs a loving home . The dogs and cats in shelters desperately need a family to care for them . They often sit in cages waiting for someone to take notice and bring them home . Once , I adopted a Labrador retriever from a shelter who gave me a look that said , \ \ take me , please \ \ . His name was Buddy and we kept the name so he would be comfortable . The moment he came home with me , he was so sweet . You can tell he was so happy to be adopted . When I took him for walks , people asked where I got Buddy and I said I adopted him at the shelter . I think its a great idea to adopt a pet .
I work at a small office downtown . Every morning I wake up at 7:00 , brush my teeth , get dressed , and eat breakfast . I make coffee and put it in my thermos . Then I get in my car and drive to work . I drive through my neighborhood and merge onto the highway . There is usually a lot of traffic , and I end up driving pretty slowly for most of the trip . Nobody likes sitting in traffic , so a lot of the cars around me honk their horns for no reason . I park my car , and pin on the badge that gets me into the office . Then I walk into the office to officially start my day at work .
When I am ready to drive my car , I make sure that I have my drivers license with me . I grab my car keys and I go to the car and visually check the tires to make sure they are not low or flat . I open the door and get in the car then I lock the door . I put my seatbelt on and then I put the car key into the ignition and crank up the car . I place the car in reverse and look around to make sure there are no other cars or pedestrians in my path . I slightly press the gas pedal and back up , then I place my foot on the brakes and change gears to drive , then I put my foot on the gas pedal and drive forward and drive and follow the speed limit and road signs until I reach a stop sign , traffic light or signal . I pay attention to the traffic around me and stay in my traffic lane until I need to change lanes and make turns . I make sure that I use my left and right blinkers to let the traffic around me know that I am changing lanes or that I will make a turn . When I am ready to get to my destination , I turn my blinkers on , I slow the car down and make sure there are no pedestrians in my path , then I carefully drive to where I want to get to a parking spot , and put my foot on the brakes , then I place the car in park , and then I turn off the ignition and take the keys out of the ignition . I then make sure I turn off all lights in the car then lock and close the door .
A couple weeks ago , I had to travel out to Wisconsin to be with family . I have not flown domestic in a long time , so was not used to paying for checked baggage . I did n't want to pay the extra fees , so I looked up the carry on size and went out and bought a new suitcase that was small enough to carry on . It was black with orange polka dots , which is not usually my style , but it was on sale and fit the dimensions I needed . I laid the suitcase on my bed and began to sort through the clothes I needed : some underwear , socks , shirts , pants , pajamas , a dress , and some dress shoes . I folded all the clothes neatly and began arranging them inside my suitcase . The expansion on the suitcase made it so it zippered and closed easily , and I was all packed and ready to go .
Every year we celebrate Arbor Day . Last year we we decided to celebrate the holiday by planing a tree . We went to the local plant nursery . We talked to the employees to find out which trees grow well in our area and in the type of soil we have . We chose a small maple seedling . We dug a hole just a little bigger than the roots of our seedling . We put the seedling in the hole in the ground very carefully , then covered the roots with dirt . We patted the dirt down really good to make sure the little tree seedling would be stable in the ground when it was windy . Then we watered the tree . We 've been watching and watering our tree for a year and slowly but surely our little tree is growing .
My girlfriend and I rented an apartment together so we could live closer to work . The walls were dirty so we asked the landlord if we could paint it . He said that we could so the next day we went to a supply store and bought a can of blue paint . We laid down some tarps on the floor and taped the edges so that paint would not get on things we did not want it on . After putting on some clothes we did not care about , we started to paint the walls . It took a long time and we opened the windows to let the paint fumes out . It was fairly fun as I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend . Once we finished the room looked so much better .
A DVD player is good for movies and music . You can get a disc from a rental place or borrow it from a friend and have a really enjoyable time . If you do n't have your own player you need to get one . I suppose you could buy one online but I prefer to go to a store where I can actually see what I am getting . After a while a clerk came over to help us . They all seemed pretty similar but we wanted to be sure the one we bought would hook up properly with our TV . We told the clerk what kind of setup we had and he directed us to the right models . We took the box up to the front of the store and gave the clerk my credit card to pay and then we went out and put it in the car .
My wife bought a beautiful poster of a local mountain scene . It was perhaps 18 inches square . We decided to mount it to the living room wall . We could see that a small nail hammered lightly into the wall would stick out enough to be a hanger for the tab . So I held the poster to various places on the wall as my wife considered how it looked . Once we found the right place , I lightly pounded a small nail into the wall and hung the poster by placing the tab hole over the nail . Once that was done , all that was left to do was stand back and see if the poster was hanging straight . Again , I did the adjustments as my wife stood back and looked to see how straight the poster was mounted .
Yesterday , I went to the dog park with my dog . Taking my dog to the park can be quite an ordeal but I manage it pretty well I think . First , I make sure I have all of his supplies ready . That means making sure I have his toys , his water bowl , and plenty of water for both me and him . Next , I make sure the weather is all clear . Once I see that the weather is fine , we head out to the park . Once we 're at the park , it 's time to have fun ! I unleash Dobby and get his toys out and start playing with him . Dobby is romping around with the other dogs by this time and I simply keep an eye on him to make sure he does n't get into trouble . After an hour or so , we then head home to get some dinner .
Today I had to iron laundry . Ironing is a way to get wrinkle out of clothes . First I set up the ironing board which is a flat surface to put the clothes on while ironing . Steam helps to take wrinkles out of clothes . Once the ironing board is set up I turn on the iron and give it time to heat up , about 2 minutes . Once heated up I put the pants on the ironing board . I start with the top part of the pants first and move or turn the pants after I iron each side . The I iron the leg part of the pants . I line up the leg part of the pants on the ironing board the way I want so that the crease will be the same . Once done I put everything away . The end .
After an extremely hard week at work , I decided that I wanted to treat myself to something nice . For this something nice , I decided to go to a sauna . I had never been to a sauna before but I had heard a lot of my friends talk about how much they loved it and how relaxing it was for them , so I figured I would give it a try . I got to the sauna and was greeted by a very calm and soothing employee who first directed me to a massage room . I entered the sauna and the first thing I noticed was that it smelled very woody , almost like being deep in a forest . It was also very hot inside but it was n't unpleasant . I sat down in the corner and closed my eyes , trying to relax . I spent about thirty minutes in the sauna enjoying the heat and took a shower when I was finally ready to leave .
I recently discovered a hole in my sock . I do n't like to just throw things away when they can be repaired , so I decided to sew my sock . I first located a sewing needle ( a special needle that has a slit in the tip to put thread threw ) . I then located thread . Using a pair of scissors I cut a piece of thread that was about 12 inches long . I then ran one end of the thread through the " eye " of the sewing needle . After that , I tied both ends of the thread together by making a knot . I then sewed the hole in my sock by running the needle back and forth through the fabric surrounding the hole . To finish the task , I made another knot and then cut off the excess thread .
This morning was unusually cool , so I decided to take a stroll around my neighborhood . I never know what I might see , so I grabbed my camera . As I was walking , I noticed a beautiful purple and pink butterfly flitting and flying around my neighbor 's flowers in her garden . I approached carefully and quietly , but the butterfly would not stay still . I set the settings where I could get details of the butterfly , if it allowed me to get close enough . Finally , the butterfly seemed to get used to my presence and started to fly a little slower . It settled on the petals of a white flower with a pink center . I got a little closer and then zoomed the camera a little more . Snap ! I took the photo of the sweet little butterfly . I was glad I brought my camera .
Growing vegetables is a great way to get fresh vegetables we all like . Before you start the planting process you need to decided what vegetables you want to grow and whether you need seeds or starter plants and layout your garden and/or containers with them , then purchase your seeds or starter plants from a store that sells them . To grow vegetables the ground and/or container must be prepared by rototilling the ground or filling the container with potting soil . Then place seeds/plants in the prepared rows or container . When all seeds/starter plants are in the rows or holes made in the container dirt , cover them dirt as instructed on the package , fertilize and water the area around the plant and seeds and water . Depending on the weather you will need to water your garden every 2 or 3 days and fertilize about every 10 days . Most of your seeds will sprout in 7 to 10 days and be ready to harvest in the days stated on the package .
Last summer , I visited Africa with my family ; my lovely mother , my handsome father , my beautiful sister , uncle Ted , Uncle Momo , Uncle Hamisi , aunt Peggy and James ( my funny cousin ) . We left Nairobi two hours before sunrise . As the sun rose , we parked our bus at the escarpment to take photos . It was raining further in the east . As we started our descent to the floor of the escarpment , the rain stopped . A beautiful rainbow formed . The feeling was amazing but the rainbow kept moving a mile further . Noon found us at the floor . The escarpment around us seemed like a gigantic wall built to keep us from escaping . At Changaria Springs , we found people boiling eggs in the hot springs and cooking game .
It is time to make the bed . First I take the pillows off of the bed and place them on the floor of my bed room . I pull the blanket and flat sheet off of the bed and set it on top of the pillows . I go to one corner of the bed and untuck the corner of the fitted sheet so I can shake the sheet 3 times before putting it back on the corner of the mattress . I put the flat sheet on the bed first , making sure its flat with no wrinkles . I put the blanket on top of the sheet , making sure it is on the bed straight with no wrinkles . I tuck the sheet and blanket under the mattress at the bottom of the bed , The pillows are placed at the top of the bed .
Last Tuesday was another typical workday . Following my daily 1:00 meeting , I was struck with some hunger pains . I reached into my pocket and felt around - fortunately I had some spare change . I stood up from my desk with a smile on my face and started to make my way down the hall . What would I want ? There were so many options . I could opt for something healthy , maybe a granola or a kind bar . On the other hand , I could always play it safe and get some popcorn or even some potato chips . I arrived at the vending machine and glanced at my options . Fully stocked ! What luck ! Finally , I came to E6 - the double twix bar . I felt my hunger pang immediately . Ladies and gentleman , we have a winner . The twix fell down and not wasting any time I grabbed for it , ready to take a bite and get on with my day .
When Teddy had to move into a new flat , he had to get a lot of things ready . First he had to pack up his old flat . He used many cardboard boxes . He had his best friend Sonja help him move his bed and kitchen table into a big moving truck , along with all the cardboard boxes . Then , he made sure his old flat was nice and clean , said goodbye to it , and locked the door . Together they drove the truck to the new flat . Teddy told Sonja about how he found the flat . He said he found it in the newspaper and called a number , and found out it was available , so he put some money towards it and was able to have it as his own . He was very excited as he finished moving the boxes into his new flat and started unpacking them , designing the room as he went .
It was a beautiful sunny day outside and I decided I would like to bring my camera out on a short hike . I selected my Nikon camera that I 've had since my birthday a year previously . I packed the camera into a shoulder bag and placed some extra batteries in beside it . About 20 minutes into walking , I noticed a particularly beautiful blue jay perched on a branch above my head . I quietly and quickly produced my camera from it 's bag and turned on the power . Once it was loaded I brought the camera to my eye and centered the blue jay on the screen . After the blue jay had flown off , I took a moment to examine my pictures . I selected the one I liked the most and deleted the rest .
My friends and I go on bike tours often . Usually in the summer . We all meet at a certain destination with our bikes and our belongings and we prepare for a couple days on the bikes , we take breaks to sleep either in tents or when the weather is good in hammocks with net covers . Last year we went on a trip , along the coast . We spent all of time riding to our first stop which was about a 3 hour bike ride . Once at the beach we set up camp and then cycled down to the river and then over a little hill to catch the sunset . We went all along the coast the follow days and spent 3 or 4 days cycling and spending time on the beach and at different little stops including museums and hiking trails .
The other day I rented the movie `` Trolls '' from Redbox . First I went online and searched Redbox.com for a location which had the movie . Then I drove to the site and used the machine to select the movie to rent . I took the movie home and put it in our DVD player and watched it with my family . We watched it twice . The next day I returned the movie to a Redbox machine on my way to work . I selected return from the menu and inserted the DVD following the instructions . It is important to face the CD the correct direction so the machine can read what it is . I made sure the machine confirmed the DVD had been returned before leaving .
After dinner each night , I like to watch TV and browse the news on my phone or computer . Around 9 PM , I put away my electronics and then around 10 PM , I turn off the TV . Sometimes I sit in my armchair and read a book or a magazine , but most nights I read in bed . Then I go to the bathroom , where I brush my hair and wash my face . Next I floss my teeth , a step that a lot of people skip but that is very important to me . I brush my teeth and use mouthwash , too . Finally , I 'm ready to lay down and read my book . I like to read before bed because it is relaxing and helps take my mind off of thoughts that might keep me awake and alert instead of allowing me to drift off to sleep .
I could not wait for spring . As soon as temperature became better I went to nursery and bought some vegetable -LRB- tomatoes , beans cabbage and egg plant -RRB- plants and herbs . I bought some seeds for cilantro and green chili . I was so excited . Then I added fertilizer to it and even it out all over . I got the plants out from pots carefully with roots . In one part , I planted all plants , equally spacing between them . Pour some water on it and secured them on their place . On the other part of the vegetable garden , I dug the long row for planting the seeds . I made 2 rows to plant the seeds . I made sure there were no weeds around . Put net on plants so birds do not eat them away .
I have a pen pal in Egypt . I write to her every Saturday whether I 've received a letter from her recently or not . Snail mail from Cairo to New Orleans can be iffy , so it 's important that we both write regularly so we can occasionally get mail from our sporadic at best mail service . I like to write the letter long hand . I use a pen and a sheet of notebook paper . I start the letter Dear Pen Pal . My new girlfriend . How her cat and I are getting along . The new couch we 've bought . I sign the letter love , my name . Because I do love her in a pen pal sort of way . Then I put the letter in an envelope and send it on it 's way .
Last week I had to attend a court hearing because I received a traffic ticket and I wanted to fight it . That morning I dressed in a business casual outfit of black pants and a simple white blouse . I wanted to look serious and put together . Once I was in the court room , I was introduced to a lawyer who was appointed to me for this particular case . The police officer who gave me the ticket was at the table to the left of me . The judge entered the court room and everybody was told to rise . The judge asked for me and the police officer to come to his desk and state our claim . There were people in the room waiting for their hearing as well . Eventually , the judge made a decision and I did not have to pay the ticket . I am glad I attended the court hearing .
Yesterday I went to the pub . The pub is a great place to meet new people ! I went with a few friends of mine , but ended up hanging out with about ten people total . We had some fun conversations about common interests that we had , and discussed sports such as football over the drinks . There were also some sports on TV as we drank ! It was fun to cheer on the players with all of my new friends . Something I decided to do was buy a drink for everyone in the whole pub . Everyone was really appreciative and we all sang a song together to celebrate the game that was on TV . There 's something about sports and drinks that can really bring a crowd together . I love going to the pub !
It 's not every night that you get to entertain company , but tonight was that night for me . A few friends were coming over to diner at my invitation , which meant I needed to cook a meal , and I wanted it to be good ! There was no time to run the grocery store , but that 's alright , as I was pretty sure I had all the ingredients I needed for a meal at home already . So opening the cupboards , the refrigerator , and the freezer , I started to take stock of my ingredients and plan the meal in my head . I had chicken breast tenders in the fridge , flour and spices in the cabinet , and some cooking oil under the sink . These are all the ingredients to make delicious pan fried chicken , so I got right on it , coating the chicken in flour and spice , and heating up the oil in the pan on the stove top . A side of mashed potatoes would be perfect for this meal , so mixing the instant powder in with hot water , the meal was complete . My guests had arrived , and it was time to eat , so I handed everyone a plate and silverware , and asked them to help themselves to as much as they wanted .
My family likes to eat a mixed salad as part of our dinner sometimes . One night I taught my son how to create this salad . We started by washing our hands to keep the food from getting germs in it . We took out a strainer to wash the lettuce mix before putting it in the bowl . We poured the lettuce mix into the strainer and washed it under the kitchen faucet . Once the lettuce mix was washed , I made sure to shake as much of the water out of it as possible . In the process my son and I had splashed a bit of water on each other , all in fun . We washed one cucumber and one tomato that we took out of the refrigerator . We sliced the cucumber in 1/4 inch round pieces and put them in the salad . Next , we cut the top yellow core out of the tomato . The pieces were n't perfect , but it was pretty well done for his first time . We placed the tomatoes into the salad . Using a large spoon and fork we picked up the salad pieces in the bowl and dropped them again until the salad was mixed well . We dumped the croutons on top . The salad was ready to serve . Now when our family wants salad for dinner , my son knows how to make it himself .
I own a giant , diesel , 4 door truck that is red in color and mean in appearance . I work construction for my job so I need to have something that is able to tow and haul a lot of weight . One of the unfortunate side effects of owning such a large , mean truck , however , is the need to constantly put fuel in it ! I pick a pump at my favorite gas station that is easy to drive into so I do n't risk hitting other vehicles . I hop out and insert my credit card into the pump machine . After my card is read , I pull the gas nozzle off of the machine and insert it into my truck .
About a month ago I got sick with a very bad chest cold . I had a headache , runny nose , sore throat , and a cough . I was miserable . I had to take medicine to help me feel better , relieve some of the symptoms , and hopefully help my body fight off the cold as quickly as possible . As soon as I got a tickle in my throat I started taking Wellness Formula , which has all sorts of great things in it to help your immune system . My trick is to only take one pill at a time , try to put it as far back in my throat as possible ( hopefully past all my tastebuds ) , and then drink a lot of water very quickly . It 's not a very pleasant sensation , but I know that if I take two pills three times a day , I will get to feeling better much sooner !
I am going to buy some new batteries from the store for a camera . I need to make sure they are the right size batteries . I will open the battery compartment and check the size of the old batteries . After I purchase the new batteries , I will change the batteries in the camera . First , I have to open the battery compartment and take out the old batteries and discard them . Then I have to remove the new batteries from the package . The new batteries should be inserted with the plus ( + ) and minus ( - ) on the battery matching the same symbols inside the battery compartment . After the batteries are inserted properly , I need to close the battery compartment so the batteries do not fall out .
I current live with my parents but i got admission into college in am amazing nw arts program which i am very excited about . It is a bot far away in a new city so i had to look for a place to live while i attended college . I wanted to find a place that is close by to make the commute easy , i also wanted to find a a place that was affordable and safe . I went online and after some extensive search , I found this apartment complex that was like 5 mins away from my university . The reviews seemed good and since it was so close , there were mostly students . Moving into a new flat is always very stressful , but i managed to find a couple of friends who helped me with the move .
One day , I decided to make dinner . I needed to cut an onion to make what I wanted to eat , so I got out a knife , an onion , and a cutting board , and started to cut the onion . I was n't paying attention , and I accidentally cut my finger with the sharp knife ! I put the knife down , and went to the bathroom , opened the medicine cabinet , and took out a box of band aids . I took a band aid out of the box , and unwrapped it , so I could put it on my finger . Then , I dried my finger off , and wrapped the band aid around the cut . It fit snugly , and so I put the box of band aids back into the cabinet , closed the cabinet door , and went back to cooking dinner .
I do n't normally receive phone calls on my house phone , I only have one because it came with my home internet package . Today , the phone rang . I did n't hear it at first as I was doing dishes , because I keep the cordless phone in my bedroom on my nightstand . I finally heard it after the third or fourth ring I 'd say , and ran into my room to answer it . She was asking me if I wanted to sign up for a credit card . I politely declined , and asked her to please take my name off of her calling list . She agreed to do so , but told me it can take up to 30 days to stop receiving the calls . I returned the phone to the charging dock and walked back into the kitchen to finish washing the dishes .
The other day , I was chopping potatoes into small cubes with a very sharp knife so that I could fry them for dinner . My hands were wet and the knife slipped and cut into my index finger . It was n't a very deep cut , but it was bleeding and it really hurt . I went to the sink and put my finger under the faucet and ran cold water over it for several minutes . The cold water made the cut feel better , but then I poured some peroxide over it to kill any germs that might have gotten into it , and that burned . I dried off my finger and put a bandage over the cut so that I could finish chopping the potatoes . My finger no longer hurt and I was more careful about keeping my hands dry after that .
Last night I went to the movies with friends and family . We all wanted to watch a good movie but there were so many options this was a difficult task . The theater had action movies , comedy movies , romantic movies , child movies and many others . We all looked at the plot and had different points of view as to witch movie to watch . At the end we decided to vote on the movie . We took out a paper and began with the voting count . At the end we voted for the adventure and comedy movie most of us voted for that movie although I wanted to see the romantic movie . At the end I was glad we picked that movie , it was really good and had a great story .
Yesterday my wife and I decided to go shop for mattresses . There is a mattress store near where we live with a good selection , so we chose to go there . Upon arriving at the mattress store , we were approached by the salesman , who asked us what we were looking for . We told him how much we hoped to spend and the type of mattress we liked and he showed us to the correct area of the store . As we tried the different mattresses to get a feel of what we liked , we were embarrassed as our three children started jumping from mattress to mattress in excitement . Once we found a good mattress , we talked with the clerk about how to pay for it , signed the papers and went home . It will be delivered next week -- yay !
When I clean house I start by putting away things I 've left where they should n't be . Coats go in the closet , books go on the shelf , and so on . Then I dust , with an old tee shirt that has holes in it . I plump up the chair and sofa cushions , and make the bed if it 's not already made . Then I do the bathroom . I do the toilet first , with cleanser and a brush . I scrub out the sink with a scrubbie , and also the tub if it 's a problem . I do the mirror with a blue spray product and paper towels , although I know vinegar and water and newspaper works just as well . If I still have time , I wipe down the kitchen counter and stove , wipe out the microwave and scrub the sink . Someday I will wash my windows .
When I woke up on Sunday , I was really excited - because today , my father , my sister , and I were going to a football game . I had never been to a football match before . I had only seen it on TV . But our favorite team was playing at the stadium near us , so our father said we had to go . We left the house in a hurry after breakfast , and got to the stadium right before the game was going to start . The man at the ticket booth gave us tickets , and we went inside the stadium , and found our seats . Everyone was wearing the colors of the team and cheering . We watched as the football players began . They were tied at halftime , and we bought hotdogs to eat during the next half . Our team scored again and again , and each time , we would stand up and clap and cheer .
I brush my teeth every morning and night . This morning I brushed my teeth at the bathroom sink , and I was very careful to be thorough . First , I got the toothpaste on the toothbrush , and then I wet the toothbrush head . I brush the back teeth first , because those are the ones I usually miss . Then , I brush near the front of my mouth and my top and bottom teeth get a lot of attention . I like to make sure I brush my teeth for about 1 full minute . After I brush all sides of all of my teeth , I spit out all the toothpaste , and rinse my mouth . After rinsing , I smile in the mirror to make sure I got all the obvious stains on my teeth , and I rinse off my toothbrush . Brushing your teeth is very important to dental health !
After playing outside for most of the day , I decided to go in and take a shower . I took my favorite rubby ducky toy in with me so I could imagine being in a strong storm while under the water . It was fun . There was sand , and a dirt scum ring going around the tub . I looked at myself and said you 're nice and clean now . I could n't believe that all that dirt had came from me playing all day . He laughed while coming up the stairs with a few cleaning bottles in his hand . `` Well you made this mess , now let 's clean it '' , he said . He looked into the hall closet and picked up two hand towels . . He looked at me and said `` grab a towel , I 'll spray and you 'll wipe '' . He sprayed from a bottle that read `` Shower Cleaner '' . I wiped wherever he sprayed . The dirt scum ring started to disappear and it was back white and shiny . After we finished spraying we turned on the shower and rinsed the tub out with the water . My dad and I had cleaned the shower and it was just like new again .
Last night was my four year anniversary with my partner . We decided to go out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary together . A few weeks before , we discussed which restaurant to go to and decided to go to Yuzu , a nice Japanese restaurant we have been to before with really delicious sushi and small plates . I looked up the phone number for Yuzu on the Internet , and called them to make a dinner reservation . They said yes . I asked if I could please have a reservation for two people at 8 pm . They said the 8 pm slot was all booked up and asked if we were available to come in at 8:30 pm instead . I agreed and said the 8:30 pm reservation time would be fine . My partner and I went to the restaurant for our reservation last night and had a great time .
Just like I do every day , I got up early and drove to the gym . When I arrived , I went to the locker room and changed into a pair of shorts and T shirt . Then I headed out onto the gym floor and spent some time doing exercises to get warmed up . I did jumping jacks , sit ups , push ups , and had a nice long run on the treadmill . I was all warmed up now and really starting to sweat . Next I used some of the gym 's big weight machines and worked on my different muscle groups . As I was exercising and sweating more and more , I kept reminding myself to stop and drink water . Swimming in the huge pool was always my favorite part of visiting the gym .
I take photographs with my iPhone and I especially like to take pictures of people in pretty settings . I just visited my grandchildren . I took them to a botanical garden and decided to take a couple of photographs of them . I took out my phone and pressed the button to turn it from phone mode to photography mode . I told my two grand daughters to stand on either side of the sculpture . I made sure the sun was behind me . I looked at the screen on my phone and I could see what the picture would look like . I backed up a couple of steps so I could get more flowers in the picture . I held the phone still until everything on the screen looked in good focus . I clicked a button to take the picture . It looked perfect .
There are many video games to choose from . My personal favorite is Pacman . I take the game cartridge and slide into the video game console . Then I power it on and set my controllers to one player and give myself a name on the screen . The Pacman icon must eat as many dots as possible to gain points and enter to the next level . The music is simple and catchy . As I eat the dots , I must be careful not to be eaten by the ghosts so I do n't die . When you eat the large dot , the ghosts become blue and then you can eat them for more points . After a few seconds the ghosts return to normal color and try to get you again . If you eat all the dots on screen and stay alive you move on to the next level .
After dinner , we had many dishes to clean up . My husband , my son , and I each carried our plates from the table , rinsed the the food off in the sink , and put them in the bottom rack of the dishwasher . We put the plates in a neat row and spaced them so they would not crash against each other in the wash and break . I emptied the glasses and put them in the top rack , again making sure they would not hit against each other . I also rinsed off the pans I had used to cook . One pan was soiled because I burned something in it , so I had to soak it a bit and scrape it hard . When I was satisfied I had all the dirty dishes loaded into the dishwasher , I added detergent in the detergent cup and closed it tightly . Before bed , I will press the start button , and tomorrow morning , I will wake up to sparking clean dishes .
I had just watched a movie , and saw that it had been based on a book . Since I liked the movie , I wanted to read the book and went to the library in my neighborhood to see if they had it . In the library the books were separated into fiction and non-fiction areas . If it were a make-believe story , it would have been in the fiction section . The person who wrote the book had a last name that began with S. I began looking on the shelves for authors with the last name that began with S. All the books were in alphabetical order according to the authors last name . I found the book I was looking for and took it off the shelf . She asked me for my library card , which gives me permission to borrow books . She entered my information into her computer so she would know who borrowed the book . She told me the book would be due back in the library in two weeks . If I did n't bring it back by then , I would have to pay the library money for every day the book was late . I did n't want to have any late fees , so I made sure I brought it back on time . Since the book belonged to the library , I took good care of it so others could enjoy the book when they borrowed it .
I have a lot of plants in my house and I love them very much . I take care of them very well , always making sure they get water and sunlight every day . When it 's time to water them , I fill up a large plastic watering can from the hose outside . I grab a towel from the kitchen and walk in a large circle around my entire living room , giving each plant enough water to stay healthy and keep growing . I 'm careful not to over-water the plants , because it 's not good for them . I go outside , refill the watering can , and come back in . Next , I water the plants in the dining room . There are fewer of them in there than in the living room , so it does n't take as long . I feel satisfied when I 'm done , knowing that I 'm helping my plants have a healthy life .
Yesterday I found a great recipe for a chocolate cake with peanut butter swirls . I went to the store to buy all the ingredients . I had to get eggs , sugar , milk and peanut butter . I preheated the oven while I was mixing everything together . I had to wait a few minutes for the oven to be ready for the concoction sitting on my counter . I poured the batter into a cake pan and licked the spoon . It smelled incredible while it was baking . I tested the moisture of the cake by sticking a toothpick into the middle . It was perfect . I shared it with my family and we all agreed it was one of the tastiest cakes we 've ever eaten .
Yesterday I told a story to my son . It was his bed time and he wanted me to help him fall asleep . First , I went over to the bookshelf and picked out a story that I thought he would enjoy . I opened the book and started at the first page . Together , we both read through the book , sometimes stopped to talk about what we had just imagined . As I read the book my son got more and more tired , eventually falling asleep . I tucked my son into bed by pulling the blanket up to his chin , then I walked over to the bookshelf and placed the book back where I had gotten it from . Then I turned off the lights and left the room .
I was really hungry yesterday after I drove to the post office . I really just wanted to eat a really big burger . As I was driving , I passed a burger placed called Burger Supreme . As I got closer to the drive-thru window , I encountered the menu and I made my order . They asked if I wanted to get any fries and I told them I did n't want them . I drove up to the next window and I paid for my burger . After a few minutes , I got anxious and walked inside to ask what went wrong . They had forgotten my order , but they made it really fast and I sat down with the burger and ate it when they were finished with it .
Every Saturday night my family and I go out to eat at a restaurant . Saturday nights are busy at restaurants , so we have to make a reservation earlier in the week . This means you tell the restaurant when you are coming to eat , and they agree to have a table ready for you . Some restaurants let you make your reservation online , but for others you have to call and speak to a host or hostess . This place does n't have online reservations , so on Wednesday afternoon I called and spoke to Maria , the hostess . I asked Maria if my family of four could make a reservation for 6 pm on Saturday , but that time was n't available . Maria told me we could eat at 4:30 or 7:30 instead .
I wanted to have a fun board game evening with my friends last Saturday so I got everything ready . First , I called all my buddies and asked them if they wanted to come over . When I knew how many would be coming I started working on which game we would play . Next , I picked out the food . I made sure to have things that everyone would like ; chips , dip , pretzels , cookies , and some cake . I also chose some music that we could listen to as we played the games . Finally , I pulled all of my folding chairs and a big table out of my garage and brought them into the living room so we would have somewhere to sit while we played . I also made sure the lights were nice and bright .
I should have been more careful when using scissors to cut some fabric for a sewing project . But I accidentally cut my finger with the scissors , enough to make it bleed . I remembered that you should always wash a cut to help prevent infection , so I set the scissors down and headed into the bathroom . I reached down into the cupboard and pulled out a bandage , some cotton wipes , and a bottle of disinfectant cream . I turned on the sink and ran the cotton wipes under the water , then I pushed down on the soap pump to get a little soap on the wipe . I washed my cut with the cotton wipe , and then ran my cut under cold water to get all of the soap out . Then I took the disinfectant cream and put a small dab of it on my cut , since this would help prevent infection . I took the bandage out of its wrapped and gently placed it around my finger . Then I put everything away so that nothing would get lost .
One day I went into the bank and opened a new account so that I could start keeping my money in the bank . The bank teller gave me instructions on how to set up online banking . Online banking allows me to see how much money I have in my account and it also allows me to transfer money to other accounts . When I got home , I set up an online banking account by going to my bank 's website and creating a username and password to log in . From there I was able to log into my bank account whenever I want to to view my account activity and preferences . Online banking is also available on my cell phone so I can do almost anything without ever going to the bank ! It is amazing .
Steve did a Triathlon this weekend , so when he returned home he was quite dirty . After he cleaned up , the shower was filled with bits of dirt and rock and grass . He offered to clean it , but I told him he should rest and I 'd do it and then grabbed the shower cleaning solvents from under the bathroom sink . Afterwards , I sprayed a foaming antibacterial cleanser on the walls , in the corners and on the shower 's glass door . I let the cleaner sit for a little while , so it could really soak into the dirty surfaces . Then I went in with a sponge and scrubbed every inch with the rough , scrubby part of the sponge . Once I was satisfied I 'd gotten most of the dirt out , I put the shower on extra hot and rinsed down the walls . The last step was glass cleaner and a squeegee , to make sure the door was as spotless as the rest of the shower .
I went to the airport to go see my friend in North Carolina . So I drove up and had to go to the gate to go park . I paid my money to go park and went to park . After much confusion , I found the place to check in and walked up . I gave them my boarding pass and they took my bags . From there they weighed them to make sure that they were not over the weight limit for carry on items . I arrived super early so that I would have plenty of time in the line . I got in line for security and just waited . After getting to the front of the line , I took off my shoes and belt and put those on an x-ray scanner and got scanned myself .
My best friend from grade school and I live in different states , so we write back and forth a few times a year . My birthday is coming up and i 've been checking the mail each day for a letter . This morning when I opened the mail box , I found a card and note from her ! I was so excited I could barely make out what it said ! I went inside and sat down at the kitchen table , turned the light on and began to read the letter . She told me all about her husband , new baby and the small home they just bought . In the letter , she apologized for not writing sooner , explained how busy she had been and invited me for a visit .
Lately I have been feeling a little lonely , so last week I decided to go to the local pound to adopt a kitty-cat . I drove to the pound and told the workers that I really wanted to bring home a kitty-cat to call my own . One of the workers directed me through a door into a room with many animals all locked in cages . After looking around at all the cats , I found a kittens that was a dark color with white spots all over him . I thought he was really cute , so I decided that he was the one that was going to be my pet ! The workers at the pound sold me a kitty-carrier to take my friend home in , and they also gave me a sheet of paper that would teach me how to take care of my cat .
I love going to the movie theatre to watch new movies . I go at least once a month , sometimes even twice a month to watch a new movie . In fact , I was at the movie theatre just yesterday . Yesterday , I saw the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Long Haul movie . We purchased our tickets at the movie theatre , through the desk window at the entrance and payed in cash for matinee tickets . Once we got our tickets , we went inside and then got food from the concession stand . We got a big Pepsi , and then a large popcorn which we shared . We also got some Twizzlers to share . We then got in line , and they checked our ticket then directed us to our theatre where our movie was playing . After the movie , we went home and talked about how great the movie was .
My friend and I enjoy going to the movies , but we often ca n't agree on what movie to go see . One weekend , the theater was playing a scary movie and a love story . My friend really loves love movies , but I ca n't stand to watch them . On the other hand , I love scary movies , but my friend gets scared very easily and does n't like to watch them . As she watched the scary movies , my friend 's hands kept covering her eyes and she did not want to watch what was happening . She was very scared . We then watched the love story trailer . Unfortunately , I was n't able to stay awake during the whole trailer , so I did n't understand what the movie was about . Eventually , we checked the theater website and noticed that the new Disney movie we both wanted to see was still playing . Excitedly , we both agreed to go see the Disney movie instead .
One night , my boyfriend told me he wanted to eat fish for dinner . I was excited because we caught so much fish on our lake last weekend and I was ready to cook some . I went down to our freezer where we keep all of our fish and grabbed a big salmon . I brought it back up to the kitchen and began to prepare it . Before I started preparing the salmon , I preheated my oven to make sure it would be ready to go . After the salmon was prepared , I seasoned it with salt and pepper , and wrapped it in a parchment packet to go into the oven along with some lemons , a sprig of rosemary , and asparagus . As I waited for the salmon to cook , I made a salad for us to eat . The salmon was ready and I took it out of the oven .
When I was young , I did n't have to take much medicine . When I had an irritating cough or I was running a fever , my parents would always give me grape cough syrup that would make me feel better . As I got older , I had to get used to taking pills , which I hated . For some reason , cough syrup is not made for grown ups and it was impossible for me to find medicine that worked for me . One day , I had a horrible headache that would not go away . Eventually , I got up and checked the kitchen cabinet . Fortunately , there was medicine that would help my headache go away . Unfortunately , they were pills . Unable to get rid of my headache , I decided that I would have to take the pills so I would be okay . Surprisingly , it was very easy with all of the water and my headache melted away .
The washer stopped running , so I knew my clothes were ready to go into the dryer . First , I opened the dryer and pulled out the lint trap to make sure it was empty . I then replaced the trap and left the door to the machine open so I could load it . I gently separated and shook out the items as I pulled them out and then tossed each into the drum of the dryer . Once all of the items were inside the dryer , I closed the door . I turned the dryer on and pushed the buttons that corresponded to the options I wanted for the type of clothes that I had put inside . When the cycle was finished , I returned to the machine and opened the door to find warm , dry clothes . I folded each item as I pulled them out of the machine and placed each in the laundry basket to be taken to the closet .
I opened the door to my home and proceeded to take off my shoes . Naturally , I reached for the light switch to turn on the lights , but it did n't work this time . I knew the light bulb must be out . I slide the door open . I flick on this light switch . Thankfully , this one works . Luckily , I have some already , so that saves me a trip to the store . I grab the light bulbs case and remove one . After all , I only need one . I reach for the light bulb and see if it is hot to the touch . It is cool , so I twist light bulb out and replace it with the new one . I flick on the light switch and the room is illuminated .
I look in the refrigerator to see what I will make for dinner . I see that I have chicken thighs , so I take them out of the refrigerator . I look at my recipe book to see what I should do with them . I spray a baking dish with cooking oil , then put the four chicken thighs in the dish . I select some different spices and sprinkle them on top of the chicken : salt , oregano , and thyme . The oven beeps when it has preheated to the right temperature , and I put the chicken in without covering it . Now I have to decide what to serve with the chicken . Potatoes ? I take some red potatoes out and wash them in the sink . I cook them for about ten minutes overall , but I wait so that they 're finished when the chicken is ready , after a half hour in the oven . When the alarm I 'd set goes off , I take the chicken out and take the potatoes out . The food is ready to go on a plate .
I listed to music almost every day , but my absolute favorite time to listen to music is when i 'm in the car driving to work . Just this morning I found myself on my way to work , so I turned on the radio and switched it to my favorite station . After a few commercials , the music began to play . After I grew tired of listening to the radio , I pulled out a CD from my personal collection and inserted it into my CD drive . The songs played from the CD in order , and I enjoyed listening to this specific musician . Once I began to approach work , I ejected the disk and put it back into it 's proper storage place . I turned down the volume , and shut off the radio altogether before turning off my car and walking into work . I ca n't imagine my drive to work without music to listen to .
Every few weeks , the grass in my yard grows too high and I need to mow it to keep it looking nice and neat . Yesterday , I had to mow the lawn again . Some people have lawn mowers you can sit on and ride , mine is a push mower since my lawn is n't very big , and I like the exercise . I checked to make sure there was enough gas in the mower , and pulled the string to start the engine . Being careful , since the mower has very sharp , fast-moving blades underneath , I went in a straight line from one end of the yard to the other . After I finished mowing the lawn , I made sure to put my lawn mower back in the shed where it belonged , and enjoyed a large , cold glass of lemonade , since lawn mowing is hard work .
Yesterday , I went outside to mow the lawn . I first went to the shed where I keep the mower . I opened the door to the shed and got the gasoline can that was in there . To start the mower , I pulled on the cord . I pulled the cord once , twice and then on the third pull the mower started and I was able to begin to mow the lawn . I went back and forth across the lawn in rows . I did this many times . Once , there was a tree in the way and I had to go around it , but usually it was down one row , turn , and back up the next row . The grass being cut smelled very nice and when I was done the yard looked very pretty . Since the sun was hot , I got pretty tired mowing the lawn so after I put the mower back in the shed I went inside to get a drink of water .
I am bored and want to do something . I remember I just bought that new DVD movie last week and still have n't watched it . I decide to watch a movie . I open the DVD case and remove the DVD . I walk toward my TV and find my DVD player . I turn my DVD player on and hit the `` open '' button . The DVD player pops open . I then push the slot closed . I turn on my TV and switch from cable to HDMI . The movie is playing through the opening trailers . I grab my remote and press the `` OK '' button while on the `` play '' option . The movie begins to play . I enjoy it for two and half hours .
I looked at myself in the mirror . I was wearing a gray skirt and jacket . I told my reflection that I was confident that I could give a good presentation . I smiled and went into the conference room . It can be a scary place to give a presentation , but I had just given myself a pep talk and was feeling positive . I found the remote control for the projector and pressed the power button . While the projector was warming up , I connected my laptop to the projector with an HDMI cable at the podium in the very front of the room . When the projector displayed the blue screen , indicating it had warmed up and was ready to connect , I pressed the F1 key on my laptop . I opened my powerpoint presentation . Everything looked perfect . I took a sip of water as my colleagues entered the room and sat at the table . Then , I said , " Thank you all for coming . " I started my presentation .
I was sight seeing and wanted to take some pictures , so I brought my camera with me . At the first sight I got my camera out of the case , took off the lens cap , turned it on , and looked through the viewfinder . Before I could even focus on the scenery , I noticed the red " low battery " light blinking on the screen . I turned the camera back off , and dug around in the camera bag to find a new battery which had a full charge . I was careful to look at the direction in which I took it out , because sometimes I forget the right way to insert the new battery , even though there is a diagram on the inside of the compartment . I placed the old battery back in my camera bag , and then I inserted the new battery into the compartment . I clicked the cover back in place and turned the camera back on . When I looked through the viewfinder this time , I had a full battery and was ready to take all the pictures I could want !
Yesterday afternoon , my friends and I went out to go dancing together . My friends and I enjoy all kinds of dance , so we first needed to decide what kind of dance we wanted to do . We all agreed that we wanted to learn a new kind of dance . We called the studio and asked if we could sign up to take a salsa class together . The studio let us know the price of the class , which we agreed to pay . We then went to the studio together and rented special shoes that we needed to wear to salsa dance in . Traditional salsa dancers wear fancy clothing when they dance sometimes , so my friends and I decided to rent those dresses . Our instructor taught us all kinds of new salsa dances yesterday . We all had a great time going dancing .
I got promoted at my job , and I wanted to invite my close relatives . I do at home all the time , and i wanted something different this time . I decided this time I will make reservation at dinner , so I will be free of worries to cook and mass . I was very happy with my decision . So I called around for nice restaurants . I was particularly looking for some nice sea food , so that why I narrowed down my list to 3 . I went through the menu items , and I Liked all the items that was on buffet that evening . They recommended lunch buffet for more varieties . So I decided to go with lunch buffet . They gave me some discount as I told them to use recycled material , and I participated in their volunteering program .
John and Jerry love camping with their family . They are brothers , and when their dad takes them camping , they get so happy ! Their dad took them on a trip a month ago , to a campground in the mountains . It was very pretty , and it even had a place to park your camper , and set up your tents . In the camp sites there was a little fire pit to make a fire on at night , and to cook with . Then they set up the fire , and put the coffee maker , and the food pots near the fire when they would use them for dinner . Their dad always brings enough food , and he brings a treat too . Usually , he brings smores to the camp site for the boys to make on the fire after dinner . Before dinner , they usually play outside at the campground with other kids , but when their dad calls them for dinner , they run back for dinner and smores !
I sat with my family in the pew of the First Baptist church in my fancy clothes . My cousin and her boyfriend were getting married , and we were anxiously waiting in the sanctuary of the church to watch the ceremony . Finally , elegant music started playing , and I watched as my grandmother was escorted down the aisle of the church to a front row seat that had a reserved sign on it . The bride and groom 's parents came down the aisle next and made there way to the front of the church where a several candles were on display . The couples parents both lit a tall candle that on both sides of a larger candle called a unity candle . Once the parents were seated , the preacher and the groom walked from a side door at the front of the church on to the stage . The preacher took his place at the middle of the church while the groom stood to the side and nervously stared to the back of the church waiting to see who would be entering next . When the music changed , the back doors of the church opened and the bridesmaids and groomsmen started walking in pairs slowly down the aisle arm in arm . The bridesmaids dressed in a flowing blue dresses and held a bouquet , and the groomsman were dressed in tuxedos with blue flowers in sticking out of their lapels . A cute little girl with a basketful of flower petals walked down the aisle sprinkling petals along the pathway . The flower girl was adorable , as was the little boy ring bearer , who carried a small pillow with rings tied to them . The music changed again to the Bridal March song . As the doors opened a second time , the Bride stood there in a beautiful white satin sparkly gown and white see through veil that covered her face . Her hair was styled in a braided updo and had little flowers peaking out of her braids . She held on to her father 's arm as he walked her down the aisle to meet her groom . When they got to the front the father placed her hand in the grooms and took his seat with the bride 's mother . He said some nice things about love and asked the couple to exchange their vows . The Bride and groom took turns repeating things that they had written about how they promised to love each other and be faithful forever . The preacher asked the couple one at a time if they wanted to take the other person as their bride or groom . Then they exchanged wedding rings as a symbol of their love . The groomsman who was the best man , and the bridesmaid that was the maid of honor had been holding the rings for safe keeping . Once the rings were exchanged , a soft song was played and the couple went to light the unity candle . They each took the long candle that their parent had lit , and used it to light the big candle in the middle . When the song ended the preacher had the couple face the church and kiss . Everyone cheered as they were introduced as the newly married Mr. & Mrs Smith . It was a very happy moment followed by a dinner in the reception hall where we watched the couple share cake , have their first dance , and greet their guest . Later the groom threw a garter to a group of single men , and the bride threw a bouquet to the single ladies in attendance . The bride and groom then got ready to leave . We all gathered in front of the reception hall with a handful of bird seed . Someone drove the grooms car up to the sidewalk so that the couple could make a quick get away . The car 's bumper had streamers with cans tied to the ends . When the bride and groom ran to the car , we threw the bird seed at them . As they drove away , the cans on the streamers were dragging and rattling behind .
Sometimes , something happens that can really just ruin your day . Take , for example , going for a fun bicycle ride only to have the tire go flat ! When something like this happens , it can seem like a big deal , but is only a small inconvenience . I do n't even know how to repair a flat bicycle tire , but I know how I could do it myself . After I have learned how to repair it , I would go to the store to get some supplies . I would need the tools to fix it and a new tire or things to use for the repair . After arriving home , I would review the things I learned about how to repair the tire and I would follow the directions . Once it was repaired , I would test out the bicycle to make sure it was repaired and then I would clean up .
I went fishing when I was 9 years old with my cousin and uncle and my cousin gave me a hard time the entire week going into the trip saying I would get sea sick . We went on a pretty large lake , it was a great time . I was too grossed out to put the worm on my fishing rod so my uncle did it for me but after that I was all systems go . I caught a bass , I was so excited ! I still have a picture in my room of it somewhere , I did n't wind up getting sick and we had a blast . It was a really good time , I do n't know why I have n't been back since . I think I will ask him if he wants to go again soon , it was great .
It was a nice day in Phoenix . We had another couple visiting our house with their ten year old daughter . It was about 85 degrees on an early April day . The visitors had never seen the Grand Canyon , so we decided to drive north to show them the Grand Canyon . As we proceeded north from Phoenix , the highway started going up hill as we entered the foothills of the mountains . We saw large saguaro cactus on both sides of the highway . Some stood fifteen to twenty feet tall and we told out visitors that one foot of the cactus weighs 100 pounds . In just a few more miles , there was thick snow on the ground and the road surface was very slippery . We were less than one hour away from the 85 degree temperatures of Phoenix . We did not want to risk driving in the dangerous snow , so we turned around and went swimming in Phoenix .
I was really hungry and decided to make some soup . I had to decide what kind to make , so I looked online to find a soup that I had all of the ingredients to make . I found that there was a taco soup that I could make with a bunch of cans of food . I turned it on and set it to cook at a really low temperature . I got out all of the ingredients that were listed in the recipe and opened the cans to get the food out . Once the cans were open , I poured all of the ingredients into the slow cooking machine and added some beef broth to make sure that it would be a nice , tasty soup . After I set it to cook for a few hours , it was ready to eat and we poured it out .
It was getting late and my kids needed to go to bed . They begged me to tell them a story before they had to go to sleep . I knew they were just going to keep begging , so I decided to read them their favorite book . I have been reading this story to them since they were babies . It is a book about two brothers who are really different , and they want to know who their mother loves the best . She starts to tell them how she loves them both for their unique qualities . My kids really like this story because it explains how a parent can love both kids equally for different reasons . I have read this book so many times , I am sure they know it by heart and do n't need me reading it anymore , but it will always be our favorite .
We decided to invite our relatives for a dinner for the coming weekend . And as a part of the cleaning required , I really wanted to do it perfectly . Our carpet which we put in the living room under the small table is an original from Rajasthan . I removed the carpet from under the Tea table and dragged it carefully to the open area near our dining room and placed it in such a way that I can see it clearly . It is heavy and beautifully designed colorfully . I had to rearrange the dining table and chairs to accommodate it in the room . I started from one corner and dragged the vacuum cleaner slowly and steadily to the next corner and completed all the four sides and gently continued to the middle portion of the carpet . After almost 45 minutes , I completed the vacuuming with satisfaction .
I 've been in the board game hobby for about 3 years now . My wife and I love to play games . We have a friend who comes over and plays every few weeks , and another two here and there much less often . So , we 're typically used to a group size of 3 or 4 players . \ nFor a change of pace , we decided we 're going to host a big game night in a few weeks . Does anyone have any advice on running a bigger event like this ? I 'm guessing we 'll have to run 2 or 3 games at a time , always having someone familiar with each game teaching it to the others . Most of the people will want to play easier games , possibly even a party game like Apples to Apples or Cranium . Others I had in mind include : Bohnanza , Ticket to Ride , I 'm the Boss , Mystery of the Abbey , Shadows Over Camelot , RoboRally , and For Sale . Two groups play a game at the same time , and then the groups split up and start new games . \ nAnyway , we 've never done anything like this before , and we thought maybe some fellow geeks out there would have some good advice .
After school got out for the summer , my best friends and I decided we wanted to go camping . First , we had to pick a location and plan our travel route . We decided to go camping in the Boundary Waters in the north of Minnesota , and that we would canoe from campsite to campsite . Once we did that , we started to pack . We needed tents , sleeping bags , hiking boots , clothes , water bottles , and enough food to get us through our week . We spent five days canoeing through the Boundary Waters of Minnesota , stopping at a different site every night to set up our camp and eat dinner . When we got to a campsite , the first thing we would do was pitch our tent and make a fire so we could start cooking dinner . My favorite dinner that we made was campfire macaroni and cheese , with s'mores as a dessert . I was sad to leave , but excited to get back home to take a warm shower !
I had a first date recently and I wanted to cook for her . I was low on money and sometimes cooking a meal yourself is more thoughtful and romantic . I had it all planned out . I was planning on making a chicken alfredo . First , I started boiling the water to cook the pasta . In another pan , I add some olive oil and starting cooking some broccoli and some chicken . I had plenty of garlic and spices . After the pasta is cooked , I add it to the other pan with the chicken and broccoli . I add in the alfredo sauce and stir it . After about two minutes , the meal is nice and hot and ready to enjoy .
This morning I took the kids I babysit to school . The way I did it was first I woke them up in the morning , and made sure to get them in the car on time . After that , I buckled them up , and put the younger child in a car seat . There were various safety patrolling people around , and the speed limit was much lower around the school . I finally dropped the kids off , and watched them as they walked into the school to make sure they both made it safely inside . I 'm glad that there 's such a safe way to bring kids to school , and that the whole community cooperates to keep kids safe in school . The most important part about taking kids to school is making sure they 're safe , and it starts with bringing them in safely .
Henry makes lists while he works , to get things done and to remind him of things for that day . He does this also for shopping . He starts his list for shopping by going through the kitchen , and checking anything he has missed or run out of . Then he goes into the bathroom , to see what he needs to refill , and adds those to his list as well . He takes it to the grocery store , and goes through the whole list , checking things off as he goes . When he has all the list in his basket , he then buys everything he found , and brings it back to his home . He is happy that he made the list , because he did not forget anything that he really needed to get and replace .
Jane wanted to wrap her Christmas gifts that she went out and bought for her children . Unfortunately , she had forgotten the wrapping paper at the store so Jane went to her car and traveled to the Christmas R Us . She got her favorite paper , it had little bunnies all over it and cute little pictures of Santa Claus on the paper . as soon as she got home she started wrapping presets as fast as her arms and hands could go . Jane had got her son a PlayStation four , it has a slant shape to it so it was difficult for her to wrap it up , but she figured it out in no time and she quietly layer the gifts under the Christmas tree so the children would not notice that she put them there . The next morning all the children opened their gifts and were so happy that they all gave Jane a big hug .
Wedding preparations take a long time . Yesterday , I had the opportunity to help prepare for a wedding . The way we did this was first by going to places to find a location . My friend is the bride and wanted to find a place that had both a small lake and a reception area . The hotels in the area had what she wanted , but she also wanted a church wedding . This just about seemed impossible to find . This was a great way to figure out exactly what she wanted in her wedding . The next day we would do the preparations of the flowers , food , and decorations . I was glad that we finished the preparations of the location for today though ! I ca n't wait to attend the wedding .
I woke up on the first day of summer and ran around the house yelling , " I 'm free , I 'm free . " My mom told me to go next door and see if my friend would go to the playground at the park across the road with me . I put on some play clothes and walked next door , my mom was watching me and I turned and waved at her . Tommy opened the door and said he was just coming over to ask me if I wanted to go to the park . We did n't have far to go so we just walked instead of riding bikes . At the park we played on the monkey bars first and then we jumped into the swings . Swings were our favorites and we tried to see who could go the highest . We both ran home to get our lunches .
It is an exciting time when going to the movie theater . My mom takes me and my siblings every summer . The theater is about 30 minutes away from our house . My mom always buys tickets ahead of time to make sure we have tickets since the theater is a little distance away . We then head to the snack line . While waiting in the line we all decide what snacks we want . I love to get popcorn with lots of butter , a pickle and a large Dr. Pepper . Once inside , we pick out what seats we would like . We do n't want to be too close or too far , the middle is the perfect spot . Once we get settled the movie starts . Then we all drive back home .
I had a job interview the other day so that I could work somewhere . After I got home from the meeting , I got out a couple of thank you letters that I could write a really personal letter to each person that I had talked to in my interview . After I wrote the letter , I found some envelopes to put it in . After putting the letter in , I put a stamp on it so that the mail box would go and deliver it . I wrote the address of the people . After it was mailed , I had a code from the stamp that I could check out to see if the letter got where it needed to . The letter got to the people I sent it to just fine and this was all thanks to mailing the letter in the mailbox with a stamp on it .
I wanted to check the balance in my account so I decided to use online banking . I wanted to know if there was enough money in my account for the check I needed to write for the furnace repair and also to see my recent transactions on my credit card . I logged into my account and looked at the account information . However , I had more money in my savings account . I decided to transfer money from savings into checking . I got a passcode on my cellphone to confirm the transaction . I went back to my account information and browsed through the transactions to see if there was anything I did not recognize . I did not find anything suspicious . All the transactions were valid and done by me .
Before you plant a tree , you must contact the utility company . They will come to your property and mark out utility lines . Without doing this , you may dig down and hit a line , which can be lethal ! Once you know where to dig , select what type of tree you want . Take things into consideration such as how much sun it gets , what zone you are in , and how quickly you want it to grow . Place the tree in the hole and then fill the hole back up with dirt . Many small trees will need support until they are bigger . This will ensure they grow tall and straight . It will need a lot of water at first . Mulch is helpful to keep the soil moist . It 's also important to wait until the threat of a frost has passed or is not in the near future .
Yesterday I prepared my dinner . It was macaroni and cheese . I like to eat mac and cheese . I like watching the water to see when it will boil . When it started to boil I poured in the noodles and turned down the heat a little . While the noodles where cooking I made sure I had all my other ingredients lined up and a colander to drain the noodles into the sink . I then mixed in the milk , butter and cheese and mixed them together real good . I put everything I did not need to soak in the sink . I liked eating the hot mac and cheese . I might make it again tomorrow or everyday to eat .
In the morning , I always make sure taking a shower is the very first thing I do for the day . I take off my clothing and get the shower running , so the water will be nice and hot when I go in . Once it 's ready , I hop inside and start washing . I wash my arms , my legs , my back , and my feet . I make sure my entire body is nicely soaped up and cleaned , then I rinse all the soap off . Then , I wash my hair by getting it wet and adding shampoo and conditioner . Once I 'm all rinsed off , I 'm done showering . I put on some deodorant , to make sure I keep smelling fresh for the rest of the day . Once I 'm all washed up , I get dressed and I 'm ready to face my day !
At lunch time I got hungry and decided to see what was in my fridge . Walking over , I looked inside and saw that I had some thawed hamburger and some buns . I decided to make a hamburger for lunch , so I pulled out the hamburger and an egg from the fridge . I mixed the meat with the egg and spices to form a patty while a pan with a little oil in it heated slowly on the stove . I formed the meat into a patty with hands and then used a spatula to set it in the pan . I let it cook on one side until it is brown and sizzling and then flip it over . When that side is the same and the juices running off the burger are mostly clear I remove it from the heat .
Today , I had to go to court for a traffic ticket I got . I was upset about the ticket to start with because it was a speeding ticket and I knew it will be expensive unless they decide to dismiss it . I felt like this could go either way . One of the most important things about court is to be there on time , so I made sure to have the directions to the courthouse printed out the night before and to get up early enough to get ready on time . I left with plenty of time to spare and drove carefully , being sure not to speed , to get to the courthouse . Once I was there , I parked and went to the door . I had to go through a metal detector to get inside , because they have to make sure people are n't bringing weapons into the courthouse . They told me where to go , and I went there just to find another very long line of probably seventy five people waiting . I got at the end of this line and waited patiently for the court room to open . When they finally opened the doors , we were all instructed to sign in and have a seat . I did as I was told , and then there was more patient waiting while they called everyone 's name . We were called in the order we had arrived . Since I had no other tickets in the previous three years , I was able to work out a deal with him and save some money . I still had to pay court costs , which set me back about a hundred and fifty dollars , but it was much better than paying the entire fine for the speeding ticket . I left court feeling relieved .
My friend Caitlyn loves board games . We decided to put together a game night to invite other mutual friends and acquaintances to . It made sense to have the event at her house since there is ample space there and it is always clean and comfortable . We chose a weekend evening that would work well in our schedules , and made a Facebook event to invite friends who we thought might be interested . The event listed the details of our game night , and encouraged guests to bring along favorite games they would like to try playing . About 8 friends responded that they could go , so we picked out games that would work well for a group this size , and also planned snacks and drinks sufficient for the group . By the end of the night when everyone was getting tired , we switched to Cards Against Humanity , which is a very silly guessing type game . Everyone had a great time .
Every night before I go to bed I have to brush my teeth . It is important to do this so that my teeth do not get cavities and to keep my gums clean and free from disease . Last night I took out my toothbrush from the cup it sits in next to the sink . I looked at it and thought it was looking a bit old , the bristles were bending outwards , so I threw it away and took a brand new one out of the cabinet . I put it under the faucet and made it wet before squeezing a pea size amount of minty toothpaste onto the bristles . I then brushed my teeth up and down , getting close to the gums . When I was finished I rinsed my new brush and my mouth with clean water and went to bed with a nice fresh feeling in my mouth .
Yesterday we needed several items from the grocery store . I wanted to be sure I bought all the items that I needed , so I decided to make a list . I got a pencil and paper and wrote down all the items I remembered that I needed . When I had all the items on my list , I took it with me to the grocery store . As I shopped for the items , I checked each one of my list when I put it in my cart . Since the store was new to me , I did not know where all of the items were , so I used the store 's directory to find them . After paying for the items , I placed my shopping list into the the recycling bin in the store 's parking lot .
I was working in an accounting office during the heart of tax season . Many of the accountants relied on my to provide them with copies of very important information . I started by taking all of the papers I needed to duplicate to the copy machine . If it was a set of multiple papers , I would put it into the automatic feeder and press the copy button on the printer . Then I would hit the start button . If it was only one paper , I would open the scanner lid and place the paper on the glass . I would close the lid and hit the copy button . After that I would press the start button . After this , I would return them to the person that requested them .
When we get ready for bed we have to set an alarm . It is important to set an alarm to make sure you do not oversleep or that you are not so tired you do n't even hear your alarm go off . The main thing to remember is to give yourself enough time to get prepared in the morning , including things like having breakfast or coffee or a drink of some sort , then travelling to wherever you need to be including time for traffic and so on . For example , if I have work at 10 I try to wake up by 8 , then I can have coffee , use the restroom , pack in some food and then leave the house and travel safely to where I need to be without having to rush to much or worry at all about being late . Setting an alarm is important and something you should get used to doing .
One day , my friends and I went out for dinner to a nice restaurant in town . We were hoping to just relax , enjoy some good food , and have a good time since we had all had a rough week . We got to the restaurant , we were seated , and given our menus . We then ordered our drinks while we decided what we were going to eat . When the time came to place our orders , I decided to order a half rack of ribs , mashed potatoes , and French fries . After about 15 minutes of waiting , the waiter arrived with our food , but instead of the food I had ordered , I ended up with a sirloin steak meal . Disappointed , I asked him if he could please take back the meal he brought me and bring back what I ordered . Sure enough , he apologized , and returned several minutes later with my order .
After doing my laundry , I prefer to have it not be wrinkled . As a result , I prefer to do my ironing daily so that I do not have to worry about wrinkled clothes . In order to iron my clothes , I always take them out of the wash and place them in a basket . After placing them in the basket , I pick out the articles of clothing that I want to iron and take out the drying board and put it in the back room in the basement . After unfolding it , I first place a shirt on the board and slowly iron it , moving from the top to bottom . This process is always slow , but I eventually get everything unwrinkled . After ironing , I put everything onto a hanger and put it in my room .
I love cooking rice with chicken . Rice and chicken just go so well together , what I usually do is buy brown rice ( I think it is healthier than white rice ) then I use the broth from the rice to cook the chicken in as it gives it a richer taste . I take that water and pour it in the chicken while I am grilling it and the broth kind of thickens the chicken up and makes it more tasty . Cooking rice is easy and is a healthy way to get your carbs in , it is a nice side dish . I am no cook by any means , but for me cooking rice is easy and quick . It is a perfect last minute healthy meal for anyone and tastes really good if you throw some soy sauce on it , very tasty .
I woke up this morning to the nice hot summer air on my face and realized that I would have to water my indoor plants today before they dried up ! I imagined how thirsty they were because I sure needed water too . I got out of bed and went downstairs to grab my watering can . I went around my house visiting all of my plants to give them their morning water , the sunflower first , then the daisies , my ferns and finally the lavender . I poured enough water in each so the soil was obviously wet , but you do n't want to over-water them , that can hurt the flowers ! After using all the water in the watering can I went back to the plant supply cabinet to put away what I was using and went out to finish the rest of the errands that I had to finish for the day .
This afternoon , I decided that I wanted to make a new dress for an event that I will attend in a few days . Thankfully , I had gone shopping for new fabric a few weeks before , so my sewing supply room was well stocked with everything I needed . I got out everything I needed to sew a dress : fabric scissors , sewing scissors , enough fabric to make a dress , a dress pattern that would guide me , my sewing machine , and a comfortable chair . I put my sewing machine on the dining room table , pulled up my chair , and laid out everything else I needed next to the sewing machine . I laid it flat on the table , then I put the fabric I was using behind the pattern . I used my fabric scissors to cut the fabric , using the pattern as a template . Then I carefully lined up the fabric with the sewing machine , and turned it on . I set the sewing machine settings to do a simple stitch , which would work perfectly for the simple dress I planned on creating . I pressed my foot down on the sewing pedal and carefully moved the fabric up and down the sewing machine so that it would sew my fabric together . I went carefully , so that I would n't make a mistake . Once the fabric was sewn together , I turned off the sewing machine and lifted up the dress to see my results . I used the sewing scissors to snip away a few areas where a thread was sticking out , and then I was finished .
My brother 's birthday party was going to be this Saturday . We sent out invitations in the mail two weeks ago to all of his friends . The invitation asked the guests to call us and let us know if they would come to the party . Most of his friends called to let us know they were going to come . The snow kept coming and coming . We looked at the weather forecast and it said we were getting a blizzard ! When it snows that much , it is not safe to drive . Sadly , we have to cancel the party . We called each friend we had invited on the phone and let them know we were cancelling the party . Most of our friends were pretty sad that the party was canceled , but they agreed the weather was too bad to have a party . We hope to reschedule the party so we can celebrate my brother 's birthday another day when there is no snow .
I put ta box of fruit snacks , which was the last item on my grocery list , into my shopping cart . I pushed my cart to the front of the store where they keep the registers . I looked at the different lines and chose the one with the fewest people waiting . When there was only one person in front of me , I put the checkout lane divider on the belt so that I could start to put my grocery items on the belt . When the person in front of me paid and left , the cashier greeted me and asked if I had found everything I needed . I pushed my cart in front of me and waited by the cashier as she rang up my items . When she was done , she said my total was $ 101.99 , and asked how I would be paying today . I said I would be paying with my credit card . I handed my card and my license to the cashier who made sure that the names and signatures matched . Then she gave me back my cards , and I slid my credit card into the chip reader and waited . When the machine beeped , the cashier said I could take my credit card out . Then she said I needed to sign my name . I signed my name using the stylus pen and pressed " OK " on the credit card reader . The reader said transaction completed . I grabbed my cart which was filled with my grocery bags and left the store .
This morning I made toasted bread for my breakfast . I love to eat toasted bread . I keep my toaster on the kitchen counter . I also adjusted a knob that makes the toaster stop when it gets to a certain temperature . I do not like it when my toast is burnt . I could see inside the toaster as it toasted the bread . The elements were getting red . All of a sudden the toaster pops the toast up . It is done ! It is hot . I put peanut butter on the other toast . It tasted too good and I ate it very quick . I even made more toast . I love to eat toast .
Mom said I needed to go to the doctor for my check up . She had made an appointment before . The day I needed to go we went early to make sure we would be on time . Then we had to wait in the waiting room until they called my name to go in . After they called us in , a nurse took my temperature , told me to stand on a scale , and also measured my blood pressure with an arm cuff that filled up with air . When she was done she wrote some things down on a paper and left them on a bin next to the door . After a while the doctor came in and looked at the papers that the nurse left . He started by asking me what I eat and if I play a lot outside or stay inside playing video games . Then he checked my ears and eyes . He took out something he uses to hear my heart and lungs , it was cold when he touched it to my skin . When we were finished mom talked to the lady at the counter again to sign some papers . After that we were all done and they even gave us some lollypops .
I am so excited to finally be sixteen and to start my driving lessons . I signed up for the driving course at my high school and I started the classes last week . The first few classes were in the classroom but yesterday I was finally able to really practice driving . I entered the car with my instructor and sat in the drivers seat while he sat in the passenger seat . I started the car and took a few turns around a quiet area of the school parking lot before the instructor told me to go onto the road . I only did a quick loop around town and I did not have to park or do anything that made me uncomfortable . After the lesson we returned to the school . I can not wait to become a licensed driver and maybe get my own car .
It 's great when you can simplify your life by doing things from home . One of those things is online banking . Today I will be logging into my bank 's website and seeing the funds I have available and balancing my checkbook . I may try to look into opening another small savings account and am hoping to get the information I need on the website . Also , I plan on paying some bills online as well . My electric and phone bill are due tomorrow , but I 'd like to get it done today . I have not mailed a bill to a collector in a long time . Personal online banking is such a time saver . I can have money moved from one bank account to another with the click of a finger .
I love getting a shower because it is quick and easy . You may be tired , and you can still rinse off quickly , and be clean before you go to bed . The first thing I do is get my pajamas ready , and my towel and wash cloth . I start the shower , and make sure that the water is not too hot or cold . When I like the temperature of the water , I get in and use the soap to lather up with the wash cloth . I then wash my hair and rinse it . I put in some conditioner for my hair and let it sit for a few minutes , as I finish scrubbing my body down . When I get out , I dry my body with my towel , put on my pajamas , and go to bed .
We decided we wanted to use our day off to visit the local oceanographic museum . First we checked their website and saw we could buy our entry tickets online . We purchased the basic package which includes a self guided tour . It was a beautiful , clear day , and the view along the river was exquisite . Upon arrival , we scanned our tickets at the entryway , and began our tour of the museum . We followed the suggested path of the tour , although it was easy to freelance should we want . We spent about 2 hours in the museum , visiting every attraction . before we decided to leave . We took the same route home , discussing what we liked most about our day at the museum .
My friend and I went on a bike tour last year . We went to Northern California through some very scenic and challenging terrain . We started in Healdsburg on a Saturday morning , we checked out our bikes , loaded up our panniers and headed out North . We were carrying camping equipment like a tent and some cooking things . But we had planned for a slow first day and only went about 20 miles to the State park where we would stay . After setting up the tent in a deep redwood forest we had dinner and then slept very soundly , we were tired ! We started feeling stronger , especially after the third day , our legs were really getting used to the work . At the turn around we were proud to have gone so far and yet glad to be headed home . Three beautiful days south and we were back to our start . We were tired and dirty but happy that we had made it .
Last week I decided that I wanted to get a haircut . I called my hairstylist and made an appointment to come in . On the day of my appointment I drove to the salon , checked in with the receptionist and sat down and looked through a magazine for a few minutes until the stylist came out and called my name . I followed her back to her booth where she sat me in a spinning chair in front of a mirror . Then she took me to another chair in front of a small sink where she washed my hair . When she was done , she wrapped my hair in a towel and took me back to the spinning chair . She combed my hair and then began to cut it . Once she was done , she blow-dried my hair . I thanked her and gave her a tip , went back to the receptionist to pay for the haircut , then went back out to my car and drove home .
Sometimes we have to go to court for various reasons . It is important that you go to court on the date and time specified . I had to attend court for a speeding fine I had accrued a long time ago . I had to be there early one morning . I went down to the courthouse , dressed in a suit and made sure that I looked clean and respectable . The judge called my case number and I stood up , she asked if I had representation and I said that I did not and that I would be representing myself . I told her that I had never received the summons or the fine and so did n't know I had to pay a fine . Eventually we talked it through and the judge made it that I only had to pay the original $ 65 for my first infringement . All in all my court day went smoothly and I was happy to be leaving at the end of the day .
Yesterday I went for a walk . It was really nice and relaxing ! The best part was that I was able to go with my friends . The way we decided to go for a walk was that we had about 20 minutes of free time , and this gave us the opportunity to go for a bit of a walk on the trail behind my house . I could tell that it was going to be nice outside because the weather was around 70 degrees with no chance of rain . I saw some other people walking on the trail as well , as well as others who were riding their bikes . It was an all around great day to take a walk with friends .
I was in my bedroom on Tuesday when I noticed the paint on one wall was chipping . The rest of the house was just fine . It was just my room having issues . I went to the store the next day and bought what I needed . Once I was home , I unpacked my bags and got to work . First , I needed to get on the right clothing . After that , I moved things away from the wall . Then I poured some white paint into the paint pan and dipped my brush into it . I brought my brush to the wall . In the end , I ended up having to get a ladder just so I could paint everything ! Painting the wall was hard work . Once the wall was entirely painted , I left the wall to dry . Painting was difficult , but it was worth it .
I wanted to buy a tree for my father , as a gift for Father 's Day . The first step was to determine what type of tree would grow best in my father 's yard . To discover the answer to that , I went online and Googled it . After finding out what tree would do best in Dad 's yard , I called the local garden center to find out if they had any of the trees in stock . After that , I called a cab to take me to the garden center . I waited an hour for the cab . After we got to the store , I went inside . I bought and paid for the tree . But , when I got outside and the clerk tried to load the tree into the cab , the tree was to big to fit in the cab . I had to go back inside and wait in line , again . The tree was delivered the next day . I helped my father plant it .
My dad told me that it was time for me to go to the dentist . We went there once every year and it was now time to go there . I got in my car and I drove down to the dentist 's office . While I waited , I looked at things on my phone and some of the magazines that were there . They called my name and I went back to a small room with a chair that I rested in . The assistants came in and cleaned my teeth with some of their tools . The dentist came in and told me that I did n't have any cavities and that I was good to go back home .
Video games are a wonderful way to pass time . I visited a video game store . Before one chooses a video game to play , one has to understand the game and its expectations . Some are 2D while others are 3D . I love the 2D games . Some notable types of 2D games are : Abandonware , Action , Adventure , Away-from-keyboard , Aggro , Artificial Intelligence , Art , Balancing , Beat-Em-Up , Build and Boss Run . A useful strategy for deliberately taking hits so your allies can attack the enemy from behind , or drawing enemies out one by one so you can fight them at your leisure . On the other hand , Beat-Em-Up is a game in which the player controls a character who runs through levels beating up minor enemies , usually followed by a boss fight . Beat-Em-Up games are more interesting to play than Aggro because they involve a more intense competition .
Our little sister wanted a pet dog on her seventh birthday . We had to make sure that she was ready for it , because we all know how big a responsibility it is to have a pet . She told us that she was willing and ready to care for a dog if we were to adopt one . So on the day of her birthday we decided to drive over to our local pet adoption shelter to take a look at the dogs that were there . We first signed in with the receptionist who gave us information on what kind of dogs were available as well as told us what fees and paperwork we would need if we were going to adopt . She played with a few dogs that she requested to see and hold . Eventually she made up her mind and picked a cute beagle . We signed the proper papers , paid the adoption fee and we all went home with a new family member that day .
Yesterday , after eating dinner , my wife and I took my dog out for a walk . I put on her harness and leash and put shoes on before heading out . We went downstairs and walked into the courtyard of our apartment complex . We made our way to our neighbor 's house to see if she wanted to walk her dog with us . She agreed and brought her dog out on a leash . We walked around the entire courtyard , saying hello to other residents that were walking their dogs as well . Our dogs really enjoyed walking , so we went around the courtyard a few more times . We even played a game of fetch . We said our goodbye 's and walked back to our own apartment . Our dog was so tired and drank a lot of water when we got home . She loves going for walks !
Last night I invited some friends over to my house . It was a nice evening so we decided to build a bonfire . First , we cleared a patch of grass and built a large circle made of big rocks . Then we went into the woods to gather some dry tree branches and dry leaves . We then put them inside the circle of rocks and made a large pile . We lit a match and put it into the large pile , so the branches and leaves caught fire . We then sat around the bonfire , told stories , sang songs , and roasted some marshmallows . In a few hours , the fire began to die out , but it allowed us to have a good night . After the bonfire was out , we left and went to bed .
Jogging is one of my favorite past times . I went jogging yesterday , on the trail behind my house . I made sure to go during the day because it 's nice and bright out . I like to look at the sights and be aware of my surroundings , so I decided to jog without music on . The nature on the trail outside my house is very beautiful , and I saw a couple deer while I was running too . I ca n't jog very quickly , so it was a good idea for me to get my jogging in at a rate that was a bit slower than someone 's typical pace . This jog was really relaxing and it gave me the opportunity to really think about my life and myself . Jogging is a great time to do some self-reflection and thinking .
Today I did chores around the house . One of these chores was unloading the dishwasher . First I opened up the dishwasher . The first thing I took out of the dishwasher was the drinking glasses . There were five glasses . I put them back in the cupboard . Next , I unloaded the plates . I stacked the plates on top of each other and put the stack back in their place in the cabinet . Lastly , I unloaded the utensils from the dishwasher . The utensils included knives , forks , spoons , and measuring spoons , such as a tablespoon and teaspoon . After I was done putting away the utensils , the job was done . The dishwasher was empty . I felt good about accomplishing this chore .
Today I we n't to the store and got my favorite poster . The poster was a picture of the power puff girls . As I unrolled the poster I checked around my room for a clear spot on the wall to put the poster . I thought it would be as simple as that but one side of the poster was falling down before the other side was put up . With the help of my big brother he held one side of the poster so I could tape each side carefully . After I was done taping the poster to the wall I stepped back slowly to see the poster on my wall . It is always a good thing to double check , the poster may be slanted and then you would have to start all over .
One day , a friend and I decided to bake a cake . We first looked up ingredients online to make the type of cake we wanted . Then we went to the supermarket and bought all of them . After bringing all of our ingredients home , we followed the recipe instructions closely to ensure we were not doing anything wrong . We put our ingredients together to make sure they were at the right temperature , preheated the oven , and pulled out the proper utensils . We then prepared the batter using eggs and some other materials we purchased and then poured them into a pan . After baking the cake in the oven for the time the recipe told us too , we then double checked to make sure it was done by pushing a knife into the center . We saw some crumbs sticking to the knife when we pulled it out so we knew it was ready to eat !
Last Saturday , a friend who was visiting my house commented that it looked like I had n't tended to my lawn in a while . I realized she was right -- the weeds were growing pretty tall , and I had n't cut the grass in weeks . I decided it was time to mow the lawn the next day . I rolled the lawnmower over to the lawn , and then turned the lawnmower on . It started roaring , signaling that it was on and ready to cut grass . I mowed the grass in neat rows , starting on one side of my lawn and mowing all the way to the other side . After I inspected my work , I decided I was happy with it . The grass looked much neater . I turned off the lawnmower and returned it to the garage .
There are so many sports to play but football is my favorite . Ever since I was a little boy , my friends and I played football in the field next to our neighborhood . Every Sunday , after church , we would get our jerseys on and head to the field . I usually brought my football to play with . The captain was always the quarterback . We would come up with strategies to get the touchdown . We would huddle in a circle , come up with a plan and proceed to throw and catch the ball closer to the field goal . As we got older , we got stronger and tougher , so we wore some shoulder pads to protect ourselves . Eventually , we all played for our high school team and thankful we played football since we were kids .
I was upstairs in my bedroom reading my book . Right when I was about to turn the page , I heard a `` ding dong . '' `` I wonder who that could be , '' I thought as I walked quickly downstairs to answer the door . I peeked quietly through the peephole in the front door . I did n't recognize the young woman standing on the other side of the door . I opened the door only a crack so that I could talk with her . I just moved into the house next door . I wanted to introduce myself to my new neighbors , '' she said . I opened the door a little wider and stepped outside on my front porch . I shook her hand . `` Welcome to the neighborhood . '' She smiled and handed me a business card with her phone number on it . `` I look forward to seeing you around , '' she said as she walked down the steps and on to the next house .
I was ready to change the look of my kitchen , so I decided to put up wallpaper . I went to a wallpaper store and took about two hours looking through catalogs to decide what I wanted . I ordered the wallpaper and when it arrived , I got to work . Fortunately very few tools were necessary . I had a pan to wet the wallpaper , which activated the glue on the back , and a brush to smooth it out . First I set a plumb line , which involves a putting a light weight on a piece of string and putting the string in some chalk . I put it in the center of the first wall I was going to paper to make sure I had a straight line . Then I hung the first strip to be straight down the chalk line . I smoothed out the paper , then repeated with the next strip . I continued to do this until the entire room was papered .
Last week I got a letter in the mail from the Central Court stating that I have to attend a court hearing in 2 days . I laid out my clothing as what I was going to wear . The morning had come and I got ready with my pre planned outfit and got a bagel for breakfast and headed to the court house . As I got to the court house I had to go through a security screening and found the room I had to go to . I got called and had to take my seat in the juror box to hear the hearing for an accident involving a hit and run . After 3 hours of testimony the other jurors and I had to come up with a decision . We all spoke and came to a decision that the defendant was guilty .
I am so glad there is a vending machine just outside from my Math classroom . I woke up late and did n't have a chance to eat breakfast it 's 10:00 am and I am hungry I need to get food before lunch ! At my morning break I head directly to the courtyard and to the vending machine . I pull the seven quarters out of my pocket , put it into the money slot of the vending machine and push the numbers one , three , six and the letter A . This is the code for my favorite go to snack , chocolate covered donuts with sprinkles of coconut and almonds . This morning I am extra hungry and have found five more quarters which is enough for a container of chocolate milk . I add the five quarters and press the numbers two , four , three and the letter M. I grab the container of milk and head over to a bench and dig into my snack .
I am getting ready to buy a DVD player . At first , I had a hard time deciding which DVD player to buy . I decided to first start by looking at what video format most DVDs use today . Most DVDs today seem to use a format called Blu ray so I decided to get a Blue ray player . Next , I needed to decide how much I was going to spend . I do n't think I can afford to spend more than $ 100 so my budget is $ 100 or less . I had no idea where to start so I just put in " Blu ray DVD player " in the search box . A number of DVD players came up . I refined my search to show the DVD players with the lowest price . I saw a nice Sony player that was on sale for $ 60 . The majority of the views were five star reviews . I decided I would jump on this deal because of the price and the good reviews . I added the DVD player to my Amazon cart , put in my credit card information , and submitted the order . My DVD player should be here next week .
I love to tell stories . Just yesterday , I was out with friends having dinner and drinks . We ordered food and some drinks and sat around joking and talking for a few hours . Time was rolling by and we all felt comfortable and happy . I was house sitting for someone and after I woke up in the morning , I used the restroom and the toilted somehow ended up clogged ! I needed to use a plunger to unclog it . I could n't find one . I searched everywhere , but they 'd newly moved into the house and I knew I would n't be able to find a plunger anywhere . I laughed at how the owner likely does n't suspect a thing . It was a funny experience , in hindsight at least . Everyone enjoyed the story .
I get to school and have first period gym class . Before getting ready to go outside , I get changed into my shorts and t shirt . We all go out to the football field . We put the flags around our waist since its school and flag football is the only kind we can play . Once I get on mine , we decide who will play which position . I get chosen to be the quarterback . Once we all huddle up , we get into position . Then , I see my team mates running and try to find one who is open to pass the ball to . I see someone who does n't have anybody anywhere near him . He is very far , though . The teammate catches it and score a touchdown .
I need to set an alarm so I can wake up in the morning . The first step to setting an alarm is to plan . I must plan a certain time for which I need to set an alarm . I pick up my phone and click on the clock symbol . This clock symbol represents an application that handles many things relating to clocks , including time and setting alarms . I press the alarm tab inside of the application . This icon will allow me to set a new alarm . I then am shown a prompt to set an alarm with two areas I can customize , the hour of the alarm and the minutes of the alarm . I press the hour , set it to 8 , and the minute section , setting it to " 00 " .
I really wanted to have my very own dog for a pet . All my friends from school had a dog of their own so i wanted one too . I have been begging my mom and dad for a long time to let me have one . But every time they said your not grown up enough , we cant even get you to do your chores or take a bath everyday . If you cant take care of yourself how are you going to take care of a dog ? , they said . So i tried to do better about my chores and listen to my mom and dad to show them I could do it . One day at school my friend told me that his dog had puppies and his mom wanted to find them homes . My birthday was coming up soon so I knew I had to think fast . I wrote my mom and dad a list of all the things I would have to do everyday to take care of the puppy . And I made a deal with them , if I didnt do the things I needed to do they could take away my video games .
Me and my friends had decided one night to go out and celebrate the birthday of our friend Mike . It was going to be a bit casual , and nothing too serious . Jack decided to call an Uber , as none of us decided who would be driving later on . The ride in the Uber was fairly short , less than 20 minutes or so . We were very lucky , the pub was not too crowded and we were able to get our drinks quick and easy . Mike decided to get a pricey drink , some type of vodka I believe . We spent a good time just talking with each other , and trying to relax and have a good time . Around midnight or so is when we decided to head home . We called an Uber , and made the trip back home .
My kids wake up and eat breakfast . Soon it will be time for them to go to school . I will drive them to school in our van . We all get in the van and put on our seat belts . I back the car out of the garage and we head down the road towards the school . When we arrive , we wait in the line of cars until it is our turn to drop the kids off at the door of the school . They head inside the school . I watch to make sure they make it all the way into the school . I head out of the parking lot of the school .
I was lucky to find my new flat . I had to look at many , and when I found one I wanted , there was a security deposit and my first month 's rent to pay . I then had to pack all of my things up . I then had to unpack everything so I could arrange my new flat the way I wanted it . I had my electricity and other utilities switched over to the new flat as well . That can be done either by phone or online . Rearranging a flat takes time . I had to put all of my things away in their proper places . Then I had to break down the boxes so I could get rid of them .
I was hungry so I went into the kitchen and looked into the refrigerator for something to eat . There was a package of hotdogs , so I decided to cook two . I went into the bottom kitchen cabinet and took out a small pot . Next , with permission , I took a non-sharp butter knife and carefully opened the package of hotdogs . My mom watched me use the butter knife to make sure I did not hurt myself . I rinsed the hot dogs off and then placed them in the pot of water . Walking over to the stove , I checked to make sure it was not hot before I placed the pot on an eye . Next I reached over and turned the eye on high until the water began to boil , rapidly . Once this happened , I carefully reached over the stove and turned the eye down to medium high . I judge this by them turning darker or getting plumper . Sometimes if I am not sure , I let them cook until they start to split . When I am satisfied that they are ready , I turn the eye off and use a potholder to carefully place the pot on another eye that is not hot . Carefully I remove the pot from the stove and carry it over to the sink . I want to make sure I do not scald myself with the hot water from the pot so I run cold water in the pot for 30 seconds to one minute before I drain the water off by pouring it down the sink . Careful my mom tells me , as I almost let my hot dog slip out of the pot with the draining water . Next I get a plate and place two hotdog buns on it . I have to remember to retie the package of hotdog buns and put them back into the bread box . I open the hotdog buns up far enough to add condiments but not far enough to split them apart so that they break . My mom adds onions , relish and Sauerkraut to her hotdogs but I do n't care for any of that on mine . I prefer to add cheese . Once I have ` dressed ' my hotdog buns , I go over to the pot , take a form and remove my hotdogs before placing one on each bun . Finally I can sit down at the table and enjoy my hotdogs .
I was reading in bed last night and my light bulb blew in my bed side table lamp . I put my bookmark into my book , and got up out of bed and went to the light switch to turn on the overhead light so I was n't in the dark anymore . I keep spare light bulbs in my pantry and found the one with the right wattage to replace the broken one . I removed the shade and saw I must have had the light bulb in for a long time because it was a little dark on one side . I twisted the light bulb up and out and held it to my ear and shook it like a maraca . The broken coils bounced around inside and it sound like a rattle . I took the new light bulb and screwed it in , making sure not to over tighten it so it was seated perfectly . The lamp worked just like new . I put the old light bulb in the garbage before heading back to bed to keep reading .
When I was a boy , my dad loved to teach me how to make a garden . He first told me about when to plant the plants . He then told me which plants would do really well in the area that we lived . The machine turned the dirt around and made sure that it was fresh to be planted . We took out seeds and spaced them apart to give room for the plants to grow . We watered them every day after that and made sure that they did n't get run over by weeds or bugs . We picked out the corn and peas and beans . My dad and I cut the melons off of the vine and we ate those while we finished all of our work out there .
I decided to go on a bike tour to explore a new part of the city . I drove to the pickup location at 6:00 AM so I could be ready for the 7:00 departure . Our tour guide arrived shortly after I got there . He had a trailer full of bikes and encouraged me to pick one that I liked . I took a blue bicycle . I noticed it had extra-large break pads . We left promptly at 7:00 . There were about a dozen other people in our group . The tour lasted for three hours . Along the way , our tour guide pointed out lots of interesting sites and provided information on the history of the area . I enjoyed the tour very much .
I have a play room in my house for my little boy . It is the first room you see when you walk in the house . This makes my house very welcoming and fun for children who visit . I needed to clean up the toys in the playroom . They key to picking up the toys is that everything needs to have a place . I got several bookshelves . Each bin would be to hold a different item . All of the toy cars and trucks go in one , all of the art supplies go in one , all of the lego go in one . I also got an organizer that uses drawers . I put all of the plastic animals , men , and figures in those drawers . I put all of the video games in a bin under the TV .
It was my birthday so I was able to decide what I wanted for my birthday breakfast ! I chose ice cream , of course . We checked the freezer but we did not have any ice cream . My biggest brother said he would walk with me to the store to buy some but it was early in the morning and we did not know if the store was open yet . Next , we searched for the phone number and found one but when we called it was the wrong number . Since it was a beautiful day we decided to put on our shoes and take a short early morning walk to see if the store is open . When we arrived we saw the open sign in the window . We walked in and I chose my favorite flavor , triple chocolate , we paid for it and headed home to eat my birthday breakfast !
My friend owns his own used car dealership . He buys many expensive and fast cars , and because we 've known each other for a very long time he lets me drive them . One day he got a car that he knew was a favorite of mine , and invited me to drive it . Its an SUV , but its also quiet fast . It was an all black Range Rover with blacked out headlights and tail lights . We got in and cruised around the city . I really appreciated the fact that he had thought about me when he got this car , because he knew it was my dream car , so I took him out to eat at my expense . We both enjoyed a steak dinner , got back into the car and drove back to the dealership .
Last weekend , I went dancing with my friends after work . It was Friday night , and they had told me of a band that was playing over in town . I had not heard them before , so I told them I would like to go with them . Then , we took the car to the restaurant where the dancing was . The band was playing , and it was a very good band . They had a mix of music , which was good for all of us . So , we all had fun dancing to our favorites . We met some new people too , and it was really nice to relax and enjoy the night . The dancing is easy to do once you follow the music , and we all took turns dancing with each other . By the time we left , we were all tired , and our feet hurt because we had been dancing for hours . But we were happy .
It was the first warm sunny weekend in May , so I was excited to head up into the mountains and camp . I checked through my camping box to make sure I had camp stove fuel , batteries for the flashlights , camp utensils , bug spray and everything else I might need . I also double checked to make sure all the stakes and poles were with my tent . I rounded up the kids and we got into the car . We drove half an hour away on the highway before turning onto a Forest Service Road . After about 15 minutes we pulled into a campground . The kids took the tent out and began putting poles together . I helped them stake out the tent . Then we gathered up firewood together and placed it in the fire ring . I poked around the fire until it began to burn well and then started to get out some food for dinner .
When my wife and I moved into a new apartment , there was a lot of things we wanted to fix . We asked the landlord if we could help them to renovate a particular room . He gave us permission to get started . We wrote down all of our ideas of things that we wanted to do . We also drew a picture of what we might want the room to look like . We bought all the tools we needed at the store and all of the supplies that we would need to replace the old things with . We started to break all the things that were broken and take them out of the room , including the old carpet and wallpaper . We replaced the wallpaper with a new coat of paint . The room looked great and we put everything away when we were done .
When I was in my high school government class I got the opportunity to watch a court hearing in the case of a drunk driving citation . I entered the courtroom and sat in the visitors area behind the judges stand and the attorneys . In the front of the courtroom the judge sat behind an elevated desk facing the courtroom . Facing the judge on the other side was the prosecutor , or attorney fighting for the accused to be found guilty . At the beginning of the case each attorney gave an opening statement about their argument as to whether the defendant was guilty or not . Each attorney called several witnesses and entered evidence into the court record . A security officer was present during the case as well . After both sides had given their arguments , they each gave a closing statement . The jury than left to a private room to decide on the guilt or innocence of the accused . The woman accused of drunk driving was convicted , or determined to be guilty . The judge slammed his gavel ( hammer ) on his desk and stated the case was closed and everyone was dismissed . That experience in the courtroom made me consider becoming an attorney when I graduated from high school .
The fourth of July is coming up , and I am planning on having a barbecue with my family . I think of all the different dishes I would like to serve , and write down a list of ingredients I 'll need and people I 'll want to invite . I then drive to the store and pick out each ingredient for each dish . I pay for all my ingredients and arrive back home , where I lay out my groceries on the counters . After reading the recipes for each dish , I begin to prepare any sauces or marinades needed to flavor each dish before it is cooked . Once I am finished , I call up each person I would like to invite and explain that I 'm having a barbeque and invite them over . I tell them that we will have lots of cooked meats , burgers , hotdogs , and other regular barbecue foods to get them excited .
There are a lot of different ways to get around town . One of my favorite ways to get anywhere I need to go is by using the underground . If I 'm leaving from home , I usually walk to the station that is nearest to my house . Some stations have people working in ticket booths . Riders give the cashier money and the cashier gives the rider a ticket . Other stations have automatic machines where riders can put in the money or use a credit card and a ticket is dispensed . When the doors open , some riders will disembark . Once the coast is clear , you can go through the doors to the train and find your seat . Beware , though ! You have to be quick ! If you move too slow , the train doors may close and you 'll have to wait for the next train to get to where you want to go !
My car was running low on gas ! I knew because my car has a gauge that shows how much gas I have left , but when it gets low a light comes on to tell me I need to fill up . So I went to the gas station to fill up . I stopped at pump number three . It was raining and I would have to walk over to the building to pay with cash , and I did n't want to get wet , so I decided to use my credit card . I opened the gas cap on my car and pressed the button on the machine that said I was going to pay with my card . I had to swipe my card in the machine and type in my zip code to show that it really was my card . Then I had to choose which kind of gas I wanted . I lifted the hose from the machine , put it in my car , and pulled the trigger to start filling up . It takes about five minutes for my car to fill up . Then when it was done , I put the hose back on the machine , screwed my gas cap back on tightly , and drove away .
One evening my kids and I decide we would like to play a board game . We spend some time discussing what game we would like to play . After a bit of arguing , we finally decide on Monopoly . My son says he would like to be the banker so he begins handing out money to each person . We all decide which piece we would like to be and then roll the dice to see who will go first . My daughter rolls a ten , the highest number , so she gets to go first . My son manages to buy a lot of properties and places some hotels on the property that he bought . It only takes a few more turns before my daughter and I both land on his property and go bankrupt making my son the winner .
Today I decided that I would make a pot of chicken noodle soup to cheer up my sick mother . First I found our family recipe and and looked through the kitchen to see what ingredients I have . Then I made a shopping list for the items that I did n't have already . I started heating the broth in a big pot on the stove , and then I sliced up all the vegetables and added them to the broth . I cooked up the chicken in a pan and then shredded it into tiny pieces and added that into the pot as well . I stirred and stirred it as the veggies cooked and the ingredients blended , adding spices as I went to deepen the flavor . I let the pot simmer until my mom was ready to try it and then I ladled her a nice steaming hot bowl of the soup !
Today when I woke up , I realized I had a lot of dirty clothes . I gathered up all the dirty clothes I could find . I put all the dirty clothes in a basket , then I brought the basket into the laundry room . I divided them by color and I decided to wash the whites first . I threw all the white clothes into the washing machine and measured out a scoop of detergent . I added the detergent to the washing machine and closed the door . All I had to do now I press the start button . I pushed the start button and the clothes started to wash . It took a while , but once the clothes were clean , the washer stopped running and beeped . Now I was ready to dry them !
I spent the last week looking for a new flat to move into after my current lease expires . Years ago , I would 've had to fill out lots of papers and turn them in manually , but the present day is very technological . Today I looked at the descriptions of several apartments on the Internet including their sizes , number of bedrooms and bathrooms , and locations . After I narrowed down my list I noted all of the phone numbers for the possible flats , and called each one . Two of the flat owners picked up , and I had conversations with them . I asked about fees and the application , and told them that I would call them back later in the week . Finally I had two flats to choose from to move into .
I had to iron my laundry , so I grabbed my iron and ironing board and set it up . I plugged in the iron and waited for it to heat up . Then I went to grab my shirt that I needed to iron and laid it on the ironing board , flat . I put the iron down on the shirt and moved it back and forth in slow , smooth motions . Then after I finished one section , I would move the shirt and iron that section until the whole shirt was done . After I finished the shirt I put the ironing board back and waited for the iron to cool down . Then I walked to the closet and put it back on the shelf .
Tom needed to go to work so he went into his car . Unfortunately , his car would not start . He needed to get to his work before he is late . He then looked online to find a taxi . He called them and they came . He was ecstatic but the taxi driver had two other passengers in the car . Tom had to wait . The cab driver drove the two other passengers to their destination without a problem . By that point , his job was about 10 minutes away . Suddenly the taxi driver realized he was low on gas . He then went to the gas station and tom was getting more and more impatient . He told the driver to hurry it up and not go to the gas station .
I take our laundry basket out of the bathroom and take it to our laundry room . The laundry basket is near full , so I put the dial on the washing machine to Normal Load . I pull the knob on our washing machine to start the water flowing . The detergent mixes with the water . I then start to put the dirty clothing into the washing machine . When I have finished loading the washing machine , I close the lid . The washing machine wets the clothes with the detergent , mixes the clothing around , and then rinses them off with clean water . To finish the process , I open the lid and put the wet , clean clothing into our dryer . I place a dryer sheet in the dryer with the clothes to prevent static . An hour later , the clothes are clean and dry .
My mother 's birthday is tomorrow and I 've yet to buy her a present ! I brainstorm a quick list of things that she might want , writing them on a small piece of paper . Once I have some ideas jotted down , I drive to the store . She thought that the newly released perfume would be a good fit . After asking the salesperson where I could find that perfume in the store , I thanked her and headed over . I put the perfume bottle into my cart and proceeded to the cash register . Oh wait ! I forgot gift wrapping ! After my drive home , I wrap the perfume box with the wrapping paper along with a birthday card I picked up . Mom will be so happy tomorrow once she sees her gift !
I wanted to listen to music , so I chose my iPhone . First , I decided to open a music app on my phone . I opened Sirius Radio , which has many channels . The main page of the app shows different channel buttons and the current programming . I chose HITS 1 because I like Maren Morris and the song " Rich . " I listened to it , but did not like the song that came after it , so I hit the browse icon on the bottom left of the screen , and chose the Pulse channel because Kenny Chesney and P!nk were singing " Setting The World On Fire . " I kept listening to the Pulse channel for about 15 minutes , and then I hit the browse icon again because I wanted to see what was playing on the other channels . Sometimes , the browse page can be too much to look at . When I 'm done listening to music , I press the stop button and exit the app .
In my teenage adolescence , the time soon came to take on the infamous right of passage known simply as `` Drivers Education '' . If all of the standards are met throughout the tenure of this educational course , I may look forward to receiving the coveted `` drivers license '' . After a short discussion with my parental unit we reached a conclusion involving what we determined would be best described as a pretest . My mother explained all the pertinent details of all the control surfaces and how to properly engage them . As I disengaged the transmission and selected a gear , my nerves increased exponentially with the motors RPM 's . When the clutch engaged the transmission the car violently lurched forward . In a fit of fear I panicked and froze up completely stiff . That is how I did n't drive a manual very well .
I have friends coming over for dinner . Luckily my meal is already prepared , and just in time ! The doorbell rings and I let them in . After sharing a few laughs , I seat them at the table and go to the kitchen to bring in the meals . Then , while my roommate is setting out forks , spoons , and knives at each chair , I bring in the main dish . Everyone is impressed at the big roast that I had created . I then pour everyone some drinks , making sure Al gets his favorite . Setting that roast in the middle of the table , I take my seat as my roommate serves everyone some salad from the salad bowl . Once most people are done with the salad appetizer , I begin making slices of roast and serving a few pieces to everyone .
I was having a housewarming party at my house . All of my friends were there , so I decided to take a picture of everyone to remember the party . I gathered all of my friends around , and grabbed my camera . \ nI figured the batteries probably needed changing out . I flipped over the camera , and removed the panel that secures the battery compartment . I set the battery compartment door off to the side so I would n't lose it . I examined the dead batteries and found that there were three of them , and they were AAA batteries . \ nI threw away the old batteries , and went to my battery drawer . I opened it , and retrieved three batteries from the bag labeled " AAA . " \ nI returned to my camera , and placed the batteries in carefully , paying close attention to the markings on the side that showed me which way to put them in . It worked !
I cleaned my home and all I needed was to clean the bathroom . I got the mop and mop bucket out from the cleaning closet . I also got the floor cleaner and spray bathroom cleaner as well . I sprayed the toiler cleaner on to the toilet , and let it stay on there for a while so it would work its way cleaning all the grime . I used more cleaner on the tub , shower and sink . Letting the cleaner soak for a while , then wiping it up . I filled my bucket half way with water . I got the mop and dipped it in the bucket , the rang out the wetness . Starting from the back of the room , I went pushed the mop from one side to the other . My bathroom looked and smelled very fresh .
This past Sunday , I played the organic for my local church . Before I left for church , I made sure that I had my sheet music and my comfortable shoes . When I arrived at church , I greeted the pastor and then I sat down at the bench in front of the organ . I decided to play Around the World , Step by Step and Everyone Needs a Miracle this Sunday , so I lined up the sheet music in a stack on the stand for easy access . I arrived a bit early , so I waited patiently at the bench for everyone attending church to arrive . The pastor stepped up in front of the church and gestured to me . I smiled , nodded , and straightened my back on the organ bench . Then I put my fingers on the starting position of the organ keys . I looked at the sheet music and mentally prepared to play it . I instinctively knew how to play the different music notes because I have practiced for years , so I paid attention to the sheet music and let my fingers automatically find the right organ keys to play . I listened to the people in the church sing along with the song I played , and I felt proud of my work .
Yesterday , I served a drink to my friend . I had a friend come over after school , and since we were playing outside for a long time , he was very thirsty . I asked him if he wanted something to drink and he said yes . Then I asked him what he wanted to drink , and he said he would like to drink some milk . So we went inside to the kitchen , and I got out the gallon of milk and poured us each a glass of milk . He was grateful to me for offering him a glass of milk , but I told him he did n't have to worry about it . I knew it he was thirsty and the only polite thing to do was to offer him something to drink and then serve him that drink . After we drank the milk , we went and had fun outside again .
I 'm starting a new job this week , so i 'll be going to work earlier than usual . I made dinner an hour earlier to help me get used to the routine . I cleaned up dinner , watched a little bit of tv and prepared my work clothes and lunch for the morning . After exercising to tire myself out , i 'm committed to finally changing my bedtime routine to go to bed earlier . To get started , first i 'll brush my teeth and then take a hot shower and get into my night gown . Then i 'll set my phone alarm , put the phone on the charger and pick out an interesting book to read , since reading helps me feel more tired . After laying down , i 'll read for an hour , then put the book down and drift off to sleep .
When I was young , I liked to listen to music . At that time , I had two choices . I could either turn on the radio or listen to some records . The radio was already set on a music station , so if I wanted to do that I just had to twist the button to turn it on . If I wanted to listen to a record , I would choose the one I wanted and put them in the record player . Today , if I want to listen to music , I usually use my phone . I have an app on it to listen to the radio , I can listen to music on YouTube , or I can listen with a music app . I can listen with my phone 's speakers , plug in ear buds or headphones , or I can choose the option to listen to some speakers that are in the room .
Over the past year , we 've had a number of family get-togethers at my house . More often than not , my dad was the one who did the cooking on his barbecue grill . Everyone seemed to really love his cooking , especially when it came off of that grill . He would usually prepare for one of these little barbecue parties a day in advance by making sure that he had charcoal and lighter fluid to get the grill started . Depending on what was being made , my dad would figure out just how much charcoal he would need to use , and would lay it out inside the grill . He 'd then use paper from the bag of charcoal , light the paper up , and spray it with lighter fluid to ensure that the charcoal caught fire . Whether it was burgers , hot dogs , ribs , chicken , or steak , my dad always knew how to grill it .
We had just bought the new house , but there were a few final upgrades needed until the day we could finally come in . After much deliberation we decided to rip out the worn , cracked tiles in the kitchen and put in a new tile floor . We measured everything one last time . Then , starting at the far end of the kitchen I knelt down and began spreading the pasty grout across the floor . Then I picked up another tile and set it next to the first . I continued to move across the back wall of the kitchen in this manner , occasionally scrapping any extra grout back into the bucket . When the first row was in place , I backed up and spread more grout so I could start laying another row of tiles .
John tries to eat some pasta but all of the noodles were hard and crunchy . John 's sister told him that he had to cook the pasta to make it soft so you could eat it . She told him to get a big pot of water and put it on the stove . Next she told him to carefully turn the fire on under the pot . John was extra careful because he did not want to burn himself . She told John to pour the hard pasta into the water after it starts bubbling from the heat . She told John to set a timer for 12 minutes and to stir the noodles in the pot every few minutes . While the pasta was cooking , John 's sister told him to open a can of tomato sauce to pour on the pasta when it was done . After the time was up John dumped the pasta water out and poured the sauce on the pasta . He thought it was delicious and he offered some to his sister for helping him learn how to cook it .
My best friends birthday was coming up . I wanted to get her something very special . I made a long list of all the things I thought she would like . I got in my car and drove there that evening . Once I went inside the store I was near the section I needed to be in . I browsed the ladies sweater section . There were many to choose from . It was pricey but she deserves only the best . I took the sweater to the cashier . She asked me if I would like to sign up for a store credit card . I entered my pin and removed my card . The cashier asked me if I would like my receipt in the bag . I said sure and she handed me the bag .
Today is Jake 's big day . We volunteered to give a presentation at an assembly in front of the entire 6th grade class . Jake has spent the last two week preparing for this presentation . The principal gave Jake permission to leave his algebra class to go to the auditorium help Ms. Smith set up the projector and to get his PowerPoint ready . Jake knew that Ms. Smith was not the best with technology . When Jake arrived in the auditorium he of course saw Ms. Smith puzzling over where to put the cable that connects the laptop to the projector . With one quick snap Jake plugged in the cable , turned on the projector with the remote , and set the output to the proper setting . To his horror , he realised that he forgot to save it from his home computer ! The assembly is only a half an hour away . What will Jake do ?
My boyfriend and I decided that we wanted to have some friends over and host a barbecue . We picked a date and sent out invites on Facebook . We decided that we would provide hot dogs and burgers and asked everyone else to sign up for sides and drinks . Several days before the barbecue we went to the grocery store and bought hot dogs , ready made burger patties , cheese , buns and condiments . I also picked up a bag of ice and plastic plates , cups and utensils . I dumped ice into a tub and put in some cans of soda and bottles of beer that we had . When people started arriving we cooked the meat . We had a great turnout and our friends brought delicious sides and desserts to share with everyone .
I needed to send a fax in order to get some paperwork in in time for my son . He needed some tax paperwork sent in for a financial aid verification process . I had finally received it in the mail after some mix ups and did n't want to take any longer by mailing it to the school . I straightened out the papers the best that I could so that they would go through the machine correctly without getting stuck , and without the papers getting stuck together so none would be missed . I entered the information required , such as the phone number and my number . I realized I had n't made a cover sheet so I wrote out the schools information , my information , as well as a short note stating what the paperwork was for . I then realized that I needed to put his student number on the papers , so I did this , reloaded them , re-entered the fax number , and hit send .
I have friends coming into town so I have to clean my house . This includes my least favorite thing to clean : the shower . I use comet to clean my shower because it reminds me of the movie Mommy Dearest . This entertains me . First I take all of my soaps and shampoos out of the shower so nothing is in my way . Then I fling the comet around . Then I take a wet sponge and scrub the tile while mumbling about things are never clean enough and wire hangers and such . Then I repeat the process over again because that 's what Joan Crawford would do . Though I doubt she actually did that . It was probably her maids .
The library is one of my favorite places on earth ! My Mom takes us to the library at least once a week . I like reading so much that my Mom asked the librarian to give me an adult library card so I could check out more books . The kids card only allows you to check out two books a week , and only from the children 's room . The adult card gives me all access -LRB- at the librarian 's discretion my mom said -RRB- and six books a week ! Sometimes I ask the librarian for a suggestion . If I have a specific topic I want to read I might do a search on the computer . Once I have the books I want I take them up to the librarian along with my library card and she checks me out , reminding me of when the books are due .
Buying a tree is not something most people thing about until it is Christmas time . Some families , like mine , really love Christmas and one of our traditions is going out and buying a fresh tree after Thanksgiving . When I was a kid we would go as a family to a tree farm and pick out a nice , fresh looking Christmas tree and tie it to the hood of our car and bring it home and decorate it . We did this our whole childhood and I hope once I have kids I can carry on the tradition and do it with them and my wife as well . It is probably the most common process of buying a tree there is outside of when you 're getting your landscaping done and buying trees for the yard too .
John likes to go to the sauna and sit in the steam . he usually goes on nights after work when he needs to relax . He heads down to his gym , and works out . John is sore sometimes after he works out , or rides the bikes . So when he is finished , he goes to the steam room , which is the sauna , and sits in the steam and lets it pour over him . It is quiet in there and helps him relax . Then , after that he goes into the hot tub for a few minutes , to help his aching muscles . It stops them from hurting , and he sits in there for about fifteen minutes . Then he dries off , takes a shower , and puts his regular clothes back on .
I called a store in Oregon to place an order for a few bottles of Organic fermented beets . I told her about the specific product I wanted to buy and that I had purchased them through her company before . I talked to a woman there who asked me to specify how many bottles I need to order I told her 6 bottles . She then asked me how I was going to pay for these bottles . I told her that I would use my Visa and she proceeded to get the info from me . We reconfirmed the numbers again and she told me thank you for the order . She also told me that the order would be shipped in a few days and I could expect it in about 10 days total . I waited for the order and it arrived on time and Iw as happy with the order and its contents .
I love to go to the movies , and my friends look to me for recommendations when they want to see something they have n't seen before . So I decided to do a review of my top ten favorite movies and post it on my social media for all my friends to see . It was hard to decide which my top ten were , but I finally narrowed it down . I considered plot , genre , characters , narrative ; all the things I think make a good movie . It took me about an hour to review each one . I posted each review on my Facebook page so my friends could see . I did n't take any of the criticism personally because I know that different people like different things .
I like going to weddings . My friend Sally got married last spring . I knew she was going to get married , but I got a pretty invitation in the mail anyhow . So I bought them a pretty throw rug for their new home . I wrapped it up nice . I dressed very nice for the wedding and took the gift I wrapped with me to the wedding . I saw lots of other good friends and the wedding and sat next to Mary and her friend Stacy . We laughed and and giggled before the wedding started . The bride looks so pretty in her wedding dress . The bride and groom cut the cake and fed each other . There was music and dancing . We had lots of fun .
Today I wanted to plan a plane trip to see my grandmother . She lives in Portland , Oregon , and I live in Birmingham , Alabama . I decided to get on my computer and look up flights from Birmingham to Portland . Several websites popped up , and I chose Travelocity.com website to search . I clicked on the link that said , `` Today 's Flight Deal '' . I chose the option of taking a round trip flight , then I filled out that I would like to leave from the Birmingham Airport and arrive at the Portland Airport . I have the third week of June off of work , so I decided to leave on that Monday morning . I searched to see what flights were available , and picked the one with the earliest leave time . Then I was asked when I would like to return to Birmingham , and I chose a flight that would return me back home . Once that was selected , I was told I could continue with my booking and add my personal information like name , phone number , and credit card information .
I love making things look nice . So one day I decided to paper my bed room . That means placing wall paper on the walls by using glue specially made for the task . I had to move all the furniture such as my bed and my night stand . I then cleaned the walls to make sure the paper stuck . Once I did that I went and bought some wall paper . I chose wall paper that was blue because it is my favorite color and I chose space men as the design because outer space is so cool . Now with all the prep work done it was time to actually jump to the actual task of putting the wall paper on the walls . I cut the wall paper into pieces that would fit perfectly on the wall and then put glue on the back . I followed this process until it was all done . Voila ! My bedroom was over and I like the change .
I recently moved furniture for my friend . This was a task I did last weekend , and I did it with some other friends of ours because she was moving and she had to move all her furniture out of her old apartment , and into her new one . First , I got to her house and we got ready for the move , such as putting on gloves . From there , we coordinated how to handle and pick up the furniture , and slowly walked it outside to where the truck was . Once the piece of furniture was safetly in the truck , we got out of the back of the truck and continued to move items until we were all set . After all the furniture was moved , we had dinner and hung out for the rest of the night .
We are going skiing next Christmas and I am so excited ! I researched different places and decided that the perfect place for our family would be Winter Park , Colorado . \ nAfter deciding on the place , we picked out a hotel . We then went to the southwest airlines website and book the cheapest flights we could find for everyone . \ nWhen the week finally arrived , we flew out there together . On our first day , we found a nice ski shop where we rented equipment . I stuck to the easy ski slopes and only fell a few times ! \ nWhen the week was finally over , we were exhausted , but happy . We flew back home on the airplane , drove home from the airport , and slept well on our beds .
I have joined the praise band at church . The band gets together every Wednesday night to pick the songs we want to play for the next Sunday service . I am the drummer . So it is my job to make sure the drums are set up properly , and the drumsticks are resting on the snare drum when not in use . The following Sunday all the band members arrive at the church 30 minutes early for one last practice session and to do a final sound check . It is important that we all come on time and are ready to play at exactly 9:00 a.m . At 9:00 a.m. the band will begin to play to let the church members know that it is time to sit down because the service is about to start .
Around 12 o'clock in the afternoon , I went to my mailbox in the front of my house to retrieve my weekday mail . As I opened the mailbox I saw that it was full , so I grabbed all the letters and mail with two hands . I walked back towards the front door and went inside my house to open the letters I received in the mail . I opened the first letter , then the second , by the third letter I must have gotten distracted and ripped the envelope to quickly . Automatically , I reacted and dropped the letter on the table and saw the slit on my finger in which it started to bleed . I headed to the bathroom and in the medicine cabinet I pulled out the first aid kit . I rinsed my finger under warm water and disinfected it with alcohol . I peeled the backing on the band aid and place it over the small cut on my finger . I wrapped my finger with the band aid and clean up . Then I headed back to open the rest of my mail .
A few months ago , my grandfather passed away . It was hard on my family because he had been sick for some time . When I found out he had passed , I immediately booked plane tickets back to my home town . I went to the airport a few days later , and flew back to my hometown where I was greeted by my mother and sister . It seemed strange to get ready for such a thing . My best friend came with me to show her support . She stayed by my side the entire time . Once the ceremony began , my sister and I both took our seats alongside my father . A song was played first about loving fathers , which was sad and had almost 80 % of the guests in tears . After a brief ceremony , people were able to stand up at the podium and tell stories of my grandfather , that were mostly pretty funny . It was sad that my grandfather had passed , but I found myself happy that he was finally at peace and we could share these happy memories of him together .
The last time that I made a dinner reservation , it was to a nice restaurant in town that was always busy . With the expectation that it would be busy on a Saturday night , I made the reservation in advance and when I came to the restaurant I received my seat quickly . On the phone , I had to give the time , as well as my name and amount of people in my party . Many people were waiting outside and I was so thankful that I made a reservation . I called and made the reservation , but I also realized that if I was interested , I could have made the reservation online and it would have showed me my place in line . This was a good experience and I felt like I saved a lot of time that I would have spend waiting for a table .
We finished eating and moved plates and glasses from the table . Cleared up the table from dishes except the napkin holder . The table is stone , and that is good part for me . I am afraid , I will ruin it shine . I have this home based 409 cleaner . First I wiped any stuff left behind on table like napkins or bones or any other stuff . Tried to scrap off any hard stuff is stuck on the table . Then I picked up a rag which is cotton , and folded it twice . Then started to wipe from one side from all the way up . Little by little I covered all the table , and then grabbed the paper towel wiped if any extra moisture is left behind . and turned over the paper towel and wiped it twice , to make it very dry .
Today i woke up with a song stuck in my head but i could not remember the name of it . I remembered some of the lyrics but could not remember the name of the singer . I texted a few of my friends the lyrics to see if they knew the song but they did not . It was bothering me all day so i went on my computer and typed in some of the lyrics in a search engine and found many versions of the song i wanted . I typed in the songs name on Itunes and listened to the different versions to see which one was the right one and i found it . I downloaded the song and hooked up my Ipod to the computer now i can listen to it on my computer or my Ipod whenever i want .
I have been asking my dad how I am going to spend my holiday and he promised me we are going to go on a vacation to Nigeria where he came from before he decided to reside in America . I was so surprised when my dad told me this . I needed to started checking the internet on how the nation Nigeria look like . After telling my friends I ’m going on a vacation he bought me a camera to snap beautiful things I see there . We left the state on July 1st we took two flight before we got to Nigeria . I really love the place although the atmospheric condition of the country was quite different from the one we have in the state . I saw beautiful things I have never seen before , I enjoyed their local meal called amala and ewedu , the journey was really worth it .
I needed to check my bank account balance to see what I had available that I could spend . I decided to do this online . I had to find my bank 's website by doing a Google search . I found it , but I had never used it before , so I had to sign up for online banking . I had to give my personal information as well as my account information , and I had to create a user name and a password . When I was done , I could sign in . I entered my user name and password . I could check my transactions to make sure nothing suspicious had happened with my card . I could also view bank statements . When I was done , I logged off so no one could see my information .
I pull up to the gas pump , making sure that my gas tank is on the correct side . I grab my wallet from the console between the seats of the car and walk into the store . There are several people in front of me , so I get in the back of the line and wait patiently until it is my turn to pay for my gas . When all the other customers are finished with their transactions , I walk up to the cashier and tell her I 'd like to purchase ten dollars worth of gas . After the cashier enters the correct amount , I take my debit card from my wallet and insert it into the credit card machine . I sign the receipt and hand it back to the cashier behind the counter . After receiving my copy of the receipt , I exit the store to pump my gas .
Yesterday my wife and I decided to go see a movie at our local cinema . First , we checked the program online . There was not a particular movie we wanted to see , so we spent some time reading reviews of the movies that were currently playing . There were some movies that we crossed off the list right away and others that we decided against seeing after a careful consideration . Both movies had great reviews , amazing casts and directors . After watching the trailers for both movies we decided that the action film looked more interesting and exciting . We agreed that it was the better choice . I bought the tickets , while my wife got us some popcorn and codas . The movie was amazing and we both loved it .
I had a taste for a good hot dog and decided I would make one for my lunch . After getting a pot from the rack and filling it with water , I turned on the stove jet to heat and cook the hot dog until done . I set the stove timer and while I had fifteen minutes to wait on the hot dog to cook I got out my condiments , ketchup , onions , and mustard . I also put my bun in the toaster oven to warm it and have it ready for my hot dog . When the timer sounded I turned the stove eye off and carefully used tongs to remove the hot dog from the hot water and placed it in the hot dog bun . Then I put on the condiments that I wanted , got a plate and napkin and set down to enjoy my delicious hot dog for lunch .
I got home from the grocery store yesterday , pulled into the driveway and popped the trunk open . The trunk was full of grocery bags , it looked like a sea of grey plastic inside my trunk . I started with the heaviest bags first . I put the milk bag over my left arm and proceeded to put the next heaviest bag over my arm until the circulation was cut off in my left hand . I only put about half of the grocery bags over my left arm , but at least all of the heaviest bags were removed from the trunk . I then proceeded to grab all of the other bags with my right had , gripping them tightly with my fingers . The potato chips , bread , Pop-tarts , and similar products were light enough , but my right hand was getting full of grey bag handles . After loading all of the bags to my hands and arms , I got on my tip-toes and closed the trunk with my forehead - it was n't pretty , but I got the trunk closed . I 'm glad my wife was home to open the door for me . As soon as I got into the house I wobbled-ran into the kitchen and dropped all of the bags on the floor with a sigh of relief .
Last time that I went on a date , I felt confident , but somewhat nervous before hand . Upon arriving at the place , I waited around and looked for the girl I was meeting . I was early because I did n't want to be late for the date so I waited around for her for a little bit . After she arrived , I gave her a hug and we talked and enjoyed dinner and our conversation . After finishing our meal , I received the check and we paid and started to walk out while talking . I then walked her to her car and we exchanged a long hug before finally saying good night . The date was fun and we felt like we got to know each other , while sharing strong conversation .
Today I got my bank statement in mail . It is a monthly ritual for me to scrutinise every transaction on my statement . As I go through the statement , I see the usual monthly purchases and bill payments . Just as a I come to end of the statement and with a false sense of ' everything is normal ' , I see a very large charge for $ 1305.76 billed to Delta Airlines . I thought to myself , how could this be , I doubt my wife would begin booking our holiday before we made a final agreement on it . After confirming with my wife that it was not her , I call my bank . Of course after half and hour of waiting and pressing various menu options , I am transferred to a representative . This person was very incompetent so I decided it was best to drive to my local branch and take the issue up with the branch manager .
Football is a game I really love . So I decided to follow my friend to play football at the other street . When we get to the pith which was not a standard one , I change my cloth and wore the booth I already put inside my bag and wore my socks too . We were distributed into different set ; in which I was in the same set with my friend and we played first . The set started with a pass at the centre of the field because I played the forward role I was able to make some dribbling and was able to score some goal with my left leg . Because of the way I was dribbling that day people started calling me the name of popular Argentina striker Lionel Messi .
Yesterday , I went to the local grocery store to get groceries for the week . I drove to the store , pulled out a cart , and entered the store . After getting all the items on my grocery list , I went to the checkout line . After they were all scanned , the cost of the items appeared on the card scanner facing me . I take my credit card out of my wallet and swipe it through the card scanner in a downward motion . After swiping my card , the card scanner asks me if the displayed amount is correct . I hit " Yes " on the card scanner and then it moves to the next display screen , asking for a signature . I use a tiny plastic pen attached to the card scanner to sign directly on the scanner and hit " Enter . " The cashier tears the receipt from the machine and hands it to me , while also wishing me a good day . I say " Thank you , " and leave the store with my groceries .
My best friend , Matt , and I went to a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert last year ! We had a great time , they were amazing live in concert . The concert was in a newer stadium downtown that I had never been to , it was so nice . I would definitely recommend anyone who is a fan to go see them , they played all the old classic songs as well as the new ones . The place was packed with over 20,000 people . We bought the tickets on StubHub.com when they came out , the day they came out and I am glad we did because the tickets sold out very quick . There were people outside the stadium trying to buy tickets for almost double what we had paid for them , but we did n't want to miss the show and glad we did n't .
Every day , when I get home from school I unpack my backpack and do my homework as quickly as I can . Once I finish my homework , I take my dog on a walk through our neighborhood . I have a Golden Retriever , and her name is Stella . I grab her leash and attach it to her collar . I take a back pack with me , which I carry my phone in , alongside a second leash , doggie doo doo bags to pick up after Stella if she decides to use the restroom and a water bottle . We walk all throughout my neighborhood and some days I even take her on a walk through the green ways which she loves . We stick to the sidewalk , and if she needs to take a rest she sits down on the sidewalk and we wait for a few minutes , and continue . I eventually have to walk home with her , and get ready for bed and eat dinner though , but I love taking Stella on walks .
I decided to wash my clothes early in the morning to save some energy when whole world is sleeping . First I washed big stuff like towels and sheets . They became dry in drier then I put them in laundry basket . Emptied it on my bed.First I picked up a towel and folded it in half then again folded it length wise . Now I folded it side wise in such a way that it made 2 folds on 2 sides , so separated them in 3 parts and folded them from 2 sides . I had some sheets . I folded it once in half , and then folded one time side wise , and again folded it side wise . The left one were , small towels . Just folded them twice , once lengthwise and second sidewise . I was done .
The first day of summer break and I was going fishing with my dad ! We got up early on Friday morning and loaded up his truck with our gear , a cooler and lots of sunscreen . When we got to the marina , we took everything out of the back of the truck and walked over to the boat . We went out about 20 minutes and stopped . It was a beautiful , quiet morning and the water on the lake was still . We put bait onto the fishhooks and cast out into the water . After about ten minutes , my dad 's line started to move . He reeled in and sure enough , there was a fish . As he was taking it off the hook , I could see that I had gotten a bite as well . In the early afternoon we went back to the marina . We cleaned our fish there , loaded back into the truck and went home .
Chopping vegetables can be fun . When I cook I get the the recipe and look to see what vegetables I need . Sometimes when chopping vegetables I use a knife . Other times I use a vegetable chopper . Then the vegetables get chopped up . The machine only holds a certain amount of vegetables . So sometimes I have to chop one group of vegetables at a time to get them all done . If using the chopper , then I have to clean it when I am done using it . If I use a knife then I get my cutting board . This is used to I do not scratch up the counter . When I am done using the cutting board I wash it .
My boyfriend had to take his siblings to school . He had to young brothers and a young sister . His parents would go to work during the holidays and would ask him to make sure that he got the kids to school . He prepared breakfast for them and then made sure that they were dressed and ready to go . They would grab their backpacks and meet him in the car . He drove the two youngest siblings to primary school and the other sibling , his brother , to high school . He dropped them off and made sure that they got into school safely and that they were ready for school . He made sure that he knew when school would end so he could pick them up again in the afternoon , usually at around 3 PM or 4 PM .
Last week I had to give a presentation at work . In order to make sure that my presentation was as good as it could be , my boss emailed me the presentation beforehand so I could study it . When I arrived at work , I had to set up some equipment for the presentation . Firstly , I set up microphones so that I could be heard by everyone attending the presentation , even those sitting at the very back . The computer had the presentation saved onto it , so it was necessary that the computer be connected to the projector . The projector displayed my power point slides onto the wall . This made it easier for everyone to see what I was talking about . It was a very good presentation , and I was later told that those in attendance enjoyed it .
I do not like gas stoves . They scare me because of the though of carbon monoxide poisoning . On a gas stove also I find it hard to find the right heat to put it on . But I try my best . Once I find the pot I put it on the burner that I turned on . I take the food out of the refrigerator that we cooked last night . I end up putting all the left overs in the pot to warm up for my entire family . I watch the food very closely because like I said before , I do n't like cooking on a gas stove . I want to make sure the food does n't burn . Once I think the food is warm I take it out of the pot and put it in plates to serve to my family !
We had a big party at home last weekend . Many guests were invited to the party and a lot of food was cooked for them . After the party ended , there were a lot of dirty dishes left piled in the kitchen sink . We started by heating water and putting it in buckets . This was necessary because most of the dishes were very greasy . We had three buckets . I used the first bucket to get some of the grease off by just dipping the dishes in hot water . The dishes were then rinsed by my mother and placed on a rack . She said that some of the water had to drip off before she dried them with a kitchen napkin . I had lot 's of fun helping my mother .
Well I hear you want to know how I mow my lawn ? I do it every weekend on Saturday morning after I eat my breakfast and coffee . after I do all my usual morning rituals . You know I love this this it is a great tractor I have had it now for 4 years never once gave out on me and always done the job right . Well first before you start her up you want to check her for and work that needs to be done like if she is fueled up . After you did all the service checks then it is time to start it up . Then you get to have the relaxing joys of riding your tractor around mowing your lawn how any man would like to do so on a Saturday morning .
One of my favorite shirts has a bunch of buttons on it . When I went to put it on , I saw that one of the buttons had fallen off . It was on the ground below it . Luckily , I had a sewing kit . It took me a while to find a needle because of how many things are in my kit . Once I found the needle , I threaded it with the thread . I put the shirt on a flat surface and placed the button where it needed to be . I pulled the string tight with each pass , and the button became more and more secure . On the last pass , I pulled it tight and made a knot . It came out perfect , and the button looked like it never fell off in the first place .
Everyday , after dinner , I wish the dishes . First , I fill one sick with hot water and add dish-washing detergent while the water is running in order to create suds . Once the sink is full of soapy water , i first wash the glassware . I rinse each glass in the second sink with clear clean water . Then I set each glass in a drying rack . Next , I place all of the dirty silverware in the soapy dishwater to soak . I scrub them with the brush , rinse them in the second sink and then place them in the drying rack . Next , I scrub each piece of silverware that has been soaking , rinse them and dry them with a soft cloth . Finally , I wash any pots and pans using the same method and rinsing .
I knew that I had the big wok pan in my kitchen somewhere . The problem was that my girlfriend had done the dishes last , so she put the wok away in a different cupboard than I was used to . Ah , there it was , in the lower cupboard near the stove . Since I was making fried rice , I just emptied the bag of rice into the conical wok . The stove was set to a low simmer so that I could slowly control the cooking process of the rice . Then I added some seasoning , egg , onions , chives and a little bit of soy sauce . This was my special fried rice recipe that I savored , and I cooked this dish a couple times a week . It worked great for stirring all the ingredients in my fried rice . I let the dish cook for about fifteen minutes , and then I served the rice onto plates for devouring .
I was sitting in my living room on the couch when the phone rang . It was loud and had a ringing sound that could be heard everywhere in the house . I thought about who could be calling since it was late at night . I let the phone ring for a little while thinking about who it could be , and decided to answer it . I went over to the phone and picked it up . I held the phone against my ear and said hello . I did not recognize who the voice belonged to , so I asked who it was . They said they were a salesman and wanted to ask me if I would like to buy something . I did not have much money , so I told them I was not interested , and they hung up .
I was having a date night with my boyfriend and we could not decide what we wanted to do . Neither of us wanted to spend a lot of money , so we thought it would be a good idea to rent a movie . I used my cell phone to look up the nearest Redbox , and we drove together to the Redbox location to pick out our film . I did n't want to watch a horror movie and my boyfriend did n't want to watch an action movie , so we decided to pick a drama film instead . We settled on a movie that had just recently won an Oscar for Best Picture that neither of us had seen yet . We paid for the Redbox using my credit card and drove back home . Unfortunately , neither of us enjoyed the film and thought it was n't worth all of the hype we had heard . Even though we did n't like the movie , we enjoyed our night in with each other .
To clean up toys , I would first make sure that I have all of the different packages or boxes that the toys came from . I would collect all of the toys that are on the floor and sort them into different piles . For example , I would put all of the Legos in one pile , dolls in one pile , toy cars in one pile , and games in one pile . I would do the same with the other toys and then I would gather all the the toys that I had put back in their original boxes and I would put then into one big toy box . There might be a few toys that I would not put away , like a special doll that my child might want to have with her throughout the day or take to bed with her at night .
My family and I often take trips to the beach . We make sure to wake up really early to get on the road to avoid the traffic that we are sure to hit on a trip to the beach on a hot summer 's day . We pack a cooler of sandwiches , waters , and fruit to enjoy while we are there . We also are sure to pack towels , a big umbrella , and a blanket . When we get there , we are sure to lather up with sunscreen , making sure not to miss a spot . It is so easy to get sunburn when you 're out playing on the sand all day . We also lay out our towels and blankets . We play games where we try to dive down before waves hit . Another fun thing that we do is ride the waves on our boogie boards . With so many fun things to do at the beach , it is no wonder that we are exhausted by the time we leave at the end of the day .
I woke up in the morning , and went into the bathroom to take a shower and get dressed . After eating breakfast , I grabbed my bag , and went into my car . I drove thirty minutes to work . I then went to my desk and turned my computer on . I checked my emails and then started doing my tasks for the day . A few hours went by and then I took my lunch break and chatted with other coworkers in the lunch room . I resumed my work at my desk for the rest of the day until it was 5 pm and time to leave . I left work and got into my car , knowing I had to do the same exact thing tomorrow , and the next day , and the next .
Yesterday , my friend and I decided to go to the swimming pool together . The weather was very nice and sunny out , and it was quite hot . We decided that it was the perfect day to go to the pool . We also packed some waterproof sunscreen and a few snacks -LRB- like chips , pretzels , and juice boxes -RRB- . We took our items to the pool together and dipped our toes into the water . The water was cold and felt really refreshing since the temperature was so hot ! We then went fully underwater , which felt amazing . We also rented a couple of pool noodles to play with . After swimming for three hours , we decided we were hungry . We got out of the pool and dried off with our towels , then ate the snacks we brought .
Oh , no ! My child flushed something down the toilet that clogged it up . What a hassle ! I decide to try to flush the toilet one more time but the water does not go down . It nearly overflows . I look around and found the plunger . I push down and nothing happens . I try again and again . I finally get the thing that was blocking the toilet to go down . Now , the toilet water finally goes down . I rinse off the plunger and flush the toilet one more time to make sure that it is back to working order . I put the plunger back in its place and hope that my child learns that only some things should be flushed down the toilet .
After I have played outside with my sister and rolled in the dirt , slid down the slide and threw balls at each other , we picked up a lot of dirt and sweat that my sister and I just could not wipe clean . We get in the house and decide who should go to shower first . We go to our rooms and peel off all the sticky and yucky clothes and gather our clean clothes and underwear . My sister goes first . We both know to step in carefully , get our wash clothes and soap . A fresh shower with shower and water we know will wash away all the grime from our bodies and hair . We made sure we had clean towels to dry off .
We received an invitation to a birthday party for a good friend . It was a surprise party . So , last night we drove to a nearby town , where the party was held at another friend 's house . The host met us at the door and invited us in . Along with all of the other guests , we hid in the living room with the lights off . When our good friend arrived , we all jumped out and yelled " surprise ! " . She was quite surprised . We ate cake with ice cream and she opened her presents . She said " Thank You " to everybody . \ n We all visited . \ n When it got late , we said goodbye to our friend and the host , we went to our car , and drove home .
I decided one day that I wanted to learn how to play a song . So I got my guitar and I tried to decide which song I wanted to play . I looked on line on several website that list lyrics and guitar chords for several different types of songs . I decided on the song called Linger by the Cranberries because it was a fairly easy song to play with very easy guitar chords . So I listened to the song a few more times on my CD player then I looked at the song sheet and I tried to follow along with the song the best I could . I listened carefully for when the chords changed and I followed along with them as I saw them on the sheet . But with more and more practice , I became a lot better at it . Before I knew it , I was playing along with it perfectly and I really enjoyed it .
Last June , my partner and I went on a vacation to Miami Beach . We stayed at an Airbnb only a couple of blocks from the beach . It was so nice being only a short walk away from the beach . We rented an umbrella so we could have some shade since it was an extremely hot and sunny day . We also rented a small locker box so we could keep our valuables safe . We made sure to apply plenty of sunscreen so we would not get sunburned and we also brought plenty of water with us so we would not get dehydrated . It was a very relaxing day and a lot of fun . We enjoyed our day at the beach very much .
The exam started at 9:30 in the morning and our teacher told us to be there half an hour early , so I made sure to be out of bed , dressed , and showered by 8:30 . This gave me another half hour to get to school . Before leaving , I double checked that I had my pencil , eraser , and all other necessary materials . When I got to the school , I waited with the other students outside of the classroom to be let in . Our desks were assigned to us by last name , so I found my seat , organized my materials , and waited until 9:30 . Once the exam started , everyone was very focused and the room was quiet . There were three parts to the exam . Once I had completed my exam , I turned it into the teacher and left the exam room so as not to distract the other students .
Yesterday I had to pay for gas . The first thing I had to do was to put gas in my car . After this , I knew I had to pay for the gas . In order to do this , I double checked the price of the gas station I was at , and then I went inside to tell the cashier the number of the gas pump I was at . Since I paid , I got a receipt back from the cashier . I went on to go back to my car , where I now had a full tank of gas that I fully paid for . I had a great time buying gas for my car , because I really needed more gas to make sure I had enough to drive to class .
When I woke up this morning , I really wanted to eat some toast . I walked into my kitchen and made sure that my toaster was plugged into the wall . Then , I got out a loaf of bread and took out two pieces . I did n't want my bread to be too burnt , so I turned down the setting so it was n't going to be in the toaster for so long . I pushed the lever down and the bread started to cook in the toaster . While it was cooking , I got out some butter and a knife so I could put that on the toast . I pulled them out and put them on a plate and put butter on both of the pieces .
Last Sunday I went to church with my parents . They are members of a Baptist congregation and I grew up going with them to this church , so I 'm very familiar with most of the members there . The people around my parents ' age and older watched me grow up from the time I was a baby , so it is a nice feeling to know everyone there supports me and is genuinely interested in my life . I rarely go to church any more , so when I attended last Sunday , everyone wanted to talk to me and hear what I 've been up to lately . I chatted for a bit with the pastor and his son , whom I helped care for a few years ago in Sunday School . It 's fun to see how grown up he is now and I liked hearing him talk about his friends and school .
While casually browsing through my friends pictures online I discovered a new revelation . They are called Lush bath bombs and the are colorful scented fizz balls . I quickly ordered a few online from their website and when they came I was overcome with excitement . I put the Hello Kitty tub stopper in my bath tub and ran my bathwater until the tub was halfway full . Then I dropped the bath bomb in the water and was anointed by the wonderful smell of lavender . The water in the tub fizzled with pretty blue glitter . I seemed to be a thousand times cleaner than I was before I got it . I even smelled great the whole entire day .
While I was watching videos on my computer , my cell phone began to buzz multiple times . I realized I had an incoming call from my mother . I had not spoken to her in a while , however , I enjoyed talking with her . We talked for over an hour . Together we discussed how work was going for both of us , and how my father had been since we talked last . As we shared many laughs , we also talked about important things that had happened since we had seen each other last . We both enjoyed our talk . After noticing it had been a long while , I told her I needed to get ready to make dinner . After hanging up the phone , I noticed my phone needed to be charged , so I plugged it into the charger .
Every night I must put my son to bed . His name is Alex , and we have the same routine we do each and every night . Last night , we started our bedtime routine by taking a bath . He then got dried off and put on his pajamas . Last night he wore his favorite pajamas with Lightning McQueen from the movie `` Cars '' . We went into the bathroom and brushed our teeth , Alex used his green Crayola crayon toothbrush , and got his teeth nice and clean . We then read a bedtime story , last night was Goodnight Fish , which was a book he got when he and his grandparents went to visit the aquarium . After that , he got tucked into his crib , with his favorite blanket , and his favorite stuffed animals : a lamb and a penguin . Like each night , it was a good night .
I needed to make a few copies of a sheet of paper . I grabbed the paper that I needed to copy , and headed toward the copy machine . I raised the lid on top of the machine and placed the piece of paper , face down , in the appropriate spot . I decided to make fifty copies , since I needed to hand them out to quite a few people . Once I had set the number , I pressed the copy button on the copy machine . The machine whirred and I could see a light moving back and forth , scanning the paper that was being copied . The stack of fifty copies had been printed on the side of the machine and were lying in a neat stack . I gathered them all and was on my way .
I like to stay in touch with my family and friends . Usually when we are busy we stay in touch by texting but we like to hear each others voices so we often call each other . My friends and brother like to use our cell phones . I take my phone out of my pocket and look at the face and see my brother or friends picture . Then I swipe the green phone icon and hold it to my ear and say `` Hi There . '' But sometimes I still use land lines , like when I am at work or my grandparents house . Then I will hear the classic ring of an old phone , and I will have to go over to the phone to pick it up . I take the receiver off the cradle its sitting on and hold it to my ear and say `` Hello . '' But usually I am lucky and its someone I want to talk to , so its a fun surprise .
The house we live in has a lot of important stuff that we need to keep safe . Like our furniture , bicycles , and all our favorite stuff . So it 's important that when we go out we close the house and lock it up so no one can get in and take our things . The windows all have latches that we set so they can not be opened from the outside . The front door and the back door have big locks to keep them safe . Each of those doors can only be opened with a metal key that mom and dad have . After the garage gets opened to get the car out then we push the button so the door comes down and locks tight . While we are gone then we can feel safe that everything will still be at home when we return .
I play the guitar . I decided to play a new song . First , I decided which song I wanted to learn to play . Then , I walked to the bus stop . I waited for the bus . I rode the bus to the mall . I went inside the mall . I walked into the music store . I looked through books of sheet music , until I found a book with the song I wanted to learn how to play in it . I paid for the book with my allowance money . Then , I went outside and waited for the bus . I rode the bus home . I opened the book and turned to the song . I studied the song for a couple of hours . Then , I picked up my guitar , tuned it , and started to play the new song . The chords were arranged a lot different than I am used to playing , so it took me quite a long time to practice it before the song sounded right .
I was looking at my yard one morning and decided it needed a flowering tree . I went online and did some research about what type of tree was best for the area . I came across a variety of trees that were very pleasing to the eye . I decided that I would like to buy either a tree that had pink flowers or a tree that had purple flowers . After reading about the different types of flowering trees that would do well in my yard , I had narrowed it down to 3 trees : a Sioux Crape Myrtle , a Weeping Cherry and a Chaste tree . I was a tough choice , but finally I decided to purchase the weeping cherry . After entering my payment details and confirming my order , I received a message confirming that my tree would be shipped within the next week . I am so excited to plant my beautiful new tree in my yard !
I like to play songs on my ukulele in the evening . I got my ukulele a few months ago and I practiced a lot at first . I practice a little less now but I 'm pretty good at it . I like to play songs at night , on my ukulele , I call it Uke and I practice by downloading songs off the internet and trying to copy then . It is a lot of fun and I enjoyed spending my evenings doing that . It takes practice but is very rewarding after a while when you start to improve at a song and are able to do well . I can play a few songs by now including some by Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars .
We are so excited for our family trip , but before the fun starts we had decide where to go . First , we made sure to pick a place that was fair so we took a vote as a family . We all wrote options and put them in a bowl . I got to pick out of the bowl , said the place aloud , and we decided as a group if we wanted to go there or not . We wanted to make sure everything was fair . I booked tickets for the vacation immediately . I thought of family friendly hotels . How many people would fit into our car , what to pack for the car ride , what to pack once we got there , mileage , gas stations , places to eat on the way , dvds to watch in the van , it was very easy . Once we got there it was still very easy , we checked into our family friendly hotel , took the shuttle to Disney and had a great time !
I walked up to the sink and it was full of dishes from last night and this morning . I really needed to get these into the dishwasher . I turned on the hot water an felt around for its temperature . Then I wetted my sponge with some soap on it and started scrubbing some of the gunk off the dishes . It makes you wonder why we do this before loading the dishwasher . The entire point of having a dishwasher is to wash dishes . But I 'm washing the dishes . I should be able to just load the dishwasher with dirty dishes with all the gunk on it , and it should wash them clean . But that 's not going to work . because the jets of water is n't strong enough to clean dried up gunk off the dishes . I 've loaded the dishes into the washer , and put some soap in it , and closed the door and hit the clean cycle .
The kitchen floor was filthy after our big cookie baking marathon , so it was time to clean it . After all the cookie baking mess was cleaned up , I took the vacuum cleaner , plugged it in to an outlet and vacuumed the floor being careful to get under the edges of where the counter stuck out . I made sure I sucked up all the crumbs and other dirt before I unplugged the vacuum and put it away . I let the water run until it was nice and hot , measured half a cup Lysol floor cleaner into the bucket , then filled it half way with hot water . I placed the bucket on the floor , dipped the mop in to get it soaking wet , lifted it out of the water and kept it over the bucket , pulled down on the handle to wring out the extra water . I started mopping the floor , rinsing the mop in the bucket every few minutes until I had reached the doorway . I rinsed the mop once more , wrung it out and stood it on the kitchen floor propped up against the wall while I took the bucket out to our gravel driveway to empty it . The floor looked much better . Time to eat some cookies !
It is the day of the exam . I know I have prepared myself l for it by studying and I have reviewed all my pertinent data to take the exam . The first thing I must remember entering the room to take the exam is to relax and focus on taking the exam in a calm manner . The next important thing is to read and if necessary reread the instructions so I fully understand what is going to be required in writing exam . After fully understanding what the questions are requirements are for the exam , I will organize my thoughts and information into a format that will be presentable and can be easily conveyed and understood . After pulling my information together , I will basically , figure out the who , what , when , how , where for my answers and elaborate on my answers . Finally , I will write a detailed summary of the information provided on the exam .
Taking swimming classes was vital to me learning how to swim and not be afraid of the water . Neither of my parents knew how or know how to swim so they ensured that as a child I do n't wind up like them , they did this by sending me to swimming classes at the age of 6 . The swimming classes were a great way to teach me to not be afraid of the water and to actually treat the water as a friend , which for most kids is not the case . I think that the sooner you take swimming classes the better as the older you get the harder it is to learn something like that because more fear creeps into your head and you have doubts . A child does not and is fearless when they learn to be .
I am on a football team and every day we have practice . I put on all my football gear from my pads , uniform , and of course my mouth piece and helmet . I go to the field to meet with the other players . We all talk about what we are going to practice today and then we head out onto the field . It is very important that we know where to stand and how to block other players from getting to the guy in charge of kicking the ball . We practice this for at least an hour and decide to take a break . After our 10 minute break it is back to the field we go to practice some more . We put all the equipment away and head to the shower . Once we take our showers and get dressed we chat about when our next practice will be and our upcoming game . It 's now time to go until our next meet .
When I came home from the grocery store I was exhausted , but the groceries still needed to be put away . I brought in all of the bags , hoping someone would come out and help . Instead my family continued to sit and watch TV . I stacked all of the bags on my counter , and scanned for any frozen items , which should be put away first so they would n't thaw any further than they may have . Next I took out items that would need to be placed in the refrigerator , as they would be the next to spoil . I found the milk and some fruits and vegetables , as well as some yogurt , and threw away some old containers and expired items while I did so . Last , I put away some boxes of cereal , and the cans into the correct cupboards . I sat down with some lunch , and when my family complained , I told them I was only feeding those who helped put the groceries away .
I decided to go shopping for clothes , specifically , casual shirts . I 'm not a big fan of clothes shopping , because it 's not usually as easy as seeing something and just paying for it . I found the area where the shirts were that would be my size . Unfortunately it was being used . I shopped around for a little while longer until the dressing room was empty . I went into the room and took off the shirt I was wearing so I could try on the three shirts I had brought in . I knew there were other people wanting to use the dressing room , and I always get stressed when I know other people are in line behind me and waiting for me to finish . The three shirts fit , and I took them to the cashier to pay and get out of there .
I needed to get to the craft store , there was a sale ! Unfortunately , husband had the car and he would be gone a while . I decided to take the bus . I waited about ten minutes , then the bus came around the corner and stopped at the bench I was sitting . A few people got off the bus and I stepped through the doors onto the bus . I smiled at the bus driver and put the money into the machine to pay for my ride . The store I was going to was only a few stops away and when I saw we were close , I pulled the cord to signal to the driver I was ready to get off . He stopped at the shopping center and I thanked him for the ride as I stepped onto the pavement .
The other day was so crazy ! I came home and the kitchen was on fire ! I guess Dave left the stove on when he cooked lunch and went back to work and forgot about it . But I could see smoke coming out the door the second I got my key out and it was so warm in the garage . I called 911 as fast as I could . Luckily for us , the fire department is only a mile away and they were there in just 3-4 minutes . Those guys were awesome . They put out the fire so fast and ran in the house without thinking about risking their own lives or limbs . The kitchen will need some work but it could have been so much worse . Thank God for those firemen responding quickly after I called 911 .
I was babysitting my sister at home . She was feeling sick , she would cough and sneeze and her face was red . My mom always said that when someone looked red and coughed and sneezed to give them medicine . I took off the cap and took the little cup it comes on off . I poured the liquid into the cup by following the lines on the cup . One I did that I screwed the cap back on and put it back where I found it . Once she drank the cup , I rinsed it out and put it away . Then my sister felt a little better , she started to cough and sneeze less . When she started to cough again later I did the same thing as before .
My wife and I love to eat eggs , but she likes to eat them fried . For me , I like to eat them scrambled . So yesterday , I decided to make some scrambled eggs for breakfast . When I make scrambled eggs , I also like to put salt and pepper in it . I got a mixing bowl and put in about five eggs and a cup of milk . I put a couple shakes of salt and pepper in it , too . When they were all mixed together , I got out a pan and put it on a stove burner . I turned it on and put the mixture onto the pan and cooked it on a low setting . When they were done , I pulled them out of the pan with a spoon and onto a plate to eat .
I was at a family reunion over the weekend and we were all talking about silly things that happened to us . Everyone had a funny story that they were remembering and I wanted to tell mine , but get a great reaction . I started off getting my thoughts together in my head so I would know what I was going to say and how I was going to say it . I started telling the story and for more emphasis , I stood up to tell it . I used lots of descriptive words and even added some animation moves and jumped around while I was telling my story . People started laughing and I could tell they were listening . A couple of people clapped at the end of my story and some even came up to me during the day to say what a funny story I told .
We wanted some t-shirts for the 50th anniversary of our company party that we could wear at the party . We wanted them to my something that would be like a souvenir to remember the party , so just a regular t-shirt would n't do . We had to design them with an appropriate phrase or picture that would represent the company and the 50 years . We did n't have a specific picture in mind , but we wanted them to say " 50 Years and Still Cooking " on them . The employee at the shop gave us a lot of pictures to look at and had a lot of helpful suggestions for what would look good . We realized the color of t-shirt we had thought of would n't let the pictures and words printed on them show up , so we switched to a lighter shirt color . We chose a picture of a cake with the words we 'd chosen and had them print them up on light blue t-shirts . They turned out nice .
Yesterday after a long day of playing at the park , I walked into my house not noticing my shoes were muddy and I was tracking mud all over my floor ! So first I took off my muddy shoes so that I would not keep getting my floor dirty and started getting ready to clean up the mess . First , I went into my closet and grabbed my broom , dustpan , mop , and bucket . I started by using my broom to collect the chunks of mud and sweep them into my dustpan and empty them into the garbage can . Then I dipped my mop into the bucket of soap and water and mopped up the whole floor until there was no more mud . I put my cleaning supplies away in the closet and waited twenty minutes for the floor to dry so that I would n't slip on it .
The first order of business in feeding a baby is to make sure he 's hungry , because if he 's not hungry , he 's not going to eat . In our case , it 's been a while since the baby last ate , and he 's getting a little `` fussy , '' so he 's probably hungry . -LRB- It 's probably time to change his diaper , too , but that 's another story . -RRB- So the first thing to do is set the baby down in a safe place . We 'll put him in his monkey chair and strap him in . Then we need to pour some water in the bottom of a pot , put the pot on the stove , turn on the heat , and put the bottle with the milk in the water at the bottom of the pot to heat up the milk . After a bit , we remove the bottle from the water and flick a little milk on our wrist to make sure it 's warm but not too hot . When the milk is just the right temperature , we turn off the stove , remove the bottle from the pot , remove the baby from the monkey seat and head for the couch . When he 's finished , turn him face down over your shoulder and pat him a few times to let him burp if he needs to . Mission accomplished . Go change his diaper .
About a month ago I noticed that my hair had gotten really long and looked very bad . I wanted to go to the hairdresser and get a nice haircut , but for weeks I could not find the time to do it . Eventually , I decided to cut my own hair . I thought it would not be too hard . First , I bought a nice pair of scissors , because the ones I had at home were old and rusty . Then , I watched a couple of instructional videos online . It looked easy , so I thought I would do fine . The first step was to moisten my hair , so I did it in front of my bathroom 's mirror . Once I was done with the sides , I cut the hair on the back of my head . I went completely by feel and it was not as hard as I was expecting . Finally , I cut the hair on top of my head . The end result was not too bad . I was actually excited that I did so well .
I was sitting in front of my laptop watching some movie , and my lap made the familiar popping sound and the bulb went out . `` Oh great , '' I thought to myself , `` It 's time to change the bulb out again . '' I head into the kitchen to look for a light bulb , and found one in one of the drawers . The bulb is still hot , I need some towel to grab it and unscrew it . I head into kitchen to get the towel , and then I change out the light bulb . But this one is so much brighter than the old one that went out . I look at the old bulb on top and it says , 100W . I guess I bought the brighter bulb , which is great . I always thought room could use more light .
I woke up this morning alert and ready . Before doing anything else , I knew I had to make my bed . My mother hates when my bed is a mess . I think it looks tidier when it 's made too ! Then I took the sheet and pulled it up to the head of the bed . I walked around to the other side , making sure it was all even . After the sheets were fixed , I did the same thing with the comforter . That 's when I put the pillows back on the bed . I arranged them neatly , one on top of the other . The open part of the pillowcase was put facing the wall , because that looks cleaner to me .
My cat Max lets me know when he 's hungry . He meows pitifully , like his heart is broken . Then he walks back and forth in front of me as I prepare his food , snapping his tail . I always wash his bowl first . Then I dry it , and pour in a scoop of kibble . I put a chunk of canned cat food on top of that , less than a quarter of a flat can . He runs to the bowl and starts eating as fast as he can . He eats all the soft food on the top as fast as lightning . Then he takes his time with the kibble , eating more and more slowly until its gone . When he finally finishes he slinks away .
I sat down at my computer and turned it on . I then opened the browser and typed in the website where I like to buy things online . Then , I typed in the name of the item I was searching for . I looked through the top ten items that came up after I searched . I picked the one with the best review that also was n't too expensive compared to the other items . I clicked the button that put the item into my virtual cart . Then , I clicked the check out button and entered my credit card information . I entered my e-mail so I could get my receipt and I clicked confirm purchase . Then , the website thanked me for my purchase .
Yesterday , I had to wash my hair . I went to the grocery store with my mom and bought some shampoo and conditioner . I like the purple kind that smells like grape . I went into the bathroom with my new shampoo and poured a small amount into my hand . I walked to the sink . I turned the water onto cold and a little hot . I rubbed the shampoo into my head over and over until my head was all covered with the shampoo . I then let it sit for about a minute . After the shampoo sat for a little bit I washed it out in the sink . Next , I applied conditioner which smelled like grape too . I squeezed a small amount into my hand . After that I rub the conditioner into my hair . I usually let this sit for longer . So , it sat on my hair for two minutes this time . Then I turned the water back on cold with a little hot .
One day my friend needed to go to an appointment and needed someone to watch her children . I told her to bring them to my house and I would watch them for her . It has been a long time since I have had little kids in my house , so I did n't have much for them to play with . They seemed to be having a good time , but then said they hungry . I had n't thought about lunch , so I decided to call and have a pizza delivered . They were thrilled to get pizza for lunch and said it was their favorite meal . After a little while I could tell they were getting tired , so I suggested they come in and watch a movie . They both liked that idea and it did n't take long before they both fell asleep on the couch during the movie . When they woke they did n't want to play with their toys anymore , so I suggested they draw pictures for me and I would put them on my refrigerator . They told their mother they loved staying with me . I had a really good time babysitting , but it was a lot of hard work .
It was very hot last Wednesday , so my two children and I decided to go to the swimming pool for the afternoon . First , we had to get ready . We got our swimsuits on and grabbed towels from the closet . We also remembered to bring the sunscreen . We put everything in the car , and drove across town to the public swimming pool . We paid the admission fee , then walked into the locker rooms and took a quick shower before getting into the pool . After the shower , we walked into the pool area and found a nice spot to put our towels and cooler . We put on sunscreen to prevent sunburn , then we were ready for the pool ! When we got in , the water felt really cold , but after we had swum around for a while , it felt refreshing .
I noticed that my car was running out of gas on the way home from work . Luckily , I live right by a gas station so I did not need to go out of my way to refuel . It was rush hour , so the gas station was pretty busy . I pulled a lever to access the gas cap and stepped out of the car . I walked inside and told the cashier my pump number , and put $ 20 towards filling up my tank . I walked back through the warm evening air and unscrewed the gas cap . $ 20 filled up most of the tank , and the pump made a noise to let me know that it had stopped fueling . I put the nozzle back , screwed in the cap , closed the latch , and got back in my car . I drove home , relieved that I now had enough fuel for many days .
Last week I threw a part for a friend . I had to call the bakery and let them know when I would need a cake , as well as what kind I would want . I called the part store and asked them to make sure they had the right color and amount of balloons I would need for that day . Once I had all that ready , I went to the store to buy decorations . I bought a table clothes , matching plates , forks , spoons and disposable cups . I had everything ready , now all I needed to do was pick up the cake and balloons , then go home and set it all up . Then I went to party store and payed for the balloons . When I brought it all home , I set it up . I put the table clothes on the table , followed by the cake . I sit the food and drinks near the cake . The balloons were floating in the room . It was a fun party .
To wrap a gift , I would gather supplies like wrapping paper , tape and scissors . I would unroll a portion of the wrapping paper on a large , flat surface , like a table or the floor . I would put the gift in a box to make it easier to wrap , especially if the gift is an unusually shaped object . I would wrap the end of the wrapping paper around the gift so that there is a little extra room at both ends . Then I would fold the wrapping paper over the boxed gift until the two ends of the paper meet . I would use a piece of tape to keep the wrapping paper in place . I would then fold the ends of the wrapping paper toward each other so that the whole box is covered . I would use several pieces of tape on each side to make sure the paper stays attached to the box .
I 'm going driving in my car . First , I make sure I have my driver 's license and my keys . I put on shoes and my glasses -LRB- sunglasses if it 's sunny -RRB- and gather up the other things I need where I 'm going . I check around the car to make sure I wo n't run over anything as I back out . Then I unlock the driver 's door and get in . After I put the key in the lock , I fasten my seat belt , adjust the rear view mirrors and secure any loose objects around me . I start the engine and back the car out of the garage , watching for people walking and other cars and signaling which way I 'm turning . Once I 'm on my way , I turn on the radio and listen to music or the news while I 'm driving . As I drive toward my destination , I watch other cars carefully and obey all traffic signals and signs , careful to slow down at intersections if the light is already green before I get there . When I turn , I signal well in advance , and I stay in the correct lanes , middle and center , unless I know I 'm going to turn , and then I stay in the far right-hand lane . When I reach my destination , I signal the last turn , and park the car in a legal parking space . Before I get out , I turn off the car , gather up what I need , put up sun blinds if I need to , turn off the radio and take the key .
My friend and I decided we wanted to go dancing . We decided to go dancing at night . Once it got dark outside , I changed into comfortable clothes and shoes and met my friend . We walked to a nightclub . When we arrived , we waited in line to enter . Once inside , we made our way to the center of the dance floor and waited for the music to begin . There was a DJ in charge of selecting and playing music . The DJ began to play popular songs . I danced with my friend . Many people were dancing at the same time . The dance floor was crowded and hot . Everyone was sweaty and having a lot of fun . After we had danced for many songs , we got tired and decided to leave .
I love the beach and today was a great beach day . I woke up early to make sure that I could find a parking spot at the beach because it would probably be busy . I put on my bathing suit , grabbed a beach towel and my book and packed them in my bag . I then remembered to pack my sunscreen to make sure that I did not burn . When I arrived at the beach I took my chair , bag and towel and set up a great spot close to the water . I took a quick dip in the ocean and I dove into the waves . Then I decided to do one of my favorite things which is taking a long walk on the beach . A few hours later it was time to head home .
It was a Tuesday night at my house , which meant one thing-doing the laundry . I put the clothes in the washer and went about some others tasks before switching them to the dryer . As the dryer played its song to indicate that it was done drying the clothes , I picked up the laundry basket and headed to the laundry room . I turned on the television so I would have something to watch while folding . I first folded all of my shirts and put them in one pile . After that I folded all of my pants and put them in another pile . I then repeated this process with my husband 's clothes . When I was finished folding the clothes I put them all away where they belonged .
Last week it snowed for the first time this winter . I decided to celebrate the snow by making some hot chocolate . In order to make my hot chocolate , I needed to first boil milk . In order to boil the milk , I first turned on my stove top and set the temperature to high . Next , I went to my refrigerator . I took a half-gallon carton of milk out of the refrigerator . I put the carton on my kitchen counter , and then got out my measuring cups . I needed about two cups of milk to make my hot chocolate , so I poured and measured two cups of milk . I then returned the milk carton to the refrigerator . I kept a close eye on the saucepan until the milk started to boil . When the milk reached boiling point , it started to bubble .
After multiple conversations about it , mom and I had decided we were going to find a flat and move in together . I called up a realtor that I had known for years and asked her to show us different flats so we could make a decision . When we arrived at the first flat , I knew I had found the one . Mom and I love to cook and have guests over so this would have been perfect for us . It also had a really nice balcony as well as two bathrooms and a good sized living room . It was very nicely decorated and definitely affordable . Mom and I looked at each other and smiled before telling the realtor that this is the one we wanted .
Cleaning the bathroom is a job I do one time every week . There are many things to clean . First I like to clean the bath tub . Then I pour water on the inside of the bath tub to rinse it off . Next I clean the toilet . I pour toilet cleaner into the bowl and use a brush to clean all around the inside of the bowl . Then I use a rag and use a bleach type cleaner to wipe all around the outside of the toilet . Sometimes I have to use two towels because the second towel will get anything the first towel did not pick up . Next I clean the bathroom sink . Then I clean the mirror . Finally I sweep the floor and mop it .
I went grocery shopping today . I made a list of things that I needed before I left my house . When I got to the grocery store , I walked in the door and got a shopping cart . My list said I needed to get bread , cheese and milk . First I went to the aisle of bread . There were at least twenty different kinds of bread . I picked out my favorite kind of bread , which is whole wheat , and put it in my shopping cart . Next I went to the dairy section of the store where I put a gallon of milk and a block of cheese into my cart . I put my items on one of the counters and a lady scanned each of them . She told me how much my groceries cost and I gave her the money to pay for them . A boy took my groceries from the counter and put them in a bag . Finally , I left and took my groceries home .
After my fiance proposed to me , I was so exited ! I called my mother right after and we both cried because we were so happy . However , there is just so much to plan for the wedding . First and foremost , I need to find the perfect dress - the shape , color , and price all need to be perfect . I need to feel beautiful in it . After that , we need to consider the venue , where the wedding and the reception will be held , decorations , the invitations , all these things that I never thought of before . For example , just when talking about the invitations , we need to think about : who to invite , what kind of stationary should we use , how we want to the cards to look , and so much more ! There is just so much too do , maybe we will have a Las Vegas wedding instead .
It was a sunny day and my sister and I were outside playing away the day . We decided it would be a good idea to have scooter races . With her on her red scooter and me on my blue scooter , we raced down the sidewalk at top speeds . She tried to jump off into the grass before crashing , but she landed hard on the pavement . I rushed to help her and noticed her knee was bleeding quite a bit . We walked slowly home to tend to her wounds . I then dried her wound with a clean towel . I reached into the cabinet and found the nearest bandages I could find . I peeled open the band-aid and took off the plastic strips . She was ready to race again !
Last night , I made spaghetti for my family . I bought all of the ingredients at the supermarket . When I got home , I set all of the ingredients on the counter and washed my hands . Then I took the ground beef and put it in a pan . I turned the stove on medium and started breaking the large piece of meat up with my wooden spoon . I stirred the meat until it was completely brown . I stirred in the sauce thoroughly and put the heat on low . The water was boiling , so I took the pasta out of the box and put it in the water . I stirred while the spaghetti cooked until it was soft . My family really liked it .
I went shopping for shorts this afternoon at the shopping mall . I found the perfect pair of summer shorts in my size at my favorite store , and so I took them to the checkout aisle . When I arrived to check out , however , I realized that I did n't have any cash available . I pulled out the card , a blue Mastercard , and presented it to the checkout person . She took my card and inserted it by one end into a card-reading machine . This process ensured that my transaction was safe and secure , and that others could n't make unauthorized use of my card . She then handed me a piece of paper for my signature . I signed the paper and handed it back to her . She then handed me my receipt for the credit card purchase .
Last night my family was hungry for dinner , but we did n't have much food left in the house . Instead of going shopping , I sat the kids down for their homework and decided to make a simple rice dish . First , I went into the cabinet for a large pot , then grabbed the box of rice out . Next , I filled the pot up with water and a little salt and turn the gas on , to boil the water . I set a timer for 10 minutes , to alert me when it was time to come and add the rice into the pot . After the water came to a boil , I added the rice , cooked it and then drained it with a strainer . We all enjoyed a filling meal of rice with some flavorful sauce on top .
I have always loved playing sports and football is definitely one of my favorites . I recently got a call from some of my friends and they asked if I wanted to play in a game of football with them at the local park . I said , yes . When I got there , we all picked teams and I was chosen to be wide receiver when on offense for my team and corner back when on defense . When on offense , I would run across the field after the ball was hiked looking to get the ball thrown to me and catch it . When it was n't thrown to me , I would block . On defense , I would try to stop the other team 's wide receiver from catching the ball and tackle those that had the ball .
Fresh orange juice is a really delicious , and also nutritious drink , perfect for a warm , sunny day . I usually start by picking maybe about a dozen of nice oranges when I go grocery shopping . After I get home , I clean the oranges with a damp cloth and cut them in half . It requires more work but in the end i think the effort is worth it . So using the manual juicer , I just press each half of the oranges gently and twist it so all the juices come out into the container underneath . If the orange is sweet enough I do n't bother add any sugar , but sometimes if I want just a tad of sweetness , I just add honey instead . It 's hard to be patient , but definitely the orange juice tastes better cold , so I put it into a jug , or bottle , or any container I can find and put it in the fridge for a few hours . If I really feel thirsty I just add a couple cubes of ice and drink right away .
It was a Friday evening not too different from any other . At work , Susan had heard her co-workers making plans going out to the bar that night , or to a party , but Susan already had her mind set on staying in night . She enjoyed taking care of her house , and especially enjoyed watering her plants . Susan was not old yet , she just did not take joy in the same things she did when she was younger . Those simple moments had become her favorite of all of the moments that make up a typical week . So when Susan got home that Friday , she cleaned her house and watered her plants . She swept the floors , and dusted the furniture , and wiped down the table tops , and watered each and every one of her plants , satisfied with herself and with life , smiling to herself under pink and purple of the evening sun .
After I finished eating dinner , I began to feel very , very sleepy . Before I go to bed , though , I have to brush my teeth . I walked up to the bathroom , grabbed my toothbrush from the shelf on the wall , and ran it quickly under cold water . First , I opened my mouth wide and ran the brush along my bottom teeth , humming to myself while I did so . Once the tops of the bottoms of my teeth were cleaned , I made sure to reach my brush around to the back of my teeth and scrubbed those until they were clean , too . Then it was time for the top of my teeth , repeating this process on top until I am satisfied . Sometimes , I need to add a little more toothpaste to my brush , and then I clamp my teeth shut and begin to scrub my teeth , moving the brush in small circles all over . I spit out all the extra foamy toothpaste and rinse my mouth until it is clean .
I was getting hungry , so I prepared dinner to eat . I went into the refrigerator and pulled out the stir fry meal out of the freezer . I then got a pot out of the cabinet , and placed on the stove . While that stove was warming , I opened the the stir fry bag in order for the food to start thawing . When the stove warmed up , I placed the stir fry in the pan with a little bit of water . After about 10 minutes , the food started to thaw . I then got out the bread and drink . After I did that , I poured in the sauces and more water , and brought the food to a boil , I lowered the temperature , and placed a lid on it in order for it to simmer . Once the stir fry was done , I placed the food on the plate , and placed the food on the dining room table with the bread and drink .
I was searching for a job one summer . I put my resume online . That got me into an interesting career . I really liked the job . It was kind of exciting . The only thing though was that it was insurance sales . Starting it was kind of hellish . I did n't understand what I was supposed to be doing . I was in my hometown , which was a pretty good place to start . Later on I realized that most of the products I was selling were not that good . But it got me into a cool field I would never have tried if it were n't for an internet application . It was a time in my life where I was n't worried about money as much . I laugh at how young I was .
When I got up this morning I was very tired . I decided that I needed something to help wake me up before I started my various activities for the day . I went to the kitchen and took my electric water kettle to the sink and filled it up with enough water to make a couple of large cups of tea . I then put the kettle back down on its base and pressed the start button so it would begin to heat the water up . It was in the very front . I like it because it is big and it has cartoon pictures of owls on it that are cute . I took the mug over to the counter where the kettle was a put it down . I then opened up a box of Earl Grey Tea and pulled out a tea bag and placed it in my mug . I poured the water until the mug was about two-thirds full . I then set a timer for four minutes to give the tea enough time to steep . I like to set a timer because I sometimes forget and end up with cold tea ! When the timer went off , I pulled out the teabag with a spoon and placed it in the trashcan . I then took the almond milk out of the refrigerator and put enough of the milk into the tea until it turned a lighter color . I put the milk away and got a spoon . I stirred the tea to make sure it was all mixed well . Then , because I was being impatient , I got two ice cubes and placed them in the mug of tea to cool it off some . I turned off the kettle and left the kitchen with my mug of tea . I sat down at my computer and began to drink it happily . It came out perfectly .
Yesterday I made breakfast for my family . The steps to make breakfast are different depending on what you want to have for breakfast . We had eggs , bacon , toast , juice and strawberries . First I sliced the fresh strawberries , and placed sugar on them and out them in the refrigerator to keep them cool . Next I fried the eggs . Then I cracked the eggs and fried them in the pan , flipping them once with a spatula . After removing the cooked eggs from the pan I fried the bacon in the pan , turning it so both sides browned , and removing it when it was just crispy . While cooking the bacon I toasted the bread in the toaster . Next I set the table , placing a plate , a knife a fork a spoon and a glass at each place setting .
I went to my favorite restaurant and ordered a chicken salad , something I had never gotten before . I waited patiently for my food . When it came , it looked really good . It seemed too salty , and the chicken was a bit cold . I thought about just eating it , but decided it would be better to send it back . I waited for our waiter to return . I told him the chicken was served cold and the dressing was far too salty . He apologized and offered to get me a new one . I agreed . When it came back out , the chicken was hot and the dressing was not salty at all . Overall , I was very happy that I sent it back .
My brother came to visit me last month , and since he loves to play golf , I arranged an outing for us . I had to call ahead to schedule a tee time , and I was able to get us one at 8 AM the next day . We set an alarm and woke up in time to have coffee and breakfast before we left the house . We checked in and were able to tee off exactly on time . My brother was beating me after the first nine holes , which I expected because I was out of practice . The sun was out and as the day went on , it got hotter , so I started to play even worse ! My brother and I carried our clubs through all 18 holes , and of course he won .
I was so excited . It was finally time for our summer vacation to the lake . Mom normally handles all the packing for me but that did n’t stop me from grabbing the essentials I knew she would forget about , like my fishing pole , an extra pair of swimming trunks , some video games and extra batteries just in case it rained . With the car loaded and everyone onboard we were off ! The drive went quickly enough , with only a couple stops where dad bragged about how we were making such good time . Then we were there , Lake Winnipesauke . The car barely stopped before I jumped out and took off for the beach . There were sandcastles that needed building ! It was a week of swimming and hiking , cookouts and fishing . Sure , I snuck in a few video games before drifting off to sleep at night , but who would n’t ? The week came to an end quicker than everyone wanted it to and before I knew it we were back on the road and headed home . I watched the lake disappear behind the trees as we drove off and could n’t help but think , If I stacked the sand high enough could I build a two story sand castle next year ?
Steve and Jeff moved into a new house on Main street . the moving truck brought in the package of wood flooring . Steve and Jeff were n't sure how to lay it down so they made sure that they had enough money left in the budget to get a company to lay down the flooring in their kitchen for them . Wednesday came upon them quickly and there was a knock at Steve and Jeff 's door Steve answered the door . It was a man from the company her to lay down the flooring in the kitchen . Steve let him in and the man started to work he began by cutting open the package of wood flooring with a knife . he then layer it all out and started to glue it to the floor and then he put on a special kind of gloss to finish it up . Steve and Jeff sat and enjoyed their new wooden floor that day they finished moving into their new house on Main street .
One day , me and my husband decided to adopt . We when to the adoption home and found the 3 year old girl we wanted . Once we went home we had to feed her . Once we changed her diaper we had to spend quality time with her . So we took her to the park and pushed her on the swing . Then we went on a slide with her . Once we were home we had to give her a bath . So we ran the water and made sure it wasnt to hot or to cold . After the bath we fed her again . It is very hard work being a parent but it is very rewarding .
I had never planted a tree before , so before we planted one , I had to do a lot of research . I had to look up what kind of tree would work best in my climate . I had to see which ones needed certain levels of care , look up different tree diseases , and the prices of some trees . When we finally picked a perfect tree , we had to take it home . It was very heavy ! Once we had it home , we had to dig a very big hole . After you roll the tree into the hole , you have to do something called facing the tree , which means you put the tree in the position you are happy with the already existing branches growing . To make facing easier , you should fill the hole halfway with water before putting the tree inside . After you face the tree , fill in the dirt , and pat yourself on the back for a job well done .
We have this issue every time we sit down to watch a movie . We had the issue again last night , of course we did . We had dinner and went to run some errands in the evening . So we figured , we would put on a movie . We got onto the sites and searched around for all kinds of things . We both love horror movies so we searched for that first but to no avail unfortunately . So instead we looked for comedies , then dramas but we found nothing . Eventually we managed to settle on a movie that was on TV playing at the time . Because it was playing we figured we would just let it play and watch it and eventually we became invested and were able to sit down and watching something we both agreed on .
Last night , I decided to take a bath . I usually take a shower instead , but my muscles felt sore and I thought I could use a bath with some epsom salt . The epsom salt bath is really good at soothing sore muscles , plus it is very relaxing . While the bath was running , I grabbed a towel and a book I was reading . I set it all up next to the tub and undressed . I slid into the hot water and felt the salt granules prickling my skin , as my muscles finally relaxed . I stayed in the bathtub for about 45 minutes , until my muscles felt better . When I was finally done , I drained the cooled water , toweled off , and got dressed .
Earlier today , I wanted to make some microwaveable pasta . So I went downstairs and looked in the freezer . I took out the box and I read the instructions . They told me to take the plastic tray with the pasta in it out of the box first , so I did . I double checked to make sure if I needed to do anything with the plastic wrap covering the tray , and I did n't . Because there was not a plate or napkin beneath the tray , I put down a napkin to soak up any grease or cheese that melted out of the top of the tray . I pressed the " time cook " button on my microwave and pressed 6 , 0 , and then 0 . When I hit " start , " the microwave turned on and I got a clean fork out of the drawer . Once the 6 minutes was up , I hit the " stop " button so the microwave would stop beeping and waited a couple minutes for the food to cool down . I held it over the sink as I removed the plastic wrap . Since the tray was n't too hot , I sat down at the kitchen table and enjoyed my pasta . Once it was done , I threw the tray and the napkins I used in the garbage and washed off my fork .
My mother used to sew all of our clothes growing up . She always created such unique clothes . We were never dressed like anyone else . When my first child was born , I decided that I would learn how to sew her clothes . It did n't work out so well at first . I had no idea what I was doing and everything was lopsided . There were a lot of videos on sewing baby clothes and it did n't take long before I had actually made a simple outfit that she could wear . It was n't anything fancy , but it made me proud that it was something that I had created . I continued to practice and it was n't long before I was able to make more complicated outfits .
I 've always wanted to learn how to swim , so I decided to enroll in lessons at my local gym so I could learn . On the first day of class I was a little nervous because I did n't know what to expect . Would the other people be nice ? Would I like the teacher ? Most importantly , would I be able to swim ? We first practiced putting our faces in the water and holding our breath so we could learn how to take breaths when swimming . We practiced this for awhile . After this , the teacher showed us the basic movements for back stroke . Back stroke is simple because you are floating on your back , kicking your legs , and moving your arms . She had us practice kicking while holding onto the side of the pool , and then we set off on our own to do the back stroke . I was surprised by how easy it was . I was swimming ! Clearly I had been worried over nothing .
I flipped up the light switch to illuminate my federal , and instantly watched as the lightbulb went on and then immediately shut off . That let me know that the lightbulb was blown , and that it needed to be changed . First I went to the linen closet , and removed a brand-new lightbulb from the box . I then placed a stool underneath the lightbulb , and climbed on top carefully , with the new label in one hand . Once I was in position to remove the old lightbulb , I placed the new lightbulb on the top of the stool in a safe place , then placed my hand on the blown lightbulb to inshore it was not too hot to handle . Once I realized the lightbulb was cool to the touch , I began to screw the light above in a clockwise motion in order to remove the lightbulb from the light fixture . Once the lightbulb was release , I bent over and placed the old bowl on the top of the stool , then picked up the brand-new lightbulb . I then stood back up so that I could reach the light fixture , and placed the middle portion of the lightbulb into the light fixture . I began to screw the lightbulb in a counterclockwise motion , ensuring that the metal thread of the lightbulb was aligned correctly with the light fixture to inshore that the lightbulb would be evenly inserted into the opening . Once the lightbulb was completely emplaced , then I stepped down off of the stool and back onto the floor , removing the old light bold and the stool from the middle of the room . Then , to check to make sure that the new ball had been inserted correctly , I flicked the light switch from the off position to the on position and looked up to see that the new label of have been illuminated .
The last time I wanted to borrow a book from the library I was in a different town than my home town . I talked to the librarian about this and he told me that it was possible for me to obtain a guest pass , though this would only allow me to take out two books at a time . Since this was my only option I decided I would take it . I filled out the form , providing my name and address , and showed him my identification card , and I was given a library card . I used the card to pick up two books : a collection of poetry and the book Hylozoic by Rudy Rucker . The librarian told me that I had to return the books within the space of three weeks , so as soon as I returned to my house I began to read them immediately .
It was a beautiful sunny morning and the temperature was cool enough to enjoy a morning walk . I decided to grab a quick bite and take a walk . I put on comfortable pants and t-shirt , a pair of socks and my best walking shoes . I also grabbed a pair of headphones to enjoy music in case I wanted to listen to something to enhance the experience even more . I decide to go to the park near my home . The park has a 1 mile walking trail . There were a few people already there . There were some people riding their bikes too . I finished the 1 mile trail and headed home . It was a very refreshing 20 minute experience . I felt inspired to do it more frequently .
The last time I cooked rice , I used my new rice steamer I bought . I was very excited to use it because I have never had a rice steamer before . After unpacking the box , I washed the cooker . First I had to rinse the dry rice off in a strainer to get rid of any excess starch . After that , I put the rinsed rice into the steamer . I had to add the appropriate amount of water over the rice . As the steamer cooked , it started to boil inside and cook the rice . After it was done cooking , the button popped up and this is how I knew it was done . After stirring the rice in the pot , it was ready to eat . I felt very accomplished and thought it was an easier way to cook rice than boiling it in a pot and it becoming a sticky mess .
I had to give a presentation at my job yesterday morning . When I got to work , I went into a conference room and turned on the projector . The projector always takes a few minutes to warm up , so while I was waiting I turned on my computer and pulled up my slides for the presentation . By this time , the projector was warmed up . I wanted to attach my computer to the projector so my slides would come up on the screen . I found the long , black cable with the HDMI plug , and attached it to my computer . I then put my laptop , still connected to the projector , up on the podium with me so I could switch slides quickly while I was talking . Finally , l took out my laser pointer so I could point at my slides . I was ready to present .
We arrived at church in the morning . Today was my turn to play the piano for the service . In order to play I had a conversation with the lead singer on what songs he wanted to sing . Promptly at 9:00 the service started . The lead singer came to the front and welcomed everyone . He announced the first song . I had music for all the songs that we had picked out so I turned to the song he indicated . I then began to play and the congregation joined in with the song . We repeated this process for the next three songs . Once we were done I left the stage and went to my seat .
The other day , I wanted to clean up my kitchen . I decided to start with the sink . I gently moved all of the plates into the dishwasher . I then moved the silverware . Finally , I added the cups . I put all of these items on the top shelf of the dishwasher . Next , I got underneath my sink . And , I retrieved the dishwasher detergent box . I then realized that I forgot to put the cooking utensils into the machine . I went over to the stove , and I gathered the pots and pans . I also grabbed the strainer . I put all of these items on the bottom shelf of the dishwasher . I pushed the the shelves into the machine . The top shelf caught on the top of the dishwasher . So , I pulled it out . And , I reconfigured everything . I tried again . So , I closed the door and started the machine .
My girlfriend and I decided to do something different . We thought about it and realized that it had probably been a friend 's wedding three years ago since we last danced together . Having shamed ourselves , we decided on a bar downtown that had a live band that we both liked . We entered the bar sat down and ordered drinks . Soon the band begin to play and we waited for the right song . We knew right away when the right song began to play so we spontaneously headed for the dance floor . I suddenly felt like I was twelve again at my uncles wedding reception . My girlfriend was doing fine while I felt like drugged monkey awkwardly making funky dance moves . Soon I relaxed and calmed down a bit .
As I looked in the mirror I saw the ends of my hair splitting and they were dry and brittle . It was time for a haircut . I checked my budget but I did n't have any extra money for a cut at the salon . I realized I needed to cut my own hair if I want to have healthy looking hair for the wedding I am going to tomorrow . I began to wet my hair with a spray bottle just like the lady at the salon does . I the combed all the knots out of it . I flipped my head over and combed again . It was time to cut and I was nervous ! I looked at the ends of my hair and figured out how much I needed to cut off . About two inches it what was need so I held my hair taut and cut so that it was all even . Flipped my head back over , combed it and checked to see if it was straight . It was !
This morning I went to work . The night before work I set my alarm before falling asleep . Around 5:30 in the morning my alarm went off , so I woke up and put on my uniform . Once I was all done with that , I got into my car and started the drive to work . I work 45 minutes away from where I live , so I listened to music on my drive . Once I arrived at work I sat down at my desk and began to look at things that needed done today . around 11:30 we went to lunch , and then afterwards we got back to our project . By 4 pm we had finished everything . I was dismissed , got back in my car , and drove home .
At least 2 times a week we order food from restaurant . This time we decided to try something new and decided to go for Mexican food . we ordered , chicken enchiladas , chicken chips , crunchy tacos , and some soft tacos and nacho cheese . When I picked it up , I did not check my items . When It arrived . the order was wrong . I specifically told them that we do not eat pork . Chicken enchiladas were were very dry . It was a big disappointment , as it was first time we ordered from this restaurant . I was mad . Everyone was so hungry . But no choice . They were nice , and told me to bring it back and they will fix it for me . I drove back with my all food , and they made new order and refunded me half of the money and apologized . It was a mistake , they switched the order .
Ben wanted to start a company . He liked art . He liked clothes . So he got some investors . Then he started a company for designing tshirts . He airbrushed them and embroidered them . He liked the look on people 's faces when they got their shirt back . He hired a few employees . Then later he set up a shop in the next town over . He had plenty of shirts on display to show what he could do . He designed funny shirts . He had shirts for sale too . But he saw some airbrushed tshirts in the mall that gave him the idea . He is trying to open up a third store and wants to expand .
I usually get a haircut every few months to maintain . I choose a day where I have time to relax and will reserve an appointment at my favorite salon and with my favorite stylist to get my haircut . I arrive at my salon and was greeted nicely . I start my getting a hair wash . I sit and relax as they massage and wash my hair with very fragrant shampoos and conditioners . After the hair wash I go sit in the chair of my favorite stylist . He greets me with a smile and asks me what kind of haircut would I like this time and I had said just a trim . He blows my hair dry first and cuts my hair nicely as always and then ends it by styling it with some hair product . I leave the salon with nice salon hair .
I look over material that the test is going to cover and start coming up with questions that cover the lessons . While picking questions , I try to picks ones that are most most important to know . I make sure not to ask trick questions . I then make an answer sheet for my self to grade the exams . I also made sure to add some extra credit questions that are a little bit harder than the original test questions . The bonus questions are worth 2 points each , and the test questions are only worth 1 . All the answers one have one correct answer . I checked over them and made sure that there were not any other possible answers for each question . After completing the exam , I print out the needed amount , along with some extras , and stick them in my briefcase .
I needed to go to the bank to deposit some money . I went to my bank , Banks R Us . I got into my car and drove there . When I got there , I had two different options . I chose to park my car and walk inside . I got to the door and it was locked , the bank teller lady had to buzz me in . They keep the door locked for security so no robbers and thieves get in . Then I filled out a deposit slip which is used to figure out who you are . After that , I went and stood in line behind two other people . We all waited for the person in front of us . I walked up and said " Hello , I would like to deposit this check " . The bank teller took my checked and put it into the computer . Then the bank teller handed me my money and counted it out for me .
It was early in the morning around 4 AM . I was laying in bed when I heard my baby boy crying in his room . I knew he was hungry . I picked him up and we walked into the kitchen . I took out a bottle and added formula to it . Then , I added some water and put the bottle into a pot of water on the stove . I lit the stove and waited for the water to boil so it would make the milk warm for my baby . I put a nipple on the bottle and tested the temperature on my wrist to make sure the milk was n't too hot . I sat down in the rocking chair , holding my son . I rocked him and put the bottle in his mouth . When he was finished I put him on my shoulder and burped him . His belly was nice and full and now he was ready to go back to bed .
Yesterday afternoon , my sister and I went to the outdoor neighborhood swimming pool . The pool requires that visitors either live in the neighborhood or be guests of a neighborhood resident in order to enter , and because we met those criteria , we had no problems getting in . The day was sunny and above eighty degrees . After we had walked to the pool from our house , we both lathered up with sunscreen and laid our towels and pool bags on vacant lounge chairs . There were only a dozen people at the pool . One of them was my sister 's friend , so she left immediately to go splash around with her and hang out on a raft . I ordered a raspberry smoothie and laid out with my copy of `` Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire '' while the sun heated my skin . When I started to sweat , I rinsed off in the provided shower and then put on my goggles and got into the pool to swim laps . The day started to cloud over , and my sister 's friend left , so after that the two of us sat in the shallow end of the pool with the warm water rising to our shoulders and chatted until we had both had our fill of pool time . We wrapped ourselves in our towels , put our flip-flops on , and walked home from the pool .
Last week my husband and I wanted to watch a movie . First we had to decide if we wanted to go to a movie theater or watch one at home . Since we did not feel like changing out of our pajamas , we decided to stay home . Then we had to decide if we wanted to buy a movie , rent a movie , or watch a Prime movie . To help us decide , we looked at our bank card balance . We decided to pick a Prime movie , unless there was something we could not wait for . I wanted to watch something funny and light hearted . Eventually , we picked out The Adventures of Pluto Nash . It is both funny and action packed , with a good story line . We enjoyed the movie very much .
The other day , I planned for a large family gathering . Since I knew that my house would be crowded with many members of my family and friends , I knew that I would have to both clean and set the dining room table . As a result , I first cleared everything off of the table and found a clean spot for it . I received help from my girlfriend , who brought me the utensils as I placed them on the table . This was an easy experience and I felt like I was able to achieve my goal relatively quickly . Soon after , the table had a placemat , as well as everything that we needed on the dinner table . Everything was clean and looked orderly . I was proud that we were able to set the table and I felt confident that everyone would like the way that it looked .
When I want to read a book to my daughter I have her pick out a book that she wants to hear . We sit next to each other and each one of us holds one side of the book . She likes it when I make the characters sound like they are alive and I use special voices for different people . Sometimes I ask her questions about what might happen or what she likes so far . It 's fun to talk about the story while we read it . Every time I come to the end of the page , she turns it for us . When the story is over we close the book and she puts it back on her bookshelf so it 's ready to read again . It 's fun to read books together !
My friend and I decided to go downtown to see the history museum . We decided the fastest and least expensive way to get there would be on the subway . Since we live in the suburbs move than 40 miles from downtown , we drove to the station at the end of the line and parked our car . We paid for our tickets and walked through the turn-style gate . When the train arrived , we waited until the door opened and we walked in . We found a seat for two and sat down before the train left the station . When they announced the next stop was the museum , we got up and stood by the door . When the train stopped and the door opened , we walked onto the station platform and then up the stairs to the sidewalk above .
Every morning during the week , Monday through Friday , I wake up at 6:00 AM . I have to be to work by 8:00 AM and it is a 15 minute drive to work . In order to make it out the door in time , I will rise and go to the kitchen and start to brew a cup of coffee . I then will take my coffee to my bathroom and apply my make up and do my hair while drinking my coffee . After my make up is done , my coffee is usually done so I go back to the kitchen and brew a 2nd cup of coffee . I go back to bathroom and do my hair and get dressed for work . In the kitchen I will typically make a light breakfast for her and I and we will eat our breakfast . I then will brush my teeth in my bathroom . After I brush my teeth I leave the house and drive to work
As I was preparing breakfast , I noticed that I was out of a lot of things that are staples in the preparation of most other dishes . Bread , milk , and things of that nature . So after I was done with breakfast , I sat down to prepare a grocery shopping list . I thought of all the things off the top of my head that I would need , and then I perused through my cupboards and refrigerator to fill in the blanks . I drove to the grocery store and parked . I grabbed a cart and pulled my shopping list out of my purse . I went up and down the aisles , placing things in the cart as I went . I put all my things on the belt and a bagger bagged them as the cashier scanned . The bagger set the bags in my cart , and I took the bags out to my car . Once I got home , I brought the bags inside and put all the groceries away .
Dan 's car was running low on fuel , he was lost and could n't find a gas station in time so his car ran out of gas . he went to his phone so he could find a way to walk to the gas station . His phone said that the gas station was seven miles away , Dan would be walking for a very long time . Dan walked and walked wand walked until finally he had reached his destination ! Dan had got to the gas station and bought a gas can and a full tank worth of gasoline . He made it very loud and clear that he did n't want to walk all that way back to his car . A truck driver heard him say that he did n't want to walk and thought that Dan really needed some help . The truck driver yelled out to Dan , `` Hey , if you need a ride you can get into my truck and ill take you back to your car if you need . '' When Dan got back to his car he began filling up the gas tank with the fuel that he had bought previously . When he got inside his car he started to drive and continue his journey home .
Sometimes for dinner I like to have fish instead of chicken or beef . When I want to have fish for dinner I will go to my local fish market and pick out something I like . Some times it might be salmon , sometimes tuna , or maybe a white fish like tilapia or flounder . I will buy a pound of it , and the fish monger will wrap it in wax paper and put it in a bag for me . Once I have it home , I check it , finding it clean and not smelling at all like fish . I will put it in a glass casserole dish and season it with salt , pepper , garlic , lemon , vinegar and olive oil . I will turn on the oven and while the oven gets hot I will make a salad . Once the oven is hot I will put the fish inside and set a timer . While the fish bakes , I will make other side dishes . It smells so good of garlic and its nice and cooked through . While I set the table , I let it cool and after a few minutes I serve my self a piece and my salad and side dishes .
Last Saturday , my friend and I went to the movie theater together . We had been meaning to go to the movie theater for a long time , since have both been anticipating the release of the smash hit `` La La Land '' for months . La La Land is now finally in theaters , and my friend and I decided that the weekend would be the perfect time to see it . We both got adult tickets for the movie . We then waited in line at the concessions stand , because we wanted to buy sodas , popcorn , and candy . My friend bought a Coke and a large popcorn , as well as a bag of Skittles . After we got our concessions , we went to the movie auditorium . The movie was just about to start as we got to our seats . For the next two hours , we paid close attention to the movie and enjoyed our snacks .
One of the less funny things to do each week is clean my bathroom . I like to clean mine each Sunday . Every Sunday , I start by cleaning out my shower , I spray all the walls with a foaming cleaner , and wipe them down . Using toilet bowl cleaner , and a toilet brush , I scrub around all the inside of the toilet , let it sit for a little while , and flush . It turns the water a weird blue color . I wipe off all the surfaces of the sink , the toilet , and the cabinets with a wet towel and bleach spray , and mop the floor . Afterwards , my bathroom is shiny and clean , and I feel better in my house knowing I have a clean , nicer-smelling bathroom .
Earlier in the weak I ordered a pizza from the phone . I found the number for the pizza place online , dialed the number on my phone , and spoke to the employee about my needs . The employee greeted me and told me about their specials . I accept the deal as I was going to order two pizzas anyway . I chose pepperoni for myself and spinach for my wife . The employee seemed distracted toward the end with things happening in store , so I remained patient , and he eventually told me my total . The worker told me the pizza would be there in about thirty minutes and to have a good night , I returned the pleasantries . The interaction could have gone more smooth but it was overall acceptable .
It was night time and it was time to go to bed . The boy wanted to keep playing . I told him that after he got ready for bed I would read a story to him . First of all he had to take a bath . He splashed in the tub and spilt water all over the floor . Next he dried off in a big , fluffy blue towel . Next he dressed in his Star Wars underwear and then put on his Star Wars pajamas . His dad and I tucked him into his bed that was made with Star Wars sheets . He said his prayers . I pulled out his favorite book about -LRB- you guessed it -RRB- Star Wars . He gradually dozed off dreaming about Anakin Skywalker and a galaxy far , far away .
I wanted to take some pictures with my camera , but when I turned it on , nothing happened . I realized the batteries were old and needed to be changed . The first thing I did was open the battery cover on the camera to take the old batteries out and double check to see what size and how many batteries I needed . I went to my storage drawer where I keep batteries and got two new AA batteries for the camera . I put the batteries in the camera the proper way , which was shown on the inside of the battery area . I replaced the cover of the battery area and snapped it into place to secure the batteries in the camera so they would n't fall out when I used it . It came on , and I was ready to take pictures . I then properly disposed of the old batteries .
On some days , when I 'm feeling lazy , I 'll load up the dishwasher instead of actually doing the dishes myself . I use whatever dishwashing pods or liquid we have at the house to put inside the dishwasher , and I 'll set whichever load to wash depending on how much dirty dishes there are . The actual dishwashing process takes some time , so I 'll wait around the house while the machine finishes up . After it 's done , I 'll open it up and pull both racks of dishes out to dry . Once they 're done drying , I 'll still go over each of them with a paper towel just to make sure that I got any wet spots left behind . I 'd put the silverware in it 's drawer , all the plates , cups , and bowls in their rightful cabinets , and all of the pots and pans in their cabinets .
When someone is preparing a wedding , they are preparing for one of the most special days in two people 's lives . There are many things to organize , so that the day will be special . My mother helped me to organize my wedding . We had a lot to do to get ready ! I first had to decide who to invite . We wanted everyone to be there , so we invited everyone we knew and loved . I did n't have much money , so I did almost everything myself . I designed my wedding invitations online , and I even learned how to fold my own envelopes so I would n't have to buy them ! We made red velvet cake . I also had to pick out a dress , and my fiancee had to buy a suit . Then we had to decide who our bridesmaids and groomsmen would be . Finally , we had to get the church ready . We put up decorations , picked which music to play , and put snacks and drinks in the reception room . Lots of people helped us with all of this .
I prepared the purple colored paint that I was using to paint the large wall in my bedroom by prying open the paint can 's lid and stirring the paint with a wooden stick . Upon opening the can , I immediately smelled the strong paint scent . I poured a large amount of paint into a rolling pan and rolled my paint roller through it . I started from the top and moved to the bottom , rolling the roller in more paint as it was needed . I trimmed the edges of the wall with a small paint brush . When the pan ran low on paint , I poured more into the pan from the paint can . I touched up areas before cleaning up the paint and washing out my brushes .
I decided that I would go for a walk after dinner in the evening , when it was n't too hot but it was still light outside . I looked in on my shoe organizer rack for my walking shoes , since I did n't want to walk outside in my work shoes or my slippers . I picked up my walking shoes and sat down on the couch . I went to the fridge and got a bottle of water , just in case I got thirsty during my walk . I also grabbed my phone . I did n't lock the door since my husband was going to stay in the house . I decided to go for a 5 block walk around the neighborhood , since those streets would take me by the local lake and I wanted to see if there was a swan out today . I crossed a few streets , but I made sure to check for cars each time . When I got to the lake there was no swan , which was disappointing , but I stopped and took a drink from my water bottle anyway . Then I kept walking until I had looped back around to my house .
My classmates and I needed to plant a nice tree in front of the new school building that was just built this year . I wanted to find a tree that would last a quite long time . We found a nice pine tree that was just large enough to be a foot . We dug a nice hole in the ground , and insured the soil was the proper type to accept a tree of this size . It had to be nice and soft , and in a safe location where kids wo n't trample over it . We planted the tree and began to fill in the surrounding area of it with soil to make sure it would hold in place as perfect as possible . The tree looked perfect and was ready to withstand the first school year outside the new building .
When my friends were about to stay over at my wife and I 's house this past week , we knew that we had to clean the shower if they were going to use it . I got all of the cleaning supplies together out of the closet . I had a lot of cleaners and also a toilet bowl brush to help scrub the bottom of the shower . I put the cleaner on the bottom of the shower and then waited awhile for it to work . After it was done cleaning , I sprayed some water over it to get it to work even better . When there was a chemical reaction , I looked at it to make sure it was working .
I have a lot of indoor plants on my windowsill . Once in a while , the dirt will get dry and they will start to wilt . When that happens , I get my watering can out of the closet and fill it with cold water from the tap . Once it 's full , I carry it to the first pot and dip the front until water pours out of the spout onto the dry soil . I pour just enough to make the soil moist , because I do n't want to over water my plants . When the plant has enough water , I move to the next plant that needs water and give it water too until my can is empty . Sometimes , on hot days , I need to refill my watering can with water because the plants need more than my watering can can carry in one trip . I 'm always glad when they look happy again , it makes the room nice .
My friend and I decided we would like to play a game of tennis . We called up the tennis club to find an open court . They said they had one open at 8 pm . We arrived and found our court . we flipped a coin to decide who would serve first . I ended up serving first . Then my friend missed returning the ball and I got a point . The next time he served and I ran to hit the tennis ball but I just missed and he got the point . The next time I served I hit all of mine out of bounds , so they did not count . This time we hit the ball back and forth a few times before he scored again.There were exchanges like this for about an hour . My friend won the match but I still had a lot of fun .
This morning before going to work I washed my hair . I wash my hair every morning before going to work . I like washing my hair first thing in the morning because it gives me time to wake up . I turned on the shower and gave it time for the water to get hot . While the shower was heating up I got a dry towel to hang on the shower rail to use later to dry off . Once the shower got hot I got into the shower . I put the hair conditioner into my hair . It felt good rubbing the conditioner into my hair . Then I rinsed the conditioner out of my hair and did the same thing with the shampoos . Now my hair is clean and pretty .
This morning as I was checking my email I saw that there was going to be a sale at the mall , so I decided to go there to see if I could find any good deals since I needed a new pair of jeans . I grabbed my wallet and drove to the mall . First , I went to one of the department stores and went to look at the sale rack . I found a pretty blouse that was marked down 90 % ( it was under $ 15 ) , so I tried it on and decided to buy it . I went to another store to look for jeans . I tried on several pair , and liked the fit , but felt they were too expensive for a single pair . I went to a third store and found a pair for 50 % off . I tried them on and they fit well , so I purchased them . Then I drove home .
Time to make breakfast ! I 'll get the coffee started because it will be the perfect temperature by the time all the food is done . I grind the beans and put filtered water into the electric kettle and get it started . Meanwhile , I 'll gather my ingredients from the fridge . I want eggs , butter , English Muffins , and Canadian bacon . A breakfast sandwich sounds good . My water just finished boiling , so it 's time to pour that in the Chemex over the ground beans . I need to get the frying pan and put a little butter in there and turn on the pan . I grab and egg and scramble with a fork . My pan is heating and the butter is melting I put my egg in and swirl it to cover the bottom of the pan . Back to the eggs , they are almost set so I 'll fold them into a half circle and flip . Grab my toasted English muffins on a plate . Layer my Canadian bacon and fold my freshly cooked eggs on top . Looks good .
Whenever I see something that I think is beautiful -LRB- usually nature related -RRB- or a nice juxtaposition of color or form ; I take my phone out of my pocket and affix the appropriate lens to my camera -LRB- usually a macro lens -RRB- . I remove the lens cap , unlock my phone and open the camera application . I usually have to turn the brightness of my screen up , especially when it is very sunny outside . I make sure to focus the shot by tapping the screen where I am trying to get the camera to focus on and tap the shutter button . I like to take several shots from different distances and angles to make sure I get the best shot possible . The photo taking process also includes the sharing on social media so that my other photographer friends and family members can give me constructive feedback .
Last night my family did n't want what I took out for dinner . So , I put the chicken thighs back into the fridge and grabbed the takeout menus from our junk drawer . It was my youngest son 's turn to decide , and he wanted a cheese pizza of course . I called the pizza place and asked him to go put the menu away while I talked to the cashier on the phone . I told her I wanted a large pizza with extra cheese and a deep crust . She told me they were out of deep dish , so I ordered a thin crust instead . After giving her my credit card information , she told me the order would take 30 minutes to complete . I asked if she could have it delivered with paper plates , and she said \ \ sure no problem . \ \ Soon the food arrived , my family and I were happy to get dinner and it was delicious !
My house is a place i consider the most secure place on earth , for me maybe it is because i consider it my personal man cave because lets face it having a girlfriend nowadays is a headache . So every morning a wake up and prepare myself to go to work i have to ensure i lock it perfectly because my neighborhood is not particularly a place you will just woke out of the house forget to lock it and happen to find it intact . so i always start with my bedroom with my bedroom safe which has a six combination lock and a thumb print reader . then i walk down the stairs to the sitting room , switch off my television , go to the kitchen , close the back door and then check the gas cooker to ensure it is off \ \ i don , t want to find my house in flames when i come back , do i. \ \ I then walk to the front door activate my alarm lock the door and be on my way to work
Sammy 's phone starting ringing and she answered the call . It was a man named Geoff . And he said that he was offering a service for free if Sammy would just activate her service with her credit card number . her phone started ringing again and it was Geoff again asking Sammy if shoe would just take two minutes of her time out of her day and speak to him . She said , `` Okay , is there anything that you have to offer ? '' Geoff replied with a simple yes . she then blocked Geoff 's phone number . But little did she know Geoff was at her door right then and he broke in and said , Give it a try ill give you a thirty day free trial ! Sammy yelled the loudest she could and said NO !!
I am currently looking for a new job . Once a week , I check a variety of sources to see if anything new and interesting is available . I check Linked In , Indeed and I have a list of companies that I am interested in working at . When I find something I 'm interested in , I look carefully at the requirements . I make small changes to my resume to make sure that my experience focuses on the things that the employer is looking for . I also have a network of friends at different companies that let me know when they hear about openings . When looking for a job , it is very important to be persistent and optimistic . When you are interviewing in particular , you need to show the person interviewing you your best self .
I went to the library to borrow a book I needed for a research paper . I went inside the library and went to the section that contained the type of books I needed to do my research on . After finding the right section , I looked through the selections of books they had . After finding the book I wanted to borrow I took it to the counter so I could check it out and borrow it for a few days . At the counter , the librarian asked for my library card . I took the library card out of my wallet and gave it to her . I then exited the library and took the book home . I am glad I had the library card because the book was really useful for helping me do my research paper .
Recently , I 've been getting more and more interested in cooking . In fact , just last week , I decided that I would make spaghetti . Since my parents do n't like spaghetti , though , I only made enough to feed my younger brother and I . I cooked some ground beef in a pan , and drained the grease when it was done . Then , I added the sauce to the meat , and let it simmer in the pan for a few minutes . While this was simmering , I took out a box of uncooked spaghetti noodles and emptied it into a separate pot of boiling water . The noodles eventually all became soft , and once I noticed they were properly cooked , I emptied the pot into a strainer . The strainer is a special dish with holes in it , which make sure that the dish catches the hot pasta , and the water goes down the drain . Now that both the sauce and pasta were done , I put the pasta on plates , poured sauce over it , and called my brother over for dinner .
Today , I 'm going on an airplane trip , so last night I packed my suitcase . I thought carefully about everything I would need on my trip . How many changes of clothing would I need ? I looked through my closet and picked the clothing that I decided to bring with me . I brought my shirts , my pants , my underwear , and my socks . I brought enough for a week 's worth of clothes , which is how long I 'm going to be staying somewhere else . Then , I went into the bathroom and got my toothbrush and a tube of my toothpaste , so I would n't have to get new ones where I 'm going . Finally , I decided to pack a few books with me , in case I needed something to do while I was at my hotel .
Before going to bed each night , I set an alarm on my alarm clock . I keep my alarm clock next to my bed . I like to set it to music for when I wake up because I like waking up listening to songs that I love ! When I set my alarm , I set it for two hours before I need to be somewhere . So if I have to be at work at 9:00 am , I will set my alarm for 7:00 am . This ensures that I have enough of time to shower , get dressed , eat breakfast , and drive to work and get there on time . To set my alarm , I type this time into the digital clock and I press the silver button on the front of the clock .
I saw a TV commercial about Wonder woman coming to theaters near me . The commercial show so much action that I could n't refuse to make reservation . Friday afternoon I told all my co-workers about wonder woman and the excitements . That afternoon when I got home took my shower and get dress . I was so excited that I begin to make my way to the restaurant . As soon as I arrived at the restaurant I received a text from my girlfriend that she want to go out . After leaving the restaurant my friend text me back that she was going to the theater with her friends and wanted me to meet her there . When I arrived at the theater I was standing at the counter waiting for my friend . By the time my friend arrived I have already missed twenty minutes of the movie .
One of my favorite things to make for breakfast is scrambled eggs . That is what I made myself for breakfast this morning . First I went into the refrigerator and took out three eggs from the carton . I got a large mixing bowl from the cupboard and cracked the eggs into the bowl , being careful not to get any of the shell into the bowl . I added some of my favorite things to put in scrambled eggs : some cheddar cheese , bacon , and a little salt and pepper . When the pan was hot , I poured the egg mixture into the pan . Using a whisk , I stirred the eggs , until they were no longer runny , and were lumpy . I put them on a plate and added some hot sauce , since I like them to be extra spicy . I ate them , read the news , and drank a big glass of orange juice to go with it .
Yesterday I decide to make a hot dog for lunch . I placed a pot of water on the stove to boil . While I waited for the water to boil I gathered all the toppings I wanted for my hot dog . I opened the refrigerator and took out Ketchup and mustard and a small onion . Very carefully I sliced the onion into small pieces . Once the water in the pot began to boil , I placed two hot dogs in the water to cook . When the hot dogs were ready , I opened a bun a placed a hot dog inside . I squeezed a squiggly line of mustard all the way down the hot dog and did the same with the ketchup . I sprinkled onions across the top of the hot dog . Finally ! My hot dog was ready to eat .
I walked to the grocery store to get bread . The door to the store was locked , so I looked for the store 's sign . I was early . To be sure the time was correct , I called the number of the store , and the recording told me that the store would open at eight . I saw a worker inside , and I knocked on the window and pointed to my watch . " What time do you open ? " I said thought the glass . I knew for sure that the store opened at eight because I checked the sign in the window of the store ; I checked the information on the store 's website , and the manager herself told me the time . I only needed to wait for half an hour , so I walked around the block a few times .
I wanted to go to Dan ’s Sporting Goods on Saturday but I was not sure it would be open . To find out , I decided to check on my phone . I went to Google and searched “ Dan ’s Sporting Goods hours . ” The Google search result indicated they open at ten in the morning and they do not close until five in the evening . On Saturday morning at about 10:30 I got in my car and drove to the store . As I arrived , there was a parking place right in front of the door and in the window , a large signed said “ OPEN . ” I went inside and bought the new baseball glove I had been wanting . Thanks to a Google search , I was able to know exactly when I could get my new baseball glove .
Last week , my friend and I rode the public bus into town . We looked at a bus schedule and found the bus stop closest to our homes . We got to the bus stop ten minutes before our bus was supposed to arrive and waited . Each person in front of us climbed the steps and put a token into the machine at the front of the bus . We had no token , so we gave the bus driver our money and he gave us tokens to put in . We found a seat at the back of the bus and sat down . We checked our bus schedule and decided where we wanted to get off . When the sign at the front of the bus showed that it was our stop , we gathered our things and prepared to get off . After we got off , we made a note of which bus stop we were at and the time the bus would be there again to take us home . Then we went off to explore the town .
My best friend 's birthday was coming up , and I bought him a wonderful present . I knew he loved to read , so I bought several books and placed them in a box . I knew I would need to wrap the box to make it look nice , so I chose blue wrapping paper , since blue is his favorite color . I cleared my kitchen table and unrolled the wrapping paper so I had a large , flat piece on the table . I sat the box on top and used my new scissors to cut the wrapping paper to a good length and width . I pulled up two side of the paper and taped it to the box . Then I wrapped up the ends so that no part of the box was showing , and taped those together . I turned the gift over and placed a bow and a birthday card on top .
John was busy playing his favorite video game when all of a sudden he heard the doorbell ring . He rushed to the door but he tripped over one of his shoes that was laying down in the way of the door . He shouted at the door to wait just a moment and pulled himself up off the floor . At the door there was a man he did n't know , it was the delivery man ! He had a package for him that he was waiting for all week . It came early so it made John very excited . He brought the package into the house and got one of his box cutters . He opened the box with the box cutter and took out all of the bubble wrap that was placed around the item for protection . It was a new video game that he was excited for !
We booked a plane trip to Minneapolis for our summer vacation . Once our plane arrived in Minnesota we visited the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum which had a variety of flowers , trees , and plants . Afterwards , we had dinner before driving to a nearby Bed & Breakfast Inn . The next day , after we enjoyed our breakfast at the Inn , we took a cruise on Lake Minnetonka over to another town to do some shopping and have some ice cream . We took the boat back to our Inn and then we went out to a local pizza place that had excellent food . We took some long walks and enjoyed spending time in the woods and along the beautiful lakes . Before we knew it , it was time to head back to the airport for our flight home . As we flew home , we enjoyed discussing our adventures during the trip .
My friend who lives far away wanted to see a drawing that I had made for him . The drawing was for a logo he was interested in using for his business . Since I had sketched it out on paper and I did n't want to have to drive very far to give it to him , I decided to send him a fax . I made sure the picture lined up so the whole image would be sent . I then used my fax machine to scan the picture into the machine . I pressed send and the fax machine sent a copy of the picture to his fax machine . He really liked the drawing I had made for him and he decided to hire me to create his logo .
I remember once when my mom and dad took me to an arcade that was at the mall when I was very young , probably about 9 or 10 years old . We had just eaten at McDonald 's which was right across from the arcade . Then my mom and dad gave me a bunch of quarters that I could spend on any game that I wanted . I went straight to the car racing game and as far as I know , it was the only one I played . I can still recall the smell of the arcade and the feel of the steering wheel in my hands and the way it felt to be " driving a car " at that age . It was exhilarating . My mom and dad just stood by and watched me play . I could tell they were excited as well seeing how thrilled I was . I did n't want it to end but it did and we had to go home .
This morning , when I woke up , I was hungry for some toast for breakfast . I went into the kitchen and grabbed a couple slices from a loaf of bread . I plugged in my toaster and put the bread into the slots . I turned the knob to extra toasted , so it would be nice and crispy , and pushed the lever down . I took a butter knife out from the cutlery drawer and took a plate out from the cabinet . A couple minutes later , the bread popped out of the toaster , nice , crispy , and golden brown . I put the bread on a plate and spread butter on one slice , and strawberry jam on another with the bread knife . I poured myself a glass of milk , and sat down at my kitchen table with a newspaper , to enjoy my delicious breakfast .
The other day I decided that I wanted to read a book , but all the ones I had in my home I had read already . When I was thinking about what to do , I spotted my library card and decided that i 'd go borrow a book . I drove over and headed inside . I 've always liked libraries , they 're usually nice and quiet and you never know what kind of interesting books you might find when you 're looking around . I headed over to one of the library computers and brought up the book search . It took me a little while to decide what kind of book I wanted , but eventually decided I wanted a science fiction book , just something to enjoy for a little while . I started browsing through all the search results until a book caught my eye . I found my book and took it to the desk , where I gave the librarian my library card and the book . He checked it out for me and handed them back . After that , I headed home and sat down to read my book .
I decided I wanted to take a vacation , so I needed to plan for the trip . I was n't sure where I wanted to go , so first I wrote down a list of 4 different places I wanted to go , a trip to Las Vegas , a trip to the beach , a camping trip , and a trip to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico . Next I narrowed down my choices , I could n't afford to go to Mexico , or to Las Vegas . I decided I wanted to go to the beach to enjoy the sun . I thought about getting a plane ticket , but the beach was close enough to my house that I could drive and save some money . I looked on the internet to find a hotel near the beach that I could afford . I planned to stay three days , but I found a hotel that was less expensive so I could afford to stay for five days .
Halloween was coming soon , so I decided to throw a party . The first thing I did was send out invitations to all of my friends . I told them about the party a couple weeks before Halloween , so that they would know about it ahead of time and would not make other plans . I got some spooky looking fake spiderwebs to hang from the ceiling , and some pumpkins to carve into jack o ' lanterns . I used a knife to cut off the top of the pumpkins , and scooped out the pumpkin flesh into a bag . Then I carved shapes into the pumpkins to make faces . I went to the grocery store and got food and beverages for the party so that people would have something to snack on . The night of the party , I put candles in the jack o ' lanterns , and put on my costume before the guests arrived . I also played a playlist of Halloween songs . We talked and danced and had a fun time at the party .
I try to practice good dental hygiene by brushing my teeth several times a day . Definitely in the morning and at the end of the day in the day before bed , but sometimes you need to brush after a meal . To brush my teeth , I grab my electric toothbrush base and attach the toothbrush head from the storage case that helps clean and protect the brush . I have to set the timer on the base for two minutes and I like the ultra clean setting . I then wet the brush , apply some toothpaste , wet that under the faucet and begin brushing . According to the instructions , you hold the toothbrush to clean each of your teeth on all sides for several seconds . Keep repeating until all your teeth are done . Spit the foam from your mouth and rinse with water . Do n't forget to rinse your toothbrush and replace the head into it 's case .
When my Oldest sister came to me and asked for help in helping her prepare a wedding i was more than a little nervous . I had never had to go through such a arduous and difficult undertaking before . Being the good brother that I am of course i said i would love to but inside i was really nervous . The first order of business was getting catering and a venue locked down , this proved to be one of the easier feats and we locked down a venue that she and her husband to be were both satisfied with . The caterers were another matter completely however , she was being so indecisive on what she wanted that we went through about 10 different catering companies until we found the one she believed to be worth her money and occasion . The decoration of the venue was a tedious but rewarding experience to go through , making sure all the tables and wall decorations were perfectly symmetrical was no small feat . That wedding remains one of my proudest achievements honestly , I had never done anything like it but i think i did ok .
Everyday I listen to classical music , no matter where I am . Whether it is when I wake up , driving to work , sitting at my desk , or relaxing in the evening , I have music on . One day I had the classical music radio channel on . However , one evening on my drive home from work they played a very interesting piece that was from a computer game that I played as a child but never noticed . This piece is called Harmonielehre by John Adams , a minimalist composer . I was quite pleased to learn about this piece and that it from a computer game I enjoyed playing . When I got home , I researched about the piece and learned that it was a tribute to both Gustav Mahler and Arnold Schoenberg . I was quite pleased to have learnt so much from simply listening to the radio .
I made plans to cook a special meal for myself on my birthday . Pondering on what I would like to have for my special meal , I flipped through a few cookbooks and landed on shrimp alfredo . I can recall this recipe being phenomenal . My favorite pasta is angel hair pasta , which I already had in my pantry , and all the other ingredients were in the refrigerator . I begin preparing my meal by putting a large pot of water to boil , adding a pinch of salt , and a drizzle of olive oil . Once the water began to boil rapidly I dropped my pasta in and stirred , then I let it boil for about seven minutes . To check the pasta I tasted one string of it , perfect , the pasta was drained . I plated my special meal , first the pasta then the sauce and a sprinkle of parsley . Delicious !!!
It was hot and humid outside today , the burning sun beating down on poor Timothy 's back all day long as he played outside at his baseball game . It was his first official game and he was n't about to complain , he was having too much fun ! By the time he got home , he was hot , sweaty and very very hungry - So hungry in fact that his stomach would not stop growling ! He ran to the fridge in a hurry and grabbed the leftover hamburger meat from last night so he could have a cheese burger . He was about to put the meat on a hamburger bun before his mom stopped him , saying that the food had to be heated up first so he did n't get sick from the cold meat . His mom took the food and put it in a pot on top of their gas stove , turned the stove on which lit up the flame using gas and heat , and in no time his food was cooked , warm and ready to eat !
A few years ago , my parents bought us a puppy for my little brother 's birthday . We had never trained a puppy before , so the first thing we did was look online for helpful guides . It was a shih tzu and only a few weeks old . The first thing we focused on in training her was making sure she was house broken so that she would n't go to the bathroom in the house . Puppies require a lot of attention , someone was with her all the time to make sure that if she started going to the bathroom , we could try to correct her behavior . We did n't hit her when she was doing something bad , we would try to let her know we were displeased with our tone of voice and interrupt what she was doing . She turned out to be a very good dog .
Yesterday , I received my electricity bill in the mail . The bill was for $ 100 but I knew that I only had $ 50 in my checking account . This was not enough to pay the bill . If I wrote a check for $ 100 , the check would bounce and the bank would charge me a fine . I could see that I had much more money in my savings account than in my checking account , so I transferred $ 50 from my savings account into my checking account . Once I did this , I had enough money in my checking account to pay my bill . I wrote a check for $ 100 and mailed it to the electricity company . When I got paid later than month , I put $ 50 back in my savings account so it would continue to grow .
The other week , I was n't feeling very good and did n't want to eat . Instead of getting something heavy , I opted for soup . I also did n't want to have to go out anywhere to get it so I made it myself . Then I put salt and pepper in it and found some precooked chicken and put that in too . I let it all sit in the stove for a long time while it boiled . Maybe 10 or 15 minutes . Upon it starting to boil , I turned the stove off and let my soup sit there for a while . I then put crackers in the bowl after crushing them into small pieces . It tasted very good and seemed like the perfect way to make chicken soup . This was the best way to make it .
When my phone rings I initially look at the phone to see who is calling me . If I do not recognize the number than I do not answer the phone . If I do recognize the number I take a minute to determine a couple of things . First I decide if I want to speak with the person who is calling , then I determine if I have enough time to speak to the person on the other end . I then wait for the other persons response and I try and gauge why they are calling me and if they need something from me . I do not really enjoy talking on the phone so I usually try and end the conversation quickly . Once the conversation is over I always say good bye to the person who is calling me and I hang up the phone .
This Morning I was alone in my house . I was at upstairs bedroom . I was reading news paper . Suddenly , I heard a doorbell . I was not sure who it was . I went down the stairs . Then I went towards the door . It is very important to check who is outside before opening the door . What I saw through the door hole was that It was courier delivery guy . He seemed authentic . So I unlocked the door and rotated the door knob to open the door . This is done to make sure the correct person for whom the parcel was intended only gets it . So I signed the paper , took the parcel . The courier guy smiled at me , I said bye to him and then I closed the door and locked it again .
My family goes around the corner to do the laundry . We do n't have a washing machine , but my mother says the laundromat is more interesting anyway . At home , we organize our clothes into light and dark colored loads , and sometimes we make a separate load of delicate things . My mother carries a big container of laundry soap too , although it 's possible to buy small packages of soap at the laundromat . Once we get there , we load the light clothes , the dark clothes , and the delicate clothes into separate machines . We set the dials on the front of the machines to Hot for light-colored clothes , Cold for dark-colored clothes , and Delicate for special things that might tear . In less than an hour they are done , and we load them into the huge dryers . Sometimes we put everything in one dryer , except the delicate things .
I went to the doctor because I was n't feeling well , and I was prescribed a new medicine I 'd never tried before . I had to go to the pharmacy to pick it up after the appointment . I gave them my insurance card to look at so they could bill the company . I got pills . When the time came to take one , I got the bottle open by pushing down on the lid as I twisted it . This is how you open a childproof lid . I took out a pill . I could n't take the medicine without a little drink . I then put the medicine away so no children could get into it . It 's always important to remember to do that . I had to wait a few days for the medicine to kick in , but then I felt much better .
Every few months when my hair starts to feel shaggy , I know it is time for a hair cut . Mom calls to make an appointment with the stylist . When we arrive to the salon , the hair dresser greets me . She drapes a cape around me to keep hair from sticking to my clothes , and invites me to sit in a special chair . Once my hair is nice and clean , the hair dresser combs it out , gently removing any tangles . Then she grabs a pair of professional scissors to cut my hair . She trims the ends , which are often damaged . After trimming my hair , she uses a hair dryer to dry it . Finally , she brushes my hair . When she is finished , I look in the mirror , pleased with my freshly cut hair . After mom pays the stylist , I thank her and say '' I ' ll see you in a few months . ''
I decided that it was time to renovate my bedroom . I wanted to get some ideas on what I wanted my bedroom to look like so I looked online at a variety of different pictures to get some ideas . I wanted to paint the room a different color , so the next thing I did was move all of my furniture out of my room . I painted the walls light purple . I drove to a housewares store and picked out curtains to match the paint . When I got home I hung the curtains . I had some pictures that were frames that were in a closet , so I decided that these would be good decorations for the room . The next thing I decided to do was to move my furniture back into the room . I wanted to rearrange it in a different way , so I moved it back in piece by piece putting it exactly where I wanted . I also wanted to add a new chair to my room , so I searched a furniture website online and found the perfect chair to go with my new room . I am so happy the I decided to renovate my room !
While driving in my car I like to listen to music . When I get into my vehicle , I link my phone to the speakers so I can listen to my favorite songs . I really like folk and bluegrass music from my favorite band , the Shook Twins . I got to see them perform live once and their shakers they use are not maracas , they have a large wooden egg shaped instrument that they use that goes with their earthy bohemian vibe . While I 'm driving in my car their feel-good tunes make me appreciate the sights around me . They sing about getting older , and their youth . They will be touring in my town and I hope to get tickets for that show .
Yesterday , I had a job interview near my college campus . Because I do n't have a car at school , I ended up having to take a taxi . I first looked up the number for the taxi company by searching the Internet for nearby taxi companies . After getting the number , I called it to ask if they would be able to send a taxi driver over in the next thirty minutes . I told the dispatcher my address , as well as the address of my destination -LRB- the location of the company that I was interviewing at -RRB- . Thirty minutes later , I received a phone call from an unknown number . The taxi driver had arrived and was letting me know that he was waiting for me outside . I grabbed my briefcase and purse and ran outside to meet him . I then got into the taxi . Ten minutes later , we arrived at the location of the job interview . I paid the driver the amount that the meter said I owed , and exited the taxi .
Well , there goes the alarm . I reached over and shut it off - time to get out of bed and get ready for work . My morning work routine is the same every day . Out of bed and into the bathroom to wash my face and shave if needed , which is usually every two days . Then I head into the kitchen where I brew a cup of coffee and cook up some oatmeal , adding some raisins and milk . Finally I brush my hair and check how I look before heading out the door . After locking up I grab the newspaper delivered to the front door and head up the street to the bus stop . The bus arrives right on time at 7:30 and I find a seat and read the headline news and sports section . By 8:15 the bus arrives at my work stop and in a few minutes I 'm at my desk working on the latest project . Yes , all in all , a nice efficient morning and all went well going to work .
I walk into the kitchen . I am hungry . It is still early in the morning , so breakfast would be appropriate . I open my refrigerator and grab 1 egg . I look in my cabinets and also grab a small pan . I put the pan on the stove and turn the knob on the side of the stove until the gas lights underneath my pan . I keep the fire low . I also get a spatula from my kitchen drawer . I scoop some butter out of the container with my spatula , then transfer the butter to the small pan . The butter begins to melt on the stove top . I crack my egg lightly on the counter top until the contents begin to ooze . I position my egg over the small pan and break the egg into two pieces , so that the egg lands on the small pan . I crack the yolk with my spatula . I sprinkle salt and pepper over the egg . When it is time , I flip the egg and repeat the process . When it is done , I remove the egg from the pan with my spatula and put the egg on a plate .
There was a party after I finished work at my friend 's house today . I got home and took a shower to make sure I was clean and did n't smell bad . Then I blow dried my hair and styled it in a pony tail . It was a little hard to pick out a dress , but after I had looked through my closet I found a nice green skirt and a lacy blouse that looked good together . I put them on , making sure the seams were straight before I went to my jewelry box and picked out a bracelet and some earrings . I got in my car and drove to my friend 's place where the party had already started . She invited me in and made sure I had someone to talk to and something to eat before she went back to the other guests . I had a lot of fun , I enjoy going to parties .
I needed to wake up early this morning for work , but my alarm did n't go off . I still got up early enough to be there on time , but I needed to change the batteries in my alarm clock before I left . I got my alarm clock off of my nightstand and held it in my hand . After I had the batteries in my hand , I turned the alarm clock over and took off the back plate where the batteries are kept . The old batteries were taken out and thrown away . After I did that , I placed the two batteries I had into the alarm clock . I replaced the cover on the back of the alarm clock and put it back on my stand .
I really enjoy watching tennis , especially since one of my cousins is a professional tennis player . I decided to attend one of their matches to show my support . I arrived to the tennis court and made sure to take my purse , which had my tickets for the match inside . Once I got clearance to go inside , I looked at my ticket , which told me what section of the stands I was allowed to sit in . I entered through that gate and climbed up the stands . I sat down and made myself comfortable . The match was soon underway and I watched as my cousin hit the tennis ball back and forth with the other player . I did n't feel like being loud so I did n't cheer , I only clapped when my cousin scored a point . My cousin lost the matched , and I left after the game was over so I could wait by their car to cheer them up .
Jess never boiled milk before but watches her father do it often . He takes a couple cups of milk , and pours it into a pan . He turns the heat up to medium , not high . So , he is careful not to do that . He stirs the milk constantly , until it gets to the boiling point . He uses a wire whisk to stir it . You know if you are burning the milk if the milk starts to smell like it is burning , or tastes like it is burnt . Jess 's father does a nice job with the milk , and pours it into two cups for them to add what he wants to the warm milk . He likes vanilla and sugar , so he adds that to their milk to drink .
Feeding Daxter my cat is a simple task to do . I pick up his food bowl and place it on the counter . I walk to the cupboard where I can find the cans of cat food . I pick what flavor I think my cat will enjoy this morning and take it and place it on the counter , closing the cupboard . I place the can opener on the can and start turning the handle until the can is completely open . I take a spoon and start scooping out the food into the cats bowl . I place the bowl on the floor and pick up the water bowl . I then place the water bowl back on the floor next to the food bowl . I then throw away the empty can of cat food .
I knew he was sick because he told me so . It did n't help that he was coughing and sneezing . He had n't been able to get out of bed for days . He had gone to the doctor a few days ago . He had a prescription from them , but he was n't able to take the medicine himself . He needed it . It was in a small bottle . The medicine was liquid , so it was easy to administer . I opened the bottle . I set the cap of medicine down on the counter before grabbing a small glass of water . With both the medicine and the water in my hand , I went back to his room . He opened his mouth for me . Then he had some water .
Last week , I decided that I wanted a skirt like no one else ’s . Since I did n’t want to take a chance that someone else would buy the same skirt that I did , I decided that I could ensure that I had a unique garment by making it myself . When I went to the fabric store , I spent a long time looking through all the bolts of beautiful cloth . When I came across a bolt of softly flowing blue and yellow paisley , I knew I did n’t need to look any further . Then I spent an equally long amount of time browsing through the many pattern books that lined the tables at the back of the store . After I checked out of the store , I rushed home , anxious to begin the process of creating my gorgeous skirt ! Luckily the pattern was not too difficult for my sewing skills , and after a few days of cutting , pinning and stitching , I was able to show off my unique and beautiful skirt to the world !
Last week , I printed invitations for a friend 's baby shower . Each invitation included the event name , date , time , and location . After checking that they printed correctly and folding them in half , I placed them in envelopes and sealed each once shut by licking the adhesive on the envelope . I then placed return address labels on the upper left corner and stamps on the upper right corner of each envelope . I hand wrote each name and address of the center of each envelope , making sure to write all information down correctly . This included the guest name , house number , street name , town , city , state , and zip code . I then took all of the envelopes , and placed them in my mailbox . I put the flag up so that the postal worker would know that there were letter ready to be taken in my mailbox .
Last Friday afternoon , my friends and I went fishing together . We caught so many good fresh fish , including salmon and mackerel . My friends and I were excited to cook the fish together afterwards , because we were feeling very hungry . We took a sharp knife and used the knife to take the scales off of the fish . We also cut the heads of the fish off , and then did the best we could to de-bone the fillets . My friend turned on the grill , and we decided to grill the fish in foil packets as our method of cooking . We placed the fish in squares of aluminum foil , added some olive oil , sprinkled them with salt and pepper , and then sealed up the foil . When the fish was all cooked through , we dug in !
I wanted a shade tree in my yard . I did some research on the computer for nurseries in my area . I also checked the customer ratings . I did n't want to get a half dead tree . Their prices looked reasonable . They also had delivery for an extra charge with a planting service . I went to the plant nursery to look at trees and prices . I walked up and down rows and rows of trees . I decided on an oak because it would give me and my house decent shade . I set up a time for delivery . They were also going to plant it for me . Then , I paid for it . The following day , the workers delivered it and planted it exactly where I wanted it . So happy .
We recently returned from a long family vacation , which meant we had LOTS of dirty clothes !! The first thing I had to do was take all the dirty clothes out and sort them into piles by colors . I sorted mine into piles of light colored , dark colored , and white clothing . I put soap in and ran it on cold . Once the washer finished running , I opened it up and transferred all those clothes into the dryer . \ nBefore I started the dryer , I took one dryer sheet from the box above the washer . I set the knob to the automatic setting and pressed the start button . \ nAbout an hour later , the dryer gave a loud beep to tell me it was finished . I went to the garage , opened the dryer door and unloaded the clothes into my laundry basket . I folded all the clothes , put them away , and started the process over again with the next pile of clothes .
I knew that my best friends birthday was next week and I needed to buy them a gift . I know she loves coffee so I decided to buy her a new coffee machine since I know hers was broken . I went to the store and asked the employee to show me where the coffee machines were . I went over there and looked at all the choices . Since we had a limit on how much I could spend I only looked at coffee machines that were under 50 dollars . I found one that was perfect for her and was in my price range . I decided to buy it and I put it in my cart and went to the front of the store to pay for it . I gave her the coffee machine on her birthday and she loved it .
As a child I learned to play piano , I had a teacher who would come to my house every Sunday evening . She would park in the driveway of my parents home and come inside with a folder of music for me and also a little walking stick she used . She trained me to play and I remember in particular learning a song called fur elise which I still play today . It reminds me of her whenever I sit down on the bench , and press my fingers delicately over the white and black keys . The melody of a piano is the most beautiful sound of all and I love to play piano . My partner sits down with me and watches while I play over the keys for a half an hour or so , playing my versions of all his favorite songs .
Yesterday I wanted to play a song on my bass guitar . It had been a while since I had last played , so I had to get some things ready before I actually started playing . First , I tuned each of the four strings so that each string was in tune . Once the bass was in tune , I then picked out a song . I decided on a popular rock song from the 1970 's with a prominent bass line . A bass line is the piece that the bass guitarist plays . Once I had the song picked out , I then started to play a recording of the song on my headphones . After I played along with the first song , I decided on another song I wanted to play along with .
Last night I ordered Pizza from Pizza Hut . Rather than calling the restaurant , I decided to order on-line . I went to PizzaHut.com and selected the location nearest me . Then I went to check out and confirmed my order , and my delivery address . I was told the pizza would arrive in about 30 minutes . While I waited for the pizza I checked my wallet to make sure I had enough cash to pay for the pizza and a tip for the driver . I answered the door and there was a young lady with my pizzas . I paid her for the pizzas and gave her a nice tip too . We brought the pizza into the house and placed it on the table . We all enjoyed eating the pizza .
Last week I went bowling to celebrate my friend 's birthday . The bowling alley was called Barney 's Bowl-o-rama . When we got to the bowling alley we all went up to the counter at the front of the building to pay the fee and get our bowling shoes . I told the attendant my shoe size and he handed over my shoes , then I handed him the money . Everyone put on their shoes and walked over to the ball storage rack to select our bowling balls . I picked a purple ball and my friend picked a pink one . Someone else picked a green one ! We all wrote our names down on the scorecard and I was assigned to be the person to keep score . We had a great night taking turns bowling , and my friend had the highest score at the end ! When we were done , we all turned in our shoes at the counter , said goodbye , and went home to eat dinner .
I had a long day and I wanted to do something to relax . It was night time , so I decided to watch a movie . My cabinet is where I keep all of my movies that I have . I went over to my cabinet to pick out the perfect movie to watch that night . I looked through all of the movies and I finally picked a movie that I liked and went over to the DVD player . I turned the player on and I also turned the TV on . I took the movie disc out of the case and placed it into the player . Then I pushed the movie in . I picked to play the full movie , and I started to watch the movie . I watched the whole movie .
I went fishing with my dad yesterday . It was my first time fishing , so I was n't quite sure how to do it . I first put bait on the fishing rod , and then threw my hook and string out into the ocean . It took a little bit of time , but finally I had a bit on the end of my rod ! Before I knew it , the fish was all the way onto the boat ! It was a very big fish , and I could n't believe I actually caught it . My dad was very proud of me , and I was quickly going to try to catch another fish . I think I will try to go fishing more often !
I had not written a letter to my grandma in quite a while , so I decided to let her know how I was doing and what was going on in my life recently since I knew it would brighten her day . I went to my desk and picked up a blank sheet of paper and a pen . I started by writing the date in the top right corner of the page , and I wrote `` Dear Grandma , '' on the left side of the first line . Below that , I wrote about what I was being taught in school , and I told her all about my new dog , Pickles . At the end of the letter , I asked her about her gardening and to please write me back very soon . I proceeded to place the letter in an envelope and wrote her address and the return address . I placed a stamp on the envelope and placed it in the outgoing mail .
My dad and I were watching Star Wars , the very first one that came out the year he graduated from high school . The DVD player began to act up and we could n't watch the movie . So , dad said let 's look online and see what kind of DVD players and options there are for sale . The prices varied from a lot to pretty cheap . Dad said it 's good to get one in the middle range . A player that would have the features you wanted but not anything too fancy . He decided we 'd check out a nearby place to see if they had a good price so we could finish watching our Star Wars movie . Dad asked me if I wanted to drive , he was kidding because my feet do n't reach the pedals . We laughed and then went to the store , picked up a nice DVD player , went home and finished our movie with a bag of freshly made popcorn from the microwave .
I approached the cashier to pay for my groceries . After all of my groceries had been rung up , the cashier told me that my total was 100 dollars . I got out my wallet , and removed my credit card . I waited for the cashier to tell me , " Go ahead and swipe . " The screen read , " Processing , " then shortly after asked for my signature . I took the plastic pen out of the holder at the top of the kiosk . I then signed my signature in the box in the screen . I then clicked " OK " on the screen . Once the screen read , " Payment approved , " I knew my payment had been accepted , so I put the card back in my wallet . I then put the wallet back in my pocket , then took the receipt that the cashier was handing me .
One day I had to go on a business trip to New York , I could not carry a luggage bag as it was a business trip . I had to carry a suitcase as all business men do . The challenge was to pack all the necessary things in a single suitcase . Then I started to plan accordingly . I started with the important documents and paperwork required for the business purpose , and then the essentials such as clothes , toothbrush , a comb etc. . I took as minimum number of clothes as possible . I put all the paperwork in a sealable file . First I put the clothes into the suitcase , followed by the paperwork and placed things like pen , toothbrush etc inside the small pockets provided in the suitcase and also the travel tickets . I rolled some clothes and folded some so that they take as less space as possible . At the end I put some folded clothes as they secured the fragile items beneath them . Finally I closed the suitcase and began with the trip .
We always stack our dishes in the kitchen sink which means that when we are ready to run the dishwasher after a couple days , we have to rinse the dishes in the kitchen sink so as to empty the sink . I will start by running the hot water at first and letting it coat all the dishes , I will sometimes use some dish washing liquid and make sure that I can create some foam so the dishes are cleaned of any immediate grime or dirt . After then I will rinse them lightly with colder water and place them into the dishwasher . Eventually , I will insert a pod and begin the wash and dry cycle for the dishes . After about an hour the dishes are dry and clean and I will stack them in the cupboards . I rinse out the kitchen sink and make sure everything is clean .
Ever since I was a kid , I wanted a cat as a pet . As an adult , I finally decided I was ready to adopt one from a local shelter . I went to the store and bought supplies - dry and canned cat food , litter and a litter box , and some toys for the cat . I took all of that home and set it up , then I went back out , this time to the city 's pet adoption center . I spoke with one of the volunteers and asked him if they had a cat in the shelter who seemed really calm and sweet , and would get along well with my two children . He then brought a gray and white cat into the room , and right away the cat cuddled up to me and started purring . I asked the volunteer to help me with the paperwork , and I took my new cat home that day !
John was just finishing up drying some clothing in the dryer when he heard the machine beep . He was ready with a hamper for his clothing and was going to fold all of his laundry that he washed . The clothing smelled really nice and he took a big whiff of the freshly washed and dryed clothing . He placed the hamper on the bed and started to fold his clothing . He started with the shirts and continued to fold them . He made sure they were folded nicely and put them in a pile to put in the dresser . He just shoved one matching sock into another and put those in a pile . He continued folding his laundry , he finished folding his underwear , jeans , and everything else he needed to fold . He put them into the dresser and continued about his day .
I recently was at a sporting event and decided I was hungry and wanted to buy something to eat . I spotted a vending machine tucked in the corner of a stairwell that sold small snacks and drinks . I approached the vending machine and looked through the glass to decide what I wanted . I read the price of the chips was one dollar . I reached into my wallet and retrieved the dollar needed to purchase the chips . I looked back into the vending machine and found that the chips were located in the B4 position . I put my dollar into the machine and pressed the `` B '' button and then the `` 4 '' button . I reached through the door at the bottom and retrieved my chips .
I woke up early around 6 AM and stretched my arms over my head . I slowly got out of bed and decided to make my bed . I first smoothed out the fitted sheet . Then , I pulled the wool blanket up and smoothed it out . I was careful to make sure the edges of the wool blanket were also tucked under the mattress . After that , I pulled the comforter over the queen sized bed and made sure there were not wrinkles in the bedding . When I was satisfied with how my bed looked , I fluffed all four of my pillows and placed them at the head of the bed . Lastly , I put the throw pillows on the bed and folded the decorative throw and placed that on the foot of the well made bed .
I simply did n't have time to get to the salon and my bangs were hanging in my eyes and really annoying me . I decided I could n't wait to get to the salon , I was going to do it myself . I grabbed a small , sharp pair of scissors and went into the bathroom . I used a comb to wet my bangs . I looked carefully to figure out how much I wanted to cut off . I took the scissors and cut just a little bit across my forehead . I decided I wanted to take off a little more , so I combed out my bangs and used the scissors again . Then I used the blow dryer to dry my bangs and decided that I did a pretty good job !
Today in class we are going to be painting a mural for our class graduation ceremony . Our teacher wants us to leave our mark for the future generations of students to be inspired . Our teacher wanted us to pick our favorite color and to draw or paint anything we wanted on the wall of our classroom . I am not the best artist but I really wanted to try my best . The wall was freshly primed and super white , ready for us to paint on it . There was about about one hundred and thirty graduates , so we each had a specific time to take our turn to paint . The flower came out as best as I could draw and I wrote my favorite quote . In the end , the wall came out beautiful and it was a good idea .
Jack has to mow his dad 's lawn once a week . He decides this week he will do it on the weekend in the morning . Since he has baseball practice on Sunday , he wants to cut the grass on Saturday . It is a nice riding one , with a big red paint job . He checks to see if it has any gas , fills it with some gasoline from the container in the shed , and pulls it out of the shed carefully onto the grass . He starts with the back yard , because it is the biggest part of the lawn . He puts his cap on , starts the engine by pressing the start button , and the engine roars to life . The lawn mower rolls forward , and Jack tries to go in straight lines as he goes across the lawn , front and back yards . By the time he is finished , the lawn has nice straight lines where he mowed the grass , and the grass is short and neat .
We had pasta for dinner that my boyfriend cooked . He filled the large stockpot 3/4 of the way full with cold water and brought the water to a boil . He put in a little salt so the pasta would not stick together and added a box of bowtie pasta . The water kept boiling for about ten minutes and then he checked it every minute or so to see when the texture was not too soft and not too hard . He drained it and dumped it into a bowl . He used a jar of pre-made creamy garlic sauce which he heated up in the microwave and dumped onto the pasta and mixed it together . To serve the pasta he put it in individual bowls and sprinkled them with some Parmesan cheese and fresh basil .
I woke up early this morning , and I decided to go to the gym . It is a 10-minute walk from my home . I put on my workout clothes , and I put on my sneakers . I picked up a bottle of water . I entered the reception area and swiped my pass . Then I turned right and went into the cardio room . There were only a few people there . I like looking out the window while I exercise . I can see a park . I walked on the treadmill for 15 minutes , and turned it off . I wiped down the machine . This completed my routine . I walked out of the building and returned home .
I love to go fishing and for my birthday my mom planned a afternoon fishing trip with my family . We drove down to the docks , where our fishing guide met us with his boat . It was an all inclusive package , so he had rods and bait for us already on the boat . We found a nice shady spot and each took a rod and put a live little bait fish in it and then casted off from the edges of the boat . We were in a good spot because the fish immediately started biting and we began to reel them in . I caught a Snook fish and felt very lucky . After a few hours of fishing our time was up and the captian took us back to the dock . It was the perfect afternoon of fishing .
My friends and I decided to take a camping trip , so we looked on the calendar to pick an upcoming weekend that worked well for all of us . Once we had decided on a date , we made a list of all the supplies we would need . We included tents , sleeping bags and pillows , blankets , lanterns , flashlights , bug spray , food and drinks , games to play , a portable radio , changes of clothes , swimsuits , fishing equipment , and dog food -LRB- because we would be bringing one of our friend 's dogs with us -RRB- . We gathered all of the supplies together and stored them in a friend 's garage while awaiting the big weekend . In the meantime , we looked online to confirm the campground we were planning on going to was open and had available space . We left for the campground early in the morning so that we could have as much time camping as possible . We arrived at the campgrounds and had a great time all weekend , enjoying each other 's company and the great outdoors .
I was watching a cooking show yesterday on television about different recipes for cake mix cakes . I saw a recipe that looked good . I had a Red Velvet chocolate cake mix in a box and the blueberries required . I 'm too adventurous for my own good . I figured I 'd try it . I then mixed butter and a little milk with the cake mix . I put it on top of the blueberries . I put it in the oven . The cake was pretty bad . The bottom was all watery and the cake mix was super mushy because of all the liquid . The first couple of bites were okay . I even tried to get the juice out . I 'm tossing it this morning .
I made a chicken curry for dinner . When I was carrying the pot of curry over to the table , my dog Thaddeus ran by me , knocking into me . I accidentally spilled the curry all over the floor . I had to first close Thaddeus in the laundry room so that he did not get in the way while I cleaned the floor . He barked the whole time . I used a paper towel to gather up as much as I could in one place and scoop it into the trash . I finally went back with a swiffer and went back and forth over the floor . Curry can be very pungent , so I had to be careful that everything was clean . When I thought I was done I opened the door and let the dog out .
It was lunchtime ; time to feed my baby . He has just started eating baby food so I went to the fridge and pulled out the ingredients I liked to use to make my `` gourmet '' baby food . A week ago I had boiled several different kinds of fruits and vegetables until they were soft . Now , I pulled out the trays and picked which foods I wanted . A cube of sweet potato was the first choice ; next a star shaped cube of squash . Lastly , another star shaped cube of applesauce and a few spoonfuls of rice cereal . I put it in the microwave and then mixed it all together . He likes to eat so as soon as he saw the spoonful , he opened his mouth wide . He swallowed the bite and I scooped up the small bits that had dribbled down his chin . I fed him bites until he had finished off the portion .
Last year , the small tree in our front yard was damaged in an ice storm and we had to cut it down . So we decided to buy a new tree to replace it . We went to a nearby nursery and talked to the people there about what kind of tree would grow well in our yard . We told them that our yard did n't get a lot of sun , and that we wanted a tree that would n't grow too tall and that would be pretty year round . We decided that a Japanese maple tree would look nice in our yard . They showed us the Japanese maples they had for sale . They had already been dug up , and their roots were wrapped in burlap , like a giant bag of dirt . We put a tarp in the back of our car so it would n't get too dirty , then we carefully laid the tree in the back of the car . When we got home , we dug a deep hole next to where the old tree had been , and stood the new tree up in it , then packed dirt all around the roots . We put up a few stakes with rope to help hold the tree in place until it grew new roots , then we gave it a nice , heavy watering .
It was my one of my roommate 's birthdays , and the rest of my friends that I live with and I decided to throw him a surprise party . First , we figured out where my roommate would be while we were decorating our house for the party so that he would n't know anything was going on . We decided to decorate everything while he was at work so he would n't see . We decided to get a piñata , some fun water balloon games for our backyard , and of course , a big cake for everyone to share . On the big day , we decorated our house and once my roommate got there , everyone hid in their places to jump out and surprise him . We yelled `` surprise ! '' and my roommate was so shocked ! He was really happy that we had thought of him on his birthday and he loved everything we had planned for his party .
I noticed a few weeks ago that my favorite pair of pant was wearing out . The edge on the bottom of the pant leg was frayed and I decided it looked bad . I waited until I had a free day to shop . They have a lot of sizes and colors but I wanted to replace my old pair of pants with the same khaki color . There are labels on the rack that help me find the right size . Even so , I always take new clothes to the dressing room to try them on . I was lucky to find a brand that fit me perfectly . I used a debit card to pay for the pants . This takes money out of my checking account . The cashier put the pants in a bag for me . Then i brought the pants home .
As the first of the month rolls around I know that it is going to be time to pay the bills . I have some bills that I pay via them being automatically withdrawn from my bank account . Others I like to see every month to be sure there are no mistakes . So I sit down at my computer with all of the bills to pay in hand . I log on to each website and enter my information . After I do this I can see my account and how much I owe to the company . I enter in my payment information and click submit . I save the bills that I have paid and write down the date that I paid them .
My friend wanted me to go shopping with her , so she met me at my house to pick me up . We went to the mall . In the very first store , I found a sweater that fit me perfectly . I knew that I had $ 100 in the bank , and the sweater was $ 25.50 . I wrote a check . After , we went to get food . I ordered a meal for exactly $ 10 , which would leave me with $ 64.50 . When I checked my bank account again , it still had $ 100 though . I then remembered that the store and the restaurant would have to cash my check and tell the bank how much to pay them .
I was out to dinner with my boyfriend and we were both very excited because it was our anniversary . We went out to a nice restaurant that both of us had wanted to go to for a long time . We ordered appetizers at first , a cheese plate and some sautéed eggplant . I ordered a rack of lamb and my boyfriend ordered the steak . However , as soon as our server brought the food , I could see that something was wrong . Instead of a rack of lamb , our server had brought me a whole entire fish on a plate ! As soon as our server set the plate down in front of me , I politely informed him that I had ordered the lamb and that I did not want to eat the fish . In just a minute , he came back with a beautiful rack of lamb which was delicious .
Paul sighed to himself . There was no point in putting it off any longer ; it was time to empty his sink . One half was full of dirty dishes that had been soaking , and the other half was empty . First he reached his hand into the full side and pulled out the sink plug , allowing the water to drain . Then , after applying a liberal amount of dish soap to his sponge , he proceeded to scrub all of the dirty dishes , moving them from one side of the sink to the other as he did so . Finally , he rinsed all the dishes and placed them into the rubber dish holder , where they could slowly dry out . He looked down at his handiwork with satisfaction at having accomplished his goal of emptying out the sink and washing all of his dishes .
We recently decided to renovate our outdated kitchen . We started by gutting the kitchen and removing everything , including cabinets and appliances . We picked out new cabinets , flooring , counters , and appliances at a few local stores and had them delivered to our house . We repainted the walls a pretty light color and installed the new modern cabinets . We had a professional install the counter tops and appliances . We applied a new tile back splash behind the counters and changed out the sink fixtures to a more modern looking stainless steel . We installed new modern pendant lights . We then changed up the decorations . We loved a french farmhouse style , so we decided to put pretty distressed paintings on the walls and fresh flowers on the counters .
I just got a husky and lab mix from the pound , she 's only 8 months old and is n't even potty trained . I went to Petsmart and bought a dog training book to learn how to handle her properly . I also decided to get a large crate for her to stay in while i 'm at work . I 've been teaching her how to sit on command , and stay and when she does that she also gets a cookie . She 's learning well and since she likes to be out of the crate , she tries her best not to go potty in the house . When we 're on walks , she knows to stay by my side and sit when I tell her to so she gets one of her favorite treats . After about a month of training her like this , she 's had to stay in her crate less and less . We 're happy so far .
My brother and I renovated a room last weekend . We first began by taking out all the furniture in the room . Then , we rolled up the carpets , and put them in the side room . Once the walls were painted , we then waited for them to dry , and started to put the furniture back . But this time , the furniture we moved to different spots , to redecorate . We made sure that the table was near the window , so that we could see the sun set in the evenings from there . The last thing we did was to make sure that the plants and flowers we had bought were in pretty spots around the room . We wanted it to look fresh and clean .
When you work in a restaurant , after the customers have paid the bill and left , you have to clean up the table and prepare it for the next customer . Sometimes it can be very easy if it was only one person , but if it was a large family it could be very messy . All the left over plates , cups and utensils need to be cleared away to the kitchen to be washed . The table top will also need to be wiped down of any food or spills , so it is fresh and clean for the next diners . My favorite placemats are the ones you can color in , especially when they leave crayons on the table for you to use . Once the new place mats are down , a whole new table setting can be done . Often restaurants and cafes will have a special way they like their tables to be set up and its up to the wait staff to make sure that its done that way for every table . Some times it involves a whole new setting of plates , utensils and glasses and other times the table is bare except for the salt and pepper shakers . But regardless of what the restaurants table set up may look like , the table has to be ready so new customers can come in and enjoy their meal .
Today is my big Job interview.I have always wanted to become a lawyer . I 'm happy that the law firm called me in this short of a time , after I place my application . I wore my best suit to the interview and arrived early . Sarah and I , first went over my education and work history . Sarah was happy with the school I went to for my undergrad and the law school that I attended.Next , Sarah asked me why I would like to work for the firm and what are my goals for my career as a starting lawyer . I told Sarah that I loved the firms direction and history and that I would one day like to make partner at this firm .
I ordered a new record player and vinyl album from my favorite artist last week . Once the record player arrived , I unpacked it from the box and plugged it into my speaker . I read through the instructions to figure out how to operate the player . I placed the record on the record player , and pushed the start button . The record began to spin . I lifted the needle and placed it on the record to play the songs . I called my wife over to listen to the music , and we danced together in the living room . Once the first side of the record had played , we turned the record over and played the second side . We played our favorite songs over and over again and danced all night .
I was sitting on the couch about to relax and watch my favorite show when I noticed the carpet was dirty . There were crumbs everywhere . I knew I had to vacuum or I would never be able to relax . I pulled it out and checked the filter . It was clean so I was ready to go . I moved the vacuum into the living room . Once I found the spot that would cover the whole room , I plugged it in and got started . The vacuum roared as I swept over the dirty spots on the floor . I have always loved how well my vacuum works . I got into a groove and was going over the carpet real well . I got the hose out to cover the tricky spots on the floor . I put the hose back on and did one last sweep with the vacuum . Proud of my work , I wrapped up the cord and put the vacuum away . I could now relax having a clean carpet .
I use to hate paying my taxes every year until I finally learned how to do it myself from home . It took a little getting use to the first year but in the end I think I did a pretty good job . I had my wife helping my out with the process the whole way through . I was surprised to find out that once I entered my W2 information , most of my other information was automatically added to the website . After filing my federal and state taxes I gave the entire thing one more look over to make sure all of it was correct . I was happy to see that I was getting a refund of over $ 4000 . The site offers a service to have it sent directly to your bank account for a small fee so in about 2 weeks time I received my first check .
When my baby was born , I knew I would be learning a lot of new things . She woke up in the middle of the night because she was hungry . I picked her up from her crib and held her close as I walked towards the rocking chair in the nursery . I pulled down the shoulder of my nightgown and unhooked the nursing bra I was wearing so the baby could latch onto my breast and eat . She did n't like having a bottle , so nursing was our best option to keep her happy and fed . She nursed for half an hour and slowly , as she got full , her eyes started to droop shut . I wiped some milk from the corner of her mouth with a tissue , and set her back down in her crib so she could sleep until it was time to eat again .
Yesterday I was home resting on the couch and I had just woken up from a short nap when the doorbell rang . I was startled because I did not think that anybody was planing to stop by . I rose from the couch and walked over to the door . I saw a young man probably in his early twenties . I apprehensively opened the door and the young man was very friendly . He said that his car had broken down around the corner and unfortunately his cell phone was out of power and he needed to call for help . I grabbed my cell phone and stepped outside . I then handed him my phone and allowed him to call the tow company for help . He then walked off happily to wait for the towing company .
I sometimes put a gift in a box , if it does n't already have one , to make it easier to wrap . It 's nice to put tissue paper inside the box , too . That makes opening the gift more interesting . I use rolled wrapping paper , clear tape , scissors , and ribbon . Next , I unroll some wrapping paper and place the gift box on top of the flat paper . I study it , trying to figure out how much paper to cut off the roll . Once I decide how much paper to cut off , I mark the place with pencil , then fold there , and cut the paper along the fold line . Now I turn the gift upside down , and position it in the center of my paper . I pull up one end of the paper , and tape it to the center bottom of the box . I pull the other end of the paper smooth , pull it around the box and tape it in place too . Then I do the ends of the package , folding the paper down , cutting it shorter if I must , and smoothing it neatly around the gift box . I tape it in place , and decorate the box with pretty ribbon and bows to distract from any mistakes I may have made .
Last night I ran the dishwasher through its cycle . I waited until this morning to unload it . First I opened the door to the dishwasher and pulled out the lower rack . I also opened my silverware drawer , and grabbed a handful of silverware from the special tray in the dishwasher . I put each of the forks , knives , and spoons into their appropriate slots , and then kept doing that until all the silverware was put away and I closed the drawer . After that I moved the plates one by one to shelf in their cabinet . Then I pulled out the top rack of the dishwasher so I could get to the cups and glasses . I picked up the glasses one by one and put them into their cabinet , and then did the same with the cups and mugs . Then I closed up all the cabinet doors .
Last weekend , I went to the sauna with a friend . It had been a very tough week at work and we were both feeling pretty stressed out . We felt that going to the sauna would be the perfect way to relax and unwind . As residents of this apartment , we get free access to the sauna any time we want ! It 's a great deal and it 's one of the best perks of living at my apartment . So , after getting lunch on Sunday , we changed into our swimsuits and each grabbed our towels and flip-flops . We then headed to the sauna at our apartment building , and enjoyed the feeling of being in the sauna . As soon as we 'd been in the sauna for twenty minutes , both of us felt the stresses of the week just melting away , which was a great feeling .
I was invited to my friends birthday party and I had to get them a gift . Not just any gift , I had to find the perfect gift for them . I got ready that morning and got dress and started my journey to the shops and malls in the city . On the way there , I had no idea what I was going to but them , but felt the right item would come to me when I see it . I got some ideas , but no gift . The next store was much better since i had an idea of what to get , I knew where to go . I ended up picking up a candle and taking it to the cashier . She asked if I wanted it to be wrapped , I told her yes please , and she wrapped it .
I went to the store and gathered purchased everything needed to make dinner for tonight . I got home then went straight to the kitchen to start cooking . I first started boiling the water so I could cook the pasta . I add the noodles to the boiling water and wait for them to cook . After the hamburger was cooked all the way through I added some extra spices . I added in a half of a can of pizza sauce , a half of a can of spaghetti sauce and a handful of pepperonis to my hamburger meat and heat that all up . Now that both components of my dinner are completed I drain the noodles and add the meat sauce to the pan of cooked noodles . I heat all of it up to make sure it is nice and hot then add a little bit of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese .
I was very excited to start my bike tour of Recreation Park . The Park is very big with lots of beautiful trails that go by a lake with paddleboats and many other wonderful things to see . Our tour guide had us all go over some safety instructions that dealt with making sure we understood bike safety and the rules of the road . We also talked about being a good park visitor and showing respect for the park and it 's other visitors not on bikes . It was fun doing the bike tour because our guide would make jokes and also would tell us a lot about the history of the park as we progressed on our tour . We would stop along the way and take pictures of the areas that were really pretty like the hanging willow trees by the lake . We saw lots of birds and squirrels and learned about all the different trees that are in the park . At the end of the bike tour I was tired but I also was very happy I did the tour and got to see the beautiful park in a different way - on a bike !!
Writing an exam is an entirely different beast when compared to taking an exam . When you take an exam , you must study certain key points and terms so you can effectively answer the exam questions , but simply thinking of exam questions is much harder than answering them ! When I wrote an exam for a summer camp activity , I started out with a list of the key terms and points that the kids needed to know . Then I broke them into sections , many of them had things in common and could be put into groups based on similarities . This gave the exam more structure . After that , I brainstormed questions . I also broke up questions that covered the same topic , so all the true and false questions would n't be about one topic for example . After I had everything organized , I typed up and printed out a finished copy of the exam . Organization and brainstorming are key when writing an exam .
Last week , I went to Olive Garden with my friend . We chose a table in the fine dining section and ordered drinks and appetizers to start us off , while putting in our dinner orders . When the appetizers came we really enjoyed them and caught up on old times , since we had n't seen each other in awhile . I had an alfredo dish and she had lasagna . Her noodles were not cooked tender , so the waiter called the manager . He apologized many times and gave us half off of our meal . After finishing our desserts , the waiter brought the bill and we paid it and gave him a generous tip for his pleasant attitude and service . Before leaving in separate cars , we made plans for our dinner date the following weekend .
I take my showers at the end of the day in order to wash off everything from the day and go to bed fresh . I started the shower and made sure it was warm enough , but not too hot . I undressed and hopped into the shower . I have a lot of hair , so I need to make sure I really soak it ! I grabbed my shampoo and put a quarter size amount on my palm . I then closed the shampoo and rubbed my hands together to get shampoo on both hands . I made sure to get my hair really soapy , and take my fingernails deep into my scalp to get all the dirt out ! After scrubbing for about 2 minutes , I place my head back under the shower and rinse all of the shampoo off . I wash the rest of my body and then I 'm done with my shower .
I have been getting good at cooking chicken . I want to only put it in the oven and then take it out . But that is n't really practical . I turn the temperature down . I make sure there is no paper stuck to it . Once I had it frozen , then some of the paper stuck to it when I cooked it . A few times I have overcooked it . But most of the time it is great . It seems to be fresher and taste better . I can tell pretty well now without needing to cut far into it to see if it is done . If I cut into it and do n't see the pink juices I know that it is done . The other meats I cook are pork chops and steak .
I had ordered something special for my wife . A book about movies . My wife is a movie fanatic . This book was written by a well-known movie critic and had all of his movie reviews from the past decades . He even reviewed movies from before he was born . We had been waiting for this book to arrive . It was a Thursday when the doorbell rang . Our door bell does n't ring often , and it when it does , we do n't often answer it to avoid uninvited solicitors . I peeked out the window though and I saw the mail truck . I knew what it was so I ran , I did n't walk , I ran up the steps to answer the door . I did n't think I 'd need to sign for the package but I Wanted to make sure the mailman did n't just take the package back . He smiled back and told me he had a package for us . I opened the screen door , he handed me the package , I said thank you . He said have a nice day , turned and walked away .
A button had fallen off of my shirt . It had been loose for a while . The one thread that had held the button had finally given way . I got some thread and a needle out of the cabinet . I sat down and placed the button on the shirt and put the thread through the needle . I took the thread and tied it up around the needle . I slowly passed the needle with the thread through the button holes and then passed it through the shirt securing the button to the shirt . I wound the rest of the thread back on the spool of thread . I took the thread and needle and put them back into the cabinet . I was finally able to wear my shirt again .
While cleaning up the kitchen after dinner , my mother told me that the trash was full , and that I should replace it with a new garbage bag . First , I went to the closet where we keep the box of garbage bags . I opened the box , took out a garbage bag , and placed it in the pocket of my pants so I would have it handy for later . I grabbed the garbage bag by taking the drawstrings on each side and tying them into a knot . I lifted the garbage bag out of the trash can by pulling the drawstrings , and placed the bag on the floor . Next , I took the empty garbage bag out of my pocket . When I was finished , I closed the lid . Finally , I took the old trash bag outside so that it would n't smell up the kitchen .
I 'm used to having a dishwasher . I 'm sure most people are . But I recently moved into an apartment where the only dishwasher is my own two hands . I wash the dishes nightly usually because even though I 'm single , I go through a lot of dishes . Rather I just let the water run the whole time . I soap up a sponge and scrub each dish . I try to get the big messy things out of the way first . after I 've scrubbed and rinsed a dish I place it on a dish towel on the counter to dry . I do the silverware last . Once everything is laid out I go ahead and take another dish towel and dry them off the rest of the way . I save the silverware for last because it 's the most tedious thing to put away .
We needed to make dress for one of my baby dolls . First my mother took me to the fabric store and I chose the cutest material to create a dress with . We bought a paper pattern and matching thread . We used a pencil to mark where the buttons and pleating would go . Next we placed the fabric pieces as the instructions asked . We threaded the sewing machine with our thread and made sure that it was plugged in and working correctly . After each section was sewn we cut the thread and readjusted the dress to sew in a different spot . When everything was sewn we ironed the dress so that there were no wrinkles . Next we put the dress on the baby doll and it fit her perfectly .
I needed to change the batteries in my camera . I did n't have any new batteries so I went to the store and bought the correct batteries . I brought the batteries home and got out my camera . I pushed in the cover of the battery and it popped open . I took out the old batteries and put them with some other old batteries to take to the recycling place . I took the new batteries out of the package . The positive end of the battery has a bump while the negative end is flat . I slid the batteries into the compartment and closed the battery case . It made a little click and stayed closed .
My sister came to visit my son and I and to stay for a few days . This was a rare occurrence because she lives all the way in Chicago , and we live in Boston . The second night she was there , we were trying to figure out what to do to pass the time . My son learned how to play with me , and he was excited to start a game with his Auntie . I set up the board and positioned the fake money in its tray . My sister declared herself the banker and passed out the paper dollar bills to all of us . My son quickly got a huge lead on my sister and I , much to our amusement . He won the game and was very excited to have beaten two old ladies . We then had ice cream .
Today , I signed up for a swimming class at my local gym . I had to go to the front desk and pay a fee so that I could attend the class . They gave me a pass to get into the gym for my classes . It fit so I packed a towel , my goggles and my bathing suit in a bag . I went back to the gym at the appointed time for my class . I went into the locker room and put on my bathing suit . I had to take a shower before they would let me in the pool . I then lined up in a queue to wait for my teacher . My teacher called each of us from her clipboard . The teacher demonstrated how to blow the bubbles and I tried to do it . The teacher demonstrated how to kick and I tried to imitate her . The whole lesson was on how to kick and how to blow bubbles . I got out of the pool , took a shower to get the chlorine off my body , got dressed and left the gym .
I wake up in the morning and head to the bathroom . I look down and find my toothbrush and the toothpaste on the counter top . I proceed to put a small pea size amount of toothpaste on the brush . I start by brushing my back teeth on the top and bottom of my mouth . first the top of the back teeth and then I move on to the sides and insides of the back teeth . I then take the toothbrush and hold it by the end whilst I brush my front teeth in an up and down motion . Starting with the outside then opening my mouth and angling the brush to reach the inside of the front teeth . When I am done I spit out the toothpaste and lick my teeth with my tongue to check them . I finally wash my brush and put it away . I do the same routine after every meal and before bed .
Today I decided to make vegetable soup for lunch , so I needed to chop a bunch of vegetables . I went to my fridge and pulled out carrots , celery , and onion . I washed all of my vegetables in my sink and dried them with a paper towel . I decided to start with my carrots first . I took out my wooden cutting board and a sharp knife . Then I chopped off the top and bottom of the carrot and threw those pieces away . I cut the carrot in half lengthwise and then chopped it into smaller , bite size pieces . Then it was time to cut the celery . I cut off the top and the bottom of the celery and threw those pieces away . Just as I did with the carrot , I first cut the celery in half length wise , then chopped it into smaller bite size pieces . I then peeled off all the dried brown skin on my onion and chopped off the top knot and the bottom knot and threw those away . I cut my onion in half , then in half again and half again , repeating the process until I had small sized pieces of onion . I added my onion to the soup pan and added some water and seasonings to make my soup .
Mom knows she has a lot of chores to do around the house . She has finished washing the clothes , watering the plants , and washing the dishes . She decides that she now has to vacuum the whole house . She goes to the closet to grab the vacuum , pulling out the cord and plugging it into the wall . She gets started on vacuuming the carpet in the living room and makes sure she gets every little corner to make sure all the little dust bunnies and dirt are all sucked up into the vacuum . She then goes to each bedroom , and vacuums every inch , even under the bed to make sure there is n't any hidden treasures left behind . Sweat drops down her face as she strolls through each of the rooms and works hard to make sure the house is clean as can be !
I spent most of the afternoon gardening , and was close to covered with dirt . I reached a point that I was satisfied with , and decided to leave the rest of the work for the next day . After taking off my mud-encrusted boots , I tiptoed towards the bathroom , where I knew a relaxing bath was in my future . I stripped my clothes , first taking off me pants , then my shirt , socks , and underwear . Two drops of lavender oil and two cups of epsom salt is what I put into the tub , balancing out the temperature with cold water until it was just perfect . I slowly dipped my foot into the tub , and found the feeling spectacular .
There are so many wonderful instruments in the world , but my favorite is the piano . I have been playing since I was five years old . I took lessons for years and then I self taught myself once I was in high school . I tell people to give the piano a chance and learn to play . Once you start pressing the keys and hear the lovely notes it will take you to a peaceful place . The notes turn into music and you would be surprised how quickly you can learn . The white keys play from the low sounds to the very high sounds . The black keys play flat and sharp sounds . When I first played , I wrote each note on a key to play , but now I have it memorized and can play music from my head .
I was going to give a presentation . I wanted to have everything ready so that it would not be a problem once I was ready to start . First I set up the screen . I had to snap the pieces together so that it would stand nicely . I opened the screen . It looked great ! I got a table out . I placed the laptop on it so it would be at a good height . Then I opened the laptop . I started it and waited for it to load up . Once it was loaded , I found the program I needed and got it all ready to go . Then I needed to get the microphone and speakers set up . I plugged it in . Now I was all ready for my speech !
One night I made the best dinner you can imagine . It was breakfast for dinner , now the thing about cooking breakfast food is that by the time you get through the eggs , bacon , french toast and pancakes there are a ton of dishes and post and pans that need to be cleaned . We have a rule in our house " you cook , I clean . " I usually make them clean the dishes before loading the dishwasher but I told them that whoever turn it was to just put the dishes and pots in the dishwasher . My son volunteered only if I let him have two scoops of ice cream for dessert . When he started to load the dishwasher he was doing it all wrong . He forgot the soap the first time he ran it . So needless to say I had to go back and re-load the dishwasher and run it again .
My brother has an ear ache and needs to take medicine so that his ear gets better . My mom gets the little bottle of pink medicine out of the cupboard and twists the top off until it opens . She gets a little silver spoon out of the drawer and then pours the pink medicine into the spoon until it is full . Then she carried the spoon , walking very slowly and carefully , over to my brother , who is sitting in his high chair , and says `` Open wide . '' My mom tickles his tummy until he laughs and his mouth opens wide , then she pops the spoon into my brother 's mouth , tilting it to the side so that all the medicine spills off the spoon onto his tongue . Then she says `` Swallow . '' My brother makes a face , but he swallows the medicine .
Making a delicious sandwich at home is easy and can save you money . I buy high quality bread , meat , and cheese to make mine . Yesterday , I made a sandwich with turkey and Swiss cheese . I offered my son a bite of my sandwich . He 's usually really picky about food . Turns out he loves turkey and Swiss cheese ! The ingredients are pretty healthy and fill up our stomachs . I asked him if he wants to make sandwiches with me tomorrow . He got very excited and said yes . I 'm looking forward to having another healthy and tasty meal . And spending time with my son is always very fun and special . Even little things like making sandwiches let us make great memories together .
I do n't usually mail letters , but there 's is something that says `` I care '' more than an email , text message or , Facebook interaction . I went to the store to buy some nice stationary paper , colorful pens and envelopes . I then walked over to the post office and purchased some forever stamps with cute kittens on them . I wrote her a letter just telling her I love her and told her things about her grand kids that would make her proud . Once I had written about a page I folded the letter into thirds so that it would fit perfectly into the envelope . I also enclosed some photographs of the kids and a picture each of them drew . I licked and sealed the envelope and applied a stamp to the front of the envelope in the upper right corn . I drove to the nearest postal drop box and deposited the letter .
Every morning I go to the gym so that I can workout before I go to work for the day . I packed my gym bag with workout clothes , my big water bottle filled with water , sanitizing wipes , my music player , and my work uniform . I grabbed my car keys and got into my car and drove myself to the gym . They let me inside , and I walked to the locker rooms and put my bag in my secure locker . I went to a changing stall and changed into my workout clothes . I went out onto the gym floor and got onto a stationary bike machine . Then I put my headphones into my ear and clipped my music player to the stand as well . I listened to fast rock music and rode the stationary bike machine for about an hour . When I was done , wiped down the machine with sanitizing wipes . I changed into my work uniform , took my bag , and left the gym .
After a day of washing and drying clothes , I gathered aside the items of clothing to be hung up in a separate basket . I wanted to make sure to get rid of any wrinkles in them before hanging them up . I then brought the laundry basket upstairs and brought the ironing board out of the closet . I brought the iron to the sink so I could fill it in order to use the steam function . I then brought the iron to set it upon the ironing board . I plugged the iron 's cord into the socket . As I heard the iron start to heat up , I set the first item to be ironed on the board . As I grazed the iron across the pants , the wrinkles started to erase and I continued the process with the rest of the clothing items in the basket .
My favorite thing to make when my friends come over for breakfast is scrambled eggs . My friends love them too because they are quick and easy to make . I crack the eggs into a bowl and then add some water or milk . Then I whisk them with a fork until everything is blended . My friends like their eggs cooked in butter so I heat a pan on the stove and then coat it in butter . Once the butter is melted I add the eggs . This is when I ask my friends if they want cheese and they all scream , `` Yes , of course we want cheese ! '' My friend Sammy likes to scramble the eggs so I hand him the spatula and let him stir the eggs about while they cook . soon there is a heaping pan full of eggs which we scoop into plates to eat .
To celebrate the start of summer , myself and my closest friends went on a camping trip . The first night , we kicked off the trip by making a bonfire on the beach . First , we dug a shallow hole in the sand , laughing and singing along to the music that was blasting out of our boombox . We surrounded the pit with large rocks we found at the bottom of the beachside cliffs that grew up behind us , and then began to toss in the driest driftwood we could find . We topped it off with long branches that leaned in together like a tend , and then got ready to start the fire ! We took a rolled up newspaper to make a makeshift torch , using a lighter to set the end on fire , and then pushed it into the logs . We threw in some dry grass and then the fire really started to blaze ! As the sun set behind us , we gathered around the growing fire and watched the flames flicker in the wind .
Last weekend , my wife and I had some friends over . After the party ended , we decided that we wanted to watch a movie . I decided to run to the Redbox booth to get a new movie that was out . I paid with my card for the movie that we wanted . I drove back to our house and I got the DVD out of the case . I own a PS4 , so I placed the DVD right into the machine without opening the console . I had to get the controller out of a drawer to play , but I found it easy to find out where to start the movie . We laughed at the funny parts and stayed awake for the whole movie , even when it got a little boring .
I was going to see my favorite band in concert . I was so excited ! First , I made sure to pick out the perfect outfit . Before leaving , we triple checked that we had our tickets . After finding a parking spot , we walked to the entrance of the venue , which had a long line for security . Finally we reached the front , passed security , and had our tickets scanned . We walked around the venue until we saw what section we had to go to . It was just in time too , because the lights were going down ! The band came on stage and we sang and danced for the two hours that they played . The concert was so much fun , and when it was time to go home , I was so sad to leave .
It has been raining a lot and the lawn has been growing . So I mowed the lawn this morning . I had to go to the gas station to get some more gas to put into the lawn mower . Fortunately my lawn is small . But to me it is a hassle to have to mow it . Sometimes I mow it once a week . I think it needed some more oil . I but a bit of oil in and it started right up . I mowed in rows as I usually do . I do n't like mowing over sticks . There was a turtle hiding in the bushes while I was mowing . I had to lock my dog inside the house .
My teacher had printed our homework assignment . It involved coloring in the lines using certain colors . I was not sure what type of assignment that she would have us color . Would it be an elephant ? It was hard to know ! I sat at my desk as my peers were called up row by row to get their copy of the assignment . Their faces were happy seeming . She was on row three now and I was row eight . I continued to grow impatient as my heart started beating faster . Now she was up to row five . I grew ever more impatient . Row seven now had been called . Almost my row . I was the first in line . I went up and obtained my copy . Tonight 's assignment is a really big boat !
After we wash and dry our laundry , we always fold our clothes together as a family . We begin by bringing the clothes from the laundry room to the living room and sorting them by family member . Each family member takes their clothes and begins folding them . Everyone has their own system for folding clothes , but what is most important is to fold them neatly so that they can be stored in drawers or closets and easily found later when you want to wear them again . It 's also important to take care and fold clothes neatly because this helps prevent wrinkles . As we fold our clothes , we stack them in stacks of similar items . Folding clothes can also involve matching socks and stacking them . If you separate the types of clothes as you fold , this makes it easier when it is time to put the clothes away .
My daughter and I had to go to the airport to get on a airplane to go on a trip . We got there early in the morning so we could have a lot of time . We checked to see if we could still get on the plane on time . We checked to see if we had our passports which we had to have if we wanted to go on a plane . We had to make sure we were at the right place because we did n't want to get lost . We had to find our airplane . We found it . We still had fifty minutes so we went in the airport restaurant to get a cup of coffee and a donut . The donut was delicious . We checked our bags to make sure we had everything then we got on the plane .
Zeke had never been fishing with his dad yet so he was exciting to learn that they were going on a fishing trip today ! Zeke and his dad gathered all the supplies they needed . They each had a fishing pole , bait , hooks and packed a lunch for on the boat later . They attached the boat to the hitch on the truck , loaded up the back of the truck with their supplies , jumped in and put their seatbelts on . After a short drive they got the boat in the water and slowly drove out to a spot where there was no other people . The prepared their fishing poles with hooks and bait . Zeke had a hard time at first putting the bait on the hook but he kept practicing . The hardest thing of all that Zeke learned was to be patient while waiting for a fish to bite . They caught six big fish !
I went to visit my mom yesterday . I stood in her kitchen talking to her about our weekend plans while she cooked . She then asked me if I would boil the milk for her , while she was working on other food items in her recipes . I told her I had never boiled milk before , but I am certainly willing to help if she cold give me guidance . She told me to get a medium sized sauce pot . She told me she needed 2 cups of milk . I measured the milk and added it the pot . I heated the milk slowly until it began to boil . It was admittedly simple , but it was a task I had never had to do before .
I enjoy many different kinds of fish , but salmon is my favorite . I went to the fish market and picked out a nice salmon steak , dark pink and very fresh . I took it home and seasoned it with a little salt and pepper and a mixture of soy sauce , honey and some dijon mustard that I had mixed together . I sprayed some cooking spray onto the pan so my fish would n't stick . I put the pan into the oven and after four minutes used a small brush to brush on more of the sauce . I let it cook for another four minutes . It was , so I turned off the oven . I removed the fish from the pan and put it onto a plate with some rice and broccoli to round out the meal .
I like to play certain video games when I have time . Some are on a Wii system and a couple are on a cell phone . Other people might like to use PlayStation , Xbox , and a whole lot of other video game systems . When I feel like I want to play a game on Wii I ’ll turn on the television and turn on the Wii system . Then I ’ll use a remote hand unit to play a video game . When I am not at home and want to play a videogame on my cell phone I ’ll look for the video game icon or picture on my cell phone screen . I click on this , and then it shows me which video games I can play . From here I will click on the video game picture I want to play like Tetris and then click a few more buttons inside Tetris to start the game .
Last week I have prepared a shopping list along with my mother . We needed some groceries , milk and household items . First we took note of all needed items . Then I added bread , oil , milk and milk products needed for the upcoming week . Then my father had some things to be shopped including his shaving cream , bath liquid and shoe polish . I added them in the list . Then , we discussed for the missing things . Then we found out that we are in shortage of toilet tissues and kitchen towels . I added them in the list too . It was really a good and fun experience to get the shopping list prepared .
I planned to go to the shopping centre all week . Finally it was shopping day . I dressed comfortably , made my shopping list and grabbed my purse . Most of the things on my list were items I needed . A tooth brush , some bread , pencils , socks . I had clipped some coupons and knew I would save a few dollars so that I could get that new game I like . I arrived at the shopping centre . It was n't very busy and I was glad of that . First I did all of my important shopping . I rushed to the electronics section and sunk in despair when I saw the shelf was empty . They were sold out of the game I had waited so long to play . The store clerk saw my disappointment and offered me a rain check for when they got more stock in . I gathered my things and went home . I marked my calendar for when my next trip to the shopping centre would be ... in two weeks . Now all I could do was wait ... patiently of course !
I just bought a new house so I need to decorate it with art . I have lots of paintings but I just bought a new one that I know will great above the fireplace . I have a ladder that is just the right height so I climb it with my measuring tape in hand . Then I get my girlfriends screw gun and put a screw in the wall . Now it 's time to get the painting and hang it on the screw . I take a step back and see if I like it . When she gets home from work we both stare at the painting and make sure it 's even on the wall and that we like where it is placed . We are both satisfied with the painting .
It had been a long time since I had heard from my grandma , and she does not understand how to use email . I tried to call her , but it was difficult for her to hear me . She would just hang up on me . I went to the local variety store and bought some supplies . I bought some stationary and some envelopes . I also bought a nice pen . I folded the letter up and I wrote her address on the envelope . I used our address as the return address . I went to the post office and waited in line . When it was my turn , I gave my envelope to the cashier . The cashier weighed it for me and asked for postage . I paid her and my letter was sent !
I have endless stories of paying with credit cards because 99 % of things I pay for are with credit cards . They are such a convenient way of paying for things while also allowing me to accrue points in the process for cash back rewards on items I purchase that I would have purchased anyway . The most convenient thing about credit cards I think is paying while filling gas right at the pump . I used to be annoyed having to walk into a gas station , stand in line , give the person cash , go back out , fill gas then if I had more money I gave them than what it took to fill the gas , have to go back in and wait in line again just to get my change back . I do n't have to go inside at all !
My husband had a bad cold so I decided to make him some chicken soup . First I went to the grocery store to buy the ingredients that I needed . Then I took chicken and boiled it in water to make broth . While it was simmering , I cut up carrots , onions and celery . I added them to the pot of broth and let them simmer for another hour . During that time , I mixed flour and water to make a dough . I added the noodles to the pot of broth and cooked it for an additional fifteen minutes . I added some salt and pepper , tasting it to make sure it was seasoned perfectly . My soup was now done .
Last spring , I planted a tree in my backyard . When I was a kid , we always had apples , because we had two apple trees in our backyard . We used to make pies and applesauce and I wanted to have that at my house . With delivery , it was pretty expensive , but I figured it was worth it . I dug out an area in my backyard . I was surprised at how long it took and how much dirt that I had to move . I finally got that done and I stuck the tree in the ground . I read online about a fertilizer that was good for apple trees and mixed that in with the dirt as I was filling in the area around the roots . I do n't expect to get any apples this year and probably not next year , but the tree should be mature enough to start producing apples in the following years . I wish I would have paid someone to do it for me .
I need to get Audrey a birthday present and I do n't really have time to go to the store and look for something . Plus I need to factor in time to ship it to her in Austin . I decide I 'm going to shop online and find something special for her . I do a search online and find several options . I check them on decide on the website which offers the best deal on the sketchbook with free shipping . They will also gift wrap and send a message in my package . There I am directed to fill out all my personal and billing information , destination information and finally my note to Audrey . The website takes me to a review page and I check all the information one more time before submitting my order . That 's it I 'm done .
I was living in my very first apartment of my own , and my parents were coming to visit . However , the apartment was very dirty so I needed to clean it up quickly before my parents got there . I started with the kitchen . Then , I wiped off all of the counter tops and made sure that everything on the counters was neatly arranged . I then moved onto the bathroom . I quickly scrubbed out the toilet and the bathtub , and wiped down the bathroom counter . I also made sure to clean the mirror . I moved onto my bedroom . I picked up all of my clothes off of the floor , rearranged the items on my dresser , and made my bed . Finally , I went to clean the living room . I did one final look around my apartment and was satisfied that it was clean .
I saw a great pair of tennis shoes with animated cats on them on the internet . They were only $ 22 and they had my size . I started to order online but their site was down ! I reached an automated system and selected the option to place a new order . After waiting about a minute someone came on the line . She asked me how she could help me and I told her I wanted to order a pair of shoes . She asked me if there was anything else I 'd like to order . I told her no , then she asked me for my mailing address . I gave it to her . She read everything back to me . I verified it and my order was on it 's way .
Finally ! It was Halloween and I had been invited to a costume party for that night . I had thought quite a bit about what costume I should wear . Go as a mummy ? A pirate ? Maybe a zombie ? Hmmmm ? So many possibilities . I wanted to be comfortable and not get too hot with a large crowd of people expected . So a couple of weeks before Halloween I went online and found a beautiful western style shirt , bluejeans , a cowboy hat and boots . Even bought a belt , and fake gun and holster . I had tried everything on after they arrived . Somehow everything fit great . So when evening came I dressed for the party , checked myself in the mirror and added the final touch - a nice shiny five pointed star that said " Sheriff " on it .
I noticed that my gas gauge was pointing in the red on my car 's dashboard . I found the closest gas station and pulled into the lot . I parked in front of a gas pump . I turned off the car , and remembered to take my credit card out of my wallet before getting out of the vehicle . The computer prompted me to select my grade of fuel . I pressed the 87 Unleaded button . I unscrewed my gas cap on my car and inserted the fuel nozzle . After a few minutes , I had pumped enough gas to fill up my car . I let go of the pressure on the handle to stop the flow of gas . I put the nozzle back on the fuel station . I then got back into my car and left the gas station .
Last week , I went to Supercuts for a haircut . There were only two people in the waiting area , so I assumed that I would n't have to wait long . However , Supercuts has an option where you can phone in ahead of your arrival and get on the waiting list and apparently several people had done this . I sat in a chair and the girl asked me how I wanted my hair cut . I told her that I wanted it cut behind my ears and about two inches off the length all over . She covered me with a plastic sheet up to my neck , took a spray bottle and wet my hair down , combed it through , and began cutting . Next , she took her comb and grabbed a hand full of hair on the top of my head . She combed it straight up with one hand while following the comb with my hair between two fingers of her other hand , stopping about two inches short of the ends . She took her scissors and snipped the top two inches of my hair and then grabbed an adjacent handful of hair and repeated this action . During all of this , we chatted about the weather , what kind of food we liked , and some other trivial , but interesting things . Finally , she combed my hair down into the style that I had when I sat down and asked me how it looked . '' `` Great ! '' '' , I replied . She rang me up on the register and I swiped my credit card , leaving a tip in the process . We each told the other to '' `` Have a good day '' '' and I headed out the door .
When I was little I used to love to listen to my mom playing the piano . She played it every day and even played sometimes for the church we went to occasionally . I liked hearing her play so much that I decided I wanted to learn how to play as well ! I had many lessons and a lot of fun , but it was extremely hard for me to learn how to read the music notes on paper . I was much better at practicing a song until I knew it by memory than to actually read music off of paper . I really enjoyed playing the piano , but unfortunately after a summer of practicing the neighbor sort of abandoned my lessons and my mom was too busy to teach me much more .
While I was out riding my bike one warm spring day , one of the tires went flat . Fortunately I had a repair kit with me in a pouch on the bike . I always kept it with me on rides just in case of such an occurrence . I got off and went to the side of the trail out of the way of other bikers and runners . The repair kit contained a new inner tube which I inflated . I then pulled the outer tire off of the inner tube . I replaced the flattened inner tube with the new one and replaced the outer tire over it . Once I got home , I replaced the spare tire kit with a new one so that I would be prepared on my next ride .
We normally set a menu on Sunday for each day of the upcoming week to avoid chaos during dinner time . Before I leave for the day in the morning , I am sure to put out the ingredients I need for the dinner ahead of time and defrost any meat I may need to prepare the meal . At around five-thirty , I begin preparing the meal . I mix the ground turkey with some bread crumbs , ketchup , and a bit of egg to bind it . I also lightly season it for flavor . I push it into the loaf pan , and put it in the oven to cook . I then begin preparing the seasoned green beans . I like to use fresh green beans . They may involve the extra work of snapping off the ends before cooking them , but they taste so much fresher . When the oven dings , dinner is ready for my family and I to enjoy .
I really enjoy all sports and I find that playing tennis is an excellent way to stay in shape . I just moved to a new neighborhood and there are some public tennis courts in the park across from my apartment . I decided to take some tennis lessons during the winter to make sure that I would be ready to play when spring came . I decided to join a recreational tennis league in my neighborhood . I joined a women 's singles league and I have had a really good time playing tennis once or twice a week . It 's very convenient to meet right at the neighborhood courts and play tennis for an hour in the evenings . Tennis is a sport that I hope to continue playing as I get older .
One morning while drinking my coffee , I glance at the calendar and realize that my brother 's birthday is next week . I have n't gotten him anything yet , and decide I should probably do that today before I forget . I spend some time thinking about what I think he might like to receive as a gift for his birthday . He really enjoys reading science fiction novels , so I decide I 'll go to the Barnes and Nobles and see if I can find a book that he will enjoy . I really love going to the book store so I spend some time browsing the books to see if I can find anything I think might be interesting . There are so many different science fiction novels to chose from . I finally find a novel about space exploration and some people who are searching for a new planet to live on . I pay for the book and take it home and wrap it .
I 've been playing the piano since I was a young child . My mom was the one who taught me how to play . When I sit down to play , I will choose a piece of music that reflects how I am feeling at the moment . When I play , I usually like to be alone because it helps me to focus . Today I sat down on t h.g e piano bench , and I decided to play \ \ Swan Lake \ \ by Tchaikovsky . As I began playing , I felt my fingers move over the keys and hit each one , precisely . As I played the piano , I heard the musical notes echo through my living room . Playing the piano was very relaxing for me . I played for about forty five minutes . Then I stopped .
I have been so incredibly stressed lately . Between my work , my child , being a single mom , and keeping up with my household responsibilities , my body was really feeling the effects . My shoulders were tight , my head was constantly hurting and my muscles were sore . I looked online and found a local place with good reviews . I bought a 60 minute massage and sauna treatment off a local coupon page . I got dressed in my finest yoga attire and headed out the door . When I entered the spa , it was playing calm music , smelled like fresh water and was instantly calming . First , I would have a relaxing hot stone massage , and then I would spend time in the sauna . The massage was relaxing , but the sauna was too hot for me . I felt like I could not breathe well . I enjoyed the relaxed feelings I felt after my treatments , so I will be recommending it to others , as well .
My friends and I have a shared taste in music . Particularly we love pop music and boybands . Sometimes when we have free time , I go over to his house and we have a listening party . What we do is we take turns each playing a song and we just listen to what each one of us chooses . We then choose one artists that we feel like listening to and then we play their song . My friend as a really amazing speaker setup , so once we hit that play button the whole room immediate is filled with music . After a few hours of doing this we take a break , so we turn off the music player and talk about all the music that we just heard and why we liked it .
Now we stood here in the line in front of the large glass window with people inside . Once our turn came up , we bought tickets to the movie we wanted to watch . The showtime was n't for another 30 minutes . They have real old classic arcade games there . Remember Galaga ? Donkey Kong ? That was my favorite game when I was a kid ... Once we 're inside the theater , we bought some candies , popcorn , and some drinks . With our hands full with goodies , we headed into viewing room . It was already packed with people . We find a pair of good seats towards the back . We approached the seats and asked with a smile , `` Can we get by here ? Thank you . '' Nice folks replied with a smile and said , `` Why of course my dear , Go on in . ''
After I had selected a DVD disk for my collection that contain the movie that I wanted to play , I removed the disc from the container , and flipped it over to the reflective side to see if there were any scratches or fingerprints that would interrupt the movie while it would be playing in the DVD player . I used a cotton ball that had been slightly soaked in rubbing alcohol to clean the reflective surface of the DVD , wiping side to side and up and down instead of in a circular pattern in order to avoid deepening any pre-existing scratches . Once I have removed all of the fingerprints and smudges , I used a dry paper tile to remove the excess alcohol and any strands that may have come off the cotton ball . I push the open button to release the cartridge that holds the DVD disc inside of the player . When the cartridge was ejected , I saw that there was a DVD that had already been inside the player , so I removed the DVD from the player , and placed it to the side . The DVD containing the movie that I wished to watch was in my hand , and I placed it into the same cartridge I had just removed the other DVD from . I then pushed the open button on the player again , and the cartridge automatically retracted back into the player with the DVD . As I heard the DVD player spinning the disc , I picked up the remote control to get ready to push play once the video had finished loading .
We prepared to go to church by selecting proper clothes for church attendance . For us men that meant long pants , a nice shirt and dress shoes . For the women proper length dresses and nice shoes . We entered the church while greeting the pastor and found an open pew where the six of us could fit comfortably . We opened the prayer book so that we could follow along with what the pastor was saying . We recited the prayers and we sang hymns along with the pastor and the other families in the church . After the mass service was over we gathered our coats and other belongings and we filed out of the church in a slow and orderly manner saying goodbye to the pastor on the way out . Once outside the church we said hello to other families and we eventually made our way back to the car and to home .
One day I was changing bed sheets . The sheets were very hard to change . Try as I may , I just could not fold them . Ramona helped me untangle my sheets . She helped me put them on too ! Ramona is the best , and helps make changing bed sheets a breeze ! I made sure to think of the next time I was going to changed the bed sheets . How can I do things better ? How can I do things more effectively ? Will I be able to do it on my own ? Many questions were circling in my head . I just could not for the life of me figure out any answers to any of them .
As I saw there was only 10 minutes left on the oven timer , the casserole was about to be done . I decided it was time to start setting the dining room table . I wiped the table down to make sure it was clean . I reached into the kitchen cabinet and got out four large plates , again placing one at each spot . Then oven timer went off , so I got out a trivet and placed it at the center of the table . I then placed the hot casserole dish from the oven on top . I then counted out four knives , four forks , and four spoons and placed one of each at each place setting . I finally set out a pitcher for drinks and called the family to come eat .
The baby is crying and it is almost lunch time so mom decides to get baby food read . Mom looks at the selection of baby food jars in the cabinet and chooses macaroni and cheese . Dad pulls out the formula from the refrigerator and mixes a bottle . Mom puts their baby into his high chair at the table . Mom also puts a bib on him so his clothes will be protected from any spilled food . Mom takes the tiny rubber spoon for feeding the baby out of the drawer and opens the baby food jar . Dad brings the bottle over and checks to make sure it is not too hot by putting a drop on his wrist . When the baby is finished eating mom picks him up and pats his back to help him burp .
I needed to make ten copies of a form for my boss , Mr. Smith . Luckily for me , we 'd just gotten a new copier in the paper room , so it would be easy . I took the form from Mr. Smith and walked out of his office , down the hall , into the paper room . I went over to it and turned it on ; since it was first thing in the morning , it had n't been activated yet . While it warmed up , I checked the paper tray inside to make sure it had enough paper to make my ten copies . No one had refilled the new copier since yesterday , so I had to add a little more paper from the box on the counter . I lifted the lid on the scanner section and laid the form face-down so the copy machine could copy it . The copy machine hummed , then beeped to tell me the form had been scanned . I pressed the 1 and 0 keys on the keypad so it would give me ten copies , then pressed the start button . I replaced the ten sheets of paper I 'd used in the paper tray . Then I took the original form and my ten copies and went back to Mr. Smith 's office .
My family and I decided to take plan a holiday trip . The first thing that we needed to do was decided on the dates of the trip . After we agreed on the dates we next needed to decided where it was that we wanted to go , luckily we all agreed that we wanted to visit someplace hot with nice beaches so we could enjoy the sun , sand , and ocean . it was n't easy to decided on but once we all agreed on the location all we needed to worry about next was airfare , transportation to the hotel and a place to stay . Next we contacted a travel agent , which is a person that books trips for people , after the travel agent booked our trip all that was left to do was to pay for the trip . While we waited for the day of our trip to arrive we made sure to pack all of the items we would need while on are trip so that we would be prepared and ready to go the day of our trip .
I recently decided I wanted to host a party at my house . I made a list of guests I thought I would like to invite . I went to the store to buy invitations and envelopes so I could send the party invitations to all the people on my guest list . Once all the invitation were inside the envelopes I sealed them by licking the envelope and folding the flap over . Next , I went to my address book and filled out all the envelopes with the addresses of my friends and family on my guest list . I went to the post office and purchased enough stamps so I could put one on each envelope . After going to the post office I put a stamp on every envelope and took them to the mailbox and lifted the flag indicating they were ready to be picked up for delivery .
I had some friends come over to my house in the summer . We talked for awhile on the front porch , and then I asked them if they would like anything to drink . I had lemonade and ice tea . I also had water . I asked them if they wanted it with sugar and one of them wanted their ice tea with a teaspoon of sugar . I went into the kitchen and put ice into glasses . Then I poured in the ice tea . I measured the sugar with the spoon and poured it into the glass . I stirred it until the sugar dissolved , which took a few minutes . Then I put all the glasses of tea onto a platter so I could carry them easier .
When we moved to our new house we arranged the furniture in what seemed to be the best locations in our living room . After six months , I realized that it was very inefficient for hosting company . I asked my husband to help me relocate the furniture to new locations in the living room . First , we drew a diagram of what I wanted in terms of furniture placement . Next , we measured the furniture and the spaces we wanted to put the furniture to make sure everything would fit and there would still be sufficient walking space . Then , we slid each piece of furniture into its new location . At the end of the process , I poured us both a large glass of lemonade and we flopped down on the couch to admire our new living room configuration .
As I was getting ready to go to work one morning , the lightbulb above my head in the bathroom suddenly began to flicker and then with a slight pop , the light went out entirely . I made a quick note in my phone to stop at the hardware store on my way home from work to pick up a lightbulb so I could change it when I got back . As soon as I left work , I turned into our local hardware store to buy a bulb . However , upon entering the store , I realized that I had forgotten to check what kind of lightbulb I needed . I wanted to make sure it would fit so that I would n't have to return to the hardware store with a bulb that I was n't going to use . I took a guess and picked out a lightbulb that I thought looked similar to the one I had in my home . When I took the burnt out lightbulb out of the fixture , I held it up next to the new one I had bought . It was the exact same ! I screwed in my new lightbulb and admired my work in my brightly lit bathroom .
My son needed his diaper changed just a few hours ago . I noticed that his diaper had a distinct smell and felt full , so I carried him back to his changing table . I laid out a disposable diaper in his size and baby wipes . I took off his shorts and his dirty diaper , using it to clean up some of the mess from his bottom . I then used the wipes to clean up any mess that was leftover on his bottom . Once he was adequately clean , I grabbed a new diaper and slipped the back under his bottom . I made sure to talk to him throughout the entire process , and gave him a rattle to play with so that he was distracted . I put his shorts back on , picked him up , and threw away the dirty diaper . He felt much better and was ready to play afterwards .
My mom called to me while I was watching television and asked me to take out the garbage in the kitchen , so I got up and put on my shoes so I could take it outside . After putting on my shoes , I went into the kitchen . The trash can was full of garbage ; I understood why my mom wanted me to take it out . I lifted the lid and grabbed the drawstrings on the plastic trash bag , pulling them so the top of the bag closed . Then I pulled the bag out of the garbage can and put the lid back down . I carried the bag through the kitchen and out the back door . Around the side of our house stood our big trash can that the garbage men emptied every week . Lifting the heavy lid of our big can , I hoisted the trash bag full of trash into the can . I walked back into the kitchen and had to get a new trash bag from the pantry . Opening the new bag , I put it inside our kitchen garbage can and put the lid down again . Finally , I washed my hands with hot water and soap to get rid of the germs from the garbage and went back to watching television .
When my wife and I wake up , I make sure to make the bed as she gets ready for work . The bed being made makes the room look so much cleaner . I prop up all of the pillows and gently pat them to fluff them out . I pick up the blankets off of the floor that my wife kicks off in the middle of the night . While she goes to bed freezing , she always gets hot in the middle of the night and kicks off the blankets onto the floor . I pick up the comforter . I allow the comforter to billow out as I wave it out over the bed in an effort to get it to fall perfectly over the bed . When I finally get it just right , I fold the top of the comforter over slightly about four or five inches to give it that neat and tidy look . Finally , I fold a throw blanket and drape it over the foot of the bed as a final touch .
The last time that I went to a driving lesson , I felt slightly nervous before hand . Upon arriving there , I met with the instructor , who informed me that he was going to be conducting the lesson . He then sat beside me as I begun to drive the car . He noticed everything that I did and attempted to help me . He was very nice and did n't say anything in a negative or mean way . Instead , he attempted to remain positive while helping me . It was really enjoyable and helped to make me feel more confident as a driver . Upon exiting , he told me that I did a great job and I paid and left . I felt accomplished after leaving the center .
When I was young , my father did not want to allow me to adopt and pets . One day , he finally allowed me to adopt a small white cat named Jenga . Being as young as I was , I did not know how to properly care for an animal and Jenga was not well off in our household . As time went by , I grew up and was able to capably handle more responsibilities . Seeing this , my mother decided to allow us to adopt another cat named Shadow . Being in high school , I was more aware of how to handle how to care for something else and Shadow had a great home , but Shadow as noticeably lonely most of the time , even when he was with our family . Taking Shadow 's well-being into my own hands , I prompted my mother to adopt another cat which Shadow could be allowed to play with .
I wanted to do something special for my sister 's upcoming birthday . I decided that taking her out to a surprise dinner at her favorite restaurant would be nice . She loves Italian food and her favorite of all is Milano 'S Grill . I took out my phone and dialed the number . It rang three times before a hostess answered . I said that I wanted to make a reservation for that Thursday night at 8 pm . She informed that they only had an opening by the window at 8:30 pm or 7 pm on Thursday . I said I would take the 7 pm opening in that case and gave my name in order to hold the reservation . She thanked me and said they were looking forward to serving us on Thursday night . I hung up as the call was now completed .
It was Friday , finally the precious weekend after a grueling long week of work had arrived . I knew it would be a waste of precious time to go home and change so I brought a change of clothes with me to the office . I freshened up and changed in the office bathroom . So me and my friends had already decided which pub we 'd hit this week , it was `` The Hive '' . It was named so because it was always `` buzzing '' with people . Stupid or clever ? I do n't know . So the four of us , Clay , Justin , Tony and myself had to reach the pub by 8:00 . I pulled up my phone to book a cab . First I opened `` ola '' the app took a lot of time to load probably because the internet speed was slow . Then I opened `` Uber '' it loaded almost instantly and there were cabs available near me but due to high demand it had surge pricing -LRB- more than usual rate -RRB- . I had no option but to take the Uber at a high price , since we rarely get time to hangout .
I walked into my kitchen . I opened my cabinet and pulled down the box of rice and set it on the counter . I walked to my other cabinet and pulled out a pot and a lid . I filled the pot with two cups of water from the kitchen faucet and turned the faucet off . I then placed the pot on the stove on turned on the burner to bring the water up to a boil . I waited about five minutes . When the water was sufficiently boiling , I took out my measuring cups and I measured out one cup of rice . I put the lid on the pot and then removed the pot from the burner and placed it on a cold burner . I turned the hot burner off . I waited five minutes to let the rice steam and then I served it .
It had been a very long day , and Adam was starting to get very hungry . He made a phone call to his best friend , Paul , and invited him to dinner this evening . Adam offered to make a call to reserve a table at the new French restaurant in town at 6 pm this evening , Paul agreed and thought that this sounded like a good idea . Adam and Paul arrived at 6 pm and were seated on time , which they were very pleased about , as they were very hungry . They ordered drinks and a starter and began enjoying each others company with jokes and stories while they waited for their main course to arrive . Adam ordered fish , while Paul ordered chicken and they both agreed that these were perfectly cooked dishes that they would certainly order again at another time . When they were finished , the waiter asked if they would like desert , Adam was too full but Paul asked to see the desert trolley . The waiter wheeled over a trolley to their table that contained a range of deserts , and Paul was enticed by the double chocolate layer cake , so he ordered a slice . The waiter brought Adam and Paul their cheque , and they split the cost evenly between them . Paul kindly offered to leave the tip for the waiter , and after a delicious meal it was time to leave . Adam and Paul shook hands and said their goodbyes ; it had been an enjoyable evening .
It is Friday night and we are ordering a pizza ! The easiest way is on the phone , so once I have the right phone number and we decide exactly what we would like on our pizza its time to make the call . I dial the phone number and immediately the young man on the other end says , " Pizza Hut , is this take out or delivery ? " . I reply , " This is take out " . I tell the young man , " we would like a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese and an order of bread sticks . " He repeats back to me what I just said to make sure that he gets the order right . I say " Yes , that is correct " . . I tell him thank you and hang up the phone . Lets get ready to go get our pizza !
I was babysitting for my younger sister once and it was almost time for her to go to sleep . I gave her a bath , helped her brush her teeth , and put her pajamas on her . She was only two so she needed a lot of help . After she was all ready to go to bed , we sat in a chair together to read a couple of bedtime stories . When we were halfway through the the second story , I looked over and noticed that her eyes were starting to close . I brought her over to her bed and laid her down on top of her pillow . I tucked the blankets up over her head , made sure she had her pacifier , and shut all of the lights except her nightlight off as I left and shut the door .
Last night , before I got ready for bed , I cleaned up my toys in order to keep my room tidy and safe to walk through during the night . First , I picked up all the toys that belong in my toy box . There are several toys that go in my toy box , so I picked each of them up , carrying all of them in my arms , before I walked to the box and dropped them in it . I gathered each toy and put it in its proper spot on the shelf . Finally , I picked up each toy that was still left on the floor and put it in its proper spot , such as on my bed or in a dresser drawer or even in my closet . When I was finished , I looked around to see if I had missed any toys because sometimes you will not notice a toy the first time you are cleaning them up .
Last night I took a bath . First , I plugged the bath drain . Then , I filled the bathtub with warm water . I poured some bubble bath mixture into the tub while the bath was filling so that my bath would have bubbles . . I then got undressed . I felt very relaxed as I lay in the warm bubble bath . I shut my eyes for a moment to enjoy the sensation . I then washed my hair , lathering the shampoo into my hair , then rinsing it off in the bath water . When I was completely clean , I stepped out of the bath and wrapped a towel around myself . I wrapped a second towel around my hair to keep it from dripping everywhere . I then unplugged the bath drain to let the water drain out of the tub .
First , if the alarm clock has a cord , I unplug it from the wall . Then I find the battery cover opening - this will usually be on the bottom or back of the clock but could be on the sides also . The opening is usually like a compartment with a tab that I can push on to release the battery cover to expose the batteries . If I do n't , I might run to the store or order them on line if I am not in a hurry to replace the batteries . Once I have the batteries , I remove the old batteries by either pushing against one end so the other end presses down on a spring and I can pull it out , or sometimes there is a ribbon underneath the batteries that I can pull to release the batteries . I check carefully which way the batteries go , making sure the plus sign on the battery -LRB- the knob end -RRB- goes towards the plus sign on the clock battery compartment . Once all the batteries are in , I make sure the clock is on -LRB- plugging it in if needed -RRB- then I use the time buttons to set the correct time , making sure if there is a morning/night -LRB- a.m. / p.m. -RRB- indicator , I have it set correctly . Finally , I use the clock buttons to set the alarm time -LRB- again making sure the a.m. / p.m. indicator is correct -RRB- and turn on the alarm by setting the switch to `` alarm '' or `` radio '' .
While doing yard work around my house , I had an accident with the hedge clippers . My finger was cut when I picked up the clippers by the blade . The cut was not large so a band-aid would be a suitable fix . I went to the bathroom to clean the wound before I applied the band-aid . I scrubbed it with soap and water , and then afterwards I applied some antiseptic . Once clean and sterile , I took a band-aid from the box and took off the adhesive backing . When it was on , I flexed my hand to make sure it would not fall off or get in the way . When I was satisfied , I cleaned up the mess in the bathroom and put a work glove over my hand to protect the band-aid from the work to come .
I pulled into my garage after getting home from the grocery store . I parked the car , then unlocked the doors and opened the trunk . I then closed the door to the garage , then opened the door that leads into the house . I did this so that I would be able to fill my hands with as many bags as possible and still be able to get through the door . \ nI grabbed as many bags as I could , then walked into the house and set them on the counter . I then went back into the garage , closed and locked my car , then returned inside . I closed the door behind me . \ nI then took the groceries out of each bag , one by one , and put them away where they belonged .
Today I had an appointment at the dentist . I left my house and drove myself to the dentist 's office . I entered the building and went to the front desk where the secretary was sitting . She said thank you and to take a seat in the lobby and that someone would call my name when the dentist was ready to see me . I sat down in a chair in the lobby and started reading a magazine . Ten minutes later I heard someone call my name . It was a woman who was dressed in hospital scrubs and she said she was the assistant to the dentist . I entered the room and was introduced to the dentist . I then sat down in the chair and had my dental check up . They had me open my mouth and inspect my teeth . I also got my teeth cleaned . They said goodbye and I had went to the front desk to check out and tell them I was leaving . I then went to my car and drove myself home .
Yesterday I decided to vacuum the carpet in my house . I always do it on the same days of the week in order to keep a pretty clean house . I got the vacuum out of the closet and picked up everything up off of the floor . After I was done with these rooms I had to move to different rooms . I unplugged the vacuum and moved to the hallway where I would have enough cord to access the other rooms that I needed to vacuum . I turned on the vacuum and proceeded to vacuum the hallway , the master bedroom , and my daughters room . When I got to my sons room I found that I had to stop and pick up a few more things before I vacuumed . When I was done I unplugged the cord , rolled it up , and placed the vacuum back in the closet .
I took my little boy downtown to stay in a hotel last week . It was a bit of a staycation in our own city . We explored the city during the day . I packed some food for us to eat in the room for dinner , so we would not have to eat all of our meals out . But he did not want any that I brought with us . We decided to go explore for a vending machine . We headed down the hallway and followed the sign to the ice and vending . he could choose from different types of candy , several chip flavors and even pop tarts . He decided on a pack of M&M s chocolate candy . I showed him how to put the dollar into the slot and he loved seeing it get zipped inside . He pushed the letter and number combo for his snack and watched the spring turn around until his candy dropped . he was very entertained with the process .
Watching a tennis match can be an enjoyable activity , whether you like tennis or not . However , I have found that understanding the game can make it much more enjoyable . When I watched my first game , I did some research on the sport first . It 's a little confusing at first , but watching the game will put all the pieces together . After I understood the game more , I looked up times that games would be played . I read reviews on the players to see which games would be the most interesting to watch , as watching a sport for the first time can be a little confusing if you are n't interested fully . I set aside time in my day and invited friends over to watch . The most important part for me was making sure to ask questions while watching the game . This helped me better understand what was happening and get more involved .
Every morning my alarm goes off reminding me to take my daily medications . I get dressed , walk to the bathroom and open my medicine cabinet . I grab all three bottles on the shelf in front of me and grab on pill from each bottle before placing them back on the shelf and walking towards the kitchen . Without these medications I would not be able to function normally on my day-to-day tasks . Before I go to bed I always remember to take my sleep aid with a glass of water along with a pain reliever before setting my alarm for the next morning . If I were to forget my medication it would effect not only my everyday routine but my physical well-being .
I noticed that my alarm clock was not working . The numbers were not showing up on the screen . So I knew it was time to change the batteries . It uses one 9 volt battery . Next , I checked to see if I had any 9 volt batteries in the house . I did not , so I knew I had to go to the store . Then , I went to the alarm clock and opened the battery compartment . I took out the old battery and threw it away . Then I took a new battery out of the pack I just bought . Then I checked to see if the numbers were lit up . Then it was time to set the time . I checked my watch for the correct time and pushed the buttons to make the alarm clock the right time . Finally , I set the alarm time to the time I usually wake up and set the alarm for the next day .
Last week my family attended church on a Saturday afternoon at four o'clock . When we entered the church building greeters held the doors open . We said good morning and dropped off my younger son at the children 's church service . Once again , greeters invited us into the sanctuary and gave us a piece of paper with the sermon title and scripture verse for us to write notes on if we wanted to . The service started with a few worship songs . We stood and sang along with the worship band . He preached for about thirty minutes about a Bible verse and how we could apply it to our lives . At the end of the message he prayed again and we exited the sanctuary . Before we went home , we picked up my son at kid 's church . We always enjoy attending church together .
When I go to the park with my dogs I always bring my camera so I can take pictures of them . I like to find a spot with good lighting so I can get the best pictures . Usually depending on what time of day I go , I can find a quiet spot by a tree or by some flowers so I have a nice background . I put my dogs where I want them to sit and focus on them through the view finder . When I have a nicely framed shot I press the capture button and take the picture . I will check the image on the digital camera 's screen and make sure its a nice photo . Once I get a few nice shots of my dogs I will set a timer for 10 seconds and go sit with them . When I hear the camera click , I know the picture was taken and I go check it . If I like the picture I keep it .
I was bored one evening and had nothing to do . I thought about watching a movie , but I was not in the mood for any of the movies I owned . I thought maybe I would rent one from a movie store . Most movie stores are gone now though , but you can still rent from a small kiosk in different places . I thought about which kind of movie I wanted to see . Using the touch screen at the kiosk I looked at all the different movies that could be rented . Movies that were sold out at the time were grayed out , and could not be rented . The kiosk asked me for my credit card and I slid it through the card reader on the side . I entered my zip code and pin number , and finished paying for the movie . The kiosk then gave me the movie from a slot , and I took it home to watch . After watching the movie , the next day I went back to the kiosk and dropped the movie off in the slot .
Yesterday I went to the bank to settle a transaction . I had just gotten paid and needed to deposit my check and withdraw some money to pay a couple of bills . After I walked into the bank I went to the bank teller and she gave me a deposit slip . I filled out the slip by putting my account number , name , address , and phone number on it . I gave both items to the bank teller and she input all of the information into her computer system . She then excused herself to go to the back of the bank and grab the money I had asked for . After she returned she carefully counted out the money on the table and slid it over to me along with a receipt .
It was a chilly winter night and my boyfriend and I decided that we wanted to make soup . I thought that making a loaded baked potato soup would be good for a cold night . I went to the refrigerator to look for the ingredients we would need . I pulled out some potatoes I had already boiled , carrots , heavy cream , milk , sour cream , chives , bacon bits , butter , and flour . Once my roux was done , I added the heavy cream and milk to the pan . I let the heavy cream and milk mixture come to a simmer and then I added sour cream and cheddar cheese . After that , I added my boiled potatoes and the chopped up vegetables . I poured a bowl of soup for both me and my boyfriend and topped them with sour cream . We ate our soup and enjoyed what we made .
The table tennis match that I watched was when I was in high school when the management of my school organised an interschool tennis competition . Adam was the person that represented my class in the competition and he was able to make it to the final when he will play against Sam a left hand table tennis player . The final match was played on 3rd of March and everybody was happy to watch the match . The first service was made by Adam the boy that represented my class . When the game was served Sam was playing the ball at the side of the table which Adam ’s hand could not reach . Although one of the service of Sam was ruled out because it touch the net before crossing to the other side , the game ended in a draw and they have to take a deuce after the deuce Adam won the game .
I finally had a job that paid enough for me to live on my own ! I was so excited . My mom and I scoured flat listings on the internet to find something I could afford that was close enough for me to walk or take a bus to work . We made appointments on Saturday to look at them . The first place was horrible ! It was tiny and it smelled bad ! The second place was okay . It was a little farther from the bus stop than I had hoped . The third place was the winner ! The flat was on the third floor with a little balcony . The appliances were pretty new and it was bright and sunny inside . The landlord took my application and two days later I was approved for my new flat .
I need to pay our electric bill and decided to pay it using online banking . I turned on the computer and went to our bank website . There was a link there to sign up for online banking . Once the form was filled out , I submitted the form . It took a few minutes , but then I was told that the form was accepted and it told me to create a user name for my account and a password . I thought for a few minutes on that one and then entered in my user name and the password that I wanted . Once those were verified by the system , I was able to see my banking account and other information in the online banking system . I played around with the options for a bit , but realized that it would let me transfer money , pay bills , report fraud , and a few other things . I had to then add the electric company 's information , like their mailing address and our account number , so I had to have the actual bill right there with me . Then I was able to save it and enter my payment amount and due date . Once I saved it , the online banking told me that my bill would be paid in the amount and on the date that I requested . I think I will enjoy banking this way .
When my family and I were in Colorado , we went skiing for the first time . I had never gone before , so naturally I was terrified ! We arrived early so that I could join a group for a brief tutorial on how to put on the skis , how to use the equipment , and how to stop at the bottom of the hill . My dad , who is an expert skier , went to buy lift tickets for us while I was in the session . I went up the hill in the lift with my brother , who I trusted to help me , and when we got to the top , we jumped out of the chairlift . My brother looked at me and said " Be careful , go slow , and remember what you just learned . " I took a deep breath , and started down my first ski slope .
I wanted to make a salad , so I decided that I should wash my hands first . Once my hands were clean I pulled out the ingredients . I took romaine lettuce , tomatoes , onions , cheese and cucumbers out of my refrigerator . I thought about how I had washed my hands and then remembered that its always smart to wash your vegetables . I put the collander into the sink and ran cold water over the vegetables . I then let them dry off . I put the vegetables onto my cutting board , pulled out a chef knife and began to chop . I ripped the romaine lettuce with my hands and put that into a salad bowl first . I added the toppings . I took a salad tongs and tossed the salad to mix everything up . I opened up the untensil drawer and found my cheese grater . I shredded cheese over the top of the salad . It looked great and was now ready to be put on the table to serve .
I went to the library because that is where you can get the forms you need to file when you pay your taxes . There was a wall full of different forms , and each form also had an instruction booklet . I picked out the form I needed , grabbed the instruction booklet and went home . At home I gathered all the papers I needed - the form that says how much money I made and how much tax I have already paid , the receipts from expenses , and the receipts from my gifts to charities . When I got to questions I did n't understand , I looked up the question in the instruction booklet . When I finished filling out the form , I wrote a check for the amount of money I owed . I put the form and the check in the envelope that came in the instruction booklet .
I was in the mall and needed to buy new clothes . I saw one of my favorite stores , and went in , suddenly overwhelmed by all of the choices ! I walked around the store , grabbing the clothing items that caught my eye the most . After I walked around the store , I went into the dressing room to try everything on . Everything fit ! I was so happy ! The line went quickly and soon I was up at the cashier . She scanned all of my items as I saw my total adding up . She asked me if I wanted to join their Rewards club to get points , but I politely told her I did not . She gave me my change and all of my clothes in a cute bag , and I left the store very happy with my purchases .
I had to make a salad for a picnic that my wife and my family were going to have . I went into the kitchen and got out a clean cutting board and put it on the counter . After that , I picked out a knife that would be good for cutting a lot of vegetables . I went into the fridge and got out the carrots , peppers , avocado , and lettuce that I would need to cut for the salad . I put the finished pieces in a bowl that we would be taking over to the park . I used the knife to cut the peppers and the carrots , too . The small pieces were put into the bowl , too , so that we could have them in the salad , as well .
I needed to write a school report on tigers , and I decided to visit the library to find a book to use in my research . When I entered the library , I saw hundreds of books on many different shelves and was not sure where to find books on tigers . I asked a librarian for help finding books on tigers . she asked me . I told her I wanted facts and real information so I can write a report . She walked over to a group of shelves labeled Nonfiction and told me that these books all had true facts and pictures , rather than being imaginary stories . Using these codes , all the books on tigers would be in the same place and would be very close to books about other animals . She looked up the Dewey Decimal System code for tigers and wrote it down for me . Walking through the shelves with my code , I saw that the numbers on the spines of the books start at zero and keep getting bigger and bigger . There I saw books about lions , cheetahs , and finally tigers . I found a book that looked like it would be helpful for my report and brought it back to the librarian . She asked me for my library card , and after I handed it to her , she scanned it with her computer . Now the book was checked out in my name so that the library would know who has the book . She handed me the book and told me that I needed to bring it back to the library in two weeks . If I did n't bring it back , I would have to pay a fine for every day I kept it , because other people might want to read the book too .
My friends and I decided to go out dancing one Friday night . We looked up some different clubs and found one that we wanted to go to . We all got together before hand and got ready in fun party clothes and drove in one car . We got directions ahead of time and found out where to park . We paid our fee and were let right in . The music was so loud and the bar was busy . We decided to get some drinks and find a table before hitting the dance floor . Our favorite jam came on and we all busted a move . It was lots of fun . After a few songs we got more drinks . Then danced until closing time .
My husband and I decided to go skiing . We called the local ski resort and told them we needed to reserve ski lift passes for the next day . These are the passes that you wear on your coat that lets you on and off the ski lift . The next day we put on all of our winter clothing including ski pants , gloves , and hats and went to the ski resort . Then we got onto the lift and made many trips up the mountain on the ski lift and down the mountain skiing . After a few hours of this we went into the main lodge for a break and hot chocolate and we ate lunch . Then we skied some more . Night skiing was the best .
One day I was super hungry and craving a delicious cheese , spinach , and tomato pizza ! I decide to alleviate my hunger and my craving by ordering a pizza from Domino 's . I called Domino 's to leave my order , and told them exactly what I wanted in a size medium . They then asked me if I would like delivery or pick up . I wanted to spend the evening relaxing after a long day and just watch movies with my pizza , so I opted for delivery . Twenty minutes later the delivery man arrived at my door with my pizza . I then had to sign for using my debt card , and also made sure I filled in the empty line that said tip bedside it . I made sure to leave the delivery man a generous one since he was here in a timely manner and was quite polite in dealing with me . After he proceeded back to his car , I sat down on the couch and ate my pizza while watching one of my favorite movies .
Will wanted to go bowling with his friend Allen , but he did n't have enough money to cover the cost for both him and Allen so he just went alone . Will brought his own ball and when he stepping in the door he could smell that fresh bowling smell . so Will went up to the counter and asked the woman operating the shoe station for a size ten pair of shoes . he saw an open court and he took it . he pressed the new game button and off he went . he saw that the pins were set up in a very specific way but he was ready for that challenge . he rolled the ball so far onto the lane that it knocked out all of the bowling pins and he received a strike ! everyone was so amazed . Will did amazing . he got so tired that he eventually had to call it a night and go home . Will returned the bowling shoes and laced up his old regular ones again taking those shops off was like taking power away from him . Will got back in his car and drove back home .
Yesterday I played football with my cousins . Ten of us went out to the big field behind my house . We split up into two teams of five , and started to play . We got in a huddle before we started to play , and my team decided that I was the fastest runner , so I would run far down the field and try to catch the ball and make a touchdown . Our plan worked . When we started , my oldest cousin threw the ball all the way down the field and I caught it . I ran as fast as I could toward the end of the field . I ran past the line and scored for our team . We had a great afternoon , and I ca n't wait to play again !
I was having a birthday party and wanted to invite all my family and friends so I had to make invitations . I went to the store to pick out the prettiest invitations I could find . There was so many to chose from I had to narrow down my choice . When I got home I got the list I made of people to invite so I did not forget anyone . I got out my address book and found everyone 's address to put on the envelope . After they were collected and wrote down on the invites it was time to get stamps . After the envelopes were done I put the invitations in them , sealed the envelope , and put a stamp on the right corner . I mailed out all the invitations and was excited for the party to come .
We gathered our crew together to drive to the football stadium . This was a game we have been looking forward to for some time . When we got to the stadium we had to stand in line to buy tickets . We had brought some snacks to have a small tailgate party ; food at the stadium is expensive and not very good . Finally it was time to go in . Soon , the players came out unto the field and the band played the National Anthem . A coin was tossed to see who would kick off . Finally the game was underway . it ’s going to be a great day for us . Of course , the score sea sawed back and forth for a while after that , but we won ! Everyone on our side went home super happy .
My dog is a very large , 180 pound great dane named Walter . Walter is pretty lazy but about 5 times a week he likes to get outside for a while and walk around to take in some interesting smells . On these days , I will usually wait until around 9 am before I tell Walter he is going to get a walk . Once he hears that word he gets incredibly excited and jumps around , almost knocking pictures off of my walls . I have a special harness that allows me to control Walter when he gets excited , but does not choke or hurt him . I walk around a loop in my neighborhood for around 30 minutes before Walter gets tired and wants to go home . After we get back , I give Walter a treat if he was good and prepare his breakfast for him .
Today was the first day at work that I was put in charge of the audio visual equipment . The boss was going to give a big presentation and everything needed to be just right . First I had to collect the necessary items from the storage closet , a projector , a large pull up screen and some speakers . The projector needed to be centrally located so the boss could operate it which meant it went right in the middle of the conference table . Next the screen was placed at the end of the room and lifted up into position so the projector had something to show the image against . Now we needed sound so I plugged the speakers into the projector and placed them next to the projector pointing out so everyone could hear them . Now all that needed to be done was for the boss to press the play button to start his presentation .
I was hungry but because it was so hot , I did n't want to cook dinner at home using the stove . I decided that I would order some delivery from a local pizza place instead . I went to my kitchen counter and pulled open a drawer that has all of the local delivery and takeout menus inside . I sat down at the dining room table and opened up the menu . I pulled a pad of paper and a pen over from the other side of the table . I wrote down my order of a large pizza with bacon and pineapple , as well as a side of bread sticks . It rang twice and someone from the pizza place answered and greeted me . I told them I wanted to make an order for delivery . I told them what food I wanted to order , and then gave them my name and addressed . I thanked them and hung up the phone .
Yesterday , I had an appointment to visit the doctor . Nothing was the matter with me ; it was just an annual check-up . I arrived at the doctor 's office , checked in , and presented my health insurance card . I had a five dollar co-pay . After I checked in , I sat down in the waiting room , which was empty . She weighed me and measured my height . Then , she told me she would take my blood pressure . She put a cuff around my arm and secured it with Velcro . The cuff tightened and then loosened . My blood pressure was normal . Then , she told me to put on a blue gown and wait for the doctor , who was in a room with another patient . The nurse then left the room . Fortunately , I did n't have to wait too long for the doctor to arrive .
I decided that I wanted to play a song . The instrument I am best at playing is my flute , so I took my flute out of it 's case and started putting it together . I warmed up by playing a few notes and doing some breathing exercises . Once I was ready to play , I took out my book of sheet music and flipped to the song that I wanted to play . I looked at the time signature and the key signature at the beginning of the piece , and double checked the notes about what tempo I should play the piece . I then set my metronome to 120 beats per minute to keep time for me , and started to play . I messed up in the middle of the song , because there were too many accidentals and I made a mistake . This time I played it right , and finished the song .
Today , I bought a birthday gift for my best friend . She loves gifts and has just moved into a new house . With this knowledge I decided to go the a store that sales home goods . I knew she loves her dogs , which are two tiny chihuahuas , so I decided to get her something dog themed for her house . It came in different colors , and her favorite color is red . I picked the red one to gift to her . I wanted to include something extra with her gift . I settled on the chocolate shop and bought her a box of chocolates with a card . I gave the gift to my friend and she loved it . She seemed very happy to have received her gift .
I wanted to have a bog dinner party with all of my friends ; so . I a started to prepare a huge feast . I put the big sectional into my dinning room table and went to my closest to get my best table cloth to put over my table . After I covered it just right I brought out my finest china from my cabinet and started to spread the dishes out at each of the seats . Next thing I had to do was get my crystal glasses out so I could put one by each of the plates and fill them with water for my guests . After my friends had arrived and I served them we raised our glasses in a toast to or relationships . We had a lovely meal and they stayed to help me clear the table and put back all the dishes were they belonged .
I am so hungry ! I want a sandwich . What do I need to make a sandwich ? I also need some peanut butter and jelly . Strawberry jelly is my favorite , so that is the jelly I get out of the refrigerator . I get the bread and the peanut butter out of the cupboard . I get a plate out for my sandwich and a knife for the peanut butter and a spoon for the jelly . I open the peanut butter and spread it with the knife onto one slice of bread . I open the jelly and spread it on the other slice of bread with the spoon . I put the two pieces together and put them on the plate . My sandwich is complete .
I flushed the toilet and saw that the water was not going down . I saw that the toilet was clogged . I looked around for the plunger , which I kept in the bathroom . I picked up the plunger and put it straight down in the center of the toilet bowl . I felt the plunger pick up some suction and I began lifting it up and down . I heard the water sloshing up and down in the plunger , so I pulled it up . The toilet did n't become unclogged yet , so I put the plunger back down into the toilet bowl and plunged again . I waited for a minute to make sure that it would n't come back up , then I flushed the toilet to double check that the toilet was unclogged . It flushed normally and I left the bathroom .
My camera stopped working . I pressed the power button and nothing happened . When the green light did not appear I thought the batteries might be dead . After a few minutes I found a package of batteries under a pile of papers . I placed the camera on the desk too open the package . I took two batteries and put the package back in the drawer before closing it . I looked inside the compartment to see which way the batteries should go and inserted one battery with the flat end pushed against the silver spring inside . I slid the other battery in next to it pointing in the opposite direction . I closed the battery compartment and pressed the power button and a green light on the camera blinked brightly .
I was planning a surprise Christmas trip to Disney World . First , I found the best inclusive deal with an on-site Disney Resort , and booked a 7 night stay which also included Park Hopper Passes . I called customer support several times to make dining reservations six months ahead of the date , as I knew they filled up quickly . I went to our local bookstore and purchased several trip guides so I could research and plan the best itinerary for this special vacation . I planned early mornings because of my kids , with lots of downtime in the afternoons and a few activities in the evenings . I bought Mickey Mouse balloons , tied a letter explaining that we would be getting on a plane later that day , and wrapped it up in a large cardboard box with some Disney paraphernalia . I tucked it away in a corner for them to find after the initial rush of opening Christmas presents , knowing it would be the best present of all !
It 's dinner time , and I want to cook some pasta . The first thing to do is decide what kind of pasta I want : spaghetti with meat sauce . I get out my pans , my ingredients , and my pots . While I wait for it to boil , I get the meat sauce started . I brown some ground meat in my pan until it 's fully cooked , and then add some tomato sauce to make my sauce . Now the water 's boiling , so I put in my spaghetti and wait for it to boil . I add spices to my sauce to make it taste good , like oregano , basil , salt , and pepper . Then , I add a few handfuls of mozzarella and parmesan cheese , so my sauce is extra cheesy . I let it cook on the pan a little more , and it 's ready to eat !
As an international vendor , I have clients all over the world . Yesterday I called a client in Kuwait to sell him some of the electric machines for oil production that we produce here in the US . By the way , the temperature there was above 110 degrees , incredibly hot . Because of government regulations , they need a physical evidence for the quotation of prices , it means that an email is not enough . So , as I do n't have a fax machine in the office , I started to call friends and family to find a fax machine . Finally I found my aunt Lisa , who had one . She showed me how to use it . I had to put the paper face down on the tray , then dial the number and when I heard the sound of connection , I pressed a green button to send it . The paper started to get inside the machine and came out by the opposite side .
I take out my garbage every Monday night so it can be picked up on Tuesday morning . When I take out the garbage , I first gather all the bags from the various bins around the house and bring them outside . First , I take the bags from the indoor recycle bins and place them outside . Next , I put each bag in the appropriate large bin outside . For example , I put the recyclables in the recycling bin and the trash in the trash bin . Then I roll each bin out to the curb so the garbage truck can pick them up . After I have done that , I replace all the bags inside . When the garbage truck has come and pick up my garbage and recycling , I wheel the bins back into the backyard .
I looked at my calendar and saw that this summer I had an opening in my schedule to take a trip . I checked my bank account to see how much money I had to spend on this trip . Once I settled on a budget , I began to brainstorm on places that I could go to . After that I began to plan out every day of the trip . The most important days would be the traveling to and from there on the first and last days . Then I needed to decide on a place to stay . I began to book all my arrangements . Once that was out of the way , I looked for fun things to do and places to eat . I made a big list so I could narrow it down later as the trip was closer .
Online banking is my favorite . Ally Bank , which I have been using for years now I totally preach the gospel to everyone on . Their Savings Account offers 1.75 % apy , which compared to banks that have physical locations is WAY higher . I have an account at a bank with physical branches jsut for my direct deposit to go into and to be able to despot cash into , but mostly everything from there I transfer to an Ally Online Bank because of the excellent interest rates . I even got my parents and friends to jump ship from their traditional banks and go over to Ally Bank , I have used them for I would say 5 years now , if not more and have never had a bad experience with them once . Perfect online banking .
Mr. Pancakes was a businessman that sold pancake sculptures . He had sold a lot of sculptures today at the modern art gallery and was carrying around five hundred american dollars inside of his trousers . He thought it would be a good idea to put his cold hard cash into the bank for safekeeping . \ \ I would like to put some money into a bank account ! \ \ he said . Ok . The teller said . She was dressed in neon green and it was glowing because this was the future and they were in space on a planet that looked like earth , but it was not earth . After he had put his money into the bank , the teller gave Mr. Pancakes a Space Debit card so he could access his funds at any space ATM in the galaxy or if he decided to go to a Space Denny 's .
Today I woke up and decided to make bacon and eggs for breakfast . I walked to the kitchen and got out all of the ingredient I needed , which included , eggs , bacon , cheese , onion , and green pepper . I placed a skillet on the burner to heat up , and cracked two eggs into a bowl . I also put the bacon in the frying pan and flipped each piece after several minutes . Once the bacon was cooked , I poured the veggies and egg mixture into the pan , stirring occasionally , until the mixture set up and was solid . Once cooked , I removed the eggs and placed them on a plate along with the bacon . I put the plate on the table and poured out a glass of orange juice to go with my meal . It was delicious !
I have a vegetable garden on our deck , there is space for a couple big pots and that 's what I used to grow my vegetables out of . I like to spend some time in the evenings picking out plants I want to grow and working out what grows best in these conditions . At the end of winter I collect seeds and I plant those seeds , I space the plants out nicely and make sure that they are set nicely in place . This way they can grow well and have space to be watered well , have access to sun , space to grow without cluttering each other and have access to food from the soil . I grow tomatoes , spinach , brocolli , mint and coriander . I also have a separate pot with zucchinis which I love to grow .
One of the activity , that you do in kitchen and will need your most attention is , boiling milk . It does not look like complicated , but needs most attention . I was also ready to do that . I got 2 gallons of milk today and I wanted to make custard today , So I emptied it in big pan . after few minutes , I started to stir it , because if I will not stir it will start to stick to the bottom , because my milk was very cold when I put it in pan . So I stirred it often to make sure it is not sticking to bottom ONce the milk was warm enough then I stop stirring it so much , then I increased more heat . Most important thing at this time , bit to move away from stove to avoid unnecessary big mass . it started to boil , and I turned the heat down , other wise definitely it was going to overflow . It kept boiling and it reached desired consistency I turned it off .
I love how easy it is to just pay with a credit card . It 's already enough work to find everything I want to buy , why make the paying process annoying too ? I just pull out my wallet , flip through all the bright pieces of plastic that have replaced actual cash , pick one out and swipe . Of course you always have to wait for the cashier , and confirm that yes , I ACTUALLY spent that much money , and then that super satisfying , almost magical moment when the little word " approved " shows up . The only thing left after that is watching the cashier smack her gum while the lengthy receipt prints out from the register . Sign oon that little dotted line and , boom , all that stuff is now mine and I never even had to pull out any actual money .
I have never had to ride a public bus until 4 years ago when I had no other transportation and was forced to take a public bus anywhere I needed to go . The first thing I had to do was find a bus schedule and learn how to read the time and places to catch the bus and how to make any needed transfers . This was a little hard to do but once I figured it out it was OK as long as I always kept a schedule with me . I mostly took the bus to work and I only had to worry about catching one bus on the street I lived on and I did not have to sorry about any transfers . Many people rode the bus and I meet several nice people on the bus . The bus drivers were always nice and I became friends with several of them . The bus only came once an hour and I had to make sure I did not miss it if I was going to work because then I would be late for work . There was usually about a 20 minute wait so the driver could have break in the late afternoon . I did not like having to take the bus but it served my purpose for a while and I was thankful to have the bus available .
I was working on a big paper that I was writing on my computer . It was very daunting and I had to stay up late as the paper had to be handed in tomorrow morning . I was stressed but I knew i had to finish this tonight . In school the next day , just before class , I heard my classmate say that the professor wanted two copies of the paper . She liked to leave notes and hand back the paper to students . I only had 10 min before class so I hurried to the closest copy machine . I opened the lid and put my paper face down on the glass surface . I pressed the button that said copy and the machine did it 's job . I came back to class with a minute to spare . It was a relief .
My 3 year old daughter needs to take medicine everyday twice a day . In the morning she has to take 1 pill and a half with a cup of water before her breakfast . So i giver her water and then I take 2 spoons and crush her medicine . I put in on a spoon and she takes it and swallows the crushed medicine with her cup of water . I put together her shot and get the dosage correct . She then tells me where she wants her shot and rubs an alcohol pad on the spot . I then insert the needle and count to ten to make sure all of the medication did go in . And if she takes her both of her medicine without crying she will get a treat such as a cookie or a piece of candy for being so brave .
Sometimes , when I 'm in a hurry , I dump dirty dishes in the kitchen sink and leave them there . This is not a good habit because it attracts bugs and some of the gunk sits around to make the sink smelly . It 's a good practice to empty the sink as often as possible . I can just put dirty plates and dishes in the dishwasher and run it when it gets full . There 's a few things I like to wash by hand . Like the big pot for spaghetti . I like to soak it with soapy water first . So it might be sitting around in the sink a bit . But I always clean it out soon because it is important to empty the kitchen sink and always keep it clean .
When I decide I want to see a movie I first need to decide when I want to see it , where I want to see it , and which movie it will be . Sometimes one of these decisions will determine the others . For example , I might care most about going on a certain date so I will choose from whatever is playing on that date . Or , I might care about a certain location of the theater more , so will adjust my preferences for which movie to see according to what that theater offers . Or the time might be the most important factor so I will select my movie according to when it plays . I may already have one in mind . I may check reviews on a movie-reviewing website to see how other people have liked a movie and to help me decide . Some people purchase the tickets online ahead of time , and some people do it when they arrive at the theater .
My friend and I decided to plan a holiday trip . She came to my house , and we sat on the couch to talk , and decide where to go . I wanted to go some place warm , and she wanted to go someplace where we could ride different rides , like a roller coaster and a merry go round . We turned on our laptop computer , and typed in the information to bring us to the Disney website . We talked about when we could go on our trip , and decided that in two weeks , we would like to go for six days . We picked the dates on the calendar on the website , and looked to see if there were any hotel rooms available during those dates . We decided that we could afford the hotel room , and then looked for airplane tickets . We found a flight from the airport near our home , to the Orlando International Airport , which would be closest to Walt Disney World . I paid for the hotel and the airplane ticket online and waited for an email to tell me that we were ready to go .
First , we clear everything off the dining table that is n't related to dinner , such as crayons and papers and computers . Then , we count how many people are going to come to dinner . Tonight , there is Mom , and Dad , and Grandma , and Grandpa , and Tom , and the Baby . Then , we go get the five placemats out of the side cabinet . After we set the placemats neatly at chair . After we set a placemat at each chair , we go get the plates . Mom , Dad , Grandma , and Grandpa all get big plates , but Tom is still little , so he gets a small plastic plate . Now we need a napkin for each place . Luckily , we still have some napkins left over from the birthday party last week , so we will use those . It does n't matter that they say `` Happy Birthday . '' On top of each napkin we put a fork . Except for Tom , he gets a small fork . On the right side of the plate we put a knife and spoon . We need to be careful with the knives . Tom gets a plastic glass , because he is n't ready for a real glass one yet . We are ready to eat !
I put on my green gardening gloves , my sunblock , and my large sun hat and I go outside . I get out ten packets of seeds and a trough . Then , I get down on my hands and knees in the dirt and begin planting the seeds . Then , I water them a little bit with my yellow watering can and get up . After I finish planting the seeds , I begin weeding the rest of my garden . I look through all the aisles of plants and pick out the small weeds that I want to get rid of . Once I 'm done weeding , I water the entire garden . I notice that the pears , pumpkins , and squash are ready to be picked . I pick my favorite ones to keep and set aside the rest to donate to my neighbors .
Today , I was supposed to host the night party . It was basically going to be just some friends catching up , so on and so forth . Except I woke up feeling awful and just down and nothing seemed to be going very well . I decided to just cancel it . Some took it well , some were mad I waited until the day of , but it was all okay . I packed up the party supplies , the cake and punch I had bought earlier , and stashed it away . I made quick plans to make the party for this weekend instead , and a few people agreed , so long as I was feeling better . I made sure to rest and managed to clean my house spotless even if no one was arriving for my party .
The last time that I took the subway train was when I was going to college . It was before class and I was coming from about an hour away . I remember first arriving at the train station and walking down the steps to the underground train station . I waited for about five minutes until the train arrived and I let people get off . Following that , I got on the train and sat down . The seats were hard , but the train was air conditioned and we started . I then exited the train and went up the stairs to the street level . This was an easy experience and everything occurred quickly and efficiently and was the same as it always has been .
I had been waiting for a reply from my grandmother . I had sent her a letter , she lives in another country . I had only met her once when she came to America . Then on a rainy Saturday , I went out to my mailbox and there was the return letter from my grandmother . I could not wait to read it . I carefully opened the letter and began to read . She thanked me for writing to her . She wrote about Germany and wrote that she would love for me to visit her . I was so excited , I had never been to Germany . She wrote about the food and things we could do . I wrote her back and told her I would start planning my trip .
We finally arrived at the ski resort after an 8 hour drive . We were so excited to hit the slopes ! We were going skiing in one of the best mountain ski resort in the nation . I was especially excited to try out my brand new skis that I purchased last week just for this occasion . Overnight , a fresh snow had fallen . The sky was blue and the air was crisp , but not overly freezing . We wanted to try out some of the more advanced trails . We went to a slope called Could be a dead man 's slope . We laughed at the name . I decided to go first . Swerving in and out of the stick points that were put in the ground by the ski resort staff . I made it . In 2.5 minutes . Can he do it ?
I was really hungry and wanted something to eat , so I found a some leftover chicken and mixed vegetables in the refrigerator that I could reheat in the microwave . I found a microwave-safe plate in the cupboard and proceeded to place my chicken and some vegetables on the plate and then covered it with plastic wrap to avoid any splattering . I opened the door to the microwave and the light in the microwave turned on . The light in the microwave turned off . I pressed the cook button two times on the control panel at the front of the microwave , which added two thirty second increments to the microwave 's countdown timer . I pressed start and the microwave oven started to countdown . While the food was cooking , the microwave let out a constant humming sound , and when one minute had passed the microwave stopped humming , the light turned off and the oven beeped loudly . I opened the door to see my the plate with my food was now warm . I took the plate out of the microwave carefully and removed the plastic wrap .
Today I decided to clean my home . The floors were dusty , so I went to the closet and took out the broom and dustpan . I cleaned the floors using a sweeping motion , making sure to check in the corners , behind the couch and chairs , and under the rug for dirt and dust . I used the broom to sweep the pile of dust into the dust pan . I carried the full dust pan to the garbage , and emptied it into the garbage . Then I took the broom and dust pan back to the closet , and hung them back on their hook . I took the garbage out of the garbage can , tied up the strings , and carried it outside to the dumpster . I washed my hands and I felt good that my house was clean .
I went to watch a tennis match with my friend . I have never seen a tennis match and I did n't really understand what was going on , but it was a lot of fun to watch the athletes compete with each other . Sometimes the ball moves so fast you can hardly see it , but somehow the tennis players can not only see it but they can usually reach it and return the ball to the other player by hitting it with their racket . When one player can not return the ball before it bounces twice , the player that hit the ball gets points . Sometimes a lot of people play at once , and then the winners play each other , until there is one final winner that beat everyone else who was playing tennis that day . That person is an amazing athlete !
Today for lunch , I cooked chicken for my family . I am typically the person who cooks the main dish for meals , and today the meat we made was chicken . I defrosted the chicken from the freezer by putting it in the microwave , and then I cut the chicken into cubes . I took out a sharp knife in order to cut the pieces , and after cutting two chicken breasts up , that was enough to cook with . I also made sure to clean the cutting board after with dish soap and hot water ! I transferred the chicken to a frying pan with oil in it on the stove . I then added taco seasoning and water , and let it simmer until it was ready to eat .
It was time to prepare for the picnic that we had plans for the last couple weeks . First , I gathered all of the things that I would need for the picnic table . That included a plastic cover for the table , paper plates , plastic cups , plastic utensils , napkins , aluminum foil and plastic bags that would be used for garbage and taking things back home . Next I needed to set up the cooler , which included bottles of water , soda and juice to keep everyone hydrated . Then I needed to ensure that we had all the food we intended to bring or cook . These foods were put into separate aluminum containers , and covered with aluminum fall so they could be transported to the picnic area and ready to be served . But in a cooler , I packed chicken , hotdogs , hamburgers and rots that were to be cooked on the grill once we were at the picnic location . Along with those meats , I carried my seasonings such as socks , pepper and garlic , cooking utensils for the grill , charcoal and lighter fluid the only thing left to consider was the entertainment , and which case I packed a boombox , an extra set of batteries and a few of my favorite CD 's so that we would have music to listen to while at the picnic .
Today I took a trip to the library . The library is so much fun because there are so many different books to see there . When I got to the library I walked up and down the aisles looking for the perfect book for me . I asked the librarian to help me find one . She looked on her computer and found a great book about horses but it had already been taken home by someone else . So she looked again and found a cool book about basketball . After I got the book off of the shelf , I took it over to the counter and gave it to a lady behind the desk . She asked for my library card . I gave her the card and she scanned it and my book . Then she gave me a slip of paper that said I needed to bring the book back in two weeks .
This morning , I went to jogging with my friend . We jogged in the park comlete with nice weather and the birds were out . We had started our jog at 7:00 Am . We beat our own personal record which was 1hour and 20 minutes . This time we beat our record by jogging the track in a record one hour ! After the jog , we decided on having breakfast at our favorite cafe . First , we ordered coffee . And my friend treated herself to a irish whiskey and coffee I did n't want to drink alcohol as I had to drive . We planned on meeting tomorrow morning to jog again but this time we wanted to beat our one hour record and try to jog the path in 45 minutes . One can dream , ca n't they ?
I want to boil some milk . First , I get out a pan and place it on top of the stove . I remove the milk from the refrigerator . I pour the milk into the pot that is on the stove . I turn the heat up to a medium-high setting . I do n't want to turn the heat up to high because I do n't want it to boil too fast . I watch for small bubbles to appear , which shows the milk is boiling . This takes about 5 minutes for the milk to get hot enough and boil . Once I see many small bubbles in the milk , I turn the stove off .
For dinner tonight I decided to cook pasta . I entered my kitchen and grabbed a pot from under the stove . I filled the pot to the brim with water and placed the pot on the stove . While I was waiting for the water to boil I entered my pantry and chose the type of pasta I would be making . I had various choices such as spaghetti , penne , angel hair and elbow macaroni . I decided on penne . Approximately twenty minutes after I placed the water to boil on the stove the water was at a rolling boil which is perfect for cooking pasta . I grabbed an empty bowl from my cupboard and filled it with penne pasta so I had one serving . I dumped the bowl of pasta in the water . After doing this I added a pinch of salt because it gives the pasta flavor . After about fifteen minutes I took my wooden spoon and tried the texture of the pasta to ensure it was filly cooked and tender . It was so I grabbed a strainer under my cupboard and placed it in the sink . I took the pasta off the stove and dumped it into the strainer . Once there was no more water I put the pasta into a bowl and chose my sauce . I enjoyed my pasta .
My wife loves to go shopping and I do n't really care for it . She needs to go at least once a week and check out all the newest clothes and the newest make up . I feel like she deserves it though since she does n't go overboard with it and has a good paying job . I do n't mind the clothes shopping part but once we get to the make up store I become very bored and ca n't wait till we are out of there . Sometimes we go shopping for some clothes for me and I do n't mind it that much . Overall I feel like shopping is not for me and my wife loves to so it kinda balances out .
I wake up at 6 o'clock in the morning . I like to go jogging after I wake up . I usually go by myself . Then I put on my socks and running shoes . I go into the kitchen and get my plastic water bottle . I put ice in it and fill it with water . I get into my car and drive to the park . They have a nice running trail there , so that is where I usually go . There are already several people there jogging . I get out of my car with my water bottle in hand and go out to the trail and begin my morning run . After an hour of jogging I go back to my car and head home for breakfast .
After grabbing the laundry basket and unloading my now dry clothes from the dryer I take all my dress shirts , slacks , and dresses over to the room where we keep the ironing board . I take out a pair of dress slacks and lay them out carefully over the ironing board with the legs laid out flat so they can be pressed with the iron . I turn on the iron to medium heat and take out a can of starch . Starch helps keep the pants from wrinkling , starch is almost like hairspray for clothes , keeps things from moving out of place . From there I push the iron back and forth from the bottom of the pant leg all the way up to the waist until all the wrinkles on the pants have been ironed out . When the pants are finished being ironed , they need to be hung up on a coat hanger so they can stay nice and pressed .
I have an important test coming up . So , I 've been studying a lot lately . I was studying at the library last night . I set aside four hours to study . I tried to keep my mind off of it , but my hunger was distracting me from my work . So , I decided to grab something from the vending machine . I stopped studying , and I want to the lounge area of the library . I was surprised by all the great options available . I could choose both hot and cold items . There were also ice cream sandwiches . I love those frozen treats . I decided , however , just to get some pretzels . There were codes for each item available . I entered the code for pretzels into the computer on the side of the machine . And , my pretzels dropped into the bay at the bottom of the machine . I ate them quickly . They were delicious . I then returned to my homework .
I saw a sign on the street for an upcoming performance at the local theater . It looked interesting so I decided to attend a show . Usually the audience at a theater is dressed nice even though there is not dress code . Because of this I was sure to wear nicer clothes the evening of the show and made sure my hair looked good . The show began at 7:30 pm so I arrived at 7:00 pm so that I had enough time to buy a ticket and find my seat . The curtain went up and I sat back and enjoyed the show . During the right moments , I clapped to show my appreciation . After the show the actors took a final bow and I cheered some more .
I sat down in the bleachers , which are chairs that face the tennis courts . There were a lot of people around me , above me , below me , and to my left and right , all watching the match . Down below was a tennis court . One half was where one player played , and the other half was where their opponent played . The two halves of the court were divided by a net . The match soon began . One player got a green tennis ball and did a serve , where he hit the ball hard toward the other player . They did this over and over again until the first player could n't run back in time and missed the ball . The second player then made a point . The second player ended up winning by three points .
In school I was in the dance club . Our club wanted to make some extra money so we could all have t-shirts with our names on them . Our teacher told us it was a good ideal but we would have to do the the posters for the money making event . So all ten of us got together in the art room after school to make our posters . First we got our supplies from the supply closet . We knew we needed poster boards and paint . We wanted to make our posters shiny and glittering so we also got the glitter and anything we could find that sparkled . Our ideal was to make posters with these giant cupcakes on the front of them that looked good enough to eat . When we were finished we all were so happy .
I love taking photographs , and when I see a good opportunity to take one , I get my camera right out . I like to take photographs of many things , like people and objects , but today I 'm taking a picture of a sunset . I set up my camera to be still on my tripod , but sometimes I like to set it on an object or just hold it in my hands . I check the settings on the camera to make sure the photo does n't come out too bright or took dark . Then , I take my pictures ! I like to take a lot of pictures of a single scene , so I can choose which ones are the best compared to the others . Taking photos with a camera is very rewarding , and makes for memories that will last forever !
Sheila walked in the front door of her home . She was all dirty . Sheila said , `` I 'm going to take a shower now . '' Then she unlocked her iPhone and started to play her `` shower '' playlist . The playlist had songs like , Witness by Katy Perry , and One dance by drake . When the music started playing Sheila opened the shower curtains and turned on the water . Once the water was warm enough for Sheila to take her shower she jumped in and closed the curtains . she sang along to her music and washed her body . Then Sheila was done with her shower , she walked over to the closet and grabbed a towel to dry off with . When Sheila was done . then she went to her room and got ready for bed .
Every week I go to the store to stock up on groceries for my family . First , I make a plan for the meals I want to make during the week . Then , I look through the cupboards and refrigerator and freezer to see what I already have . If I need something to make a meal and I do n't have it already on hand , I put it on my list . I like to always have certain things on hand like ketchup or vegetable oil . I also check to make sure we do n't need any paper products like toilet paper or paper towel . If I find anything that we need , it goes on the list . I make sure to mark off each item as I put it in the cart so I do n't miss anything .
My shirt that I had for years , this was my favorite shirt which was my favorite color . I planned to wear my shirt to the family union . I brought a new pair of pant , shoes and socks . I was set for the family union . The day before the family union I tried on my pant , shirt and shoes to see how everything fit . I put on my shirt wondering why my shirt was fitting tight . I force to fasten my shirt and end up popping a button , before I discovered that I have gain a couple of pounds . The day of the family union I took down my shirt and look at it . I have accidentally sew the button on the wrong side . I spent the entire ride to the family union sitting in the back seat sewing on a button .
In our house , we have a guest room that must not have been touched since the 1970 's . It is carpeted in tasteless , dirty and old carpet that is begging to be changed . After considering several options , my wife and I decided to rip the carpet up and install some wood laminate flooring . First we ripped the old carpeting up and prepared the bare surface to accept the new flooring . We had the flooring ordered and delivered the day previously , so I spent that night measuring and cutting the pieces to size . After the floor was properly prepped , we began laying each piece of laminate one by one . A few spots did not fit quite as planned so it became necessary to cut some pieces shorter than I had initially .
This morning I took a shower . I like taking a shower in the morning right after I wake up . It gives me time to get fully awake . So I turned on the shower and bathroom sink faucet to help get the hot water to the bathroom quicker . I put my towel on the shower rod while I was waiting for it to get hot . Once in the show I noticed I needed to buy some more soap and shampoo . The water felt good . I thought I better wash all the soap off quick . I did just in time . As I bent down to turn off the water the water was starting to get very cold . I do n't like cold water .
My cousin asked me if I would plan her wedding , because I 've planned 2 weddings in the past and she liked my work . I agreed to plan her wedding for a discounted fee . The first thing I did was set up a meeting between my cousin and her fiance , so that I could ask them everything they wanted and needed for the wedding . I told them to send me their guest list , along with a list of any dietary requirements they or the guests for their wedding had . After I found out everything I needed to know , I began to call all the businesses needed to put a wedding together . I called a caterer that would be able to meet their needs , as well as a decoration service that would be able to put together floral arrangements and other decorations , and finally I called several different wedding halls to find one that would be able to accommodate all of their guests . Over the next few months , I kept in touch with all of these businesses to make sure that they had all of the information they needed to get the wedding done on time . On the day of the wedding , I contacted the hall , caterer and decoration service to double check that they all knew the correct time for the wedding .
I need to cook rice for the party I 'm having tomorrow . I went to the local market to pick up a bag of white rice . Bringing it home , I put the rice in two pots and asked my brother to help me clean one of them . We then dumped the murky water into our sink . After doing this a few times , my brother and I noticed that the water started to become cleaner . Once this happened , we looked at a chart and determined the amount of water we needed per cup of rice . We filled the pots of rice with the correct amount of water , put both pots into separate rice cookers , and pushed the button to start the cookers . We then enjoyed some delicious rice at the party the next day .
`` Mom , I want to earn an allowance . What chore can I do ? '' said Isaac . replied Mom . `` But , I do n't know how ? '' Isaac said . First mom opened the dishwasher , and pulled out the top shelf . `` The cups go on the top rack , and they are easy to put up . You just need to grab a kitchen chair so you can reach the top cabinets . Then when you are done put the small bowls in the cabinet next to them . '' `` Okay , Mom I think I got it . '' Isaac quickly finished the top row of cups and bowls and was ready for his next task . `` After that , '' Mom continued , `` pull out the bottom drawer which is where I keep the plates and larger casserole dishes . The plates can be stacked on on top of the other in the top cabinet near the stove , and the casserole dishes go on the bottom shelf . '' He finished the next row of plates and dishes even faster . '' Now , for the last thing , you 'll need to put up the silverware . Open the drawer and divide the forks , spoons , and knives in to separate compartments '' Isaac gathered all of the utensils and put them in their place .
My mother and I had a shopping trip planned for Saturday , and its finally here . We both woke up and had a large breakfast so we would n't be hungry for a while then took turns in the shower . We helped each other with styling our hair then mom grabbed the car keys and her purse . We arrived at the mall then parked in the closest spot to the main entrance . It is so exciting to walk into a huge mall with almost a hundred stores and escalators . We browsed the first floor of the mall first . We stepped on the escalators with our bags so we could look around the second floor too . Our first stop was the food cart for a light snack and drinks then we investigated many different stores on the second floor . When we were finished , we rode the escalator back down then walked to our car in the parking lot to drive home .
My best friend Shelley and I decided to go shopping . We both needed new clothes for work . We decided to go to the outlet malls just outside of town because they have better deals on clothing . Then we started wandering in and out of our favorite stores . Shelley is better at picking out clothes than me . She helps me find things in my size in style while also finding fun things for herself . It 's important to have a friend who you trust to tell you if clothes look good on you or not . When we find the right clothes for the price we take them to the register and buy them . Shelley always uses a card . I like to pay in cash . Then we are done and leave for the day .
The other day , my friend wanted to go outside . I suggested that we go and play tennis . He said that he had some racquets that we could play with , so I told him to bring them . I brought some balls to hit and he gave me a racquet to play with . We started on opposite sides of the court and practiced hitting the balls over the net . We did a really good job and decided to start playing . I did really well and I won over 40 points . That meant that I had one the game . But there were many games in a set , so we kept playing until I came out as the winner in the end of it all .
I usually like to check the sales circulars to see which stores will be having good sales . I also check the internet to look for coupons . I then will drive over to the mall or whatever store appeals to me . Once I have glanced over most of the store , I get a cart and start putting items in the cart . After I have a few items , I walk over to the fitting room . I try on the clothes in the cart and decide which ones I like the most . Once I decide if it is an outfit I really want , I put it in a separate pile . I then take all the items I want to purchase up to the check out . I give my coupons and credit card to the cashier and purchase the items .
One of the best ways to uplift your mood is to listen to music . There are so many different types of music to fit your mood . I personally love pop music on the radio . I usually get up and dance to the beat . I like to upload lots of different kinds of songs to my iTunes account so I can listen anytime with my headphones wherever I am . There are so many artists to follow and each one has a style all there own . I was a big fan of Michael Jackson and his music will live on forever . Whether I am in my car or at home , music is always playing . At the beach its great to listen to music on the radio and relax or have fun in the water .
Last night was movie night , so I had some friends over to watch one . When everyone arrived and sat down I went to the shelf near the TV to get the DVD . I took the DVD out of it 's case and put it into the DVD player on top of the TV . I took a detour into the kitchen to grab a bag of popcorn so we could eat it during the movie . Then , I sat down on the couch near my friends and press the `` play '' button on the remote control . I used the remote to skip past the title at the beginning of the movie and everyone settled into to enjoy it . When it was over I took the DVD out of the DVD player and put it back in its case , then turned off the power to the DVD player the TV .
My niece and I got to hang out together friday night and she wanted to play a game . So we gathered around the dining room table for a game of Chutes and Ladders . My niece had never played the game and needed help learning the game . I had assembled the game board and told her it was very simple we just need to play by the rules . I broke down each aspect of the game board what the different spots on the board meant and explained how we moved from start to finish and what you needed to do to get there sooner . We took it slow and I explained to her the rules again as we played . I let her get her hands on the objects and board as much as possible so she could be engaged with the game . She paid attention very well and asked me lots of questions so she could understand the game completely . She had played by the rules , had fun and won the game .
On a Mother 's Day morning , I decided that I was going to cook for my wife . She really loves to eat German pancakes , and so I decided that I would wake up early that Sunday and make her some food that she enjoys . I got a bowl out to mix the ingredients . I put in six or seven eggs , a cup of flour , and a cup of milk to make sure it stayed runny . When I mixed them with a fork , I made sure that all the of the ingredients were mixed together . I melted butter in the glass pan and then poured the ingredients in the pan . When the oven was done heating , I put the pan in for over ten minutes . After it was done , I woke her up and we ate the food I made together .
I like to think I am good at board games but every once in a while I have to learn to play a new game . Believe it or not , I never played Monopoly . My brother really wanted to play so I decided to teach myself . I had to re read some things , because it was confusing . So my brother and I decided to play . I figured if I just played the board game , I would understand it better . We read the instructions step by step while we played , and before you know it , we were getting really good at playing . My mom watched us and asked if she could learn to play , so we said sure , after we were finished with this game . It was really fun learning something new but it was a really long game , so we told mom , we would teach her tomorrow .
Today is grocery day , I go every Thursday . I check the paper on Wednesday and try to to match all the coupons I can to each sale . I grab my coupon book and head it to the store . AS I walk in there are item s stack that are unadvertised deals and I check the out to see if I need anything . I walk into the store and the way it is laid out I can easily find the items that I need pretty quickly , grocery shopping is not my favorite past time , I go to the deli counter and get lunch meat for help yourself nights and school lunches . Now time for the isles and my coupon matches , I head down each isle relativity quickly since I already know pretty much what I am going to buy and how much of it I need . I finish each isle and have all of my necessities . I go over to the bakery to see what they have on sale today and see a large carrot roll with cream cheese filling . I place all my purchases on the belt near the cashier and watch as each one is scanned , She totals my purchase and I pay for them . As I leave the store I look at my watch and realize it took me much less time as usual . Now I can enjoy the rest of my day !
I had n't been feeling well , so I went to see my doctor . I told him about the cough I 'd had for the past few days . She did some tests and prescribed an antibiotic that I needed to take twice a day for ten days . When I got home , I carefully read the pill bottle to make sure I understood how to take the medicine . I took the first dose that evening after I had dinner . I opened the bottle , took out a single pill and put it in my mouth . To wash it down , I drank a cup of water so it would n't get stuck in my throat . I put the pill bottle on the kitchen counter so I 'd be sure to see it in the morning when I needed to take the next dose of medicine .
Going to work , they way I start every Monday through Friday . I work in a office 25 miles away so I have to get up early to be there by 8 am . I usually wake up around 5 am in the morning , the sun either not arisen in the winter or just up and the sky colored in the summer , but either way the birds are chirping out my window to greet me . I usually make coffee in the kitchen and read the days news on my iPhone while its brewing . When it ready I pour a hot steaming cup of coffee and put cream in my coffee to give it flavor and cool it . I finish reading a few news articles and pour a second cup and take it to the shower where I shower , get out and towel off dry , shave and then go back to my bedroom and get dressed . Usually it around 6 am now and I walk to my drive way , get in my car and drive out to the Massachusetts Turnpike west from my hometown of Waltham . As all the heavy traffic is driving into Boston I have clear travel , not many cars and I can keep up a quick pace . It takes me about 25 minutes to drive into work and I then pull into the parking lot of my office , park my car and walk into the building , swiping my badge to let me in the locked door . I walk up two flights of stairs to get to my desk , sit down and power up my computer and once I log in I 'm ready to start my day .
My wife and I recently purchased our first house together . One of the things that we noticed about the backyard was that it was absent of shade . There were some nice bushes around the house but only a few trees in the backyard . We decided together that we would go down to the tree nursery and look to find a few trees to buy and plant in the backyard . When we arrived at the nursery we began to walk around and look at all of the young trees which are called saplings . One was a fruit tree , one was a maple tree , and one was an oak tree . Luckily we drove a truck to the store so after we paid for our trees , we simply loaded them into the back of the truck and drove them to their new home and planted them .
My wife and I decided to get ready for our mutual friends wedding at 11 am , as the wedding was to begin at 1 pm . I took a shower , followed by my wife after me . I brushed my hair , and walked into the bedroom to pick out my suit to wear . I opted for the navy blue suit , with a white dress shirt , slacks , and an understated tie . I picked my black leather dress shoes out of our shoe bin , and began to polish them as my wife decided on which heels to wear . She wound up putting on a strappy pair with 3 inch heels , which really looked great with her dress . I finished polishing my shoes , and found some dark socks to match my black belt . We grabbed the present we had purchased from the store for the couple , and wrapped it in pink paper with a bow and walked to the car to leave for the wedding .
I arrived at the swimming pool but needed to change in my swimming attire . I head to the locker room to change into my swimming attire and lock my belongings in my locker . Then , I head out to the swimming pool and mingle with the other guests . The teacher introduces themselves and then proceeds to talk about safety and rules of being at a swimming pool . The teacher then tells us to introduce ourselves to somebody to help make us feel more comfortable . We all go into the shallow end of the pool as the teacher demonstrates basic strokes to the class and we all copy the teacher . The teacher also had us challenge ourselves by having us go into the deeper end of the pool . It was a difficult keeping myself afloat , so I avoided going too deep . After class was over , I headed back to the locker room , showered , and changed into my outfit for the rest of the day .
Today I decided to clean up my flat where I live . I decided to start in my kitchen . I washed , dried and put away all of my dirty dishes , swept my kitchen floor and wiped down my counter tops and table . I also took out my garbage and put it at the end of my driveway for the garbage man to pick up . Then I moved onto my living room . I then vacuumed my floor and dusted around my TV and bookshelf . The next room to clean was the bathroom . I used a toilet brush to scrub the inside of my toilet , and wiped down my sink and mirror . I then used a sponge to scrub my bathtub and swept my tile floor . The last room to clean was my bedroom . I made my bed and put away my laundry . Lastly , I vacuumed my floor . I was finally done and now had a clean flat !
Today I had to cancel a party . We were supposed to have a dinner party tomorrow , but I had to cancel because of a family event . My dad 's birthday is tomorrow and they decided to have a last minute family gathering . It was partially my fault anyways because I forgot what day his birthday was ! It was really necessary for me to cancel this party . I called everyone that I invited and personally told them the reasoning why I had to cancel , and also rescheduled the party for next Saturday . It turned out that canceling the party was the best situation for everyone involved . I 'm glad that no one was upset with me for canceling it !
Last night , my friends and I wanted to make a bonfire . So , we made sure that we had some fire wood . We went to the back of her yard and gathered up some dry wood . My friend reminded us that the wood had to be dry , or else it would not burn very well . Once we stacked the wood into the fire pit , my friend grabbed a lighter and lighter fluid . My friend poured some of the lighter fluid out onto the wood , and then used the lighter to light the wood . It took a few tries , but the wood finally caught on fire , and we were able to start our bonfire . We all had a fun time sitting around the fire and talking .
Last Sunday morning , I went to my local church with my family . They went and sat in the pews while I went backstage to prepare to play the piano . I read over the music selections for the day and made sure I was prepared to play them . I tuned the church 's piano . The preacher came up to me and told me it was time to start the morning service . I went out to the piano and started playing the opening hymn for the day . As the service continued , I played the songs in the order I was given , stopping to let the preacher talk about his prepared speeches . After the service , I went home with my family to eat a nice , hearty lunch .
My family and I always go to Florida for Christmas because that is where my grandparents live . First , we look at the calendar and pick out the dates we want to go . Then , we look online and price out flights . We want to make sure we get the very best deal ! After the flights are booked , then we book a hotel . The night before we leave we make sure we have our suitcases packed . The morning that we leave , we drop the dog off at the boarders and drive to the airport . When we land , we call my grandparents and let them know we made it safely and we take a cab to the hotel . Once there , we make arrangements to meet up with my grandparents and everyone has a good time .
After dinner I had a lot of dishes I needed to wash . I had put all the dishes in warm soapy water so they could soak for a few minutes . I picked up each dish and washed them with a sponge making sure that I cleaned every part of the dish . I rinsed each dish well , slowly emptying the kitchen sink of dishes , and put them on the drying rack so they could air dry before putting them away into the cupboards . I pulled out the stopper that was used to keep the soapy water in the sink and watched the water and soap slowly go down the drain . I rinsed out the sink to get rid of the soapy bubbles that were still stuck to the sink .
My house is on fire , and I need help putting the fire out so I can save my house . I remember to call 911 for help . The fire department has firefighters that are very good at putting out fires , and I remember 911 can bring them to my house . She asks me what I need help with and where I am . I tell her my house is on fire and where I live , and she tells me that everything will be OK and she is sending firefighters over to help me . I wait outside for the firefighters , which come in their firetruck with the flashing lights and sirens to help me . They thanked me for calling 911 in an emergency , and made sure that I was OK .
My friend Steve and I had seen advertisements on television for a new movie that was coming out to the theaters . We waiting until opening day , and went down that night to buy our tickets to watch the show . We waited in line for several minutes before we were able to pay for our tickets . I ordered a large popcorn with extra butter and a large Coke . Steve ordered a medium popcorn with butter , some peanut M&M s and a large Dr. Pepper . Once we had our snacks we handed over our tickets to the usher and walked into the theater . We carefully scouted for just the right seats . When we found the perfect seats , we sat down and watched the movie previews to see what new movies would soon be coming out .
I decided my backyard needed another tree . So I went to the tree nursery and picked out a tree that I liked . I rented a pickup truck to bring the tree home . I grabbed a shovel from my garage , and I dug a hole in my backyard where I wanted the tree to go . I poured some special tree fertilizer into the hole that I had bought from the tree nursery . I then asked a friend to help me , because the tree was very big and heavy . I then started to fill up the dirt around the tree . Halfway through filling it , I took a garden hose and poured water down the hole . When the water settled , I finished filling in the dirt . I watered the tree once more , then stepped back to admire my work .
My cousin 's four grandchildren arrived from out of state . Since a good deal of shopping was needed in order to prepare meals while they were here , I volunteered to watch the children while my cousin went to the store . She left just after breakfast and the children came into the living room and watched a children 's tv show . At 11:15 we came inside and gave them animal crackers and milk for a snack , then prepared lunch , which was ham sandwiches and chips . Not too long after that , my cousin arrived home with the groceries , which , with all of us there , were easy to unload and put away . After the groceries were taken care of , we chose a movie they had with them and liked , to watch . We really had a great day .
My garden was ten feet by ten feet and all I had in it were vegetables . I have some in ridges and I had some in pots . I opened a box where I put the garden too . The soil looked hardened and I had to do some plowing . Maybe some wetting will help too to moisten them up . I took a cup of water from the nearby bucket and sprinkled it on the soil for my beloved plant . I gently dug in the fork while I was careful not to damage the plants . After I got enough holes into them , I stopped and I adjusted the plants that might be slightly affected . I took some water and wet them again . By tomorrow , I would see improvement in the plants .
After a lot of discussion with my friends , we decided on the party 's theme of under the sea . I went out to a party store to browse and buy party items that matched the theme idea , including invitations . I found all the items I was looking for and then some , including a pack of 150 invitation cards . We came up with a list of about 100 people that we wanted to invite to the party . At least I had enough extra cards in case I messed up some . Needless to say , it was a long and tedious task that was finally completed after a few days . I went to the mail to ship them out and was n't happy about the waiting or how much they charged for postage .
I wanted to make my girlfriend her favorite roasted chicken dinner a few days ago . I realized that I did n't have everything I needed and had to go the grocery store for it . I drove to the store and got out and walked inside . After making a short list in my head , I wandered the aisles and grabbed the chicken , fresh vegetables and all of the necessary ingredients for the meal , as it has a lot of them . It was a very long line and I had to wait for a long time to purchase my items . The cashier apologized over and over and thanked me for being so patient . I then paid for my items and walked out to my car . I placed the goods into it and made sure to put my shopping cart back into the area with the rest of them . It was a bit of a stressful visit to the grocery store , but in the end , I made a successful dinner .
I went to the dentist yesterday . I was a little nervous but it actually went well . I got to the office and checked in with the receptionist , I wrote down my name and the time I was supposed to be there . The dentist came out to talk to me and she was very nice . She looked at my teeth and asked me how I was brushing and flossing them and I said I was doing well . She said that my teeth looked well and then she was going to clean them . To clean them she took a little tool and scraped off some gunk that was on my teeth , then she brushed them and flossed them for me .
Almost everything I buy , required me to pay taxes to the government . These taxes pay for programs run by the government . One type of taxes I pay is sales tax . When I go to the store to buy groceries , I have to look at the price of the groceries . I know that I have to pay one percent of the cost of the milk in sales tax . I must budget this into the cost of my groceries . I know that one percent of $ 3.00 is $ .03 , so the total I will pay for the milk is $ 3.03 . The cash register automatically computes the taxes at the end of the transaction . I give the cashier the $ 3.03 . The store will then pay the $ .03 of taxes to the government .
The other day I watered all the plants that are in my house . I have a LOT of plants so it usually takes me a while . So I got my watering can ready but filling it up with water from my outside garden hose . Then I brought it back into the house and started at one end of my house and just worked my way to the other end . I poured water in one of them ( not too much if it 's a smaller pot ) then I went to the next one and placed a bit more water since it was a bigger plant . I also like to have a little bit of very relaxing music playing in the background . I have about 30 plants throughout my whole place so when I was done if felt like I got a lot accomplished .
It was about to be my sister 's birthday , and I had picked out the perfect present . I got her a phone case that had lights built into the case , and it was supposed to be the perfect case to take a picture of yourself , since the lighting was so good . I was so excited about the gift that I 'd found that I forgot it needed to be wrapped before I could give it to her ! I went down into our basement storage room where my family keeps all of our wrapping paper for everyone 's birthday and holidays . I sat down on the floor of the storage room with my paper , scissors , tape , and my sister 's gift , and began wrapping . I cut a piece of paper about three times the size of the gift and placed the gift in the middle to fold the paper around it . I folded in the ends and taped everything together . I was proud of the job I 'd done , since I 'd never been very good at wrapping gifts . Finally , I put a pretty pink bow right in the middle of the gift because that 's my sister 's favorite color .
I woke up this morning and decided to go get my haircut . I normally go to a place that calls for a phone call in advance of arriving but this time I decided to go to a different place where I could just walk in . When I arrived I had to wait for about 10 minutes before someone could cut my hair , which was alright with me since I did not make an appointment or anything . When I got in the chair the lady cutting my hair asked me what kind of haircut I wanted and I told her short hair on the top with a buzz cut on the sides . During the hair cut I talked to the barber about what I did in life and asked her some questions as well . After about 10 minutes she finished the job . I tipped her 5 dollars for her effort and went off satisfied with my haircut .
I had guests over and offered them drinks . They accepted . I asked if they would like water , orange juice , iced tea , coffee , ginger ale or root beer . I went to the kitchen and got glasses out of the cabinet . I put ice cubes into each glass . I took out a pitcher of ice tea and filled two glasses . I opened a bottle of ginger ale and poured some into the last glass . I realized I had n't gotten myself a drink so I got another glass , added ice and filled it with ice tea . I put the glasses on a platter and took them into the living room where my guests were sitting . Then I took the platter back to the kitchen and came back with my own drink .
I get a small piece of paper and a pencil and decide what I 'd like to write down . I write SHOPPING LIST at the top of the piece of paper and underline it a few times . I put various things on the list . I fold the paper in half and now I 'm ready to get to the store to use it . I drive there and I 'm ready . I unfold my shopping list and see if I forgot to add anything . I do n't think I did . I go up and down the different rows looking for what I need to get . I find everything I want to find in the store and now I 'm ready to pay for all the stuff that I bought . I buy them and leave .
Today I got paid $ 500 from my job and since my bank has a mobile app deposit feature , I wanted to try it out . Unfortunately , the app needed to updated and I had to go to the store so I decided to visit a Wells Fargo bank instead . There is a Wells Fargo directly down the street from me so I did not have to go out of my way . As I started walking , it started to rain and I was not prepared for the rain , so I turned around to go grab an umbrella . Finally , with an umbrella in my hand I made it to the bank . As soon as i opened the doors to the bank , I was greeted with a " Hello , how may I help you today ? " I told her I needed to deposit my check so she walked me up to the next available bank teller . In order to deposit my check I had to input my debit card , and that is when I realized that I left it in my other purse at home . I did happen to have a check book with so the teller was able to look up my account to cash my check and take money out from my account so I could go to the store .
My family loves to eat fish , so I decided to cook some for supper . First , I went to the grocery store and picked out a nice piece of fresh cod . I brought it home and cut it into nicely sized serving pieces . Next , I mixed together some bread crumbs , corn meal , and Parmesan cheese . I put some oil in a pan and heated it on the stove . I dipped the pieces of fish into the egg mixture first , and then into the crumb and cheese mixture . It made a nice sizzling sound . I let the fish cook for a few minutes on one side , and then I turned it over and let it cook on the other side . After about 10 minutes , it was nicely done .
Drying clothes is important to do after washing clothes . I dried clothes today . Since I washed clothes earlier this morning , when they finished washing I had to move them over to the dryer . To dry the clothes , I picked out my more fragile items so that they could hang dry and then the rest went into the dryer . The items I decided to hang dry I clipped to a clothes line outside since it was hot out and they would dry quickly . I was glad that it had n't rained today because that would have made it very difficult to get a lot done today . I was lucky to have gotten to dry those clothes outside since it has been raining lately and stopped today ! When they finished , I would fold them and put them away where they belong .
Upon deciding that a room in the house needs new wallpaper , the family takes a trip to the hardware store . Wallpaper is selected from the designs available . The wallpaper chosen does not need any extra glue because it is the self-sticking kind and they pick this because it is easier to apply . The family heads home and everyone helps in taking down pictures and posters and any other decorations from the wall . Everyone helps to clean and dry the walls after the old wallpaper is all gone . When the wall is dry it is time to put the new wallpaper up . The back of the new wallpaper has to be wet , but only a little bit . A small amount of water is applied to the back of the paper and then it is time to carefully place the new wallpaper on the wall . Mom and dad use scissors to cut some of the paper to fit around electric outlets and windows . After the wallpaper is applied it needs to dry . The family waits for two or three hours then everyone admires the new wallpaper design and puts picture and posters back up on the wall .
I studied to be a graphic designer at university . I did so for a few years and in that time I also practiced my art and made sure that I was honing my skills . After graduating I had worked on a few smaller projects when eventually I caught a break through a clothing company . I had decided to enter the competition by designing a t-shirt . Most people would focus on the motif or images on the t-shirt . Instead , I focused on a few other things , the length of the t-shirt , color and so on . I designed a plain white t-shirt with abstract designs which were eye-catching and attractive to look at , all in shades of pink .
I went to the store to pick up groceries for dinner tonight . I got fresh vegetables , bread and spices . I brought everything to the checkout counter and laid them on the convener belt . The total went up to $ 54.27 . I pulled out my credit card and placed the chip into the machine . Eventually it beeped and the machine said I could remove the card . I placed it back into my wallet as the grocer placed all of the items I bought into a bag . If I had not had the credit card I would have had to stop by the bank and withdraw money . It would have added another stop and cause dinner to be delayed . It was all very convenient and I was able to get home on time .
When I last took a young child to bed , I remember it being a difficult experience . I put my little cousin to bed and she is two . This was really tough because she was hyper and did not want to go to sleep . I had to follow a whole structured routine to get her to go to sleep so that she would sleep . This was somewhat difficult , but I first walked upstairs with her and picked out a book , then went to her room and read the book together . When I noticed her start to get tired , I slowly started to stop reading and I left the room . This was not overly difficult , but I had to follow the whole routine to get her to go to sleep . Eventually she fell asleep for the night .
I like baking cakes with my granddaughter . I let her help pour in the ingredients and mix them together . I take a box of cake mix to her house so we can bake a cake together . Then we get out everything needed to make the cake . We usually need eggs , cooking oil , and water or milk . We also need a cake pan , a large mixing bowl , a measuring cup , and a mixing spoon . I pre-heat the oven to the temperature given in the directions . Then I grease or oil the cake pan so the cake does not stick to the pan . Usually the directions want me to add a little flour to the pan to coat the oil , but I like to use sugar instead because it does not leave the outside of the cake looking like flour . We start by carefully cracking the egg shell and pouring the egg into a small cup or bowl to make sure we do not have a bad egg . If we need more than one egg , we do each one separately the same way . Then we measure out the amount of oil needed and pour it into the mixing bowl , too . Then my granddaughter mixes up the eggs and oil really well . Next , I measure out the amount of liquid -LRB- water or milk -RRB- called for in the directions . Then we add the cake mix , a little at a time , stirring well to mix . Then I pour the cake batter into the baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula . Next , I carefully put the cake pan into the oven and set a timer to check it to see if it is done . If it comes out with little or none of the cake batter stuck to the toothpick , it is done and ready to take out of the oven , using pot holders . If there is still gooey stuff on the toothpick , the cake needs to be baked a little longer and then tested again . We are eager to see how our cake turns out . Then we taste a little piece before we put frosting on the rest of the cake .
Before I could get my driver 's license I had to take a driving lesson . I called up a local company to set up a time to teach me . They arrived right on time and our lesson began . He told me where the gas and brake were , and how to get on the road . This lesson took me to many different kinds of roads like the highway , residential streets , and city streets . When I was driving too fast , the instructor used a brake pedal located in the passenger seat . The lesson lasted about one hour and I learned a lot from it . At the end of the lesson I drove the student car home and my instructor gave me a debriefing on what I did well and what to improve on .
On Tuesday , I left work a little early so that I would n't get stuck in traffic . Around 3:30 , I got to my gym , and went to the locker room . I had to change out of my work clothes and into athletic gear . I filled my water bottle and walked over to the exercise mats , which is where I usually start when I go to the gym . I did some yoga poses and stretched , which felt good after a long day sitting at my desk at work . When I was done stretching , I walked over to the elliptical machines and got on one right away since the gym was n't busy yet . About 10 minutes in to my workout , my friend walked in the front door , which I could easily see from the machine . She saw me too , and she walked over to say hi . It was difficult to talk too much because I was working out pretty hard . After about 30 minutes total , I finished my workout and went to the locker room to get my things . I decided to shower at home instead of at the gym because it 's more private there .
The other day I had a presentation to give about growing vegetables . In order to give the presentation I had to set up some equipment . What I did was bring my laptop and a projector . First I got all the stuff out and turned everything on . I definitely wanted to check that everything would look right before the students were there . After everything was on I pulled down the screen and began the presentation that I had created on my laptop . I had to make a few adjustments on the projector so that all of the students would be able to see the pictures . Setting up and testing everything turned out to be almost as important as how I made the presentation itself .
I called my tennis buddy and we agreed that we wanted to play tennis the next day . He called the courts to make reservations for a couple hours . We both met at the courts and we warmed up for a while and then we played a match . It was a great time for both of us and we completed our objective of fun and exercise . We left the court after having a few drinks and talking about our lives . We both agreed that we would try to make this a weekly happening and we decided to leave . Before leaving we had to pay for the court . I also picked up some tennis balls and a new grip for the next tennis date .
I have to wake up so early the next day as early as 5:00 am to read , because I had a hectic day I needed to set an alarm . I decided to set the alarm on my mobile phone as I do n’t really trust the wall clock . I went to the settings on my phone from the general setting I went to time setting to set the alarm . In which I set the alarm to 4:50 because I know I will not wake up exactly the moment the alarm starts to ring . I tried to find a loud ringing tone for the alarm the exact one that can raise dead body of fifteen years . Unfortunately for me , I woke up at 8:00 in the morning , when I check my phone I realized the phone fell off the bed while I was sleeping and the battery got removed I was unable to read again it was so painful I just dressed up the next morning and go to school
I decided to make dinner for my family this Friday night . I had a few ingredients for making spaghetti but I still needed spaghetti sauce and bread rolls . I already had the noodles at my house . I grabbed a shopping cart and entered the store . I strolled the aisles until I found the Italian food isle . I looked around for my favorite spaghetti sauce and found it . I ordered some freshly baked Italian bread rolls . I put all the items into my shopping cart and started making my way towards the cashier check out . I placed my items on the cashier desk and paid for my items . I drove home and started boiling the pasta and heating up the spaghetti sauce . I put the bread into the oven to heat it up . After 20 minutes the meal was ready and I sat down at the table with my family and enjoyed the meal . When I was done I washed the dishes and dinner was finished .
My grandfather passed away on May 12 , 2017 at the age of 91 . I was called out of state by my mother who informed me , in tears , that her father had passed away . I woke my husband and our son and we made plans to travel back to Utah to attend services for my grandfather and to be with my mother in this trying time . By the time I had returned to Utah -LRB- less than 48 hours -RRB- my mother had arrangements made and we knew that his services would be held in two days . My son was very well behaved in my mothers home , sensing something was wrong , but being too young to grasp what was going on . My husband tended to my son and got him ready . We went to the church where my grandfathers body was in an open casket . He really looked wonderful . The service was not long and then we buried him at the cemetery where my grandmother and another uncle were also buried .
One of the tasks I do every day is make my bed . This morning , like every morning , my cat Shadow and I played a game as we made the bed . I washed the sheets and pillowcases this morning , so I had to take everything completely off the bed and wash it . I first put on the fitted sheet , starting in one corner and tucking it under the mattress , then I did the same to each side , stretching the sheets and leaving it without wrinkles . By this time Shadow was aware of what was going on . I began to put the bed sheet on the bed , and Shadow jumped up to hide underneath . As I tucked the sheet under the end of the bed , we played hide and seek , with Shadow trying to playfully attack my hand . After she got bored with that , I put the comforter back on the bed , and flattened it out so it was smooth .
Yesterday , my family and I went to Iguana Joe ’s . It is a TexMex restaurant with a playground for children as well as good food and drinks . \ \ nWe did n’t make a reservation , but when we arrived at 5 pm we only had to wait about 5 minutes for them to get us a table by the playground . \ \ nFirst , they asked if we wanted drinks . This was the main reason we came ; Iguana Joes is known for creative and tasty drinks . We ordered milk for our kids and I got a peach Margarita with a splash of soda ; they call this a Margatini . \ \ nThe service is very good here and they brought out the drinks really fast . Like always , they were huge and delicious and look pretty enough to take a picture of . The bartenders always put the drinks in giant stemmed glasses and add things like paper umbrellas and cherries to the top . Also the drinks are very colorful . \ \ nWhile drinking , we placed our order of pizza for the kids and fish tacos for us . The food arrived after about 20 minutes and we enjoyed talking and watching the kids play . The kids came back as needed for bites of their pizza and to drink their milk , but mostly they were on the monkey bars and slide . \ \ nAfter awhile we had finished and the waiter took our food and asked if we wanted more drinks . We ordered a second round ; this time I got a Raspberry Margarita and my husband got a Pina Colada . Once again the drinks were served beautifully and were quite colorful . \ \ nFinally we paid the bill , got the kids and headed to the car to go home . We love Iguana Joes for it ’s family friendly atmosphere .
My son in law cuts my hair . He texts me to come and get a haircut . I go to the upscale salon and get the royal treatment . It starts with me remembering how to get there easily . I find my lucky parking spot and go around the corner into the salon and am greeted . I noticed that they remodeled . I see my son in - law and says '' `` go get a smock '' '' . I come with my hair wet . He colors the hair , I sit under the dryer . We wash the hair , I get back in the chair and he cuts it . I always feel so beautiful on the way home .
I decided I wanted a sandwich . I took a plate out of the cabinet . From the refrigerator I picked out lettuce , tomatoes , mayonnaise , and lunch meat . From the silverware drawer I selected a knife . I placed two slices of bread on the plate . I opened the jar of mayonnaise . I picked some lettuce and put it on the bread . I sliced the tomatoes as thin as I could and put them on the sandwich . Then I added the lunch meat . I put the leftover lettuce back in the refrigerator . I put the mayonnaise jar back in the refrigerator . I saw that there was mustard in the refrigerator . I put the knife in the sink .
Unfortunately , sometimes the toilet gets clogged up when my son uses the potty . He always seems to leave it for me . As this happened again I went to the other bathroom where we store the plunger and brought it into his bathroom . I put the plunger into the toilet and made sure that it was covering the whole opening where contents go when flushed . After this I flushed it again but it was still moving slow . So I put the plunger back in the toilet and tried to push it down a few times again . Luckily this time it seemed to be working better . I cleaned the plunger off and sanitized it before taking it back to the other bathroom and putting it where it originally belonged .
I came home from the grocery store with four bags of groceries . It was a hot day outside , so I had to make sure to put the frozen items in the freezer first . I had a quart of ice cream , fudge bars , and other frozen items , so I immediately put them in the freezer . I then put all the pantry items , including crackers , cookies , and canned goods in the pantry . I try to make a habit of putting all the groceries away immediately , even the items that do n't need to be put in the refrigerator or freezer . I know that if I do n't , there will be one frozen or refrigerated item in the middle of a sack of dry goods . I do n't want to have to wait until I start to smell something before I dig through a sack and find that one lone frozen or refrigerator item that was forgotten .
The last time that I went to a funeral , I felt really sad . It was for my cousin and I was really sad that we lost him . Upon going to the funeral , I dressed up in an all black suit and drove over to the cemetery . We all stood around his grave site and listened to the priest say what he needed to . Then , we all went around and put some dirt onto the area where the body was buried . A few people stood up and said a few words about my cousin and everyone else talked and grieved together . After saying a few prayers , we all talked for a while and reminisced about my cousin and all of the good things that he did .
Today is the weekend , it 's time to do all the laundry piled up from the week . We generally keep our laundry in a basket in the washing room . On Saturday morning , i went to the washing room and emptied the laundry basket in the washing machine . Two hours later , the laundry was ready . I took it out of the machine and placed it in the tumble-dryer . After 60 minutes of tumble drying , the laundry was ready . Items like shirts , tops , and trousers were set aside . I plugged my iron to heat it and brought the ironing board to start . After setting up the ironing board , i started ironing each piece of laundry , making sure i cover every wrinkle . Once done , i returned the ironing board to its place and folded the clothing items and placed them into the cabinet .
I have three children . When they wake up in the morning , I greet them with hugs . We sit down and enjoy a breakfast of eggs and toast together . I comb their hair and help them brush their teeth . We get into the van and I drop them off at school . When school is over , I meet them at the bus stop . After snack , I help them complete their homework and study . I then cook them a healthy dinner and we sit down together and eat . After dinner , we play games and talk . We say our prayers together and I tuck them into bed . Some nights I will read a bedtime story and other nights I do not . I love taking care of my children everyday .
When my baby defecates or urinated I needed to change the babies diaper and give her a fresh diaper . My baby always tells me this needs to be done because I hear her crying in her crib . This needs to be done often with my baby . First , I went to the basement and get a diaper from the box of Huggies diapers I bought at the store , a bottle of baby powder , and a wipe . I unlatched the old diaper and removed it from my baby . Being careful to keep all of the waste in the diaper , I then threw the diaper away in the trash . I then wiped away all of the waste and made sure my baby was cleaned up . I then took the new diaper and put it on my baby and she was now happy .
Yesterday my brother wanted to buy some special shoes to play soccer . These are shoes with spikes on the sole . The spikes are needed because when you play soccer you need to run on grass an it is very easy to slip if you do n't wear shoes with spikes . So we needed to check if the Sports Authority store close to our house was open at that time , because it was 9 pm . It includes all their stores and information about schedules , telephones and addresses . It was open until 10 pm ! But , to be sure , we called the store , and a very gentle lady told us that they were open until 10 pm and actually they had spikes shoes on sale . He bought a beautiful pair of soccer shoes .
Every year I have to pay taxes . Everyone has to pay taxes . Whether I like it or not I have to pay taxes . Taxes come from the paycheck that I get from working . From the money that the government gets from taxes then that money is to help improve the roads . Taxes also helps in helping people with getting food on the table for them and their family.Taxes also helps people in giving them money if they work and then for some reason that can not work . If I have a business then I can pay less taxes from what they call deductions . Deductions help me pay less taxes because the government will help me make money by not taking so much out of my earnings .
I have to clean up my toys . First I get my toy boxes and I put them out in front of me so I can put the toys in easily . Next I fill up one toy box with as much toys as it can hold Then I fill up another toy box with also as much toys it can hold Now I have all of my toy boxes filled up with toys before I am all done but still I have one more thing left to do be to be done I need to put away all the toy boxes in the correct spot which is my closets corner now I just need to close the closet door and I will be finished . Finally I have finished cleaning up all of my toys .
Today , I was working on a report for work . I was hoping not to be disturbed . I was about 10 minutes into really being productive when the phone rang . I just ignored it , since I thought it would stop the progress I was making . The caller hung up and called right back . I again chose to ignore it . But , the caller was persistent . This time , I stopped typing my report and picked up the phone , with a clearly agitated tone . It was my friend whom I had not seen for 15 years . She was in town for two hours and wanted to get together before she left . I decided that meeting with my friend and seeing her was a much better use of my time , so I turned off my computer and headed out .
We needed to rearrange our living room to make a new chair fit in there , and it 's also just nice to have a new look in a room at times . First we had to decide where things should go . Then we had to start moving things . Couches can be heavy . Then we moved our entertainment center . We had to unplug everything on it such as the TV , and once it was moved , things had to be plugged in again . After moving these things , we went outside to get the new chair so we could put it in its place . We had to move the couch over a little more . Once everything was in place , it looked really good , and we could relax and enjoy the way our living room now looks .
This morning I went to the electronic 's store and an employee greeted me and asked if he could help me . I told him I was looking for a DVD player so I could watch DVD 's at home . He told me to come with him and he would show me where the DVD players were . So I followed him through several aisle 's until we came to one where several DVD players were lined on shelves . Along with the DVD player were the price 's and also the rating of the DVD player , meaning , it let me know what other 's thought of the DVD player . I looked at each and every one they had in stock and took into account the price and how high the rating was . Once I made my choice the employee showed me where it was located on the shelf . Once I had it in hand I took it to the cashier and paid for it .
I thought that a tree would look really nice in our living room so I asked my wife if we could have one for the corner of our living room . She said yes , so we both went to the gardening center at Home Depot and looked for one . All of the ones they had were way too big and they would n't have looked very nice in our corner of the room , so we decided to look somewhere else . Then we went to the gardening center at Lowe 's and saw some there that were just perfect , but they were too expensive . So we went to Hobby Lobby instead . However , they were not real trees . Then we decided that it was OK , because then we would n't have to worry about watering it and stuff . It was the perfect price and the perfect size so we put it in the back of my pickup truck and drove it home . We put it in the corner just like I had imagined and it looked even better than I expected .
I was browsing the web and saw an advertisement for a pink dress that I thought looked very pretty and flattering . It was perfect for an upcoming party that I would be attending . After much deliberation , including reading several reviews , and price checking on other sites , I decided the purchase the item . I was then prompted to enter several pieces of information . First I entered by contact information and address for shipping , making sure to double check that I entered it correctly . I then entered by billing information by typing my credit card number . Once the information was confirmed on the website , I was prompted to look over my information again before for submitting all of the information . I was very excited and happy about my purchase .
When I was 8 I started swimming classes that the town sponsored . We would gather at a bus downtown next to a park and take off for the lake in the morning . We would working teenagers learning all the steps of swimming . It was at a darling little swimming hole with a little store at it where all the kids bought candy to eat on the bus home . I would buy enough to make sure I had a sore belly by the time I got home . We would have a few contests on who could swim the farthest and fastest , all supervised closely . Nobody was bullied or bothered , everyone had a great time . I have very fond memories and will always remember the candy store as well as the swimming .
One time , several friend and I went to a golf course to play golf . With golf , we need our golf clubs , which are long sticks made of metal that you hit a small white ball with . We went to the golf course , which is where you go to play the game of golf . They have 18 holes and you need to hit the ball into the holes with as few hits as possible . The less hits it takes for you to get the ball into all 18 holes , the better chance you have to win the game . My friends and I went to play this game on the course and we had fun doing it . We rode around in a small cart , which is like a small car and we hit the balls into all the holes . It was great !
A few months ago , my friend and I decided to get a flat together . He has a friend who works for a rental agency , so we asked him to help find us a place . I did some research myself on Craigslist and some real estate websites . I needed a place that was close to the public transport system , which is very good in our city , because my work is easily accessible by public transport . We also had to consider our budget , and wanted to make sure that we had a washer and dryer on site . Otherwise , we 'd have to make time to go to the laundromat at least once a week . Some were too small , others were in bad shape , but ultimately we found one we both loved .
My son woke up one morning very sick . He was coughing and sneezing and was all around very miserable . I knew I had to take him in to see his doctor . Later that morning , we were seeing the doctor and she told us he was sick . She decided to order a prescription for him to help him feel better . She told us she would call the pharmacy and we could go get it later . When we got home , I took the medicine out of the bag and read the instructions . I carefully measured out his dosage , careful not to give him too much . Then I had him take the medicine .
One day I was driving when my gas light went off - \ \ beep , beep ! \ \ I thought to myself , \ \ I need to stop at the gas station and get some gas for my car ! \ \ As I turned the next corner I saw a gas station , so I stopped to fill up my tank . I could pay with cash inside the service station , or I could insert my credit card right there at the pump . I decided to insert my credit card so I would n't have to wait in line inside the service station to pay . I inserted my card into the machine , verified the information that it asked me to , and removed the pump from the machine . I then opened up the gas cap on my car and inserted the pump into the car and began pumping gas . I clicked the \ \ no \ \ button , put the gas cap back , and drove away !
Yesterday Steve and I ordered a few bushels of crabs for dinner . We placed a lot of news papers over the surface of our glass dining room table before eating , but there was still a really big mess when we were done . I removed the papers first , trying and failing to avoid spilling old spice and crab bits on the floor . Then I grabbed an old dish towel and used the edge of my hand and a towel to sweep the solid bits off of the table , into my hands . I did this part twice . Finally , when the table was free of anything big pieces of debris , I grabbed the Windex . It took a few sweeps to get all the grease off and rid the glass of streak marks , but once it was done it looked very nice .
The other day , my wife and I decided that we needed to put some new hardwood floor in our house . We planned out what kind of wood we were going to buy and decided to go to the hardware store to ask for some help . A worker there suggested that we get rosewood flooring and so we decided to shop in that store for other tools we might need , such as hammers . Over the course of a few days , my wife and I took out the old wood . We hit it with hammers and broke it to pieces . We threw them away . When we were done , we painted some varnish on it so that it would stay nice and solid for years .
I am in need of a new bike . I open my laptop and turn it on . The laptop takes 3 minutes to fully turn on . Once loaded , I open my web browser . I type in Amazon.com into the search bar . The website pops up on my screen . Thousands of options for bikes appear . I narrow the search options to only bikes and within my price range of $ 150 . This limits the options that come up . I think about what features I want my bike to have . This narrows my search further . Now , I only have a few hundred options to look through . I scroll down through the results and choose my favorite 3 bikes . I open these options in new tabs and compare and contrast the reviews , features , and appearances of the bikes . Finally , I settle on one . I then confirm my order and wait 5-7 business days until it arrives .
When i was in college , the bank made a mistake . I only bought one thing from the internet , but they made me pay for it twice . I asked the people at the website if they could fix it . A computer voice gave me a list of options I could select with the keypad , but I needed to wait to talk to somebody . After a couple minutes , a woman answered and sked what she could do for me . I explained the situation to her and that the company I bought from said they could n't help . She asked for my bank account number and the special password to make sure it 's really me and not somebody trying to get into my account . She told me it would n't be a problem and took one off . She asked if I needed anything else , I said no , and we said goodbye
Last summer my family and a few friends went on a camping trip . We decided to make a bonfire so that we can enjoy a evening gathering at the campsite . After we decided on the place to build the bonfire , we collected large prices of branches , twigs and leaves . Others went around the camp site to collect large pieces of rocks and placed them around the pit . That kept the fire from spreading outside of the pit . We arranged the branches and twigs like a pyramid and placed the leaves under it . Then the twigs and branches started to catch the fire . We pulled up our picnic chairs around the bonfire and enjoyed sipping hot chocolate and eating snacks .
I took a clean soup bowl out of the kitchen cabinet and a can of soup from the cupboard . I opened the can of soup and emptied the contents into the bowl . I covered the bowl with a paper towel and placed it carefully into the microwave in the center of the carosel . I closed the microwave door and entered the suggested time on to the microwave keypad and pressed " start " . While the microwave oven warmed the soup , I place a spoon and napkin at the kitchen table . Once the microwave timer rang , I went to the microwave and opened the door.I reached in , removed the paper towel from the bowl , and stirred the soup gently with a spoon . I felt it was hot enough , so I removed the bowl from the microwave and set it on the table alongside the napkin and spoon .
My dog justice is begging me to walk her . I get up and put her leash on . She starts wagging her tail . We proceed out the door . The sun is shining . We walk up the street to the park . I also had to remember to bring her water and bowl . I brought her ball to play catch . We stop and play fetch . Justice loves playing fetch . After the park we head to the lake . We sit at the lake and she goes swimming . We swim for a little bit . We begin our journey back home . She dries off while we are walking . I let her smell the flowers . She goes poop on someone 's lawn . We go home and relax
I had a load of whites in the washing machine . When the buzzer went off , I opened the lid and took my clothes out , moving them from the washer to the dryer . I loaded the dryer and added a dryer sheet to avoid static cling . When the buzzer went off , I opened it and checked to see if the clothes were dry . They were still a bit damp so I turned the machine back on for five minutes . When I walked to the machine , opened it and checked again , everything felt dry to my touch . I sorted through everything and put them away . By doing this as soon as they came out of the dryer , I was able to avoid having to iron any of my clothes .
I needed to get from my house to work , but my car wouldn ' t start . I decided my best option was to take the bus . I walked down the street to the nearest bus stop that would take me close to work . Once I got on , I put my money in the machine and headed towards the back to find a seat . There were only three open seats so I took one of them and popped in my ear buds to listen to music . I also brought a book along to read so nobody would try to talk to me . Each time people would get off and as they shuffled past would bump into my knees which was really annoying . Then more people would get on and some would find seats , but others had to stand . One person stood directly in front of me , in constant contact with my legs . This really annoyed me even more . I don ' t like riding public transportation .
I was finally able to get my driving permit and it was time for my first driving lesson . I was so excited to meet my instructor and drive their car for the first time . I got behind the wheel made sure I checked the mirrors so I could see everything around me . I adjusted my seat so I could reach the pedals and steering wheel comfortably . It was time to put the key in the ignition and start the car . After the car was on I checked the mirrors to make sure I would not hit anything and backed out the parking spot . After he felt comfortable we went out onto the road . We drove for a few miles before going back to the school .
I have been wanting to make a mixed salad for a while now . Mixed salads are very healthy you . Usually people put lettuce , tomatoes , cucumbers and red onions . Usually I like to add lots of different vegetables to my mixed salad including some grilled chicken . The first thing I do is grab a head of lettuce . I like to chop my lettuce into small pieces . I chop them all into my desired size and add them into the bowl . A variety of colors and textures is what makes a good salad . Once the tomatoes , cucumbers , onion and grilled chicken are all added . The last thing to add is the dressing . There are many type of dressing with different flavors and colors . My favorite is ranch .
My daughter was moving to a new town . She needed our help with her move . So , we rented a U-Haul truck and drove to her old apartment . We started with the bed . It had to be moved in three separate pieces . First , we took the mattress . It was n't terribly heavy , but it had to be stood up on end to get around the bends in the narrow stairway . It was the same story with the box spring , but the bed frame came apart and was easy to carry . Next , we moved the dining room table . We loaded up the rest of the furniture without too much trouble . Loading the truck took all day . The next day , we drove the furniture to my daughter 's new apartment where we started the whole process again , but this time in reverse .
Today I received a letter in the mail . I know the letter is for me because my name appears in the address block in the center front of the envelope . I also know that the letter was mailed three days ago , because the date is in the postmark . Once they checked , I knew it was OK to open the envelope . What I found was a nice , long , handwritten letter from one of my cousins out of state . I read the letter twice , and then I sat down to write an answer . I try always to answer letters promptly . Before I sealed it in the envelope , I addressed the envelope with my address in the upper left-hand corner on the front of the envelope and my cousin ’s address in the center . I weighed the envelope on our kitchen ounces scale and put enough postage on the letter to mail it without postage due . Then I put the letter in our mailbox and raised the red flag so that the postman would know there ’s out-going mail waiting .
Renting a movie can be fun . Sometimes I know the exact movie I would like to rent , but sometimes I do not . I like to drive to a place where there are many movies available to rent . When I get there I park and go inside . I like walking down the rows . Each row is marked for what kind of movies are in that row like : comedy , drama , horror , classics , Christian , new releases and documentary . Sometimes I pick more than one movie . I pick more movies if it is a holiday or long weekend that gives me plenty of time to watch the movies . Next I need to pay the rental fee . I go to the counter . The clerk tells me when to return the movie . A few days later I return movie .
It was a Monday evening in a warm July heat wave . My wife and I had just completed a particularly tasty meal that I had prepared for the both of us . We were both very full and sat in momentary silence as we pondered the situation in front of us . We knew we had to clean the table off , but neither of us were particularly excited about the task at hand . I would clear the plates , silverware , napkins and drink glasses from the table and put them in the dishwasher . My wife would grab some wood-cleaner from underneath the cabinet so we could wipe down the table-top . After the plates , silverware , napkins and glasses were clear , she sprayed the wood cleaner across the surface of the table .
I play the piano in church . Sometimes I play with a guitar accompanying and sometimes alone . First , I practice by warming up before the service . Then we make sure the songs are in order so we are ready to play during the service . Once people arrive we play prelude music . This is music that people do not sing along with . People come in and are seated . I begin to play by looking at my music . The parishioners sing along from their hymnals . We go through about 3-4 verses per song . the preacher gives a sermon and we sing another song together as I play the piano . There are a few more songs that we sing together while the piano or piano and guitar play . Then the preacher does a closing prayer and we dismiss with a song that is not sung but just instrumental or played .
When I grew up I wanted to live in my own apartment instead of with my parents . I saved up a lot of money so I could pay for deposits and rent . Then I looked in many places to find just the right apartment . A budget is how much money you have to spend on a certain thing . My budget for my flat was $ 800 a month . I found a very nice apartment for $ 740 a month . They asked me some questions and invited me to come see the apartment in person . I really liked the apartment and the neighborhood , and the management who takes care of the complex was very polite and friendly . They did a good job keeping the inside and outside of the apartment building clean , tidy and safe .
This morning I was babysitting my little cousin because his mother had to be at work early . I waited until 8:00 , and then went to his room to wake him up . I turned the lights on in his room and he got up . I prepared two scrambled eggs and a piece of toast . He also wanted a glass of orange juice , so I poured him one . When breakfast was done , we went back upstairs and I helped him brush his teeth and change out of his pajamas and into his clothes for the day . After this , he went downstairs to play with his toys . I watched over him to make sure he did n't hurt himself . After about an hour he got cranky because he was hungry again , so I made him a bowl of grapes to eat .
After weeks of looking at available flats , I finally found one I loved in a nice neighborhood , and I signed a lease . It started on the 1st of the month , and I woke up early to go to the leasing company 's office to pick up the keys . I hired a moving company to come pick up my furniture and the boxes I had already packed up , and they arrived shortly after I got home . The flat was completely empty when I got there , except for some cleaning supplies that my roommate had already dropped off . I dusted the counters and sinks , and hung up some curtains . Around 1:00 PM the movers arrived with the first load of furniture . They followed that up with the dressers and boxes upon boxes . They unloaded the truck and went back to my old flat for more items . Eventually , everything was moved in and I organized my things in just the right way .
This morning , I noticed that my apartment was very messy , so I decided that I had to clean it . First , I went to the store to get some cleaning supplies , including a broom , some dish soap , and some window cleaner . The first thing I did was clean the bathroom , which involved scrubbing the toilets , changing the paper roll , and wiping the mirror . I also had to do a load of dishes , which was my least favorite part . Finally , I had to clean my bedroom , which was the most difficult part of the whole day . I used a broom to sweep all of the dust from under my bed , and used a wet paper towel to wipe off all of the dust on my desk and dresser .
After I was married , my new wife and I wanted to travel to Disney World in Florida . We had to get there by a plane , so we decided to reserve some tickets . To do this , we looked up prices online during the time that we wanted to go . We went to the website of the airline and read all of the conditions we needed to follow in buying a ticket . We clicked the dates on a calendar of when we were going to need to be flying to and home from Florida . The total amount of money we needed to pay appeared on our screen . The tickets were now saved for my wife and I to fly .
Today , I am going to the mountain to go skiing . I pack my snow gear : boots , gloves , goggles and gloves . I drive to the ski mountain and park . I then find a place in the lodge for my bags . After I find a place to sit , I then get dressed and head outside . I have my snow pants on , as well as my special boots , my snow gloves and my goggles are on my head , ready to go . I make note of the trails I want to ski down . I head to the chairlift and get into line . When it 's my turn , I quickly get in front of the chair and take a seat . At the top , I gracefully hop off . I slide to the side and get ready . I put my goggles down over my eyes and now I am ready ! I push off and off I go . I get to the bottom and do it all lover again until I am extremely exhausted . Then I head home !
Taking my child to bed at night is one of my most special parts of my day every single day . Our bedtime routine is generally the same every day . It begins with a bath . He swims and plays in the bath tub long after he is squeaky clean . Next , he gets into pajamas and brushes his teeth . After that , he comes and holds my hand and tells me he is ready for his books . He picks some books and climbs up into bed . We pull down the covers and both get cozy . I read him two , three or four books until he feels settled and tired enough . He then tells me his favorite part of the day . I give him a kiss on the head , I blow a bunch of kisses from the doorway and say `` One Million Kisses in the Room '' . I then leave and he goes to sleep .
I invited family to my house for dinner . They said they had to leave town early in the morning , so I suggested an earlier dinner so they could get home earlier than usual . We agreed on a time and I started the food preparation about an hour and a half before dinner was to be served . We were having corn on the cob , so about 25 minutes before dinner , I started the water . I also started to wonder where everyone was . Normally , people arrive about a half hour before dinner is served and we hang out talking with a drink or two . When the water was boiling , I dropped the corn in and took the roast out of the oven to rest . The roast was on the table and the corn was ready . I brought it to the table and we waited another 15 minutes . The food was getting cold , so my husband and I ate , alone .
This morning I noticed I was out of clean underwear . So I decided to make today laundry day . I went around the house collecting all of the dirty laundry from every room . After collecting the laundry and putting it all in the dirty clothes hamper , I carried it to the laundry room . In the laundry room I sorted the clothes into different piles , darks , whites , towels , and delicates . I picked the clothes up and placed them in the washer . Then I closed the door . After I heard the latch on the washer door click , I turned on the washing machine . I also wanted the clothes to be soft , so I added some fabric softener to the wash . After I was done adding the soap , and fabric softener , I pushed the start button .
On my street there is lots of fun to do . When I am alone , I like to go shopping . When I am with my friends , we like to go to the pub down on the corner . It is pretty cozy in there , and if you do n't want to drink , they always serve nice food typical in pubs , such as chicken wings , or fish 'n chips . Me and my friends usually go there around 10 pm at night , because that 's when the pub starts to get lively . Sometimes there is a group of tourists there , having beers after a long day exploring . Sometimes it 's just me and my friends , relaxing and talking and having fun . Going to a pub is a social event , because you are almost never alone in a pub . Most of the time you have to be over 21 to go in , so you should probably keep that in mind whenever you see a pub that looks like fun .
I go to the kitchen and make sure the dishwasher has finished it 's cycle . I then press my hand on the level and pull open the dishwasher . I start unloading it by pulling out the top rack . If something is n't dry then I take the dish towel and finish drying it . Once the item is dry and outside the dishwasher I place in the correct cabinet . I finish unloading the top then slide the tray back in and reach down and pull out the bottom tray or rack . I then remove each dish from the rack and dry if needed then place in cabinet . Finally I slide in the bottom dishwasher rack and then close the dishwasher door .
My neighbors went out of town for a week for a vacation , and they asked me to help take care of their pet fish . My neighbors wanted me to feed the fish and make sure that the fish tank filter was working so the water would stay clear . They gave me a key to their house and showed me their fish tank , which had 4 goldfish . The fish tank was kept on a cabinet that held all the fish food and other tools needed to keep the fish tank clean and the fish healthy . To feed the fish , I had to open the pour spout on the fish food container and sprinkle about two tablespoons of the flaked fish food over the top of the fish tank . It was important to spread the food evenly across the top of the tank , to make sure each of the fish could get to the food .
When I was getting my lunches ready for work a couple days ago , I decided I would rather have a sandwich for lunch on Monday instead of a frozen TV dinner . I got a plate ready to prepare my sandwiches on . I looked in the fridge to see what types of meat , cheese , and condiments I had . I pulled the ingredients out of the fridge and set them on the counter . Then , I reached on top of the fridge and pulled down a loaf of bread . After making sure it had n't expired yet , I untwisted the ended of the plastic bag and pulled a couple slices out . I set the pieces down next to each other on the plate , then squeezed some mayo from the bottle onto one slice of bread . Then , I took the meat and cheese out of their bags and gently sent a decent amount of each on the other side of the bread . I carefully put the ends together , put them in a ziplock bag , then closed all the bags and the mayo bottle . I put the sandwich and the leftover ingredients back in the fridge , and set the bread back on top of the fridge .
Last week I made scrambled eggs . First I chopped green peppers an onions into small pieces . Next I cracked the eggs , and mixed them with milk in a bowl . Then I put a pan on the stove and sprayed vegetable oil in the pan to keep the eggs from sticking . I poured the egg mixture into pan . I added the chopped onions and peppers . I made sure to stir as I cooked so the eggs cooked evenly . The warmth of the eggs melted the cheese . I ate the eggs with my daughter . She liked them but did not like the onions and peppers . I am glad she will want to eat scrambled eggs again even if she does not like onions and peppers in them .
I needed to transfer some money between my savings account and my checking account . I had a large bill to pay and I did n't want to overdraw my checking account . I turned on my computer and went to my bank 's web site . Finally , I was able to see my account information . I clicked the transfer button and entered the amount of money that I wanted to transfer between accounts . I chose the amount that would cover the bill I wanted to pay plus a little extra because my checking balance was a little lower that I like it to be . I was shown a screen that summarized my transaction so that I could verify that it was correct . It looked just fine , so I clicked the submit button . I then wrote the deposit into my checkbook and the withdrawal into my savings register .
Yesterday I needed a haircut , so I decided to cut my own hair . I had never done it before , so I watched a video online before I tried ! I just wanted to trim a little bit of my hair and cut some bangs , so I was n't too nervous to try . The first thing I did was borrow my mom 's hair cutting scissors , and then I clipped my hair up into layers . First , I cut the bottom most layer to an even length , and then let down the next layer and cut that one a bit shorter than the bottom layer . Next , I cut my bangs all at once , and then went over it and clipped any stray little hairs . I sprayed my hair with hairspray when it was all cut , and brushed it again . Finally , I ran my fingers through my new haircut !
Sometimes I like to drink hot cocoa on a cold day . I make mine with unsweetened cocoa and add my own sugar , so it 's not too sweet . First I arrange the cocoa , the sugar , measuring spoons , and a nice cup on the counter , so everything is ready to go . Next I get out fresh milk , and pour a cup of it into a large enough pot that there 's room for the milk to expand as it gets hot . As the milk starts to heat , it expands , and rises in the pot . I keep my eye on it , and keep stirring gently , so that the milk wo n't cook onto the pan . When I see bubbles forming around the edge of the milk I know it is hot enough , and turn off the stove . Then I pour the chocolate milk into the cup . I do that very carefully , because it 's still very hot . For an extra treat , I float a big marshmallow on top of the milk , and watch it melt .
Yesterday I needed to get across town for a meeting . I stepped outside my apartment and walked to the curb . I signaled to an oncoming yellow taxi that I needed a ride by sticking out my arm and waving . I opened the back door and climbed into the backseat . After climbing in and shutting the door , I gave him the address to where my meeting was taking place . The taxi driver then drove me to the address I had given him and made some small talk about the weather . When we arrived at my destination , I thanked him , and he told me how much the fare was . I then exited the vehicle and closed the door and headed to my meeting .
Today I went grocery shopping . I needed to buy fruit , and cereal , and some meat for dinner . First I went into the produce section . My favorite fruit is apples , and my son 's favorite fruit is grapes , so I bought apples and grapes . I also bought some broccoli and potatoes to have for dinner . Next I went to the cereal aisle . I bought some corn flakes . Then I remembered that I had finished the milk that morning , even though it was n't on my shopping list . Then I looked in the cold case for some meat for dinner . My son and I like all kinds of different meat , so I looked to see if anything was on sale . There were pork chops on sale so I bought those . I went to the check out . First I put my shopping bags on the conveyor , then I loaded up all my food . While the cashier was scanning my food , and packing my shopping bags , I swiped my credit card . I signed on the credit card machine . I put the cart back in the cart corral , and then I got in my car and drove home .
Today I decided to have a hot dog for lunch . I looked in my fridge and pulled out the package of hot dogs . I also grabbed the ketchup and mustard to set aside . I took a knife and cut two slits into the hot dog around the middle in order to vent it . I then wrapped it in a towel , placed it on a plate , and put it in the microwave . I microwaved it for as long as it recommended , about a minute . While it was microwaving , I got out a hot dog bun and put some ketchup and mustard on it . When the hot dog was done microwaving , I pulled it out , unwrapped it , and put it on the bun . I waited a few minutes to eat it , as it was very hot ! It was delicious !
I was going to have a Christmas party at my house . I had this type of party every year around Christmas . Normally , all of my friends came , and it was a lot of fun . Two days before the party , I started feeling very tired . Then I got a fever . By the day of the party , I was very sick with the flu . I had to cancel the party because I was so ill . I had to call everyone I had invited to tell them about it . They were disappointed , but they understood that I had the flu . I was sad that I could n't have my Christmas party , but I rescheduled it for the next week .
Last night after dinner , my friend and I decided to go to the pub for a pint . We made sure we had our phones and wallets and left the house , locking the door behind us . We walked to the pub since it is so close to my house . I paid the bartender for the drinks and we went to an empty table and sat down , We saw some people we knew and invited them to sit with us . They came over to our table and sat down and we chatted while we had our drinks . A waitress came over to our table several minutes later , and we all ordered another drink . Once it started to get late , my friend and I said goodbye to our friends and walked home .
I got home late from work today , so I decide that we should probably order dinner instead of trying to fix something for my family to eat . After calling my husband and three children into the kitchen , we decide that we all want pizza for dinner . My daughter is vegetarian , so she decides she wants cheese pizza . I find my phone , and look up the number for our local pizza restaurant . I enter the number and wait for an answer as the phone rings . A woman answers the phone , greets me , and asks how she can help . I proceed to tell her we 'd like a small cheese pizza , and a large pepperoni pizza . The woman takes my order and tells me the total will be $ 25.00 and the order will be ready to pick up in twenty minutes . I thank her and hang up the phone .
It was 2 days before my friend Marc 's birthday . I had already bought his present , but it still needed to be wrapped . So , I went to Walgreen 's , and purchased some wrapping paper . I set the gift down next to the wrapping paper . I then opened the wrapping paper , and pulled out enough paper to cover the entire gift . I used a pair of scissors to cut the paper at that length . I then began to cover the gift with the paper , by folding each side of the paper until it was over the gift , then I would take another side and do the same , until all sides were covering the gift . I then used tape to keep all the folds neatly together . Marc 's Gift was now wrapped .
Sunday is traditionally a family day . Well , it is no different in my family . Nearly every Sunday , we go to my mom and dad 's house to visit with our relatives . I only live 6 blocks from my parents , so my son and I generally walk or ride our bikes over to the house . My 5 brothers , my sister , all of their spouses and children congregate at the house . The adults usually cook some food and talk around the kitchen table . The kids run all around the house , playing and dressing up in costumes . We all sit down for a lunch and talk until we are full . We then spend some time cleaning up the house before we all go home , needing to prepare for the upcoming week . I am lucky to be so close to my relatives .
I traveled some by underground train while living in the San Francisco area . I lived across the bay and took the train to get there . Me and my girlfriend went to the station , it is called BART to stand for `` Bay Area Rapid Transit '' , and paid a person at a counter to obtain a pass good for everywhere you want to go that day . We waited about five or ten minutes and the train came whooshing in through the big tunnel . The sliding doors opened , people came out and we got on . The ride was very smooth , but sometimes it wobbled a bit . It took us to our destination , where we got off at a similar platform and went up the escalator . At the end of the day we took it back .
Each morning when I wake up , after dressing one of the first tasks I do is make my bed . First I remove the pillows and blankets . I straighten the fitted sheet which fits around the mattress . Next , I arrange the flat sheet removing all wrinkles and folds , and tuck the loose edges under the mattress . Next I neatly place the blankets on the bed so they are straight and flat . With that done , I put the comforter on top of the bed with the top folded back so the pillows are visible . If it is wash day , I remove all the pillow covers , blankets and sheets and place them in the laundry . I first pit the new pillow cases on the pillows and then follow the procedure described above .
Watching a movie can be a very thrilling experience . Also , it can be boring if you do n't choose the right type of movie . Movies are spices . Last weekend , we visited a movie shop . We had been bored at home and decided to watch something captivating . James loved Science fiction movies . My elder brother ( kevin ) loves adventure . He chose Merlin . My sisters and I preferred watching fiction , a bit of horror , documentaries , a bit of romantic comedy and drama . However , since all of our tastes were out of stock that day , we had to settle for something else . We picked a number of animations . We had not tried watching any animation before . I was scared that I might not love it . It does n't hurt to try so I did n't mind . We ended up all loving The Croods and replayed it twice more that night . That night , I learnt that decisions about movies should also involve some curiosity for something different because you never know what you are missing till it comes your way .
Yesterday , I attended my first football match . I have always watched football on TV so this was a real treat to go see in person . I went to go see the Patriots vs. the Bengals . My dad bought us the tickets , and our seats were really close to the field ! The players ran really fast , and the ball was always moving . I could tell that the team was really stressed out because the game was close , so I made sure to cheer them on really loudly . The score was tied for a long time , so when the Patriots finally won the crowd was yelling so loud I could barely hear myself ! It was the most exciting day of my life .
So summer was coming to an end soon and it would be time to go back to school . So in our house that means school shopping for 3 children . Two boys and one girl . We planned to try and get our shopping done in two days time so we could go swimming all week before school started back up . On Saturday we started out by having a easy breakfast of cereal bars and then headed out . Because we had three different lists we needed to go to a couple of different places to fill them . There was glue and crayons , pens , pencils and a whole slew of more expensive items like paint and specialty markers . Sunday morning was an early day as well but we split up into two teams to make it go faster . First stop for me was shoe store where we were able to get socks as well . It took about 7 hours that day to get everyone 's clothes on the list . Finally it was over .
Even though the shower is used to clean people , sometimes the shower itself needs a good scrub . Lots of things can build up to make the shower dirty , such as soap scum , hardwater deposits , and general germs from being in a moist environment . Yesterday , I cleaned my shower and it only took about fifteen minutes . I grabbed my favorite antibacterial bathroom cleaning gel , and squirted it on the sponge . I dampened the sponge with a bit of water , and proceeded to scrub all over the shower , making sure to reach all the walls , the corners , and the floor . I had taken out all my products , like my shampoo and soap , before I started , so there would be nothing in my way . After I was sure I had scrubbed every surface very well , I rinsed all the cleaner down the drain . Now my shower is shiny and smells fresh .
John and his father have barbeque cookouts on summer weekends when John 's dad does n't have to work . He likes to help his dad set up the barbeque and grill . John and his dad usually start with gathering the food at the grocery store , and then after that set up the food preparations in the kitchen . John 's dad takes the hot dogs , and the steaks , to the grill and turns on the gas grill to begin the grilling . They cook very fast on the heat . He also asks John to wrap some potatoes in aluminum foil and put the potatoes on the grill too . They cook along side the meats . When the meat and vegetables are done , John 's dad puts the food on plates to be put on the table for the guests .
I want to brighten up my backyard with more plants and more greenery . I decide I am going to buy a tree . I borrow my dads pickup truck and drive down to Home Depot . I ask the employee where the trees are and he points me to the back of the store . I walk back there an look at the selection of trees . They have options for very largre trees and very small trees . Since I have as small backyard and can only fit a small tree back there , I only look at the small trees . I ask the employee for help and they help me load the tree into my cart . I go to the front and pay for the tree with cash . I get out the parking lot and load the tree into the back of the truck .
I was at a party with my friends in a small restaurant . After most of the people who were at the party had left , a few of us were sitting around talking . While I usually either make clever jokes or talk about family issues , I decided I would tell a story from my past that was funny . I started with a quick background about how I was on patrol in a police car back in the 1970 's . I tried to keep this short , quickly saying where I was , on a quiet highway , late at night . Then I went to the interesting part , pausing to make sure everyone was listening , about spotting two cars racing each other on the highway . I used my hands and facial expressions to emphasize the details , how one car saw me and slowed down , but the other kept speeding on unaware . I was smiling myself as I imitated this . Then I let my face drop as I mimicked the driver 's horror at seeing a police car next to him ! Everyone was laughing , and I laughed myself .
I had a big test I prepared for Monday . I set my alarm an hour earlier than normal to wake up at 6:00 am . I studied for an hour and reviewed all of my notes in preparation for the test . I had a good breakfast including a large glass of milk and two pieces of fruit , an orange and banana , so I would have energy for the day . All of the students went to homeroom on arrival then we headed to our first period classes . My written exam was my first class of the day and I made sure I had three pencils , an eraser , and a clear desk to work on before starting . I read the topic of the test then made a brief outline on scratch paper to use in organizing my exam . I wrote my work for the exam slowly and carefully while looking at my outline then turned it in to the teacher at the end of the class period .
I had to do dishes because they had been sitting there for a few days . I ran the hot water and turned the cold knob until it was hot but not too hot as to not burn myself . I grabbed the sponge and the dish soap and started with the plates since they take up the most room in the dish drainer . After the plates , I moved on to the glasses and repeated the same pattern . I saved the silverware for last as I always keep one cup to hold them all in . I washed each one individually and put them in the silverware bin in the drainer . When I was finished with everything I washed the sink itself to remove the stains left behind by the dishes that had sat there .
For my 13th birthday I decided I 'd bake my own cake instead of having my Mom buy one for me . To keep it simple my Mom bought a Betty Crocker cake mix . Once my friends arrived we gathered in the kitchen to make the cake . While the stove warmed up I asked my friend Nikki to be in charge of getting things from the fridge while my friend Stephanie went to the cabinets to get whatever I called out that was needed there . Once we had the bowls , measuring cups , and liquid ingredients from the fridge we were ready to start mixing . Three people making a cake is a bit difficult to do , but we had fun talking while we were doing it and I ended up doing most of it while my friends chatted with me . We took turns mixing that up and then poured the mix into a cake pan that Nikki greased with some butter . I then put the cake into the stove while wearing oven mitts and set the stove 's timer to the suggested baking time on the box . While it baked we could n't help spooning out some icing for ourselves .
I grabbed a hot dog out of the refrigerator and put it on a plate . I then put it in the microwave and cooked it for 15 seconds . I pulled the plate out of the microwave and carefully put the hot dog on a bun . Next , I pulled a spoon from the silverware drawer and scooped a little bit of relish out of the relish jar . Then I slowly and carefully scattered it on top of the hot dog . I had cut up some onions earlier and decided that they would probably taste good on it , too , so I put them on . I took the plate and sat down . I ate the hot dog very fast , then got up and put the plate in the sink .
My cat likes to play my piano . He is n't very good at it because all he does is walks over the black and white keys and makes a lot of noise , but he likes it . When I play the piano I usually try to make sure he is nowhere near it or he will cause me to make mistakes . I sit on a small stool in front of the piano and open the case at the front , revealing the rows of black and white keys . I unfold the sheet music and lay it on the music holder on the piano so that I can read it easily and turn the pages . I have to follow the notes on the music and press my fingers to the right keys on the piano to make the music .
Job interviews are usually quite scary to think about but perfectly fine once you get there . The last job interview I had went well . I dressed very smartly , made sure I was clean and my hair was tidy . I made sure I got to the building with plenty of time , I left the house early in case there was traffic on the way that would make me late . I was asked to go into an office where the interviewer was sitting behind a desk . I sat in front of it and she started asking me questions like why did I want to work for her , and what were my strengths and weaknesses . I asked a few questions too , I wanted to know about the wages and the hours I would be working . At the end of the interview we shook hands and the interviewer told me she would contact me when the company had decided whether or not to give me the job .
I wanted to go on vacation and visit Alaska , but it was too far to drive . I decided to fly there instead . First I needed to figure out what day I wanted to leave , and what day I would need to return . I checked to see if the airline flew from the airport near my home to Alaska . Then I entered the day I wanted to leave and the day I wanted to return . The website showed all of the flights I could take , what time they left the airport and what time they arrived at their destination . I would switch planes once , and then get to Alaska by early evening . The trip home worked the same way , but in reverse . There were first class and economy seats available on the flight . I selected the flight and chose an economy class seat to save some money . The website asked for my credit card number to pay for the ticket . I entered the information and printed out the boarding pass . I was very excited to be going on vacation !
Today is laundry day ! I go to my room and pick up all of my clothes and put them in the hamper . A hamper is a basket just for dirty clothes . I put in my brother 's stinky socks . My mother comes in and puts the laundry into the washer . I watch as it turns and jiggles . Sometimes it makes the floor feel like there is an earthquake ! Click ! The washer is done washing my clothes . My mother comes back in and smiles at me , then she puts the wet clothes into another big box , called the dryer . This box is very loud ! It sounds like a herd of dinosaurs are walking across my yard . When the dryer stops , the clothes are dry . Thank goodness my brother 's socks are clean now !
I was in my house when I noticed that I could hear water running . I followed the sound to the bathroom . It was n't just a faucet running , but the sound was coming from the toilet . I tried flushing the toilet but instead of the water going down , it rose all the way to the top . Then it started spilling out at the rim ! I noticed something was stuck in the hole , so I grabbed the plunger and stuck it right down in the water and over the hole . I did this three times , and when I pulled it out , along came my brother 's sock ! He is only four , and had accidentally dropped his sock in the toilet . Good thing I got it out . I went and got some old towels to clean up the bathroom floor from the mess .
The other day , I was going up to visit my grandparents . I wanted to look nice so I decided I wanted a haircut . Personally , because my work can get very hot , I like my hair VERY short . When I was ready to cut my hair , I got my electric clippers out of the drawer next to the bathroom sink . I do n't use the plastic clips because I like my hair to be almost bald . I made sure that the clippers are charged by turning them on and looking at the colored battery lights on the side . I started by running the clippers down the middle of the top of my head towards the back of my head mostly because it makes me look silly . Then I went back again in strips towards the back of my head working down to my ears , making sure to get all the hair on the back of my head and behind my ears . Then I ran my hands across my hair and went over any parts that were too long with the clippers . Then i got a plastic bag , picked up all the hair on the floor and the counter , then took a shower to clean up the hair that stuck to my neck and shoulders . I felt clean and looked great .
My friends and I decided to go bowling a few weeks ago . We met up at the local bowling alley around 6PM and walked inside together . The place was packed , but we managed to find a free lane and sat down . We each then went up to the rental counter to rent some bowling shoes . We each gave the attendant out sizes , and she was able to find the right shoes for each of us on one of the many shelves of shoes . We went back to our lane and sat down to put our shoes on . I programmed the computer for our lane so that each of our names showed on the screen above us . We each rolled our balls down the lane , taking two turns at a time . None of us did very well , but we still had fun knocking down pins and catching up .
Every morning I like to make my bed since I got a new quilt and pillows for my bed . I do it the easiest way I can because I really hate making a bed . I pull the sheet with the quilt together and flip it over a little bit , so it shows the sheet . I then make sure the pillows are looking even and fluffy . I then take the decorative pillows that I have and lean them up against the shammed pillows in the middle . Making sure it all looks good and even . I make sure that the fluffy blanket I keep on the foot of my bed is nicely folded . I step back and look at my freshly made bed and it looks very nice !
I love going to parties , especially ones where I know mostly everyone . Finding the perfect outfit is the first thing on my list . It has to be fun , comfortable and pretty . Now I have to figure on transportation . My friends and I will discuss over the phone who will be driving or if we should take a cab . Last party I went to , we took a cab . When we arrive at the party , we are greeted by the host , put our jackets away and get a drink and some food . Everyone is in such a good mood and laughing and getting along great . When the party starts to wind down , everyone relaxes and talks about good times and when the next party is . I have such a great time and ca n't wait for the next one .
Some slow-moving businesses and government agencies may not accept documents over email , forcing you to fax them in . If you are forced to send a fax , you can do it from your computer for free . I 'll explain to you how fax machines Work ( and why they are so inconvenient ) This is n’t as easy as it should be . When you use a standard fax machine , that fax machine places a phone call to the number you specify . The fax machine at the destination number answers and the document is transmitted over a telephone call . Microsoft Windows even contains a Fax and Scan application that allows you to send faxes . This means that you ’d need a dial-up fax modem . You ’d also need a landline telephone connection and you ’d have to tell people to stay off the phone when you ’re sending faxes , just like in the old dial-up Internet days . This is how I did it : I scanned the document you want to fax , just as if I were going to send that document over email . Once the document was already a file on your computer , congratulations - I did not have to scan anything . With the document now in digital form , I could send it along to a service that would do the annoying fax work for me .
I woke up this morning and decided it would be a great day to have a picnic . I asked my daughter to help me get ready for us to have a picnic . We found our old picnic basket that was made of wicker and wiped it nice and clean . My daughter decided she wanted to make turkey wraps for us to eat so we got out the tortillas , turkey , cheese and lettuce . We also love grapes and watermelon so while she made wraps , I washed the grapes and sliced the watermelon and put it into containers to take . We filled our reusable water bottles with apple juice to drink and decided some yogurt would be nice to have so we put that in our basket too . We put it all in the basket and decided that we had everything we wanted to eat . We closed up the basket and walked out the door and up to the little park on the corner .
It was date night so I picked my favorite place to go . After I picked the place we were going I went to my closet and got out the best outfit I had so I could wear it out . I took a shower to make sure I looked clean and smelt good . After I was dressed and ready for my date to arrive . He came with flowers and opened the car door for me when we got to the car . I had chosen my favorite restaurant , when we arrived I told the hostess we had a reservation in a quiet booth so we could talk without being interrupted . We placed our order and started to get to know each other while we waited for the food to arrive .
In my English class I was recently assigned to read the book brave new world . My first idea was to just buy it but when I went to the local bookstore it cost $ 20 . $ 20 for a book is more than I am willing to pay so I decided to go to the local library . Calling in ahead to make sure that they did indeed have the book that I wanted , I then headed in the direction of the library . When I arrive they had already had the book up front as I requested so that all I had to do was go pick it up . Or so I thought . The librarian walked me through the process while also giving me a little background on the book I was about to read . After I had gotten my new library card I simply gave it to the librarian and she checked out the book for me . Now it is time to dig in to this novel
Last night I made a chili meal in the crock pot . I had over estimated the amount of food so I had leftovers after the meal . I put the leftovers in the fridge . Tonight I did not feel like making another whole meal , having worked a long day . I added a little water and turned on the gas stove . It is an older stove , so I had to turn on the gas and then strike a match to get the flame started . Once the flame had started , I turned the flame down to medium and fished a wooden spoon out of the drawer . I had to be careful not to burn it ; that 's what I had done last time . Soon the chili was hot and boiling . I dished it out into the bowls and served dinner , making sure I had turned off the gas properly .
One of the weekly chores I have to do around the house is washing and drying my laundry . I have a lot of clothes and I can usually go quite a while without running out of something to wear . Eventually though , it has to be done . If I want to do my laundry I have two options . I can bring it to my parent 's house to wash it there or I can use the laundromat across the street . I like going into the laundromat . It 's quiet and I find the humming of the running machines to be relaxing.It costs money to use the machines there so I always bring some quarters with me . Recently I have been saving money by washing the clothes at the laundromat and then bringing them home and hanging them on the clothesline to dry . You can only do that in nicer weather . I try to dry my clothes outside whenever I can , not only to save money , but also because it conserves energy and it 's good for the environment . It really does n't take much longer either .
Earlier today , I played a video game called Splatoon on my Nintendo Switch . I received the Switch and game for my birthday last year . In order to play Splatoon , I first had to insert the Splatoon game cartridge into the Switch . After that , I played Splatoon online against other players . The goal of the game is to paint more surface area of the arena than the other team paints . On the Switch , after you play enough , you level-up and play against more challenging players . Since this was my first day playing , the came was n't too challenging and I won most of the games . I also got to pick the clothes for my character , who is a squid that looks like a kid . I also got to pick the weapon my character used . I chose a paint roller because it was good at putting down ink . I played Splatoon for 2 hours today and ca n't wait to play again tomorrow !
My sister loves when I tell her stories , so whenever we have some time together I like to do this with her . She is n't picky and will listen to any kind of story that I tell , but she prefers things that are n't too scary and have a happy ending . I have told her a lot of stories before , so sometimes I try to get ideas of what to tell from books that I have read or TV shows or movies that I have watched . Maybe we have something nice to drink , like hot chocolate . I dim the lights so the room has a good atmosphere , and I always start with those special words , " Once upon a time ... " Then I let my mind take me wherever it goes , changing the story and the characters and watching my sister 's reaction to see what parts she likes the most . After the story is finished , we both go to bed .
Last summer , I went to Philadelphia for the first time . There are a lot of places to go sightseeing there because of it 's rich history . I planned my trip so that I would arrive in the morning and I called the hotel ahead of time to arrange an early check in . I took a taxi from the airport to the hotel , and checked in so I could start sightseeing right away . There was a line wrapped around the block to see it , so I waited for about 30 minutes , which was shorter than I expected . After that , I walked to Independence Hall , which is where the Declaration of Independence was signed by the many founding fathers . I got hungry for lunch , so I walked to a small cafe in the area . I used my phone to plan my evening and the next day so that I could see more sights in Philadelphia .
One of my chores is taking out the garbage . My garbage can is located in the kitchen next to the refrigerator , so I walk over to the trash can and the first thing that i need to do is open up the lid . To open up my kitchen trash can lid all i have to do is step my foot down on the petal at the bottom of the can and the lid pops right open on its own . With the lid open , i carefully begin to unwind the black , plastic trash bag from around the inside of the trash cans rim . So , once i have the trash bag loose enough and securely in my hands , i then tie a big knot right in the middle . I hold onto that knot and pull the bag up and out , sometimes i kind of need to shake it loose but once i have it out , i am than am able to take it outside . i walk over to the backdoor with my garbage bag in hand and i unlock the back door . On the back porch there is a set of two very large , silver , metal cans with lids . I lift the lid off of one of the empty cans and place it to the side , next I take the garbage bag and raise it up by placing one hand on the bottom of the bag and one hand on the knot . I drop the garbage bag into the silver can and i hear it plop down and hit the bottom . Now i am done taking out the garbage .
I 've never had much of a green thumb , but this year I decided that I would give gardening a chance . I 'd driven passed so many gorgeous gardens on my drive home from work each day , and I thought that I would enjoy my yard much more if it were filled with blossoming flowers . I had spent a day out shopping for all of the tools and seeds and other products I would need to make a garden grow strong and beautiful . I gathered all of my gardening supplies into a wheelbarrow , and set out to work my garden . First I started turning up my soil with a shovel ; mixing the dirt up and adding some manure into it so that it would be a good place to grow plants . I opened packs of seeds and poured them into small holes that I made in the freshly tilled earth , and I planted the holes in straight lines across my new garden bed . My day of gardening was done , and soon I would have fresh blooms blossoming in my new garden .
Busy city like New York , it is wise to take underground transportation . We were in long island area . We wanted to go to see statue of liberty and surrounding attractions . SO we called the front desk where we were staying . They helped us and gave the schedule for subways and underground transportation . We wanted to leave around 10 . We got ready before time , and there was a bus which dropped us at the station . We had to walk on bridge which took us to the other side and eventually we took stairs to go underground to catch the train . It was crowded , but train was on time . We got on and reached our destination on time .
My friend has big aquarium . There were going for trip for 10 days away from house . So she told me to take care of her cat and fish . I was excited about it . I went there . first I looked for any trash in it , I grabbed it with sieve . Then she told me to make sure the pipes , filters were in place and working . So I did . I had 3 different bottles to feed from . She went to her trip and I made sure I cleaned the tank , pipes , filters are in place , and made sure fish are alive and healthy . I changed the type of food on alternative days for variety , As soon as I put the food , the fish immediately coming to top to grab them , it was very cute to see them .
I work as a cashier at a small grocery store downtown . My schedule requires me to be there every weekday at 8:00 a.m. and it takes me about 20 to 25 minutes to get there from my house . So , in order to get there on time , I have to leave my house no later than 7:30 . Some nights I stay up so late that I am afraid I will not wake up to get ready and make it to work on time . That would make my boss really mad ! I knew I needed a plan to wake up on time so I decided to buy an alarm clock . The first time I set it , I was not sure what to do , but then I saw a button on top of the clock that said \ \ alarm \ \ . There were also two buttons beside it which had up and down arrows on them . When I pushed down on the alarm button , the hour light on the clock began to flash . I pushed down on the alarm button again and the minute light began to flash , so I set it to 30 . Six-thirty a.m. ! Now , when my alarm goes off in the morning , I have an hour to get ready before leaving the house to go to work .
I needed a new cell phone because I broke mine . I went to the cell phone store to find a new one . The store had a very large selection . I looked at many different ones . I finally chose one which I liked . I selected a credit card to use . I handed my credit card to the cashier . She asked for my driver 's license to confirm my identity . She swiped my credit card . The credit card processing machine completed the transaction . She asked me to sign my digital signature on the computer tablet . After comparing my digital signature to the signature on my credit card , the handed my card back to me . I left the store happy with my new purchase .
A friend died and I am going to go to his funeral . The day before the funeral I pick out the clothes that I will wear to the funeral . I will make sure the clothes are clean . Then pick them up later that day . On the day of the funeral I put the clothes that I picked out . I drive to the funeral home and try to get there early in case there are a lot of people . If I get there early then I can get a good seat . Usually at a funeral someone talks about the good things the dead person did . After this part of the funeral I go to the cemetery where the dead person will be buried . Sometimes after that many people get together and eat some food and visit .
We are a poor family . Where we live , stores charge a lot of money for new clothes . We ca n't afford to buy new clothes in stores , so we have to sew our own . We look for old clothes that people are giving away . After we find some , we cut out the good fabric with scissors . When we finish doing that , we get old newspaper , a magic marker , and a tape measure . Then , we use the magic marker to draw a pattern on the old newspaper . Then , we cut out the paper pattern with scissors . After that , we pin the paper pattern to the fabric and cut around it with scissors . Then , we get out a needle and thread . Then , we cut the thread with scissors , tie a knot in it , and start sewing by hand . It takes a long time but it saves money .
I have a friend who plays the piano . She 's really good and I enjoy her music . She knew have always loved hearing the piano and watching people play . She said everyone first learns how to play Chopsticks . This one is played with two fingers . One from each hand . She then showed me the motion of how to play and played the song for me . We used the index finger on each of our hands and played together . We started by tapping two keys next to each other five times each , then moving out from those keys , repeating the same action , then again until we had done this four times . Then she had me play by myself as she watched . Before I knew it , I was able to play Chopsticks too !
I have a dog , My dog needs to go outside for exercise and to go to the bathroom . I get my dogs leash , and I call my dog . I put the leash on my dog 's collar . My dog jumps up and down by the door because she is really excited . My dog and I go out the door and I lock it behind us . We go down the steps of our apartment and out into the street . She smells the street and the grass and the air . She is very happy to be walking outside . She will first stop to use the bathroom , and I will be sure to clean up after her with a paper towel , and throw it in the nearest garbage . Then we will keep walking . I will make sure that she is friendly to people , but if people are scared because she is big , I will keep her near me . We walk back to our house , climb the stairs , and open the door . When we are inside I take off her leash . She goes to drink water and then takes a nap .
I was sitting at my computer and my doorbell rang . I checked my phone to see if anyone had texted or called me that they were coming over , no one had . I looked out the window to see if I recognized the car and I did n't . I was not expecting anything from this company so I did not answer the door right away figuring that they were a door to door solicitor . The person continued to ring the doorbell and then began to knock . I went over to the door again and locked the chain lock . The man at the door proceeded to tell me that he was going door to door offering a new package to their cable . I told him I was not interested and closed the door .
My friends called me on the phone to ask if I was interested in going bowling with them . I 've never experienced what it 's like to do so and I wanted to change that , so I agreed to go bowling with them . They went online to book a reservation for our group of five people . I was so surprised once I saw the setup we had . Everything was glow in the dark . They call it cosmic bowling . We all put on our bowling shoes and then we had to agree on which bowling ball we would use . Then I stood behind the foul line which is a piece of colored tape or painted line , aimed for the pin at the front of 10 pins , and rolled the ball down the lane . I knocked 7 pins down on my first try . I had such a great time and told my friends to never come without me ,
I was looking for a job . First , I needed to figure out what sort of jobs I should be looking for . I like drawing , and I like helping people . Well , I could be an art teacher at school , but that would require a degree in education , and I do n't have that . I could teach art at an after school program . That would be only one day a week , for an hour or two after school , which would be good for someone who also has to go to school themselves . I went to the elementary school I used to go to , where there was a program like that , but they told me they 'd cancelled it ! That would n't work , so I went online to look at job advertisements , on a website that lists jobs that are available . I came across several for graphic designers , which are people who do art for advertisements and websites , but they all wanted previous experience in graphic design and a degree , but I 'm a teenager ! I asked around my family for help , and my grandma pointed out that she 'd seen a sign up at the local art supply store saying that they were hiring . I would n't get to draw that much , but I could help people find their art supplies , and that would be fun . They gave me a paper application to fill out , which I did , and gave it back to them . They said they 'd call me and let me know if I 'd get a interview to get the job . While I was waiting for the call , I went to several other art supply store and did the same thing , in case I did n't get the job at the first one .
I was in New York , my first time there . There are a lot of famous sights there . It was really cool , not like anywhere else , particularly from someone who has never spent much time in a big city . We actually only went to a play the night before , which was pretty normal . But the next day we spent the whole day there . I went to the top of the Empire State building . But when you get to the top you look down on that building . That night it was July 4th . You could see the Statue of Liberty from where we were , which was in a park across the river in New Jersey .
Today I felt hungry for lunch . I decided to make a hot dog . There are many ways to make a hot dog . Today I decided to boil it . First , I took a medium sized pot out of the cupboard and filled it with water from the sink . Then I placed the pot on a burner on the stove and turned the heat on high . While the hot dog was cooking , I toasted a bun in the toaster oven . After about five minutes , I removed the hot dog from the pot and placed it in the bun . Then I added toppings . Once I added all of the toppings , I sat down at the dining room table and ate the hot dog for lunch . It was delicious .
I hardly find myself having to order something over the phone but it actually happened last week . I was trying to book a Mexican Vacation for my wife and I and the promo code that I had for $ 150 off for Expedia.com was not working . I looked up and called their customer service number and in order to get it to work I had to process the order over the phone . I was worried that she would have a hard time understanding me and would complicate the process of me booking the tickets or spell our names wrong in the system which would result in issues going on the flight and whatnot but it turned out fine . I spent about half an hour on the phone but it was worth it because I saved $ 150 .
My friend Stacy and myself wanted to go shopping downtown . The fastest way to get there was to take the underground . I looked up the schedule to see what time we would need to be there for the underground to the city . We made sure to have enough money to pay for the underground before we got there . Once there , we waited patiently for a few minutes . We wanted to get there a little bit early just in case there were any mishaps on the way there . Once the underground pulled up , we paid our fees and found a seat to sit on for the trip . We made sure to stay together and got off at the same time so we would not get lost in the crowds .
Now that the weekend had come , I was going to go play a game of golf with my friends . At the golf course , we each rented different golf clubs and a bag of golf balls , and set out to cover the course . At the first whole , we - my three friends and I - played Rock-Paper-Scissors to decide who would go first , second , third , and then last . I got to go first . So I set my gold ball on the little tee sticking up out of the grass and set my golf club against it , aiming for the hole . It hit the golf ball and the ball flew through the air across the grass to land right next to the hole ! But because I had n't gotten a hole-in-one , I had to hit the ball again to try to get it in , which messed up my score a little . My friends took their turns next . One of them got a hole-in-one , and the other two had to hit the ball a few times , just like I did . There were eighteen holes in all , and getting our golf balls into each of them took hours , but it was fun and we enjoyed playing golf together .
I 've always wanted to design a new t-shirt , so yesterday I put my skills to the test . The first thing I did was decide what I wanted to put on my shirt . I used a computer to create a cool design . When I was satisfied with how it looked , I printed the design out using special paper called a transfer sheet . Next , I took my clothes iron down off the high shelf in the closet and plugged it in . When it was nice and hot I took it over to the shirt and applied heat to the transfer sheet . The heat from the iron caused the design to attach itself to the t-shirt , so when I pulled the paper off the design stayed in place . After I pulled the sheet off I checked to make sure the design was stuck to the shirt correctly , then I put the iron away .
I decided I wanted to go on a fishing trip on my day off . I checked that the local lake allowed fishing and gathered together my fishing rod , tackle box and some snacks so I could leave early the next day . The day of the fishing trip was warm and sunny . I had a comfortable camp chair on a dock used for fishing . I got there early and it was very peaceful and calm . It got busier as the day went on , which scared some of the fish away . I spent all morning and afternoon fishing . In the afternoon I felt a tug on my line . It was a fish ! I carefully worked on reeling in , trying to keep it on the line . When I was done fishing , I put the fish in my cooler and drove home .
We wanted to order pizza by phone . We looked up the pizza restaurants phone number on their website . Then we looked at their menu and decided what kind of pizzas we wanted . Then we decided what toppings we wanted . After we knew what we wanted to order I called the pizza restaurants phone number . When they answered I let them know I wanted to order pizza and that we would like them to deliver it to us . Then they asked me what I would like . On the first pizza we wanted pepperoni . On the second pizza we wanted Canadian bacon and pineapple . On the third pizza we wanted cheese only . Then they let me know it would be 45 minutes and they would bring the pizzas to us . Then they asked me for my credit card information so I could pay for the pizzas . It was easy to order by the phone because we had already decided what we wanted before we called .
I hear the baby is crying , so he must be ready for a bottle . Very carefully I put my hands under the baby , being mindful to support his neck with one hand so his head does n't wobble around . I hold the baby close to me , wrapping his blanket around him and cradle him in my arms . I speak softly to the baby , I make sure his formula is not too warm and not too cold before I feed it to him . I put the nipple of the bottle in the baby 's mouth , and I ensure I 'm holding the bottle at an angle so there is n't lots of air getting in his tummy . The baby drinks all the formula and then I put him over my shoulder , I then gently patting his back to get him to burp .
I went shopping today , and I bought a lovely poster of a kitten lying in some flowers . It was so cute , and I could not wait to put it up . I decided that it would look best in a frame . So I sized the poster and went to a hobby store and picked out a nice frame that met the size of the poster . When I got back home . I walked around my home looking for the perfect place to hang it . After some consideration . I retrieved the hammer and nails out of the shopping bag and then I nailed the nail into the wall . I stepped back to look at the poster to make sure it was even with the wall . Ah yes . It was perfect !
One day I decided to go out to shop . So first I got ready and then went in my car . I drove in my car to the shopping centre and reached there in ten minutes . I got out and started walking around looking at things . First , I went to the clothes section . I found some really great things that I liked , so I went to the cashier and stood in the line . After that , I felt hungry so I decided to find something to eat . I walked around for a while and found a good restaurant . I ordered my food and had a great lunch . Then I felt tired so I got in my car and went home . It was really fun !
Last week , I went golfing for the first time . It was very warm outside , so I wore a golf shirt and a hat . I met my boss at the golf course around 10 AM . We loaded our golf clubs into the back of the golf cart and made our way to the first hole . My boss gave me tips and showed me how to stand properly . When it was my turn , I missed the ball on my first swing ! I swung a second time and hit the ball . My boss 's ball was right next to the hole . To my surprise , my ball was in the hole ! My boss was impressed , since it was my first time golfing .
Today we bought a tree . This tree was our Christmas tree , so we were really picky about which one we wanted . We wanted to pick a tree that was fresh and smelled good , but was large and lush . We picked out the most green tree we could find , that was small enough to fit into our house , but large enough . We were between this one and another one that was bigger and more lush , but what it came down to was the fact that this tree could n't physically fit in our house based on it 's size . Choosing to buy a real tree this year was a big choice since usually we put up a fake tree . Buying this tree was a good choice though because the whole family is excited about it , and I think it will be beautiful .
One day we went to the fair . Our child liked the animals , and really liked the chickens . We saw a poster with a bunch of chickens on it , so we bought it to put up on the wall in our child 's room . When we got home we took the poster into the room and wanted to see where we would put it up . We even thought about putting it on the ceiling , ha ha . We finally decided on a wall . Next we wanted to figure out where on the wall it would go . Now we though about how to attach the poster to the wall . We could put it up with thumbtacks but we did not want any holes in the wall , even if they would be small holes . We could use tape , but the sometimes tape tears the poster when you try to remove the tape . We finally decided on poster mounting putty which is soft and comes off easily . It looked great and those chickens never looked better .
My sister went to the library to borrow a book . She had a library card from the city library . She took her card with her . She typed the name of the book that she was looking for . She got the number from the computer search results . She wrote down the number and looked through the books in the shelf . She made sure it was the one she was looking for . She then went to the front desk to check out the book . The staff in the library took her book and her library card . It has the information of the book , when it was checked out and the date she needed to return to the library . The staff told her to return before the date to avoid any penalty .
I needed new clothes for work . I went to the store to get some . I drove there and got out of my car . I went inside and began to look around . I took things off the hangers and put them on . I found that some things did n't fit , so I put them back after putting them back on their hangers . I got other things to try on . I kept this up till I had enough clothes to buy . I used my debit card to pay . I took my receipt and bags . I left and went home with my new clothes . I ended up finding many nice things .
A few months ago I went to the movie theater in my town with my husband . We had called ahead to see what movies were playing and what times they were being shown . We ended up setting on an action movie and picked the 7:00 PM showing . We drove to the theater and walked up to the ticket window at 6:30 PM to purchase two tickets for the movie . Afterwards , we went inside to the concession stand , and bought a large popcorn and two small cokes to drink . We carried these to the entrance of the theater , and handed our tickets to the collector , who directed us to the second theater on our right . We decided to sit in the very top row towards the middle . We climbed up the steps until we reached this row and sat down carefully . We ate our popcorn until the movie started .
I absolutely love the beach . Today was a very sunny day here in Miami . I decided it was perfect weather to soak up some sun . I brought with me a cooler to bring soda and water and my favorite beach blanket . I also decided to bring along the book I was reading at the time . When I got to the beach and parked my car I enjoyed my walk to the sand . I sat down and first read my book for a few chapters . I than took water out of my cooler and took a sip . Than I decided to dive into the water . The water was pretty calm and not too cold . It was refreshing and beautiful !
When I start ironing , I usually begin with damp clothing . Wrinkles are often easier to remove from damp fabric . A bonus is that a lovely warm scent often rises up off whatever item I am ironing as I press it flat and smooth . I set up my ironing board before I begin . Then I plug in and turn on my iron , usually filling it with water before I do , and setting it to the highest temperature that matches the fabric I 'm ironing first . Then I organize the things I plan to iron in a basket . I put simple items on the bottom , and more complicated things like shirts and blouses on top , and do them first . It does n't take much time to organize the wash before I begin , and saves work in the end . I start ironing a shirt or blouse at the collar , ironing it flat , and then turning it over to iron the other side . Then I hang the garment up , so it wo n't wrinkle again , and go on to the next .
I was thinking about my grandmother recently . I realized that I had n't spoken with her in a while and I missed her . I decided to write her a letter . I sat down for an hour with a pencil and paper and wrote about how I was feeling and about all the fun things I had been doing with my family and friends . When I was finished , I folded up the paper and placed it inside of an envelope . I wrote my address on the top left corner and my grandmother 's address on the middle of the front of the envelope . Then I stuck a stamp to the top right corner . The next day , the mailman came and took the envelope to send it away to my grandmother .
Some things just taste better cooked on a gas stove . One of those things are eggs . They just cook better and taste better . I then grab a non stick pan , preferably teflon and heat the pan on the stove . Then I drop in a pat of butter and once it starts to sizzle , I crack an egg and drop the contents into the hot butter . Once the egg is cooked underneath , I use a spatula to flip the egg and cook the other side . I turn the gas off just before the egg is done so that the residual heat in the pan cooks the egg the rest of the way.I grab a plat and set it on the counter next to the stove . I double check to make sure that I turned the gas off and let the pan cool before putting it in the sink .
Yesterday , I had to make a dinner reservation for my friend 's upcoming birthday . In order to make the reservation , I first asked my friend where she wanted to go for her birthday dinner . She answered that she wanted to go to Red Lobster . I looked up the phone number of the restaurant on the Internet and then called the restaurant at that number . I spoke with a friendly hostess , who asked when the party would be , and for how many people . The hostess said it was a good thing I was calling a week early , since for that many people , we 'd need a private room . She took my name and phone number and reserved that private room for us for next Friday . I thanked her for her time and then hung up the phone .
Last night , I watched a movie at home with my daughter . At 8 pm when the movie was over , I turned the TV off because it was time to get ready for bed . First we went into the bathroom . I put bubble bath in the water and helped my daughter step into the bathtub . After about 10 minutes , it was time for her to get out of the tub . I gave her a towel to dry off with and helped her get into her pajamas . I tucked my daughter into the bed so that she was nice and warm and comfortable under the blankets . I sang a lullaby to her and then turned off the lights , leaving only a nightlight on . I said `` sweet dreams , '' and quietly stepped out of the room so she could fall asleep peacefully .
I had just moved into a new home . The house had been empty for quite a few years . As a result , there was a lot of remodeling to do . The walls were currently painted an ugly yellow and the paint was peeling . I went to the paint store and looked over the paint colors . I settled on a calming blue . I figured out how much paint I would need by calculating the area of the room , then I bought enough gallons to cover the job . After getting home , I spread a plastic drop cloth over the floor and got the paint ready . I took a brush and dipped it in the paint and spread it over the wall . This was going to look much better !
It was a sunny , beautiful day and I wanted to get outside . I decided to call my friend and ask if he wanted to go play golf . He said yes . We paid our fee to play that day and got our cart and headed out to the first hole . We both took turns swinging our first ball on Hole 1 off a tee . After several shots trying to get it closer to the hole - I finally putted the ball into Hole 1 after 7 shots and it was a Par 4 . At the end of the day , we tallied up our scores from all 18 holes and I won with the lowest score of 95 and my friend had a losing score of 98 .
I can pay with a credit card online or at a store . One example of me paying online was for some vitamins that I wanted to order . I simply added my items to my online shopping cart by clicking a button , and then I entered my payment information which includes my credit card number , expiration date of the card , and CCV code ( all of these are numbers physically printed on the card ) . I also selected whether or not it was a Visa , Mastercard , or American Express Credit card ( these are the main companies that make credit cards ) . When I am using my credit card in a physical location , I insert it to a slot that reads the metal chip visible on my card . I do this whenever I pay for gasoline . Sometimes they make me enter my zip code at the point of sale terminal .
There is so much that goes into preparing the perfect wedding . First , it is necessary to meet with the pastor who will be performing the religious ceremony . Once the date is set and the church is booked , you find a place to have the party . You will need to choose the foods , drinks and decorations . If you have a budget , you must be careful not to over spend . The bride and the groom will need to decide how many people will be attending and plan accordingly . If there will be dancing then a dance floor is a must . Sometimes people choose a dj over a live band . The best part of planning a wedding is the bride to be finding a wedding dress .
Today I went looking for a job . In order to find a job , I had to first write a resume . The resume had all of my past experience on it , and my educational level . The jobs I was looking for had to do with healthcare , so I highlighted the nursing classes I took as well as the hospital volunteer work I 've done so far . The jobs I applied for said they would take about one week to get back to me about a possible interview . I also put my resume in at some retail jobs such as working at Target or CVS . These jobs would be my back up plan if I did n't get a job in healthcare at my local hospital . I really hope I get my first choice job , but it 's always good to have options .
When making fresh orange juice , the best oranges to use are usually smaller navel oranges . They tend to be sweeter and contain lots of juice . It is easy to squeeze fresh orange juice by hand , using a small bowl and large metal spoon . First , cut the oranges in half , then over the bowl , cup a half-piece in one hand and grind the spoon in the middle of the orange 's flesh , rotating or spinning the spoon several times to press the juice into the bowl . After all the pieces have been squeezed with the spoon , you can still squeeze each piece by hand to get the last few drops out . A minimum of four navel oranges will yield about one cup of fresh juice . It may be best to purchase a bulk bag of oranges , as they are usually less expensive overall than just buying a few oranges .
I learned how to play monopoly with my brothers . The goal of the game is to get everybody 's money . To do that you have to buy property and building houses and hotels . At various points you get money and you can buy land , houses and hotels . It is a very long game usually . One player will be the Banker and handle all the deeds to lands , the houses and the hotels . Players can loan each other money and can mortgage their land , houses and hotels . It 's pretty fun , but , as I said before it is a long game , it can actually last for days . Sometimes there will just be two players left as everybody else has gone bankrupt . I do n't think I ever actually finished a game .
You first need to determine whether the diaper needs to be changed . You can Feel it to see if it feels heavy and puffy . That would mean it is wet . If it smells pretty bad , then it is a poopy diaper . You remove the diaper by pulling on the Velcro straps that are holding it in place . You wrap up the dirty diaper so the waste is contained on the inside and you throw it into the bin . You then wipe the baby 's tushy and genitals with a wet wipe . You then take out a fresh diaper , and place it under the baby with the portion with Velcro straps under the behind of the baby . Then fold up the other half and attach the Velcro straps to the front . Redress the baby , and you are all set
I went to a sushi restaurant by myself last Friday . I like to sit at the sushi bar because it is easier to get good service , but the restaurant was very busy , so I had to sit at a table instead of at the sushi bar . A waitress came to take my order . When the waitress brought my order , she did n't bring be a spicy tuna roll , but instead she brought me a California roll . I told the waitress she brought me the wrong order , so I had her take it back . After about ten more minutes , the waitress came back and apologized for bringing me the wrong order , and she gave me the spicy tuna roll I ordered .
I was working as a waitress in a restaurant , and a customer was thirsty for a drink . She wanted a special drink called a Shirley Temple . I knew exactly what was in a Shirley Temple , so I was excited to make it for her ! In the fridge , I grabbed some lemon lime soda , a red liquid called grenadine , and some cherries . I poured some of the grenadine into a glass , followed by lemon lime soda and mixed it together . I then put extra cherries on top . I smiled and placed the drink in front of her , and she was the happiest five year old I had ever seen ! Her parents laughed and smiled , and thanked me for making their daughter 's day by making her her favorite drink .
Yesterday after work I went to the gym . There are lots of different things you can do at my gym . Sometimes I like to walk on the treadmill , sometimes I like to ride an exercise bike . There is also a swimming pool , but I have to remember to bring my swim suit if I 'm going to swim , and I did n't have it yesterday . When I went inside , I had to show my membership card to the man at the front desk . I went into the changing room and changed from my work clothes into my exercise clothes . I thought about what exercise I would like to do today , and I decided I was going to ride an exercise bike for 20 minutes and then run for 10 minutes on the treadmill . But when I went into the main gym , all the exercise bikes were being used already , so I decided to start by jogging on the treadmill . The treadmills have TV screens so I turned off my music and plugged my headphones in to the TV . Then I could watch the news while I was running . I kept running on the treadmill . I was getting pretty tired , so I slowed the treadmill down so I could walk . The bikes stayed busy for the next 20 minutes , so in the end I decided to stop using the treadmill and go take a shower and head home . I dried off , got dressed , and went home .
It was cold outside and looked like it may snow , so I thought the perfect meal for that evening would be a nice vegetable stew . The hardest part about making a vegetable stew is all of the vegetables that you have to chop . So I got out all of the vegetables that I wanted to put into the stew and went ahead and washed it all . Sharp knives always make chopping vegetables very easy . I started with the celery and cut it up into small bite sized pieces . When I was done I moved the cut up celery to the side and moved on to the carrots . I moved them and chopped up the onions and potatoes . Pretty soon I was through chopping the vegetables .
`` Oh my goodness , look at that ! '' Mother said as she peeked into my room . I looked around for a monster , but all I saw was lots of mess ! When Mother left I started to pick up . Sometimes when your sister leaves dolls around you have to clean them up too . I put the dolls on the bed , and the bears in the net above the shelf . Then I picked up blocks . I put all of them into my toy box . Then I remembered that I had left a puzzle underneath all of that . I put all of the pieces back into the wooden puzzle and stacked it on top of the others on the shelf . All clean ! Now I can go to the park . my sister said , grinning .
During my high school years I applied for a job working in a restaurant . I fill out an application for a position as a cook or a desk clerk . Later that week I was interviewed to work in the dining room as an assistant helper . My first night I had everything backward and completely wrong . The next day I showed up for work determining to do the job right , because I really needed the money as a high school senior . I was successful in setting the small dining table . Shortly after , a family of of twelve made reservation and I was put on the spot to set up the dining room table . I was praise for such a well known job and was offer the clerk position . I came to a conclusion that this was just a test .
One night , my friends and I wanted to go to the movies and get something to eat afterwards . I was really in the mood for a comedy , but someone else wanted to see the latest summer blockbuster , \ \ Avengers \ \ . I checked to see what that movie was about and was n't really in the mood to see it . No one agreed with her . We all discussed it and decided to see \ \ The Incredibles \ \ instead . It was funny and full of action . My friend drove us all in one car and we arrived at the movie theater at 7:00 . We got on line , purchased our tickets . Then we proceeded to the concession stand and had to decide on what to eat . Everyone had different cravings , but in the end we shared popcorn , watched a great film and had a good time .
Back in my high school P.E. class , we did units where we would focus on one specific activity . One of my favorite units that we did was the tennis unit . We would break off into teams of two and face off against each other , and this usually made for great fun . First , we would make the teams . Sometimes , the P.E. teacher would let us pick our own teams , so we could pair up with a friend , or they would assign us with partners . Once everybody know who they were playing with , they took a spot on the court , and one person from each team would serve the ball . Serving the ball means throwing it up into the air and hitting into the opposing team 's side of the court . The two people on each team would then keep the ball moving by hitting it back and forth onto the opposite side . Whenever someone was n't able to hit the ball back , it was out , and that team lost a round .
I looked in my fridge and did not see very much food in it . It was time to go grocery shopping . First though , I needed to make a shopping list . I thought about what I usually have in the fridge and what I liked to eat . I checked how much of each food I had left in the cabinet and wrote down things that were almost out . I thought about what was in the freezer . There was not much inside the freezer it looked like , so I wrote down some frozen foods like chicken nuggets . Thinking some more , I looked over the list thinking of something that could be missing . My list was pretty good , so I could not find anything that was missing .
This morning I went by myself to the gym . I grabbed my gym bag and walked there . Once I swiped my card to sign in , I went to the locker room and changed into my gym clothes : a tank top and compression leggings . I went to the second floor , where the track is , and ran at a comfortable pace for about five minutes to warm up . I 'm new to lifting weights and am petite , so I 've only recently worked up to the ten pound weights . I did several exercises with them for biceps and triceps . Then , I ran two miles at a comfortable pace . After this , I went back to the locker room and took a short shower . Then I changed into my normal clothes and went home .
Tom 's dad ordered pizza yesterday for the family . He picked the phone up , and called Dominoes Pizza . When he spoke , he told the man he wanted a large pepperoni pizza with thin crust and extra cheese . His dad paid for the pizza by giving the man on the phone his card numbers for his debit card . Then the man gave Tom 's dad a time that they would deliver the pizza . Thirty-five minutes later , a pizza delivery guy knocked on the front door , and gave his dad the pizza . He signed the receipt , and gave the guy a tip , $ 2 , for bringing it to them fast . Tom 's dad called to the family to come eat dinner , and set the pizza on the table to eat . He put plates on the table , and poured the coke for everyone to drink , and they ate every single slice of pizza !
It is Saturday morning and my mother wakes me early . Every Saturday morning is grocery day . My mother likes to shop by the week . The store is huge . Fruits and vegetables all stacked neatly in shelves . Potatoes in bags stacked next to the onions . Grapes in big bunches . I love the colors and the shapes . Here you can find some stuff I have never seen before . Star fruit , miniature bananas and blood oranges . We spend most of our time here . We do go to the cereal aisle and I beg my mother every week for a different cereal treat . Sometimes she says yes and others no . But this week is yes and Frosted Flakes get tossed in the cart with delight . I help my mom bag the groceries and put the bags in the trunk of the car . When we get home it all unloaded and put away and then it is time for some Frosted Flake goodness .
I have never been to the city of St. Augustine , Florida and I heard they have a bike tour for only fifty dollars per person . My family of four decided to try and I booked a tour . The day of the tour , we made sure we were dressed comfortably and wore sneakers and had plenty of water for the ride . We got on our bikes and proceeded to peddle through the cobblestone streets of St. Augustine and was able to stop and go as we please . Since it was just the four of us , the guide was able to give us plenty of information about all of the different sites in the town . At the end of the tour we were told we rode our bikes for almost 10 miles without even realizing it .
It 's nearly Christmas time , and I 've got to wrap up the gifts . When wrapping a gift , you need the gift itself , some wrapping paper , and lots of tape . First , take some of the wrapping paper from the roll and place it on a flat surface . Then , start wrapping the present . Fold the paper over the present 's box evenly , to make sure it 's covered completely . Some gifts are n't in square boxes , so those can be a little tricky to wrap . Wrap the paper over the top first , then fold the sides to make sure everything is nice and even . Once it 's fully taped shut and it 's perfectly even , it 's wrapped ! The only thing that 's left to do is put the present under the tree to open on Christmas Day .
I was talking to my friend when I accidentally cut my hand . I needed to get something to stop the bleeding and to protect the wound from bacteria . I went to my bathroom and into the medicine cabinet , and I grabbed the box of band aids . I selected one that looked like it was the right size put the band aid box back in the cabinet . I split open the band aid , revealing the white pad that absorbs blood . I placed it over the wound and then pulled back the two plastic strips that revealed the adhesive . I pulled them snug and fixed the band aid into place . I then picked up the trash from the band aids and threw it away .
Sally and her family went to a restaurant for brunch . This is something they did every Sunday . Brunch is between breakfast and lunch , and Sunday brunch is one of Sally 's favorite meals . The restaurant the family goes to is part of a hotel , and the brunch served there is buffet style , which means Sally can get all her favorite foods . When the family arrives , asks how many are in the party , and seats them at a table for 6 . She asks if they would like water as she hands them all menus , just in case someone doesnt want the buffet . When the waiter comes to the table , he takes all the menus and asks everyone what they would like to drink , so he can bring it while the family heads to the buffet tables . Some want tea , others want soda , but eventually they all get up to fill thier plates . Some time later , after eating till they were pleasantly full , the adult were drinking coffee while the kids had ice cream . The waiter brought the check , and Sally 's mom placed her credit card in the tray , then we back to enjoying her coffee . Once the waiter came back with her card and receipt , Sally 's dad indicated that it was time to go , and the entire family headed out for the car .
My old fashioned alarm clock did not go off this morning , subsequently I was late for work . I did n't have time to change the batteries so I waited until after work . Once home , I picked up the clock and used a Phillips head screwdriver to open the back of the clock . I put the dead batteries in the used battery drawer for recycling at a later date . I grabbed two fresh batteries from the adjacent drawer . I popped the batteries , making sure the positive and negatives were properly aligned and I screwed the plate back on with the screwdriver . I had to reset the time which was n't hard , I just turned the dial on the back until it was correct . I then reset the alarm as well so that I would not be late from oversleeping the next day as well .
My friend and I were feeling hungry so we decided to go to the Japanese restaurant a few minutes away . When we got there , we sat down and were handed menus . We discussed ordering an appetizer , but decided not to since we were trying to save money . The waiter came back in a few minutes and asked for our order . I ordered a Teriyaki-Chicken rice bowl with a side of vegetables . My friend ordered soba noodles with vegetables . The food came about thirty minutes later . We thanked our waiter and began eating . After we finished , the waiter took our plates away . We paid for our meal and left , satisfied .
Last week I moved to Kansas all the way from Nevada , and I was very lonely . My best friend Emma from Nevada said that she would make sure to write me a letter , and I was very excited to receive it . Every day after school the first thing I would do is check the mailbox for Emma 's letter . Then finally , on Friday , I looked in the mailbox and saw a letter that was addressed to me ! I excitedly ran into the house and began to open the letter . After I opened it , I threw away the envelope and began to read the letter . Emma had lots of interesting things to say about her life . I was really happy that she sent a letter to me , but it also made me miss Nevada even more .
Some years ago , I used my bike to get around town a lot . Of course , came the time when you have to make repairs . I found out a lot about bicycle tires during this time . I had no idea how to use it but I did find out . I had to take the whole wheel off the bicycle . Next I pried the tires from the rim and that took some doing . Okay once I got that off I had to take the inner tube out also and I learned that I had to be very careful with the inner tube because I could cause more damage by being rough . Next , I took the inner tube to the gas station to get air since I did n't have a manual air pump . I learned really quickly that I needed to fill the inner tube with care or I would be buying another one since the air fills it quickly and the tube can pop . Once I put a little air in the tube I had to listen as I pressed the air out to determine where the leak was actually at . Once the leak location was identified then I was able to take the tube home and use the glue from the kit and apply the rubber patch . Of course I had to allow the tube to dry and then deflate it to get it back on the bicycle .
Last Sunday I played music in church . When I was very young , my parents put me into classes that taught me how to play the guitar . As a result , I like to practice my guitar playing skills whenever I can . I usually arrive to mass early and look over the material for that day . Sometimes the songs are long and require a lot of guitar , and sometimes the songs do n't require any guitar at all . However , you do n't need a guitar to play music in a church . This is a great way to stay involved and help invite everyone to be themselves and participate . So whether you know how to play an instrument or not , it is always possible to contribute to the music making process in church .
I rinsed the fresh wound with cold water , then held pressure on it for a few minutes with a dry paper towel . Once the wound stopped bleeding I gently applied some peroxide and let it dry . I then applied a thin layer of neo sporin . I found an appropriate sized band aid removed the wrapper and threw the wrapper away . I peeled one side of the band aid sticky cover off , one sticky side exposed , I stuck it on bare skin just to the side of the wound . I then peeled off the other side and gently pressed the band-aid to my skin , making sure the wound was centered and properly covered by the pad part of the band aid . I also reapplied a bandage at least once a day for 3 days until the wound stayed closed on its own .
Every morning after I get up and have had my coffee , I take a shower . I go into the bathroom and turn on the water . I make sure the water is n't too hot or too cold . Afterwards , I strip down and get into the shower . I grab my shampoo bottle and add it to my hair . I lather it up , making sure to clean my hair . Next , I add conditioner to make my hair more manageable and soft . I add a little to my hand and work it into my hair and let it sit for several minutes . After that , I rinse it out and get out of the shower . I then blow dry my hair and style it for the day .
Our kitchen floor was in bad shape , so we decided to replace it . First , we had to measure the floor in order to figure out how much vinyl tile to buy . We took our measurements to the store and picked out a pretty pattern for the tile . Next , we had to remove the old floor . We pried up the linoleum around the edges . It was stuck down with glue , so this was a difficult job . We also had to move the refrigerator and stove out of the way in order to get the old linoleum out . Then , we started gluing down our new floor tiles , starting in the middle of the room and working outward . When we got to the edges of the room , we had to cut some of the tiles to fit . When we were all finished , we had a beautiful new floor !
Every morning I drive my middle school kids to school . At 7:40 a.m. my kids and I get in our minivan and back out of the driveway . During the short drive to the middle school only a few miles away we listen to the radio and talk about any schedule changes for the day . After the short drive to school , we typically have to wait in the drop off line at the middle school parking lot . It often seems like it takes forever , but eventually it is our car 's turn to let the kids out at the front door . My kids exit the van and close the doors behind them . The ride home is always quiet , but I know that when I pick them up it will be another story with lots of chatter about their day .
Dad thought the yard looked empty and the sun was making the house too warm in the afternoon . He decided to go out and buy a tree . He got his truck out of the garage and asked his son to come along to help him pick out a nice tree . They parked in the parking lot , and got out of the truck , and saw many trees . The da asked his son , which kind of tree do you think would be best ? His son said , a nice big tree that will help fill the yard and block the wall of our house from the sun . The boy walked up and down the rows of trees and found one he liked . His dad asked the worker to load the tree into the truck and paid for the tree inside the store . The dad and his son drove out of the parking lot and went home feeling happy . The boy 's dad said , " Now when we get home I can teach you how to plant a tree ! "
I wake up early in the day , usually around 6 A.M. I put on some clothes that are comfortable to exercise in . I make sure I have my phone and headphones , so I can listen to music while I am outside . I leave my house and begin jogging on the same path I take every day . I make sure to avoid jogging past houses that have dogs that are not friendly , because dogs sometimes scare me . I like to listen to music while I am running , but I will change the song if it is too slow . I feel like songs that have a fun beat help me stay focused . My normal jogging path goes past a library , where I usually stop to get some water before finishing my jog for the day . When I get home , I make sure to take a shower . I can sometimes sweat a lot !
It was 9:00 PM and I decided it was time to get ready for bed . First I went into my bedroom and got some clean pajamas from my drawer . Then I went into the bathroom and got out some floss , my toothbrush , toothpaste , and mouth wash . Then I put tooth paste on my tooth brush and brushed my teeth for 2 minutes . I spit into the sink , then I grabbed a little cup and poured some mouth wash inside . I swished the mouth wash inside my mouth for a minute and spit it into the sink . I put away my face wash and all my tooth hygiene goods away before I went into my bedroom . I changed into my clean pajamas and tossed my day clothes into a hamper . I plugged my phone into a charger . I turned off my bedside lamp , closed my eyes , and laid on my pillow .
This morning I was getting ready for the day , and after I had breakfast I went through our pantry . After looking through our pantry and refrigerator I realized we were out of groceries . We ca n't have dinner without any groceries ! It was a Sunday , though , and I was unsure if my usual grocery store would be open or not . I turned on the computer , opened up my internet browser , and searched for the name of the store I usually go to . \ \ Luckily , the website showed that the store was open , and would be opening in just thirty minutes ! I got my grocery bags , put them in the trunk , and hopped in the car to go grocery shopping . When I arrived at the store , I only had ten minutes to wait to the store was open . I checked the door of the store and verified that it did open in ten minutes , and once it opened I completed my shopping .
We decided it was time for our family to get a pet . My children are learning responsibility and I wanted them to learn with a fun pet . Before going to the pound we did our research . My children checked out books from the library and learned all about how to keep a dog fed , watered and clean . We then took the morning out to head to the pound . The children were very excited to meet the newest member of our family . After arriving the employees walked us through the crates to see what options we had . The boys quickly choose the puppy and were instantly captivated by his curious nature . After paying a nominal fee we brought the puppy home and our new family was settled in .
I was in a hurry and was hungry so decided to eat at Jimmy John 's fast food restaurant . I looked through the menu to see what I was hungry for and ordered the # 15 club tuna with a bag of chips and a fountain drink . Since I had some more things to do before heading home I decided to eat in the restaurant . I put ice in my cup , filled it with Coke , put on a lid and put a straw in . When my sandwich was done being made I thanked the employee and sat down to eat it , it had the perfect amount of toppings and I did not need to remove or add anything extra . The sandwich was filling so I took the chips with me to eat later . I topped off my soda to take along with me as well .
I have just moved into a new house , and the walls are white . I think that I would like some more color in my house , so I decided to paint the walls . I look at lots of different colors I think I would like , and pick out one that looks good . I think about what type of paint I would like too . Some paints are easy to use , but more expensive . I go to the store and pick out a good kind of paint in the color I want . This kind of paint is thick and only needs one coat , so it is easy to use . I come home and lay down blankets in front of the walls I want to paint . The blankets will catch any drops that fall off the brush while I paint , so the floor does not get messy . I dip the brush into the paint and paint the walls , making sure I cover all the white spots . Now that the paint is dry , I can touch the walls again and they look nicer .
I like to keep my plants indoors because it makes my house look cheerier and because the weather outside where I live can be unpredictable . Every morning I water my indoor plants to make sure that they thrive and stay healthy . I got out my indoor watering pitcher , which is designed to reduce spills . I filled the water pitcher with clean , cold water . I picked up the pitcher with both hands because it was heavy . I carried it over to my first indoor plant and carefully poured water into the bottom of the pot where it was filled with dirt . I had 5 indoor plants in total , so I made sure to water all of them . When I was done I poured out the extra water into the sink and set my watering pitcher back on the shelf .
Yesterday while I was at work my boss asked me to make copies of some important documents . I took the documents from him and headed over to the copy room where the copy machine is kept . First , I flipped the switch on the side of the machine to turn it on . After it warmed up , I lifted the lid and placed the first page of the document inside of the scanner . I then shut the lid and pushed bent over to check that there was enough blank paper in the machine . After I was satisfied as to the paper level , I stood back up and pressed the large button to start the copying process . I pressed the large button again , and repeated the process until I had made copies of all the documents my boss had asked me to complete .
I needed to boil milk for a recipe I wanted to make . First I had to collect my supplies . I opened the cabinet drawer and found my saucepan . I then opened the refrigerator , and found my milk . Once I had found the milk , I removed the lid , and poured some into the saucepan , making sure I did n't pour too much . Next , I placed the saucepan full of milk on the stove burner , and turned on the stove using the dials . I then watch the milk for indications of boiling . I have to wait for it to get hot enough . Small bubbles start to appear which shows that it is close to boiling . Larger bubbles start appearing , meaning that it is reaching the boiling temperature , which is 212.3 degrees Fahrenheit for milk . Now that my milk has boiled , I removed it from the heated burner , and continue on to the rest of my recipe .
When my baby used the bathroom in her diaper , it did not smell good . I had to change it . I first went and got her diapers and the box of wipes ready . I did not leave her for a moment , since she could roll off and hurt herself . I talked to her while I removed her clothes and the old and stinky diaper . I balled it up and sit it to the side . I carefully put the diaper on the right side up . I pulled the straps and made sure it was snug , but not too tight . I put her clothes back on and set her down safely . I wrapped it up in itself and tossed it and the used wipes in the trash can .
Every Saturday morning , I like to clean my flat . This morning , I woke up early in the morning and got a pair of gloves , cleaning spray , cleaning brush , and a cleaning cloth . First , I went around my flat and made sure there was nothing on the floor . If there is paper , I will throw it away . I sprinkled some nice smelling powder on my carpet to make the room smell good . Then , I vacuumed my carpet . Next , I decided to tackle the bathroom . I sprayed everything from the bathtub to my sink . I took my cleaning brush and scrubbed everyplace that had cleaning spray on it . I took a my cloth that I had and I polished the places that I had scrubbed . Lastly , I needed to clean my kitchen . I took the cleaning spray and sprayed the counter tops and my sink . I scrubbed each area until it was clean . After I finished , I washed off my rag and brush . I had enough time to take care of other errands today .
In order to prepare the rice , I took a saucepan out of the drawer and placed it on to the stove burner . I calculated how many cups of rice I wanted to serve . I measured out the rice in a measuring cup and poured the rice into the saucepan . I then turned the stove burner heat to " high " . Once the water started to boil , I reduced the burner 's heat to " low " and place a lid on the saucepan . I read the rice instructions for the appropriate cook time for this amount of rice , and then set the kitchen timer appropriately . Once the simmering was complete , I removed the pan from the burner , turned off the burner 's heat , and scooped the rice onto plates for serving .
I was late for school this morning because I did not wake up in time . I soon realized that the reason I did not wake up in time was because the batteries in my alarm clock had gone dead . I knew I needed to change them right away so that I would n't be late again tomorrow . I saw that the batteries were AA , and there were two of them . I removed the two dead batteries and disposed of them . I then went to my kitchen drawer and found two fresh AA batteries . I placed the new batteries in the clock , making sure to line up the negative sides with the negative symbol in the battery container . I reset my alarm , and was not late again .
My sister and I decided to ask our parents to play Monopoly last Friday night . They agreed . We were happy because the game is more fun the more people that play it . My dad was the banker and my mom held on to the real estate . I beat my sister to the scottie dog game piece ; she ended up being the moneybag . I had some really good landings and was able to snatch up the boardwalk my second time around the board . We played for about two hours before my dad finally won . Even though I had the boardwalk , I kept landing on his hotels and he wiped me out . When we were done , we put the board and all the pieces back in the box and on the bookshelf where we keep all of our games .
Yesterday I went to my grandma 's funeral . My grandma passed away only a couple of days ago . Her funeral was early in the morning . I woke up an hour before I was supposed to be there . I got ready . I left my house thirty minutes before the funeral began so that I could get there on time . Once I got there , I got out of my car and I went inside of the church where the funeral was going to be . There were rows and rows of pews , where people were sitting . I sat down next to my mom , my dad , and my sister . Once I sat down my family and I waited five more minutes until the funeral began . At the front of the room , was my grandma . In front of her , behind a podium was the pastor . The pastor was reading a scripture from the bible . Afterwards he said nice things about my grandma and how she lived her life . After the pastor was done , a lot of my family members went up to the podium and talked about my grandma and how much they were going to miss her . After we were done , we got in our cars to drive to the grave yard where she would be buried . We drove in a long line , in front of us was grandma in her coffin in the back of a hearse . Once we got there , we walked out to where my grandma would be buried and we watched the coffin go into a hole in the ground . Once she was buried I looked at her head stone . Her head stone said beloved mother , grandmother , and friend . Then we all went to eat at my house , and talked about how much we all love and miss my grandma .
At the end of each month I settle my bank transaction or my bank book . To do this first I gather all my supplies . I need my most recent bank statement pulled up online . I also look for any receipts that I may have gotten throughout the month when I made purchases . First I read over my bank book and my receipts to make sure I have everything logged in the book . Then I look at my bank statement and make sure there are no discrepancies . I look at my ending balance and subtract whatever my first purchase total was from that figure . I then write that down as my new balance . I continue to repeat this process all the way to the top of my bank book . Then I know how much available money I have in the bank .
This morning I woke up and all the covers were off my bed . Even though I do n't normally make up my bed , this morning it was necessary . I decided to change my sheets , since they were off anyway . I placed the comforter on the side . I gathered up the sheets and pillow cases and brought them to the laundry . Next , I got out another set of clean sheets . I stretched the sheet over each corner , making a nice tight area . Next , I put the flat sheet on , tucking in the bottom and the sides . Next , I replaced the comforter , being sure that all the sides were hanging over the same amount . Now , my bed was beautifully made with clean sheets !
Learning to play Catan for the first time was daunting . But since everyone of my friends was really into it I was very much excited to learn . They explained the basic gist of the game to me : the goal is to reach ten points before any of your opponents do . This is done by amassing resources , which happens every turn with a dice roll . I tried to wrap my head around the rules , but I am a much better learner when I am doing something . So we played the game and I quickly learned the ropes . There are favorable places to put your settlements and unfavorable ones . After you put yourself in a good place , all you really have to do is reap the benefits .
I had to take the SAT exam last Saturday . It is very important to get a high score to get a place in a good university . So I was very nervous . I did not go out on Friday night as I did not want to be tired . But I still had a hard time getting to sleep . I woke up early . I checked my equipment carefully . My father drove me to the school and wished me good luck . I got out of the car and went into the gym where tables were set up for the examination . I could only keep my ID . The exam is entirely on the computer , so I did not need pencils or a calculator . I sat down in front of the screen in my assigned spot and the proctor explained the procedure . When the bell rang again we were automatically signed out . There were three sections , each an hour long . In between we had time to go to the restroom and get a drink of water . After it was over , I got together with my friends from school and we went to the shopping mall for a pizza and to talk about the test .
Dana wanted to make some fresh orange juice to go with her very nutritious breakfast . So Dana went outside to her wonderful garden and she picked some oranges from the ground . Dana went back inside to her house and rinsed off the oranges with cold water . After that , she dug out her orange juicer and she started to juice the oranges one by one , soon she will have her oranges all juiced and in a glass for her to drink . she did n't need to juice anymore oranges . Dana was very happy at what she had done , she felt very accomplished . Dana sat down to her nice breakfast and drank her fresh orange juice .
Saturday night I was planning on having a party at my house for my friends birthday . I got a call from my Mom that she fell and had to go to the hospital just a couple hours before the party was supposed to start . I had to go to the hospital to be with my Mom and that meant cancelling the party . I thought it might take too long to call everyone individually and I had to go to the hospital fast so I sent a text that included the phone numbers of all my guests and said I 'm sorry but there has been an emergency and I have to cancel the party . I then called one person and told her what was going on so that if anyone had questions she could handle it . I left a note on my front door just in case some people did n't get the message and I left .
I 'm in a club about travel , and every time we go to a new place together we make t-shirts for the whole group . The t-shirts are both for something to wear while we 're traveling , so we feel like we 're on a team together , and also a souvenir for after the trip , so we can remember the good times we had together . Recently it was my turn to design a t-shirt for our trip to Mexico . I searched on Google for some pictures of t-shirts with Mexican theme to get inspiration . I found some pictures that I liked , and put some images of Mexico , like tacos and some of the ancient temples , as well as the names of the people on the trip on the back of the shirt , with the list of cities we were going to . I chose a few different possible colors for the shirt , and we all decided we liked the blue one best .
My husband was looking for a fun way to get in shape this summer . After talking to some friends , he decided to join a flag football team in our community . It meant that we would no longer have free weekends for the season , but it was something that he was excited about . So every Saturday afternoon , I would go and watch his team practice , cheering from the sidelines . Then , every Sunday morning , I would cheer them on again as they competed with other teams . Watching my husband play football was very fun . It was very attractive and I saw a whole new side to my husband . It made me appreciate his masculine strength even more than I had before .
I need to take copies of a certain document . In order to do this , I have to get the original piece of paper that I am taking a copy of . This paper contains the words that I must now write down on my own piece of paper . Sitting at a desk , I put the pieces side by side , with the original on the left and my blank sheet of paper on the right . Word for word , making sure to account for both spelling and punctuation , I copy the words on the left page to the right one . When I have copied all of the words successfully , I place my written page aside and retrieve another blank piece of paper . I continue making copies , putting each finished copy onto the same stack as my first copy .
Today is the day of my job interview . It 's scheduled for 8 a.m. so I made sure to set my alarm clock at six in the morning so I could prepare and leave home early . I put on my business suit and prepared copies of my resume and put them inside my briefcase . Although I 'm taking the train to avoid traffic , I brought my drivers license in case they need identification when I enter the building . I presented my ID at the reception and they ushered me into the office where I waited to be called . At 8 , the reception called me and ushered me inside an office where the HR manager shook my hand . I introduced myself and he told me to sit down while he sat behind the desk . He asked me how I was doing and then asked about my current job as well as my qualifications for the job I was applying for . After he was done with his questions he shook my hand and told me they would contact me again if I got the job . I exited the building and crossed my fingers , hoping that I did well and that they would call me soon .
I arrived at 7 am to begin preparation for my presentation . I logged into the computer under my name . I then put my USB jump drive with my presentation on it in the computer . Then I went and turned on the projector . I waited for that to warm up , then made sure it was connected to the computer . Once it was connected and the screen was displaying properly , I opened the program with my presentation in it and put it in presentation mode . I opened the easel so it would stand up properly , and then set my posters on it . I double checked that they were in the correct order , and made sure that they were straight and organized . Then I was finished .
A few weeks ago , I received an invitation in the mail , my brother was getting married . The invitation had the details , which included where the wedding and reception were being held , and at what time . On the day of my brother 's wedding , I put on a nice dress and went to the church , where the wedding was happening . The organist played the song `` here comes the bride '' , and my brother 's fiancee walked in wearing a beautiful white dress . My brother and his fiancee said their vows , which included a lot of the words `` I do '' . We then went to a large banquet hall where the reception was being held . They served us a big dinner , followed by the wedding cake . The wedding cake had many layers and lots of icing .
My dishwasher is broken so today I had to wash all of my dishes by hand . After dinner I put all of the dirty dishes into the sink . I added a generous amount of soap and I let the dishes soak for about a half an hour . After the dishes had soaked I picked up my dish scrubber and began washing all the dishes , glasses and silverware one by one . Once I had completed washing all of the dishes I went to the pantry and picked up a clean dishtowel for drying the dishes . I dried each dish , glass , and every piece of silverware and put them back in the drying rack . Once every piece was dry I put all of the dishes away in the proper cabinets in my kitchen .
I went to the store the other day and bought a package of hamburger meat to make into tacos for dinner . When I got home I cut open the package and placed the meat onto a pan on the stove . I had already turned the stovetop on so the pan was nice and warm and ready to begin cooking the meat ! At first the meat is a pinkish color but as it begins to heat and cook it turns darker brown . I kept using my sppon to stir and breakup pieces . After about 10-15 minutes my meat was a nice dark brown color and I could not see anymore pink spots , which meant my meat was completely cooked ! I took the pan over to the sink where I drained out the extra watery liquid which was fat from the meat after being cooked .
Just the other day , I thought about how boring my living room looked . I figured out that buying a painting would help to make it look a bit more lively . Thinking about what type of painting I wanted , I went to the closest home goods store to see what paintings they had available . It took some time , but I eventually picked out a painting that I liked more than the other ones there , along with some wall hangers . After bringing the painting home , I picked out a spot for it on my living room wall that I liked . Once I made sure that the hangers were perfectly lined up , I hung up the painting and stepped back to get a better look at it . It looked perfect , and I was incredibly happy . After this , every time someone steps into my living room , they feel it much more lively than before .
I bought a new poster of my favorite movie , The Lord of the Rings , from the poster store . I wanted to put it on my wall so that my wall would be decorated . I went into the pantry cupboard and found a box of thumbtacks . There was a very large blank space on my wall right next to my bed , which was the perfect size for my large poster . I set my poster roll on the bed and climbed up on the bed . I stood up so that it would be easier to nail down the top part of the poster . Then I reached down a grabbed a thumbtack . I pressed the poster against the wall and put a thumbtack in each corner . Then I stepped down off the bed to get a better view . The poster was lined up perfectly and I was done .
I decided that I wanted to cook some pasta so I got a box of spaghetti noodles out of the cabinets . I got a pot out of the pantry , filled it with cold water , then placed it on top of the eye on the stove . Then I turned the knob that controls the heat on the I and set the temperature to high so that the water will boil . I waited about five minutes into the water began boiling , which is when I took the spaghetti noodles out of the box and immerse them in the boiling water . I added a dash of salt to the water to keep the noodles from sticking to each other , then with a wooden spoon , I began to gently stir the water , salt and noodles after two minutes of cooking , I repositioned the noodles so that the parts that had not been submerged underwater could begin to boil in the water . Once all the noodles were submerged underwater , then I begin to stir the noodles in the water every 30 seconds in order to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the pot . As the noodles became more soft , they began to bend and curve , which is when I reduced the heat from high to medium in order to prevent over cooking the noodles . After about eight minutes of cooking , I checked the noodle to see if it was hard or soft . Once I saw that the noodles were soft enough to be pinched easily , I turned the heat completely off , remove the sauce pot from the heat 's , and drain the water from the noodles by emptying the entire pot into a strainer that is situated inside the sink . After I emptied the pots , and the water drained out of the strain , all that is left is the noodles , which are ready to be used in a pasta dish such as spaghetti .
I realized this morning how long I 've been out of work . Two years on unemployment and I have gotten nowhere . I never stopped looking and I never stopped trying . We still get the newspaper every morning , and while some might consider that to be old fashioned , it 's how I job hunt . So , every morning , I drink my coffee , read the paper , and job hunt . Job openings have been so scarce , I wondered if I ever will find one . This morning there were openings as a cashier at the local grocery store , a cook in the fast food restaurant , and a manager of a floral shop . Time to get dressed and head out to stores , buildings , anything with business hours to get a job . I will never stop trying .
I am very excited ! I am throwing a surprise birthday party for my friend tonight ! I emailed invitations last week to everyone we know , and everyone is coming . My friend thinks she is just coming over to watch a movie with me . She is going to be in for a treat ! I ordered a bunch of pizzas from her favorite restaurant . I decorate my whole house so that it looks very festive . Her favorite colors are pink and purple , so I bought pink and purple balloons and have put them all over the house . I got a pink tablecloth and purple plates , napkins , cups and forks . When she knocks on my door , everyone will hide . When I open the door and let her in , everyone will jump up and yell , `` Surprise ! '' It is going to be a lot of fun .
During one of our family trips to Duluth , my camera ran out of batteries . We were taking pictures of Lake Superior in the fall with all of the splendor of the leaves . Unfortunately , my camera could n't last through the whole trip . When I realized that my batteries were dead , I opened the battery compartment on the bottom of my camera and took out the old batteries . Then I got new batteries out of the glove compartment of my car . Paying attention to the direction the batteries are supposed to go marked by a + or - on the inside of the battery compartment , I inserted the new batteries in the illustrated manner . After I closed the battery compartment on the camera , I was back to snapping beautiful pictures to take home as souvenirs following our trip .
After looking over places within a 15 mile radius I decided to try the new drafthaus that also doubled as an restaurant with outdoor seating . They had decent reviews , and beer that is n't common , reviews also claimed they had excellent food . I called to make a reservation for that evening , she told me reservations are n't normally necessary unless I planned on sitting outside , which I did . I showered and got dressed around 4:30 -LRB- after my workout -RRB- and I picked my fiance up from work on the way to the restaurant . Before I left I made sure I had my wallet with cards and ID , house and car keys as well as my phone . I also texted my fiance to ask if there was anything from home he needed . We arrived to the restaurant at 5:20 were the hostess I spoke to on the phone greeted me , She confirmed the reservation and brought us through the bar to our seat out back which overlooked a beautiful garden maintained by the city .
I love to see perennial flowers . Last autumn , I decided to plant several garden beds on my property with bulbs and flower rhizomes , which would emerge in the spring . First , I got a nice sturdy trowel and a shovel , and dug some holes and trenches where I wanted the flowers to bloom . After completing the planting process , the beds wintered over , and spring came . I was richly rewarded with colorful perennial flowers of many varieties . They will continue to bloom for years , rewarding all my hard work . This goes to show that , with a little effort , and continued weeding and mulching you can turn your own bare lot into a colorful showplace , and soon your property will be the envy of the neighborhood !
One day my kids begged and begged to get a plant for the kitchen that they could take care of . We were walking around the store and I finally gave in . I told them if they could keep the plant alive for 3 months I would think about letting them get a dog . Well , as soon as we got home they put the plant in the front window and created a watering schedule for the three of them . I for sure thought they would n't do it and someone would keep forgetting to water the plant in the window . Well , three months later the plant is still alive , the watering chart is still posted to our refrigerator and we have a new member of our family a Great Dane named Sparky ... who I might add continuously tries to jump into the window and eat the plant that they kept alive in order to get him .
When I got home from school yesterday , my mother had bought a new CD . She said it was her favorite musical artist . We sat down to listen to the music . The first two songs were quiet , with only a piano , and kind of sad . I started to get bored . But then another song came on . We turned the music up all the way , and started dancing . It was so much fun . I told my mother that it was my favorite song I had ever heard . We sat and listened for a long time . I forgot all about my day at school and the things I was worried about . I was just focused on the music . Finally , the CD finished .
First I have to reserve tickets for the Inn I am staying at , next I get packed . I think about how long I will be gone and begin to pack an outfit for each day , rolling them in a space conserving way . I pack it tight and then add my toothbrush , hairbrush , and things like that . I drive all the way to the Inn and enjoy my stay , going into town and the beach during my stay . I spend cash at small stores and go back to my Inn and repack my bags , prepared for the trip home . I would go check out and bring my bags down to my car . Next , I drive the long way home and unpack , laying down on my bed and feeling at home .
While I was brushing my teeth , I looked in the bathroom mirror . I noticed my bangs were getting too long . I finished brushing my teeth and opened the cabinet to find a comb and a pair of scissors . Watching myself in the mirror so I would not mess up , I used the scissors to snip a small portion of hair just above my eyebrows . I combed my bangs again and snipped another piece , taking care to match its length with the part that I had already cut . I took turns between wetting the comb , combing the hair flat , and clipped a small portion until all the hair in my bangs were cut to the same length . I used the brush to hold my hair as I blow dried it . After it was dry , I used the scissors to snip off any hairs that were too long .
The mailman delivers the mail everyday during the afternoon . I took a short walk outside to get my mail . I opened the mailbox and looked through my mail . I held the letter tightly as I had n’t heard from her in a while . I walked back instead my house and set my mail on the kitchen table . I opened my grandma ’s letter . I enjoyed reading about all of the fun things she did ( Hoover Dam , shows , eating at fancy restaurants , etc ) . I folded the letter back up and put it on my kitchen table . I wrote a note reminding myself to write her a letter back very soon . In a technological world , letters hold a special place in my heart .
Last time I checked into an airport , I was on my way to Florida . When I got to the airport and arrived at the Spirit line to check my luggage , then line was huge and people were scattered all over . I waited for about an hour with my girlfriend before we were finally helped . At this time , our ID 's were checked and we also had to put everything into the bucket as we went through the metal detector . This part was quicker , but it was still somewhat annoying . Shortly after , we passed this stage and were able to go to the gate where our plane was located . This was a long and annoying experience , but fortunately , we were able to make our flight successfully .
One day before work , I noticed that I did not have many shirts and that the ones that I did have were all dirty . I decided that I would have to go shopping to find more . That weekend , I brought my friend along to help . We went to many stores like Walmart , Target , Macy 's , JcPenny 's , and Ross , but I did n't have any luck . Feeling defeated , I accepted her suggestion and went along . At the mall we went to many stores as well , but surprisingly , I found much more than I expected . By the time we had reached the front counter , I had 2 large armfuls of clothes . As I thought about what I was doing as I approached the register , I started asking whether or not I needed so many shirts . I went back to shopping and replaced many of the shirts I had chosen and instead only bought enough for a week .
My friends and I decided to have a picnic for lunch today . I was very excited to go to the picnic and I quickly started making sandwiches for us to have for lunch . There were four of us so I made four turkey sandwiches and packed them in to a picnic basket . I drove to the park and met my three other friends there . One of my friends was nice enough to bring some cookies so we had our sandwiches , or drinks and a nice dessert . After eating my friend showed me that he had brought a frisbee so we played a really fun game of frisbee at the park . After the game we were tired so we relaxed on the epic nice blanket for about an hour before finally driving home .
My sister recently came to visit in New York . Since she loves hot dogs , I decided to treat her to some homemade hot dogs . We went shopping at the supermarket for the ingredients . We had brought some meat , paprika garlic and some celery . After frying the celery , we mixed it with the paprika and garlic and used it to add flavor to the meat . I stuffed meat into the casings while my sister cut the buns . We sat recounting how our mother used to teach us how to cook when we were younger and how she always corrected us when we were wrong . After the sausages were cooked , we put them between the buns . Such a delicious lunch .
As the smell of rotten Chinese food and low tide washed over me ; I knew the time had come . The first poop of the day . I turned to my wife and asked `` what did you feed her yesterday ? '' She said '' All kinds of good stuff , and either way ; it 's your turn to change her . I groaned and complied . I picked our precious little stinky up and laid her on the couch while my wife spread out a changing blanket underneath her , and brought over a fresh diaper and box of baby butt wipes . Holding my breath I opened the front straps of the diaper and attempted to fold the diaper shut while wiping front to back with my right hand while holding her butt up by her feet in my left hand . I set the diaper on the floor , grabbed some wipes and wiped her clean from front to back using only 3 wipes . I set her down and slide the back of a fresh diaper underneath her bum , folded the front over her and velcroed those straps on . I put her clothes back on and she was all set to crawl around and chase the cat some more .
I was very hungry one day , so I decided that I would make some toast . I went to the pantry and had to decide between wheat bread and white bread . Since wheat bread is better for me , I went with that choice . I pulled two piece of bread out and made sure to seal the bag well so the rest would n't become stale . I set it to five , so it would come out perfectly crispy . I pressed down on the lever and it started to cook . While I waited , I watched the outside of the bread become nice and golden brown . Once it was done , the toast popped up . I grabbed a plate out of the cupboard and put the two pieces of toast on it . I then ate the toast , which was delicious .
After a long day and usually around 10:30 pm , I go to my bedroom to get ready for bed . I take off my regular clothes , put them in the hamper with the dirty laundry , and put on my pajamas . I then go to the bathroom , put my facial cleanser on my face , and wash it off with warm water . I then get my toothbrush and toothpaste and brush my teeth . Sometimes I even use a little mouthwash afterward but not all the time . Once I have brushed my teeth , I use the toilet so that I do n't have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom . My alarm clock is right beside my bed so I set my alarm so I wake up on time the next morning . I turn my ceiling fan down , pull up the covers , and turn out the lights .
Today is Friday and I never miss the Pub on Fridays . James is my very close friend and we enjoy going to the Pub together , although he do not follow me sometimes . I drove pass his house and I picked him . We got there and we found ourselves a seat in out favorite part of the pub at the back . It was a pity I was the one driving today , so I would not be a able to take more than a cup . But I knew I can still enjoy the music from the band playing . We spend two hours in the club and I envied my friend because he could drink whatever he wanted . I just needed to wait for the day I am not driving . We left the pub at exactly ten o clock in the night and I dropped my friend again on our way back home .
Today I want to hardboil two fresh eggs for my lunch . I keep the eggs cold in my refrigerator , so I open the refrigerator door and take out two eggs . I place them on the counter , far back so they will not roll off . Then I carefully pick up one egg and place it gently in the pan of water . Did I forget the other egg ? No , I pick it up next and again put it carefully in the pan of water . Not quite , so I add a little more water until both eggs are covered with water . I have a gas stove . I want to turn on the left front small burner . So I turn the left knob until it clicks . Then the gas flame lights and is providing heat for me to cook the eggs . Next I pick up the pan of water with two eggs in it . Now I must watch the pan of water and eggs . I know the water must get hot to boil the eggs . In fact the water must boil with bubbles . When the water boils , then I watch the clock on the stove for 3 minutes . After 3 minutes I turn the left knob on the front of the stove to `` off '' and the flame goes away . Now I let the water cool so I will not burn myself with the hot water . I put them in a small bowl . They are still in their shells . I decide to put the two boiled eggs back in the refrigerator to get them cold for my lunch . I will eat them when I am hungry .
I had bought my dad a tie for father 's day . I 'm sure I could have given it to him like that , but I thought a nice touch would have been to wrap it . I could n't wrap the tie like that , so I bought a small cardboard box . I put the tie in the box and taped it shut . I had bought some blue and white wrapping paper and some tape , so I set that besides the box . I lay the box on top of the paper and folded it over . I folded all the sides of the paper to tuck it in to a neat package . When I was done , I put a nametag on it . I topped off the gift with a small blue ribbon bow .
My friends and I had just graduated high school and we wanted to burn all of our textbooks . We went to my dad 's house that had a large firepit that we could put a fire in . We asked him for permission and made sure it was okay for us to light a fire . We lit the match on the matchbox and threw it on the pile of papers . The fire got very , very big and we had to stand back while it was hot . We kept feeding the fire with piece of dried grass and even some logs . We got some marshmallows out with some sticks to put them on and roasted up some marshmallows for us to eat .
I had just finished eating my lunch and knew it was time to go grocery shopping for the week . I always buy my groceries all at one time for the week and then cook everything over the weekend so that I do n't have to cook on a daily basis . Anyway , I hopped in my car and drove to Walmart which is where I usually do all my grocery shopping . I got out of the car , walked through the store doors , and grabbed a shopping cart along the way . I made my way down the fruit and vegetable aisles first , picking up bananas , oranges , salad mix , and kale along the way . I then added some fish , chicken , hamburger meat , and pork to my cart . Moving along down the aisles , I picked up all the dairy goods , spices , and snacks I would need for the week . With my cart stacked high , I headed to the check out line where the cashier greeted me warmly and began ringing my items up . The cashier bagged my groceries as I paid . Then , I pushed my cart full of groceries out of the store and to the parking lot where I would load them into my trunk . I put the cart in the cart holding area and drove away .
I am of pinched for time so I decide to grab some lunch at Chic-fil-a . They are usually pretty fast and we should be able to be in and out quickly . The drive-in looks like a nightmare with the double lanes and outside attendants assisting with orders so let 's go in . As we walk through the doors , I immediately notice the long lines which seem to be moving pretty fast so I pick the one that is the furthest and seems to be the most out of the way . I looked up at the menu and decide what I want . I think I 'll order my usual . I 'm greeted and I begin to place my order . I want a Chic-fil-a sandwich , a regular order of fries and large water . I pay the attendant and she gives me change and receipt for my food as wait off to the side for my name to be called . I grab some napkins and find a table in the back so I can enjoy my lunch .
I went to a restaurant with my grandpa a couple of days ago . It is n't a restaurant that has very good food or very good service , so I was n't sure if it would be good . When I ordered my food , it took a long time to get out to me . I tried to get a hold of the waitress who brought us our food . I asked her kindly if she would be able to make sure that I had a burger that was warm . She apologized for everything and told me that she could have a warm burger ready for me in just a few minutes . After about ten or so minutes , the food came back out to me and it was a lot better tasting this time around . I 'm glad I asked for a new one .
My husband and I have many hobbies that we enjoy . One of our favorite hobbies is playing board games . We like to go to shops that sell board games so we can look for fun ones that we would like to buy . If we see one we really like , we will buy that for a special occasion . When we buy a new board game and learn it for the first time , we first unwrap the game and take out the pieces . Sometimes you have to punch them very carefully out of a cardboard sheet so they do n't tear . My husband keeps a lot of little plastic Ziploc bags around the house so we can store the tiny pieces inside and they do n't get lost . After we have grouped all the game pieces , we read the rule book . Finally we play our game . The first time we play we sometimes get some of the rules wrong , but eventually we become experts at our new board game .
Last year , when getting my girlfriend her birthday gift , I felt that rather than putting it into a bag , I should try to wrap it . It was somewhat big so I and needed to purchase a lot of wrapping paper . I went to Target to purchase wrapping paper and then when I came home , I arranged the scissors and tape together so that I would be ready to complete this task . Upon doing this , I started to cut the wrap in a manner that fit the gift , leaving some extra . I had a little trouble , but was able to wrap the gift successfully and give the gift . I felt that having extra wrapping paper and the supplies ready and accessible worked to my advantage and helped me complete this task quickly and efficiently .
One day I was sitting at home on my sofa watching television . Suddenly , the phone rang . I got up and looked at the caller ID . I picked up the phone and said hello . My mother and I talked about the day and what each of us had done so far . I told my mother about how I went to the store with my friend and bought a new jacket . She was delighted that I had planted flowers and told me she had just ordered some new rose bushes from the church fundraiser . She had bought 3 red rose bushes and one yellow and one pink . After several minutes , we finally said good bye . I hung the phone back up in the cradle and went to sit back down to watch my television program .
Today I will clean the shower . I clean the shower about one time a week . First I get my cleaning supplies : sponge and bath tub cleaner . Next I get everything out of the shower that will be in my way while cleaning , like : soap , shampoo and rubber ducky . Usually I move the sponge up and down then side to side to make sure I scrubbed every inch . I also clean the faucet and drain an shower head . Next its time to turn on the shower and let the water wash the shower walls so the bathtub cleaner will go down the drain . I do n't forget to put the cleaning supplies away . Now I can take a shower in a clean shower .
My family and I decided we wanted to go on a camping trip . We planned out where it would be and when it would happen . Then we went to the state park site to reserve our spot . A few days before the trip , we packed up all our stuff . Then we went to the store and got all of the groceries we needed . When the big day finally came , we were already prepared . Then we drove to the park . It was still light out when we got to our spot . All we had to do was set up . Most of the food stayed in the car so animals would n't get it . We only took out what we needed to make dinner . That was the first night of a pre-planned camping trip !
On a bright , sunny Monday morning I put on some light clothes and headed outside to mow my lawn . I opened the garage door , put on my sunglasses , and grabbed a bottle of cold water . I gassed up the lawn mower with my portable gas tank . I cranked to mower , and on the third try it started . I pushed the mower back and forth throughout my yard , creating straight and conformed lines . Once I had completely mowed the front of my yard , I turned the mower off and took long drinks of my water . Making straight lines in the grass , I completed the backyard , as well . As I turned my mower off , a neighbor who was passing by waved and gave me a smile . I smiled back and continued to clean up and put my mower away .
My husband and had arrived home recently from our trip to New Zealand . When we got home , Mark realized that we had n't asked anyone to care for our plants while we were away.I touched the soil below the plant , and it was quite dry . The tips of the leaves of our Chinese evergreens were beginning to brown . I grabbed him the watering pot , and he began to pour a decent amount of water into the soil contained in the plant pot . He continued to pour on water until it began to puddle at the base of the plant and the soil . After this event , we decided to leave for Home Depot and buy devices that allowed water to seep into the soil as needed so this would not happen again . When we decide to go away again , I know the plants will be well taken care of .
I walked into the bank and the manager greeted me at the door . I smile and walk to the end of the line to wait for my turn . As I get closer , I remove my bank book , bank card , and ID from my bag . I take my paycheck from my bank book and tell her that I would like to make a deposit and she hands me a deposit slip . I fill in the amount of money that my paycheck is , and I fill the number 20 into the cashback line , so that I can get $ 20 out of my check in cash . I subtract the $ 20 from my paycheck amount and put that number on the deposit line . I sign the deposit slip and give it to the teller along with my ID and check , then , I slip my bank card in the small machine next to the teller window , and enter my bank account pin code . She smiles as she hands me a $ 20 bill , my ID , and my receipt that shows a record of the deposit that we have just completed . I remove my bank card from the machine . I thank the teller as I move aside to make room for the next customer . I place the receipt into my bank book , and quickly log the deposit into the book , adding the amount to my balance . I place the $ 20 , bank book , ID and bank card into my bag as I leave the bank .
I was very nervous about the upcoming job interview I would have the next day . It was hard for me to sleep the night before . On the day of the interview I woke up early , took a shower and shaved . I asked for the person who called me and he was busy . So I had to wait for 30 long minutes . Then he called me over and I sat in front of him . He started to ask technical questions and as I kept giving him good answers , we both started to relax . It went very good for the next 30 minutes , and we started to joke and talk about personal issues . At the end he asked me the question I was expecting from the beginning : " What is your main weakness ? "
I so just had dinner . Then I watched TV for a while . Now it was time to go to bed . So I went to my bedroom . So I removed my sheet from bed that I use during daytime . And applied new sheet for the night . Then I changed pillows . I usually sleep with very soft pillows . Then I got my blanked from my closet . I unfolded my blanked and applied evenly on the bed . Then I tried to remove creases on bed by stretching the sheet and blanket . Then I went downstairs . I grabbed my glass and again went up . I put the glass on the side shelf of my bed . Now everything was ready , so I closed the lights and went to bed .
My garbage bag in my garbage can was full to the very top . I needed to take it out and put another one in so I could keep using my trash can . I pulled the old and full bag up by its sides , being very careful not to spill anything or break open a hole in the bag . When it was on the ground I tide up the side , by grabbing each side and pulling them into a knot . I set it aside , to bring to the dumpster later . I went to the cabinet and pulled out a new garbage bag . I rubbed the opening together to loosen it up so I could open it . When I did I held it out and shook it , so it would open up big enough to place garbage in . Ready to be used again .
Tonight I made my daughters tacos for dinner . I had already cooked the meat before , but wanted to season and reheat the meat on the kitchen stove . My oldest daughter wanted to help me so I had her gather all of our seasonings . Once the oil got hot we placed the meat in the pan . My daughter almost burned herself , so we had to remind her to be really careful . I gave he the spatula from the counter to move the meat around the pan to heat it evenly . We continued to give it a couple more pokes with the spatula and removed the pan from the heat . My daughter shut off the gas switch and we served our meal to our family . It was delicious .
My friend Jack and I went on a camping trip last week . We made sure we brought some fire logs , because we wanted to start a bonfire at night . As the sun was setting , we made sure that we started by collecting the wood together , and putting it on the fireplace outside at the campsite . These would help the logs to burn well . We also put some paper in between the logs , so that it would catch fire too . Once we lit the match , we put it to the paper and let it catch fire . It caught the logs on fire too . We made a big bonfire , but we were careful to be safe too . It was beautiful !
I take my children to school every morning . I wake up and get myself ready . This includes taking a shower and getting dressed . I go into their rooms and shake them away gently . Most of the time they do not want to get out of bed because they are tired but they wake up eventually . I make them get ready for school , and then I send them downstairs to eat breakfast . When they eat breakfast I pack their lunches and backpacks and make sure they have everything else together before we leave . After about 30 minutes we all get in the car and then I drive them to school so that I can then get to work . Then I send them off !
I picked out what items I wanted to buy and took them to the counter , where the cashier rang each one up and bagged them . After the cashier told me my total , I took my credit card from my wallet and swiped it in the card reader machine . The machine asked me if it was a debit or credit card , and I pushed a button saying it was a credit card . I used a plastic pen with a rubber end to sign on the screen and then pushed a button to show I had finished signing . The display showed it was processing my request . After a moment , it showed that the transaction was approved . The cashier printed off a receipt for my items and handed it to me with the bag containing my purchases .
As a parent to a young child , I often find myself cleaning up toys . Alex , my son , is a toddler and does n't yet understand the concept of cleaning up after himself . Each night I put his toys away before he goes to bed . Sometimes we make a game out of it , seeing how quickly we can get all his toys into his toy box . He had at least 30 different cars spread around the house , so I had to watch where I walked as I was cleaning up his toys . Soon , Alex will be big enough to be able to put away his toys all on his own . Until then , I clean them for him , and he enjoys himself all day playing with his many toys .
My friend and I went to eat dinner at a restaurant . We each ordered a drink , he had a Coke and I had a Bud Light . We looked over the menu and placed our food orders . When my sandwich arrived I saw that it did have bacon on it . I am afraid that I will get sick if I just pick it off since the grease would have gotten on other ingredients in the sandwich . I waved to our waitress and told her that the sandwich had bacon even though I ordered it without . I got my new sandwich and our waitress told me that her manager told her to not charge me for the sandwich and go give me a gift card for next time to show how sorry they were for the mistake .
If I wanted to eat at a fast food restaurant , I would go inside and walk up to the counter . I would look at the wall behind the counter where the menu is to see what they have to eat . I would read all of the choices and see which one I thought I would like to eat most . I would probably order something like a hamburger , french fries , and something to drink , like a soda . The employee would then tell me how much my meal cost , and I would pay him . He might give me my food right away , or I might have to wait a few minutes to get it . I would find a table to sit at and would put my tray of food on the table . I would unwrap the food and put a straw in my drink and ketchup on my french fries and enjoy my food .
My family was really hungry and we did n't want to cook , so I decided to get some pizza . I grabbed my wallet to take with me . I got in the car and I drove down the hill to the next city to buy a couple boxes . When I entered the store , I could really smell the pizza and got even hungrier . The person at the counter asked what I wanted and I told them that I wanted to get two pepperoni pizzas that were a large size . He then told me that that would cost ten dollars . He then told me to wait two minutes for the pizzas . I waited about five minutes and then he handed me the pizzas that were ready for us to take eat .
Seeing that my car is on empty , I pulled into the gas station that I have rewards card at . They already have the cheapest gas in town , offer 5 cent discount if I pay with a debit card or cash , and I receive 10 cent reward on my card for every gallon purchased . I pull in making sure i am facing the right way -LRB- remember the arrow on the fuel gauge points to the side the tank is on -RRB- I turn the car off and make sure to bring my keys and wallet into the store with me . I wait in line patiently and when it 's my turn i say to the cashier ; ten on three please and he repeats it back to me to make sure he heard right . I leave the store unlock my car and pop the gas cover . I remove the nozzle from the gas pump and slide it into the gas tank hole.I push the button on the pump fro regular unleaded gasoline . I grab the nozzle and pull the trigger while staring at the screen on the pump so I will know when it is done pumping . I refuse a receipt from the machine . Hop in my car , start it and I 'm on my way .
The weather was finally warm enough for flowers , so I decided to plant some new flowers in my garden . I had purchased the flowers from a local garden shop because they always sell beautiful white and red flowers that remind me of Christmas . First , I got out my gardening gear : my gardening gloves , my garden tools , my mulch and of course , the box of bloomed flowers I wanted to plant . I put on the gloves because I hate getting my hands dirty . First I used a tool to dig holes in the dirt that would be big enough for my flowers . Then I carefully lifted the flowers from the box and put one flower in each of the holes . Then I grabbed handfuls of mulch over the flowers , because mulch keeps the flower roots protected when it gets very hot . I double checked to make sure that all the flowers were planted , then I peeled off my gardening gloves and took everything to the shed to be stored away until the next time I planted flowers .
I was at work and I needed to take some copies of a chart that we needed for the monthly meeting . I walked up to the copy machine with my friend Jo . Luckily , no one else was at the copier , so we could get down to work . Then I lowered the lid and entered the number 25 so that the machine would know how many copies to take . After that , I just had to press the enter button and the copies started piling up in the paper chute . I checked the copy to make sure that the print was bold and clear , which it was . Jo and I had a little conversation about last night 's game as we waited for the machine to finish up printing the copies it had taken .
I learned how to design t-shirts in college . I still design my own t-shirts to this day . I first like to research designs online . I get a strong idea of what I want to do with the t shirt . I edit the image to fit perfectly with my idea for the t shirt . I pay money to various companies in order to get the shirt made . I get the shirt delivered to me in various quantities depending on whether or not I want to sell the shirt . Hopefully I can sell my designs for money as I really enjoy using and making my own t shirts . Designing shirts is very fun and I 'm glad I learned how .
Last night my mom started choking while we were eating and she could not breath . My little brother and I noticed that she was turning blue and we got very afraid . I remembered the special class at school about calling 911 in an emergency , so I called 911 . I told her that my mom was choking and turning blue and we needed help . The nice lady , her name was Mary , asked me how old I was and if I knew my address . I felt stupid because I could only remember the street name and the city I lived in , but Mary said to calm down and she would help me . Mary told me to stay near my mom until the ambulance came and open the door for them as soon as I saw the lights , so I did . Luckily the men from the ambulance squeezed my mom real tight from behind and she spit up the food she was choking on , it was gross . I never got to talk to Mary again , but she helped a lot , I am very thankful for 911 .
I washed our clothes the other day . I piled all of the clothes from our hamper into a basket . I walked downstairs with the basket and poured the detergent into the washing machine . The clothes were a mix of light and dark , so I set the dial on the washer to normal wash with cool water . I turned on the washer and went back upstairs . After about 45 minutes , I went back downstairs and the clothes were done . I set the dryer to the normal setting and turned it on . After about 40 minutes I came back downstairs and the dryer was done . I removed the clothes and put them in the basket . I then put all of the clothes back into their appropriate drawers .
Before I went to bed , I decided I wanted to relax by listening to some music . I plugged my phone into my portable speaker and started browsing through my music files . I was in the mood to relax , so I looked for quieter songs that matched my mood . The music started playing out of my portable speaker . I decided it was a bit too loud , so I turned the volume down on my speaker 3 times . Then it was the perfect volume , not too loud and not too quiet . I sat down on my bed and closed my eyes , which helped me stay relaxed as I listened to some slower pop songs . I browsed through the playlist I created and picked a new song instead . When I was done listening to music , I unplugged my phone and closed the music playing app .
I was hungry and did n't feel like cooking so I decided to order a pizza . I looked up the phone number to my favorite local pizza place and gave them a call . As it was a busy night it took a minute for them to answer the phone . I first asked to hear the specials , I like to save a buck when I can . He told me some various specials and so I decided to go with one of those . I ordered a pizza with pepperoni , a bottle of cola , and some garlic bread sticks . He told me it would be about forty-five minutes before the food arrived . I thanked him and waited for my food to arrive . about thirty minutes later there was a knock at my door and it was the delivery guy . I really enjoyed my food .
It is almost summer ! I have a lot of plans for this summer . I want to hang out with my friends , and go on adventures with my family , and pet a lot of dogs . But before summer break from school , we all have to show the teachers that we know and understand everything they have taught us so far this year . At the end of the semester ( closing in on summer break ) , the teachers will write down many questions for us to answer . They will let us know when and where they will give us these questions , and when they do , we ca n't use our textbooks or notes to figure out the answers . We have to know everything by heart . When we get the exam , we answer all the questions , as best we can . If we have listened and studied , we will pass the test with flying colors .
This morning when I woke up , I noticed something was strange about my alarm clock . Instead of being loud , like normal , it was fairly faint , and changing volume on it 's own . The light was also flickering a lot on the time readout . First , I looked in my cabinet to see if I had any spare batteries . I did n't , so I drove to the grocery store to pick up some replacements . I bought two AA batteries , and returned home with them . I found my flat head screwdriver in my tool box , and used it to pry open the battery compartment on the bottom of my alarm clock . I then dislodged the old batteries with my fingers , and placed the new ones in the slots , with the positive and negative ends lining up appropriately .
I once went to the Theater . We walked inside and bought our tickets to the movie me and my mom and dad wanted to see . I was so happy ! I could n't wait to see the new movie . When we walked into the theater room , it was cold and dark . There were lights all along the walls but they were very dim . We walked to our seats and sat down and waited for the movie to begin . When the movie started we had so much fun , we laughed , we cried and we ate popcorn ! We really liked visiting the theater and decided that we would visit it more often . I could n't wait until the next time , it was so nice spending time with my family and having fun with them .
After discussing with my 4 year old daughter what she wanted to eat for her birthday she decided on Chili 's . She loves Chili 's . We talked to our family members , my parents , my in-laws , my husband 's grandparents and my sisters , to see if they would like to join us . We needed a reservation for 12 people . Since we did n't just want to show up at Chili 's hoping they would have enough room to seat us right away for 12 people I called that day to make a dinner reservation for 6 pm that night . It was pretty simple . The girl just took down my name , the amount of people I needed a reservation for and the time we would be there . Our dinner went along great and my daughter really had a great time for her birthday .
One day I got a phone call from a bank . They needed some important documents from me . I asked them what would be the best way to send the documents.They said that I could fax them . They gave me the number , and I said thank you . \ \ n \ \ nNext , I needed to find the documents and send the fax . I went into a closet and got the documents out of a file cabinet . I pressed the power button and then located and pushed the fax button . I then typed in the number for the bank . After making sure that the number was correct , I pressed send . The fax machine indicated that the fax had gone through successfully . I collected the documents and put them back into the file cabinet .
One day , I decided I wanted to have a game night with my brother and my dad later that night . My dad lives with me , so I just needed to ask if he wanted to play . He said yes . I called him and asked if he wanted to come play Monopoly and other board games with me and Dad . He said yes , and I asked him what time I should pick him up . He said any time I want , so I told him I 'd be leaving in just a few minutes . I made sure the games were ready to go when I got back by making sure they had all the pieces . When I got to his house , I parked my car out front and called him on the phone to tell him I was there . He got into my car and we headed back home . We decided we wanted snacks on the way home , so we stopped at the grocery store . We grabbed the snacks we wanted , scanned them at the self check out , bagged them up , and paid for them . Then we drove back to my house . When my brother was ready to go home , he said goodbye to my dad and I drove him back .
I needed to deposit a paycheck into my bank account , and the easiest way to do that is to use the online banking on my phone . I tapped the icon for my banking app , which opens it to the login screen . On the login screen , it instructs me to scan my fingerprint , so I put my pointer finger over the scanner on the back of my phone to get logged in . Once I was logged in , I opened the details for the account I wanted to see and checked my recent transactions and my balance . I put the check on the table , face up , and used my phone 's camera to scan the front of the check . I had already signed the back , so I just needed to flip it over and use the camera to scan that side , too . I verified the amount of the deposit and tapped the " Confirm " button to complete the deposit . Then I closed the app .
As an avid mountain biker , I have found myself in many precarious situations . From run ins with bears , to falling into prickly bushes . It is always an adventure when you are riding your mountain bike through the great outdoors . I have had numerous flat tires during my years riding . The first flat tire I ever had left me stranded miles away form civilization . I had to hoof it out on foot , carrying a broken bike . From then on I purchased and kept many bicycle tire tubes in my riding gear . To replace a bicycle tire is now a simple process for me . You break the bead on the old tire shell and pull it slightly to the side . You then stuff the new rubber tube where the old one was , making sure the nipple matches with the nipple hole . You then move the outer tire back into position and pump up the tire .
It was my best friend 's birthday , and I knew that I had to get her a birthday present . I asked my mom to take me to the store . When I got there , I realized I did n't know what I should get her ! I looked around . Balloons ? Chocolate ? I wandered around the store , thinking . Nothing seemed right . What did my friend like to do ? I remembered she had told me one time that she loved to paint . I walked to the arts aisle of the store . My mother helped me pick out a beautiful set of watercolors for her . It came in bright blues , pinks , and purples . At the cash register , the attendant wrapped the present in bright paper and tied it with a bow . The next day , I gave my friend her present at her party . And , just like I thought , she loved it . I was so happy .
Every Christmas , I buy a Christmas tree from a tree lot for my family . This year , we went to Christmas Trees A Plenty on Main Street because we heard they had a great deal . Before we went , I had my husband measure the space in the living room where the tree would go , and measure our ceiling , to make sure that we did n't get a tree that would be too big . Then everyone got in the truck , put on their seat belts , and I drove us to the tree lot . There were dozens of trees on the lot and everyone went off to look for trees that they liked . I knew that we were looking for a tree that had a good shape , healthy looking pine needles , and was just the right size . I found the perfect tree and I hollered for my family to come look . We took the tree tag from the tree and went to the attendant . They confirmed the price was $ 150 , and I got out my wallet and paid for the tree . Then they gave us our receipt , and they had an attendant help my husband strap the tree into our truck .
I need to wash my hair because it 's good for it to be clean and smell fresh . I turn on the faucet and make the temperature warm and comfortable . I lean my head down into the basin and wet my hair . My hair is long so I make sure to get all of it into the basin so it gets wet . Then I get the bottle of shampoo . I keep rubbing the shampoo into my hair until it gets sudsy . I am careful not to get the shampoo into my eyes because it might burn . Once the shampoo has covered my hair , I rinse it out in the basin . This takes a few minutes . Then I get a towel . I take my head out of the basin and wrap the towel around my hair so I do n't drip water all over the floor . Now I am done washing my hair .
I 'm learning how to drive , so I signed up to take driving lessons . When it 's time to take a lesson , the instructor comes to my house to pick me up and I get in the driver 's seat . She takes me for a ride around town , showing me the proper rules and etiquette to driving . We drive on the main roads , and she keeps a close watch to make sure I do n't break any laws . She has a special brake pedal on her side of the car , so if I really get in trouble she can hit the brakes herself . The more I practice with her , the better a driver I 'll become , and one day I 'll get my license ! Driving license , here i come !
Every week I have a list a chores that I must do . On Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays , I vacuum . Today is Monday , so I knew I would have to get out the vacuum . I plugged it in . Then , I moved furniture out of the way and picked up any large pieces of lint or debris . After that , I turned on the vacuum and swept it over the carpets . Next , I went to the stairs and unhooked the attachment to the vacuum cleaner that is used for cleaning the stairs . I went up each of the stairs , carefully sucking up all of the dirt that gathered over the weekend . When I was finished , I wound the cord back up and put the vacuum back into the hall closet .
Heating food on a kitchen gas stove if the easiest way to heat up food . I like it better than an electric stove . On an electric stove it take more time for the heating element to heat up and cool down . On a gas stove you just adjust the flame with a dial and then the flame gets bigger or smaller . Some stoves have to be started with a match by turning on the gas and then letting the flame of the match ignite the gas . I put the food into a pan and put it on the rack above the flame . Some stoves have small racks for small pans and big racks for bigger pans . The dial that adjusts the flame usually makes a clicking sound about half a turn to help adjust how big you want the flame .
School was going to be finished very soon , and we were waiting for this . We have been thinking to go for vacation for long time . We had few options , Disneyland , great smokey mountain , gulf shore AL , or yellow stone . WE love water , and anything beside water . While planning for trip , we were considering distance from our house , and stay in motel . These 2 things were important , because it was biggest expense in out trip . We wanted to get maximum out of our trip . We searched for deals for these specific places . We found good deals for Disneyland , Florida . It has beach , it has amusement park and it has good food and motels , so we decided to go there . Then we started to look for motels which is close to the location with average facilities , specially free breakfast deal . I think everything worked out good .
Friday night my friend Stacey called me and invited me to go bowling with her and her friends . I was excited and met them at the bowling alley about ten minutes from my home . When I got there I rented bowling shoes in my size and put them on over my socks than met with my friends . Than to my amazement I aimed for the center and made a strike ! All the pins fell down . I was very excited . How could I recreate this again I wondered ? Bowling takes a lot of practice but above all it is fun . It was nice playing with my friends and we made a great evening out of it . Next time I think I will bring other people with me !
When it was the Fourth of July , my family and I decided that we would have a barbeque at our house . I asked some friends if they could come and bring a bunch of food with them , like hotdogs . I went to the store and bought some coals to use over the barbeque and some corn that I could cook in a Mexican style . We ate the food on paper plates and talked to each other . After we were done eating , everyone decided that we should play volleyball with water balloons . We got out some towels that we could use to throw the balloons over the net and get the other team wet . We had a lot of fun that night and when it was over , everyone decided that we should have this barbeque every single year from now on .
I remembered the first long train trip i had , it was incredible . I was talking to my family about going on a trip to Virginia and they decided it was about time we booked the trip . My dad called Amtrak -LRB- train company -RRB- and ordered 5 tickets for the next weekend . This train was different , it was a double-decker or a train with two floors . We got to our seats and to the side was huge windows that went from the back of the train car to the front . I could n't believe how incredible all the trees and birds looked . Then we got to the observation car . I did n't even think this type of car existed . The train car was all class except for the floor and the lower parts of the wall , above was all glass . It was an unbelievable event and I would highly recommend it .
Milk is hard to boil , but it can be necessary to do so if it is raw or if you need to make a recipe like mash potatoes . First you have to take a clean pan and put it on the stove . After pouring milk in it , turn the heat on at medium heat . While the milk is heating up , it is necessary to keep on eye on it , and steer from time to time in order to avoid cream to form or milk to stick at the bottom of the pan . Unlike water , when milk starts to boil , it foams a lot and will generally overflow the pan if it is not removed from the heat source . Once the milk has boiled , it is necessary to let it cool down a minute or two so you can remove the cream that forms on top of it .
We were renovating our bedroom because I felt like it needed to be updated . So as a weekend project we decided to work on our bedroom little by little . We started with the bathroom that is part of our master suite . My husband started by removing the outdated tile and flooring in the bathroom and I choose a beautiful tile and flooring to replace it . We painted the bathroom and changed the fixtures along with all the accessories . The result was satisfying , so I tackled my closet and redid the whole closet . I reorganized the whole closet and added shelves . Then we started to remove the bedrooms carpet and put a new carpet ; which was a task that took us two whole days . I painted the walls to match the bathroom and added the finishing touches to the walls . My husband changed the lighting in the room and moved in all the furniture . It took us five whole weekends to finish the room , but the end result was worth it . I love my renovated bedroom .
Attending a Church service is a wonderful and lovely experience . You can go and learn about God , as well as connect with other Christians to form a bond . We gathered the family together , and we drove to our church . We walked into the door to see the smiling minister as he greeted each and every one of us into the church . Our minister took the pulpit and thanked us all for our attendance . He then went over some world events taking place and led the congregation into prayer . After the minister went over our lesson . The collection plate at our church is used to help the poor . The church helped the homeless , and the less fortunate with food and their electric bills . After church , we all went out to eat at our favorite buffet .
I wanted to know if the store was still open , so I decided to go check it out . I needed some things . First , I put on my clothes and shoes . Then , I grabbed my car keys . I drove down the street , making the appropriate turns until I got to the store . I pulled into the parking lot and drove up near the front door of the store . I looked for the sign with the store hours . It turned out that the store was already closed and I was just a little bit too late . I felt like I may have misread , so I got out of my car . I walked over to take a closer look at the sign .
I wanted to use my camera , but it would n't turn on . I decided that I needed to check the batteries . They needed to be changed because they had been used for too long . I turned the camera upside down . I found and opened the door to the compartment and took out the dead batteries . I took new batteries out of the package . I quickly inserted them into the battery compartment , being careful to put them in the same way the former batteries were inserted . I then closed the door securely to make sure the batteries would not fall out of the camera when I flipped it over again . Changing the batteries is the first thing to try when your camera decides not to power up . Be sure to dispose of the batteries in a safe way .
I want to go on a vacation to Hawaii . In order to do that I must make a reservation for a flight . In the old days people had to make reservations over the phone , but now with the internet , booking a flight is a much simpler process . I type in the dates I want to travel on and it pulls together all the possible flight options with all the possible airlines . Once I choose the best flight for the price all I have to do is go to the website and click on which flight I want . Then I pick the seats the want . And the final step is paying . I put my credit card information into the form to book the flight .
Being an adult , especially in a house with multiple people means that there is always laundry to do . It may not be the most fun of the tasks , but has to get done . Every week , I wash everybody 's clothes . I pour in some detergent and start the washer on the warm setting . The clothes swish around and spin themselves clean . While that laundry is in the washing machine , I separate my and my husband 's light and dark clothing . I fold all the clothes as they get dry , and put them away . Each type of item gets put away in its own drawer . I then wash all the sheets on the bed so it gets nice and clean .
My gym membership is with planet fitness , and I am black card member , so sauna is included in it . This is one of the reason , I bought black card , so I can take advantage of such things . I usually go to gym in morning time so nobody is there specially sauna is not busy . I went to gym , and did 1 hour exercise , and then went straight to sauna . A small room used as a hot-air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the body . There are so many wooden benches all around the walls and it is kind of dark and filled with steamed air . As soon as I entered in , I felt humid and hot . I sat there and whole room was humid with hot air . I felt so good , and peaceful . It makes me feel energized and helps me to loose weight . I had people to whom I know , So we talked and we had good time , I came out I Was sweaty .
In the morning , I texted my friend and asked if she wanted to come to the sauna with me . She had expressed interest earlier so I thought she 'd want to go . We decided to take Ubers from our houses and meet there . Luckily , they had towels at the sauna available for a small fee . We each paid for our visit and included a towel in the purchase . Then we entered the sauna . It was very warm and humid , just like we expected . It was very relaxing . It was a wooden structure that felt very rustic . Eventually we started to get overheated , and my friend suggested we leave . We got up and exited the sauna .
One day , I was home alone . My parents and family had gone on a vacation without me and I was really nervous . I decided that I was going to be safe , so I bought some toys to keep me company . When I was watching a scary movie downstairs , I heard the doorbell ring . I did n't really want to answer it , but I decided that I should in case it was someone important for my parents that was over . I went up the stairs and looked out the window . I could n't see who was on the porch , but mustered up the courage to answer the door anyway . I could n't see anyone there . I decided to go back downstairs and finish the movie that night .
My friend Margo and I went to McDonald 's to have lunch together before we went to the movies . We went in around lunch time and got in line , patiently waiting our turn to order . When it was our turn , I ordered a cheeseburger without pickles , a large order of French fries and a medium Diet Coke . We quickly paid the cashier and moved to the side , eagerly awaiting our meal . After only a few minutes , the employees placed our trays on the counter top for us to take . We stopped at the service station and grabbed some napkins and ketchup for our fries . We sat down and ate our food while talking about the movie we were going to go see after we ate lunch .
To make scrambled eggs , you will need one to four eggs , depending on how hungry you are or how many people will be eating the eggs . You will also need a small frying pan , a bowl , a fork , a spatula , some butter , margarine , or oil , and a little bit of milk . First , crack the eggs by hitting them against the side of the bowl and let the egg fall into the bowl . Add a little bit of butter or oil to the frying pan and turn the stove on to medium heat until the butter melts . Then , with a fork , mix or beat the egg mixture until the egg whites and egg yolks - the yellow part - are completely mixed together . When the pan is hot , pour the egg mixture in the pan and stir it with the spatula until the liquid begins to get hard or firm . Reduce or turn off the heat and continue to stir the eggs until they are as firm as you want them to be .
I decided one day that I would cook a delicious meal for my family . Meals take a long time to prepare so I did this on my day off . My family wanted chicken Alfredo pasta , so I went to the store to buy ingredients . I defrosted the chicken in the microwave while I boiled the water . Then I put some cooking oil on the frying pan and cooked the chicken in a frying pan . Then I put the pasta in the water after it started boiling . Then I cut the chicken . Then I drained the pasta . Then I mixed the chicken , pasta and Alfredo sauce in the big pot that I had boiled the water in . Then I stirred it all up . After it was all mixed really well I placed plates on the dinner table and set silverware and poured glasses of water for everyone .
Someone I dated briefly said she sets three alarms so she does not oversleep . That is the most I 've heard of anyone setting I like only to have one , but there are times when I will use an extra one . I have tried using a third , but using three devices is a bit complicated . You might as well only have one alarm per device , because most of the time you just hit mute . I had this habit my parents did not like where I would wake up in the middle of the night after a part sleep . I was using a radio alarm then . But I switched to a watch that beeped . I would try to catch it within the first couple of beeps so I did n't wake anyone . I was pretty good at that .
For Jenny 's thirteenth birthday present her parents are giving her a room makeover . Since she is a teenager now they agreed some renovations needed to be made . The first thing they will do is sit down and decide what kind of ideas Jenny has about what she would like her to look like now . After a few days of looking through some teen magazines Jenny decided she wanted her room to look tropical and have a hammock like she was in the jungle . While they were there they saw a huge floor to ceiling wallpaper poster of a jungle scene . Jenny and her mom agreed this was a great idea as a start . They bought the poster mural and some matching shades of green paint and went home to start their project . As they go along they will make more choices and add new things as they come up with unique ways to make it very Jenny like .
I had to attend court one day , so I woke up to get ready . I was a bit nervous , so I took an early shower to calm down . I wanted to look my best , so after my shower I put on makeup and a nice suit to leave a good impression . When I arrived at the courthouse I checked in with the clerk to see which room I had to go to . When I reached the proper room I entered and took an open seat on the bench . There were a bunch of other people waiting for the judge , too . I sat patiently for the judge to call my name , but it got boring listening to the other people talk to the judge about things I had nothing to do with . The judge told me some things I needed to do , then I left the courthouse and went home .
I had been putting of visiting a doctor because my regular primary care provider was nearly a mile away , and I owed the money that I simply did not have . I decide to visit an office that was much closer . I was so glad I did because they had sliding scale fee that drastically reduced the cost of doctor visits and specialists that I desperately needed to see . The date came and I went to see my new primary care provider . I had anxiety as I always do when seeing a medical professional . She ended up being incredibly kind and understanding and she gave me a referral to see a chiropractor . I was so happy that I was finally going to be able to see someone to help with my back pain . overall it was a positive experience and rather comedic that I was actually scared .
I work in a library that has very old vending machines in the basement . Today however , we got new space age vending machines . What makes them space age is that they have a much larger selection of items than our old machines . Another thing that makes them space age is that they take credit cards as well as cash . Today I do n't have cash , so I get to go down to the vending machine with my card . I swipe the card and it tells me my card is accepted . Then I choose my item . It 's always peanut M&M 's . I put in the letter and number of the item . The machine thinks about it for a second then drops my item . I retrieve my candy and skip away .
It was time to do the dishes . I picked up the dishes from the table and everywhere else around the house . I put them in the sink in the kitchen . I poured a bit of the liquid into the sink as I was running the water . I used hot water , as I find that the hot water works best for getting my dishes clean . I did other little tasks around the house as I let the dishes soak in the soapy water . I grabbed a rag and started washing them inside and out . I ran some water in the other basin so that I could rinse the soap off . After I rinsed the dishes , I set them in a dish drainer .
We awoke on a sunday and got up and prepared to go to church.Our service time is 9:30 so we have to get up early.Once we ready we grab a banna and got out the door . Only takes 6 minutes to get to the church . We get to our seats just as the praise team opens in song . Praise does three songs then they do the annoucements.The person finishes the annoucements and ask us to bow our heads in prayer . The pastor is an older man with a lot of wisdom . He preaches and illustrates the message he was trying to get across.He speaks for approx 20 minutes . After the message he ask the ushers to come forward so they can take up the offering.The band plays a song while they take up the money .
I wanted to send a letter to my friend in a foreign country to ask him about his life lately . I sat down to write the letter and it took me a while to get all my thoughts out . After that I carefully folded it up and placed it inside an envelope . I had to look up his address because I did not remember it and I wanted to be sure it was accurate . Then I took the envelope containing the letter to the post office . I had to wait in line a while before I was served by the clerk . The clerk took my letter and weighed it on the scale . The clerk took my money , put some stamps on my letter , and handed it off for sorting . A few days later my friend received my letter .
When I am sick , I like to make tea to make me feel better . I look in my cupboard to see what tea bags I have . I pick the one I want to drink and I place it on the counter . I then begin to make some water boil so that it will be hot enough to get the flavor out of the tea bag . I put a pan on the boiler and put a lot of water in it to get it to boil . When it is finished boiling , I pour a glass full of the water into a mug or cup for me to drink . After a few minutes , I use the string on the bag to pull the tea bag out of the water . It is then ready for me to drink at that point .
On a very hot , sunny day in the summertime me and a friend decided to go to the swimming pool . The first thing we had to do was put on our bathing suits , and then we had to find some large towels to take with us . We then put sunblock on all of our body and face so we do not get sunburned . Once we have our towels and sunblock , we make sure we have a pass so that we may enter the pool . We walk down to the pool and enter through the gate . A young man checks our pool pass and admits us to the pool . We find two chairs so we can put our towels down . We sit on the edge and carefully dip our toes into the freezing water and slowly slide into the pool . We are able to splash around and swim until the lifeguard signals for us to leave the pool so that children may enter . We return to our towels so we can dry off and stay warm .
Every night growing up my family ate a big dinner together . My sister and I were partly responsible for helping to serve the food . The most important dinner of the week was on Sunday . I remember one Sunday when a visiting pastor 's family at with us . My mom called my sister and I to the kitchen to help her get the meal ready to serve . We went to the china cabinet and took out three large serving bowls , a platter for the meat , and a small crystal dish for the pickles and olives . While my mom put the meat on a platter , my sister scooped the mashed potatoes into a serving bowl from the pan , and I put the salad together in another serving bowl . When those were finished , my mom but the corn in another serving bowl and my sister and I filled the relish tray with a variety of pickles and olives . We carried all of the platters , bowls , relish tray and basket to the table , arranging them in the center to make it easier for guests to pass the food . We set the table with plates , silverware , and napkins . Goblets were set at each seat and filled with fresh lemonade from the refrigerator . A wonderful dinner with friends .
First I have an idea . I let the idea ruminate . Finally I sketch it out on some paper to get it out to where I can better visualize it . I size it and decide on font for the text relative to the picture . I also decide on colors for the graphics and decide how many different colors I may want on the shirt . Once I 'm satisfied with the design I upload it to a shared location where I can then share it with someone who can give me an unbiased opinion of the shirt . Once I 've finished that I upload it to the printer . On their page I may manipulate the graphic size to fit on the t-shirt . I then order it to be printed once as a test .
After dinner my daughter Shawna and I were cleaning the kitchen . We tossed a coin to see who would rinse the dishes and who would actually load the dishwasher . She won the coin toss and chose to load the dishwasher . I rinsed the glasses and cups , handing them to her as I finished . She placed each item in the top shelf of the dishwasher , making sure that they were placed in one layer to ensure that the water would reach every surface . Next I rinsed the plates and the bowls , and Shawna placed them in the lower shelf . She retrieved the dishwasher detergent from under the sink and placed it into the appropriate container inside the dishwasher 's door . Finally , she pushed the button on the front of the door to start the dishwasher running , while I washed the pots and pans in the sink . It 's fun to accomplish chores together !
I was invited to a wedding . I bought a special shirt for the wedding . The day of the wedding , I put on my shirt and drove to the ceremony . The ceremony included some bible verses , songs , and the exchange of vows . After the ceremony was over , there were a few hours until the reception . I went home , changed my clothes , and went back to the reception . After dinner , I ate some delicious desserts . After dessert , the dance floor opened and many people began to dance . I danced for a little while with my friends . After a few hours , I said goodbye to my friends , got my coat , and left the reception . It was a fun night .
I woke up with my alarm and sluggishly got out of bed . I went to the bathroom and turned out the light . I went to the shower and turned the water on . I stepped into the shower and grabbed the bottle of shampoo I keep on the ledge . I squirt some into my hand , about the size of a quarter . I wet my hair and then rub in the shampoo . After a few minutes of this I carefully rinse the soap out of my hair . I do n't want to get it in my eyes . I then grab my bottle of conditioner and repeat what I did with the shampoo . I then rinse off again making sure there 's no soap what so ever left . I shut off the shower and dry off , my hair now squeaky clean .
It was my mother 's birthday last weekend and I wanted to bake her a cake . First , I looked up a recipes on the Internet . I found a chocolate cake recipe that looked very good . Once I had what I needed , I got to work . First , I got out all of the baking pans that I would need to bake the cake . Then I got out all the ingredients and let them sit at room temperature for a bit . Then I added the butter , sugar , eggs , and flour . After everything was mixed well , I put the mixture in the pan and then put the pan in the oven . After 40 minutes , the cake was done . My mom loved the cake .
I am sitting on the couch eating chips . Soon , I am done with my bag of chips so I walk to the kitchen , open the lid of my garbage can , and put the chips inside . The bag barely fits because my garbage can is overflowing . I realize it is time to take of the trash . I pull on the two colored drawstrings on each side of the garbage bag and close the bag . Then , I proceed to tie the drawstrings like I would when tying my shoelaces . I open the door and continue out to my driveway to where my trash can sits outside . I lift the lid of this trash can and put my garbage inside . The trash removal crew will come and take this trash later this week ; I just have to leave it here for now . I stretch the corners of the bag to fit my garbage container . Now , I can resume putting trash inside until next time .
When I was in third grade I woke up early every Saturday morning to go to swimming class at the high school across the street from my house . Everyone else liked to sleep in , so I woke up and ate a bowl of cheerios and milk . I would get dressed , putting my swim suit on underneath my clothes . I left my things in the locker room and entered the pool room and got in the water to get used to the temperature . The teacher taught us important things like treading water , holding our breath under water , the front crawl , and floating on our backs . There were other kids and even a few adults in my class . I loved the class so much I asked my Mom to let me take another one right after it was finished .
On my family 's latest trip to Minnesota 's North Shore of Lake Superior , we stopped to enjoy the beautiful sights along the way . Our first stop was in Duluth at Canal Park where the lighthouse and aerial lift bridge welcomes ships into port . We took some pictures and walked out to the lighthouse , before hopping back into our car and continuing north . We walked the trails along the three waterfall drops and hopped from rock to rock in the shallow areas of the river . After a quick stop in the visitor center , we drove on to our final destination , Split Rock Light House . We entered the main gate and proceeded to the lighthouse museum . We spent a few hours touring the grounds , taking pictures , and seeing what it was like to live as a lighthouse keeper . When we climbed back in our car to go home everyone was exhausted , but happy .
For dinner last night I felt like having a cheeseburger . But I did n’t really want a fast food burger . Thinking for a moment I got the grand idea to cook one myself ! When I got home I put everything on the kitchen counter then went into the garage and grabbed a bag of charcoal briquettes . Out to the back porch with the bag I pulled the lid off the outdoor grill and dumped in a bunch of the briquettes . Then , with a quick stroke of a match , I lit the pile of briquettes on fire and replaced the lid on the grill to let it warm up . Back in the kitchen I took out the ground beef and pulled a half pound out of the package onto a plate . I put the rest of the meat in the refrigerator and shaped the ground beef I ’d removed into a circular patty . After the grill was all warmed up , which took about some time , I pulled the lid off the grill , placed the patty onto the wire platform inside it and replaced the lid . I went back inside , cleaned and dried the plate the beef patty had been on and put a bun and a slice of cheese on the plate . Heading back outside for a moment I checked on the meat and it was cooking nicely so I flipped it so the other side could cook . In the time remaining I grabbed a drink and my plate and went back outside and set it all on the picnic table . Opening the grill to a plume of smoke and grilled beef smell I checked the temperature of the meat to insure it was cooked to over 165 degrees . Confident I had cooked it long enough I used a spatula to pull it off the grill and place it on my bun . I replaced the lid on the grill , put on a slice of cheese , topped it with the other half of the bun and marveled at the delicious cheeseburger I ’d just cooked !
I have recently adopted my dog , Nellie . I decided today to teach her a new trick : to speak when I ask her to speak . I took out some dog treats and put them on the table . I said " speak , " and then gave her one and pet her . She kept barking to ask for more treats , but I left the room . Later , I went back into the room and got a treat . I called her and hid it behind my back and said " Speak , " then held the treat in front of her . She started to bark . I said " speak , " again and gave her the treat and pet her , telling her she was a good girl . The next day , we did the same sort of thing . After a few days of this , she would bark whenever I said " speak , " even if I did n't have a treat .
John was reading a book next to his baby boy . He was enjoying himself while rocking the baby in its crib . He was rocking the baby while all of a sudden the baby started crying . He picked up the baby and tried to soothe it but it was n't working . So he went to the bathroom and checked the babies diaper but it did n't need to be change . He continued to then take the baby to the kitchen and hold the baby while he made the babies bottle . The baby was hungry , and started drinking the formula from the bottle . It stopped the crying and John was relieved . He continued to hold the baby while it drank out of the bottle .
My dad is a former pastor and in his job he has worked with and helped many people . One of the most rewarding times he had was when he helped a couple adopt two children . He wrote a letter vouching for the character of the husband and wife and explaining how he saw them care for the girls over the years , so when the day came to finalize the adoption he was invited to the court hearing with the couple and two children . It was a happy day in the courtroom , the judge read through the formalities and made his final decision where he confirmed the couple would receive custody of the two little girls . After the hearing , the judge posed for pictures with the new family and those in attendance for the special day . It is a memory that will not soon be forgotten by all those present .
Every day I need to water the plants . This is a little more complicated than it sounds , but it is very important because without proper watering , the plants will wither and die . Since we love our plants we want to do everything we can to make sure this does n't happen . In the old days you would probably need to buy a book but nowadays all the information is freely available on the internet . The main question is , how often to water the plants and how much water should they get at a time ? If you do a google search on the particular plant you need to take care of , you should find a whealth of information that will give you the proper watering schedule and amount for that particular plant . You will want to have a decent watering can , that can distribute the water in light droplets that can imitate the effect of gently falling rain . After that , fill up your can and do the watering just as it 's described in the web document you found via Google . When your done , sit back and enjoy your healthy , happy , plants !
I recently broke up with my boyfriend so I was looking for a new place to live . I was hoping to find a one-bedroom apartment with off-street parking in a nice neighborhood . I checked out a few places , but it was not what I wanted I finally answered an ad and went to look at this apartment It was perfect . It had ample closet space , outlets , hardwood floors , large windows that opened , and a nice size . It was on the first floor as well . I signed a lease on the spot and prepared to move in . I recruited a few family members and friends to help move my furniture and to get settled . I moved in the next weekend . The weather was nice and sunny . I still have some boxes to unpack , but I would say my move was very successful . I am happy I made this move .
I would first set a date . I would then make a list of people to invite . Next I would decide upon the theme . In this case it will be a Mardi Gras themed surprise birthday party for a friend who is turning 40 years old . I would then send out invitations . I would spend a lot of time on Pinterest and other websites looking for decorations and games . I would order up Mardi Gras themed decorations . I would hire a deejay and a photo booth . I would then rent tables and chairs . Two days before I would thoroughly clean . I would have friend help . I would precook as much as possible . The day of the party , I would finish the food . I would then enjoy my guests and party !
I woke my daughter up this morning to get ready for school . When I leaned over the bed to wake her up with a kiss , I noticed her face was flushed and skin was warm to the touch . She woke up but was n't full of her usual energy . I told her I was going to take her temperature to see if she had a fever and I went and got the thermometer . I placed the thermometer underneath her tongue . I waited for a couple of minutes and then removed it . She had a temperature of one hundred and four degrees . I told her I would be right back . I also got a glass and filled it with water . I took the medicine and the glass of water and went back upstairs . I opened the medicine container and shook out two pills which is the correct dose for her age and weight . I then gave her a sip of water and then two pills and asked her to hold the water in her mouth and then add the pills and swallow both at the same time . She did just as she was told and she laid back down and fell back asleep .
Last night I made hamburgers and fries for dinner . First , I got out a frying pan and placed it on the burner . I also preheated the oven . While they were frying , I got frozen French fries out of the freezer , put them on a baking sheet , and put them in the oven once it had preheated . I set the timer for 16 minutes , which was the recommended on the fry bag . I also got out the hamburger buns , ketchup , mustard , onion , cheese , pickles , and lettuce for people to put on their burgers . The timer went off for the fries , so I took them out of the oven carefully with oven mitts on and set them out to cool . I got out plates and napkins and set the table . Once the burgers were ready , we served ourselves and made up our burgers .
When I cook rice , I do n't do it the same way my mom did it when I was a kid . I have a neat electronic cooking pot called a rice cooker . It is very easy to use and cooks the rice just perfectly . To start , I measure out the right amount of rice into the bowl . Then I add just the right amount of water . The rice usually only takes about twenty minutes to cook . When the rice is ready the rice cooker will automatically stop cooking , and keep the rice warm until we are ready to eat it . When we are ready I take the lid off the pot and use a fork to fluff up the rice a little . I have to be careful not to scratch the rice cooker .
A month ago my son had a birthday party . He had a lot of friends and we decided to send party invitations in the mail . I had my son write the addressed of all his friends on the envelopes . To him it was like playing with stickers . The stamps stuck right on the envelopes . Since he was very young it was hard for him at first to put the invitations into the envelops . While getting the invitations ready we talked about the birthday party . We talked about the birthday cake and the friend who might be there . He decided not to invite Matt because sometimes he is mean .
Christmas is just about the only time of year I wrap gifts . The rest of the year I just use bags or give gift cards . But because I buy gifts for children at Christmas , I like to wrap them so they have the fun of opening them . Then I pull out that amount of paper from the roll and cut it with scissors . Then I fold the paper around the gift . I 'm not very neat with it because the kids do n't care and are just going to tear it all apart anyway . Sometimes I get fancy with the folding of the paper , but usually not . I then repeat this process for all of the other gifts . If I 'm feeling particularly generous I 'll throw a bow on top of the gift too , with a card as well .
Last Friday , my car broke down . I had to get to work Monday , so I decided to ride the public bus since it ran fairly close to my home and work both . Monday morning I got ready early and set off to wait at the bus stop . I let others at the stop get on first , then I got on . I asked the bus driver how much the fare was and he told me . I paid the fare by sticking my money in the box near the bus driver , and walked to find a free seat . The bus ride was fairly quick and uneventful . I noted that the ride went the same route that I did . Once the bus stopped at the stop near my work , I disembarked .
I pick up the mail in the afternoon when I get home . One day I stopped at my mail box and discovered I had a letter . Instead of a printed address , it was hand-written . I was very excited because I knew it must be from one of my friends or maybe from my family . I went inside to read it . I opened the envelope and unfolded the letter . The first thing I did was look at the bottom of the letter to find out who it was from . Then I read the letter . Emily was writing to tell me that she was going to get married to her boyfriend , and she wanted me to be there . I was pleased , and decided to write back straight away to tell her I would be able to go to her wedding .
Moving furniture is something you can do alone , if you are only moving small items . If you are moving large , bulky , or heavy items , it is recommendable that you enlist a friend or someone else to help you so that you do n't hurt yourself by accident . For moving lots of items , such as when you move into a new house , there are plenty of businesses that you can hire to move furniture for you . Looking at interior design magazines or blogs online can help with this . You should measure your furniture and your living space , and ensure that things will fit before you attempt to move . If you plan where you want to move furniture to in advance , the whole process is much more likely to go smoothly , and you will only need to move things once .
Yesterday , I went to a fast food restaurant . There is a new chain that opened across the street from my house and so I wanted to try them . Overall , it was nice . I walked inside and the place was clean , upkept , and I was greeted by the employees there who said hello to me . I took time to then study the menu - it was colorful but easy to read and I quickly decided what I wanted to eat . When I got to the register I gave the woman working there my order and paid , she gave me a ticket and said the meal would be right out . It was very good , I got a burger and fries and they were both cooked well . I ate my food , threw my trash out , and left , with the employees wishing me a good day . I would go back .
With rain pouring down outside going for a bike ride was out of the question . Looking around the house for something to do I remembered I had recently gotten a new video game , Speed Racer , for my birthday . I grabbed the case off of the shelf and turned on my gaming system . Brilliant graphics of cars racing left and right were displayed at the color on the TV filled in . Grabbing the steering wheel remote I hit the start button nestled myself in front of the TV ready to start racing . I selected a really cool red car , a nice dry track and hit the start button . The other races cars in the game zoomed off ahead of me . Maybe I did n’t choose the fastest car , but at the first corner when everyone slowed down to make that left turn my car with its faster acceleration left them all behind me . Lap after lap I took the podium , unlocking new racetracks with each win . Sure , there were some grizzly crashes along the way , but I had enough lives saved up that I was able to continue my quest for racing domination ! I was upgrading my car with newer and faster parts and breaking my track records with each new race until I was presented with a huge gold trophy and a message that I had won the Speed Racer Championship . Leaning back proud of my accomplishment I happened to look out the window and saw the rain had stopped and the ground was all dry . , I thought to myself as I hit the start button again .
One fourth of July , my family decided that we were going to have a barbeque . When I was asked to bring the hot dogs , I made sure that I got the best ones . I went to the store and found that they were located by all of the meat . When the holiday came up , I brought my hot dogs to the party . We used a barbeque to cook the hot dogs so they were nice and hot . When the dogs were done , we got out buns and ketchup and mustard to put on them . I put a lot of ketchup on mine with just a bit of mustard . After the hot dogs were in the buns and we sat down , we had a good time munching the hot dogs as we talked about things .
Sometimes we have to make copies of letters or papers . These papers are important , because they contain information that we need to have , and we ca n't afford to have them lost or destroyed . But at the same time , sometimes we have to show these to other people . When we do that , we simply make a copy of the letter or document . Simply life up the cover , insert the letter face down and positioned on the lines , close the cover , and press the \ \ Copy \ \ button . We can make as many copies of the letter or document as we need , it 's a good idea to keep the original in a safe place , like a safe or lockbox , and only use copies for everyday use . Since we can make as many copies as we want , we can even make notes on the copy , which we ca n't do on the original document .
I decided I would get up this morning and do some exercising . The exercise I was chose was jogging . The weather was very nice outside and I knew I would not sweat very much considering it was very cool . I had my favorite play list ready for the jog . My dog , Hank , went with me because he loves to job also and is a great partner to have with me . I live in the country and sometimes there are snakes on the roads so we have to be very careful . The water in the nearby woods creates a nice resting place for the alligators also so I also must watch my surroundings and Hank must also . The job was nice and relaxing for Hank and I.
Before I do any shopping , I make a list of what I need , especially if I 'm going somewhere like the grocery store . Otherwise , I will surely forget at least one item . If I 'm shopping for a single item , particularly something costly , I will do some price comparing to make sure that I do n't spend more than necessary . This brings up results showing stores that are selling the product as well as the prices at each store . I usually choose the best deal , if in a convenient location or an online store , and buy what I want from there . If I 'm grocery shopping , I use the list that I made earlier and take it with me to my preferred grocer . When I get to the store , I grab a cart or basket to put my good into while shopping . I then go up and down the aisles of the store to find the items on my list . When I 'm done , I go to the checkout area and put my items on the belt , which transports them closer to the person ringing up the products . My items are bagged , either by me or by a store employee , depending on the vendor . I then take them home .
Once I got up this morning , I decided to get ready for the day by taking a shower and then washing my hair . I got out of my night clothes and then opened the shower door . I turned the water on first to get it to the right temperature so it would n't be too hot or too cold when I stepped in . I stood under the water for a few moments so that my hair could get wet since it is difficult to lather shampoo up with dry hair . Once I was ready , I put some shampoo in my hand and then rubbed it through my hair . As it lathers , I make sure to close my eyes so I wo n't get any soap in them . Once it 's lathered through , then I step back under the water and wash the soap out by rubbing my hair with my hands until I notice no more bubbles are coming out . Then I put conditioner in my hand and rub that through my hair . I get my head out of the water for a bit and finish up cleaning myself so the conditioner has a little time to work . Once I 'm done with everything else , I step back under the water and rinse out the conditioner . My shower is done , so I turn the water off , open the shower door , get my towel and dry off . Once I 'm done drying off , I wrap the towel around my head so it can start getting some of the excess moisture from my hair .
My friends and I love to go to the movie theater . Every Tuesday , the movie theaters have cheap days , where you can go see a movie for $ 5 , and then buy a drink and small snack for $ 5 too . So , we check online to see when the movies are playing , and we decide what we will see . Then , once we do that , we all go in the car and drive to the theater right before the movie begins . We usually all buy our own tickets , and then go in and order a drink and snack . After that , we all go into the theater , and take our seats . The movie always has previews before the real movie begins , so we have time to talk a little before the movie starts . It also gives you time , if you were running late , to get there so you do n't miss the movie . We have a great time .
I walked into the bathroom , and hung both of my towels on the towel rack . Turning on the shower , I adjusted the temperature by turning the knob back and forth between cold and hot . After getting the perfect temperature , I closed the bathroom door , and sat on the toilet to take my shoes off . Stepping in the warm shower instantly relaxed me . I wet my hair and body . My new shampoo had a pleasant and slightly flowery smell , I used it to lather up my long brown hair . After working the soap fully through my hair , I rinsed it all out under the shower spray until all the bubbles were gone from my hair . It smelled much like the shampoo , and filled the shower with a nice smell . After letting the conditioner soak into my hair , I rinsed it out under the shower spray , and got out of the shower to go to bed . A long day was finally over , time for bed .
On the afternoon of the family dinner , I made my way to my mother 's home . In anticipation of many members of the family attending , we headed out to the garden and gathered the ingredients to make a mixed salad . A large head of romaine lettuce , as well as spinach , mizuna , mesclun , and endive lettuces were chopped for the base salad . Carrots were peeled , onions were sliced , radishes and tomatoes were diced . A few hard boiled eggs , a few black olives , and a tasty selection of seasoned croutons topped the salad off . The lettuces were placed in a large serving bowl with the ingredients mixed into the greenery . As a final gesture to the fresh ingredients we used , my mother and I prepared a home made creamy lemon mustard vinaigrette . Shallots , olive oil , lemon juice , dijon mustard and honey went into this concoction and was drizzle over the dazzling mixed salad . My mother and I beamed with pride when the rest of the family arrived to take part in such a wonderful feast .
The carpet in the living room was really dirty . I decided it was time to vacuum it . First , I got the vacuum cleaner out of the closet and rolled it to the living room . Then , I plugged the vacuum into the wall in an outlet in the living room . I walked back to the vacuum cleaner and I turned the switch on . The switch was by my foot so it was easy . I passed the cleaner carefully across each part of the carpet , making sure all the dirt would be sucked up . When I was finished , I turned the vacuum off . I unplugged it from the outlet and rolled the cord back up .
Last night , my boyfriend and I went dancing at one of our favorite clubs downtown . He picked me up at 9:30 , and drove us there his new car . There was a little bit of traffic , but it did n't take long to get to the club . After waiting about twenty minutes , we reached the front of the line . We showed the bouncer our ID 's , and he waved us through . My boyfriend paid $ 20 for each of us and we walked inside . The club was very crowded . The DJ was playing a great song , so we started dancing . After about five or six songs , I was ready for a break , so my boyfriend and I walked to the bar to get some drinks . He paid for the drinks , and we took them over to a small loveseat in the corner . We talked and laughed while we finished our drinks . When we were done , we set our drinks down on the table and got up to dance some more . It was a really fun night .
It is Sunday and instead of sleeping late , my mom is dragging my brother and I to church . I am very sleepy because I need to wake up early during the week days for school and stay up late finishing homework and projects . I know my brother feels the same way . Luckily , my mom makes a delicious breakfast before church : banana pancakes with butter and maple syrup , sausages , bacon , and sunny side up eggs all served up with orange juice , milk , and coffee for my brother . I am too young to drink coffee . However , eating all that food makes me even more sleepy and I am not looking forward to the church service at all . After breakfast , my mom and dad herd my brother and I into the car and off we go to church .
We had decided to make a nice mixed salad for dinner tonight and had picked up several desired organic ingredients when we were shopping earlier . We bought some organic lettuce , tomatoes , cucumbers , carrots and mushrooms . We washed all the vegetables . The carrots were cut into thin pieces and added to the bowl . Next the lettuce leaves were torn into bite sized pieces and placed in the bowl . From a drawer we took out a pair of wooden salad spoons and gave the vegetables a few tosses . Now we were ready for the dressing . We used the salad spoons to toss the salad until everything was coated with the dressing . The final touch was to sprinkle some crumbled goat cheese over the top of the salad . It looked delicious . Time to eat .
This morning when I woke up I decided that I would go for a walk . The weather was very warm and sunny so I chose to dress in comfortable shorts and a t-shirt . I put on my walking shoes and left my house . I decided I would walk to the nearby park because it is very pretty there and I walk there all the time . Some were walking with a partner and some even had their dogs with them . Everyone was very nice to one another . As I walked the sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky and there was a light breeze in the air . Since it was morning and the day was just getting started , it was n't too hot outside yet . When I got to the park I smiled at everyone enjoying the day . It would have been fun to stay for a little while but I had to get home to make breakfast . I turned around and resumed my walk toward home .
Recently , I needed to check if a store was open . There are many ways to go about checking to see if a store is open . The easiest way is to look up the information online . However , sometimes , the internet can be out of date , so using their phone number can help to call and ask an employee whether or not they are open . It said they were open on the internet . I went to the store . The store was actually closed . Going in person will always let you know for sure if the location is open but can be very inconvenienced when compared to looking something up on the phone or the internet . It 's important to know what is open and what is closed .
I had the most amazing time today with my best friend playing basketball in the park . When I went home and my parents asked me how was basketball I had to tell them the whole story . I sat them down and began my story . I gave them all the detains about how we had arrived at the park and there were already people playing on the court who would n't allow us to play with them . I explained to them that one of the other kids offered to play a game to 5 and whoever won would be able to use the court . My friend and I agreed and we played the toughest game of our life . it was tied 4 to 4 when I shot the ball from half court with time running out to win the game .
There are many different churches in the world and how they conduct their service is different between them all , usually . Also which town and which building you are in may mean the service is different . Typically , you will feel it 's a time to be with God so you wear clothes and use manners that reflect respect . There is usually a set time for the service to start and you enter the building or where ever the service is held . There may be a program handed out to attendees or something posted that will tell you the order of the service and what will occur in approximately what order . There may be singing where the attendees sing , with books to show the music and words . There is usually a speaker , and some praying . Sometimes the attendees respond with words to what the speaker says . The service can be conducted by a priest , a mullah , a rabbi , a minister , and many other titles . But it 's always a special time to learn and be with God so there is a reverent and respectful way of conduct expected .
My wife and baby and I went to the shopping centre to go look at some pants to replace the ones that had a hole in them . We all got in the car and drove up the hill to go to a clothing store to get them changed . We got out of the car when we got there and walked into the mall . We entered and there was a lot of loud music playing . The right hand side was the side for men , so I went over there while my wife went to the other side . I found a pair of jeans that were pink and decided to buy them . We left with our bags and got back in the car to go to our home .
Ah , tomorrow was the first day of our vacation on the coast . It was time to prepare and get everything together that I would need for the week . I opened up the drawers in my dresser , first pulling out a couple pairs of shorts and one pair of jeans . Lastly I got out my socks , underwear , and swim trunks . I got the suitcase out of the closet and unzipped it . In the main compartment I put the pants and shirts I had gotten out . In the smaller compartment I put the remainder of my clothes . I gathered up my toothbrush , toothpaste , hairbrush and other necessities from the bathroom and put them in a small zippered bag , I then placed this bag in the suitcase . Then i zipped up the suitcase .
It is important to properly wash any cuts or abrasions that you might have on your skin as soon as it is possible to do so . Washing a cut helps prevent any dirt , bacteria , or other debris from getting into the wound , and helps cut down on the likelihood that the cut will become infected . If you have a cut , you should try to wash it with soap and water . Ideally , after thoroughly washing and drying the area , you would want to apply an antibiotic cream , and then you would want to apply a band-aid , or wrap the area so that it is covered and protected , so that no other dirt or debris can be introduced into the wound . For anything other than a minor cut , you should seek help from a medically trained professional .
I decided to borrow some books from the library . I went to the library and started looking on the shelves . There were so many good books that it was difficult to pick out just a few , so I used the library 's computer book search program . I took these books up to the librarian 's desk and asked if I could check them out . She said yes , I could borrow the books , but I needed to sign up for a library card . I filled out the form , and she took it . With this accomplished , I was able to check out my books . She put a card in each one with a date stamped on it . This was the date the books were due to be returned .
I am babysitting my newborn nephew while his mother goes to the store . When he cries I know it is only for a few reasons . One of those reasons is that hungry . He gets fed on a schedule , so I know if he starts crying at around 12 pm it 's because it 's time for his bottle . My nephew takes formula so first I have to mix the formula with water and put it in the microwave . Then I have to take it out and shake it til it 's well mixed . Once it 's at the right temperature I sit down with the baby . I cradle him in my arms and place the bottle in his mouth . He immediately starts drinking . When he is done I burp him by placing him on my shoulder and patting his back .
I was home alone and sitting in my living room on the couch when suddenly the doorbell rang . It was loud and had a familiar ding dong sound that you could hear from everywhere in the house . I wondered who it could be . I did not have any visitors coming over , at least that I knew about . Since I did not know , I went over to peek through the eye hole in the door . I could see them safely and they could n't see me through the hole , so they did not know I was there . I did not know this person . I guessed this person was trying to selling me something . I did not have any money to buy anything , so I opened the door and told the salesman that I was not interested politely . They smiled and said they were sorry to bother me and then left .
It was a hot , summer day and there was a tennis match for the local high school that I said I would go to . My good friend was competing for the state title and I wanted to support her . So I arrived at the field and sat in the third row in the stands . As my friend was on the court warming up , I enjoyed my beverage and relaxed . Once the tennis match began , the announcers presented the two opponents and I cheered for my friend . She was the first to hit the ball . It was over the net and in the back box then her opponent hit it back with an under swing and was foul . As the match went on , the crowd turned their heads left then right then left again . My friend won the match , I had a neck cramp and I forgot to use the umbrella to block the sun and got a sunburn .
Yesterday , my friend Bill and I went to Jack in the Box . We stood at the counter looking at all of the different food on the menu . Then , when it was our turn to order , I ordered a Jumbo Jack and Bill ordered chicken strips . We took a couple of water cups , filled them at the drink machine , and found an empty table to sit at . We sat drinking water until the cashier called the individual order numbers on our receipt . We then got up , took our food trays , and returned to our table . We talked while we ate , and enjoyed the greasy fast food . After finishing our food , Bill and I got up and emptied our trays into the trash , before leaving the restaurant .
On Saturday morning , I decided to go to the gym before I did anything else . I got up about 7:30 and had some water and an apple . I got changed into my gym clothes , put on my shoes and grabbed my water bottle , a towel and my car keys . It was pretty quiet since it was still early . I did some stretching and then got on the elliptical machine for some cardio . I smiled at someone I had seen at the gym before as he got on the machine next to me . I worked on it for twenty minutes and then I had some water and walked over to the machines and weights . I wanted to focus on working my upper body today , so I used some free weights and machines to do that . I spend half an hour working my upper body and then I stretched out , had some more water and left for home .
This past Monday , my family had a small party at my house . One of the main foods that we had to eat were hot dogs . My cousins were the ones who had the idea to eat hot dogs , so they took them over to the house to make . My dad was using our barbecue grill to do all of the cooking , so that 's how he cooked the hot dogs . After letting them cook for the amount of time that they needed to , my dad gave the cooked hot dogs to my aunt to prepare them . For anyone that wanted it , she also added some of her homemade chili instead of the ketchup and mustard . Everyone at the party seemed to really enjoy the hot dogs , and so did I . Now we know to have hot dogs at any parties we do next time .
I usually go to work from my house in my personal vehicle , although in more urban areas other methods of transportation are possible to use . I lock up my house as I leave , get in my car , and turn it on . Sometimes when it is very cold outside I have to scrape ice off my car 's windshield and start the car early so that the engine warms up so that the car is warmer by the time I want to drive . I chose a time to leave that is based on the average time to get to my work from my home , and I usually leave a buffer of a few extra minutes in case I run into traffic . I usually have a path that takes me to work on the shortest and quickest route , based on experience and knowledge of my town . Then , I have to park at work . It is important to pick a parking space close to where I work but also has enough room for me and any cars around me to open our doors without hitting another car in the parking lot . Finally , I lock my car , roll up my windows ( or crack them if it is a hot day ) , and walk into work .
Today I bought a birthday present for my little cousin . First , I got into my car and buckled my seatbelt . I drove to the toy store . Once I got into the toy store , I went to the back of the store , which is where they keep the puzzles . Once I picked the puzzle out , I went back to the front of the store and got in line . It was not a long line , so I waited for about two minutes . Once I got to the front , I put the puzzle on the counter and the cashier scanned it . It was ten dollars . I took out my wallet , and pulled out a twenty dollar bill . I gave her the money . I put the change back in my wallet , and left with the puzzle .
We are going to eat spaghetti for dinner tonight . There will be four of us dining together . The sauce is ready and now it is time to cook the pasta . I turn the burner on , all the way to the highest temperature . I add a little salt to the water . When the water begins to boil , I open the box of spaghetti and add the pasta to the water . After a short while , the pasta begins to soften . It takes about eight minutes to boil the pasta . I want to make sure it is just right - not too soft or too hard . When it is done , I turn off the heat . I take pot holders and carefully lift the pot and bring it to the sink . In the sink is a plastic colander . Now I can serve the pasta with sauce on top .
Last night i had my family over for a family get together , we had many dishes and pots and pans to make such great tasting food . We had rice with Spanish green peas , a roasted pork shoulder , baked ziti , banana pudding and chocolate cake . All of that food was homemade and it was Delicious . I sort out the dirty dishes into piles such as plates , cups , pots and pans . i like to use dawn soap i feel like it gets everything much cleaner . I use hot water and a scrubber to clean the dishes and put them in the dish rack to start to dry . So by the time i wash the pots and pans , the first set of dishes would be dry so i can put those away and the pots and pans would fit in the dish rack to dry properly .
One of my lights in my lamp went out yesterday so I investigated to see what was the matter . I checked and the lamp was plugged and circuit breaker not tripped so I checked the bulb in the lamp . Further inspection revealed the bulb was brown so I knew it had burned out and needed replacement . Not having any extra in the house , I decided to go to the local Home Depot to buy the bulb I need . I finally settled on a 75 Watt equal LED bulb and went to the counter to make my purchase . The clerk was friendly on check out and I got the five dollars from my wallet to buy the home . I then drove home and returned to my house . I found the lamp in my living room and unscrewed the old bulb in the lamp after making sure the lamp was turned off . Voila !
I 'm hungry and I think I want some scrambled eggs . I need to get my ingredients first . I open the refrigerator and grab two eggs , butter , and the milk . I place a little butter in the pan and turn the stove on medium heat . As the pan begins to heat , I crack my eggs , add a little milk and mix thoroughly . I think my pan is ready and pour my eggs in while moving them slowly with the spatula . As they start to firm up in areas , I lower the heat and continue stirring just long enough until my eggs look slightly set . I do n't like them too runny . I can now slide them off onto my plate and turn off the stove .
My boyfriend finally proposed and now I had a wedding to plan . The first thing I did was to start making a list of all the things I needed to do . I had some ideas about venues already , so I made arrangements for my fiance , Ted , and I to visit them over the next few weeks . Now that we had the venue , we selected a date - June 6th of the following year . I asked three of my friends to be bridesmaids and asked my sister to be the maid of honor . Ted took are of getting his groomsmen . I contacted my minister to get the date on his calendar , then I contacted a number of caterers . Over the next month Ted and I did multiple taste testings . We decided on our menu . I selected my flowers , picked out my wedding gown after trying on at least a dozen , and went with my bridesmaids to pick out their dresses .
Next month I am throwing a birthday party for my husband . I am going to invite his close family and his friends . I am planning this well in advance so I will know how many people will be attending . First I will make a list of the people I want to invite . I will also have to get enough stamps from the post office in order to mail the invitations . I would like people to RSVP -LRB- that is , let me know they are coming -RRB- so I will also include a small card with an envelope and a stamp so they can do this by mail . Or they can call me , so I will include my phone number on the invitation . Now I will address and put stamps on all of the envelopes . Then I will put the invitations and the RSVP materials in the envelopes , and finally seal the envelopes . I will take the envelopes to the post office and put them in the mailbox . At this point I will be awaiting the invited guests ' answers and I will start planning the party meal and activities .
Each morning I got to work across town . I walk three blocks to the underground station . I go down the stairs and then use my card to go through the ticket carousel . I stand near the end of the platform and watch the other passengers going about their day . Business people stand looking at their phones or staring off into space . School children clump together talking to each other , and parents hold their children 's plans . Five more minutes it says . I wait , peering down the platform wishing it to come faster . Then it rolls into the station and the doors open . I move to the back of the car and take a seat . The train travels down the tracks , stopping every few minutes . After 6 stops , I hear the station name called that I need , get up , grab my bag and exit the car .
When I was a boy scout , we went fishing to a lake . When we were on the lake -LRB- it was frozen -RRB- , we decided to fish for some fish . We drilled a hole into the lake and caught a lot . We wanted to cook them , so we cleaned them out of all the nasty stuff in their body and started a fire . When it started steaming , we got the fish out and put it on a cast iron pan . We put the pan on the middle of the fire with the lid on it and we waited while the fish cooked . It smelled really good to us , especially with how hungry that we were . After it started to smell almost burned , we took the pan off of the fire with hot gloves and ate the fish inside when cooled .
This morning as I was making breakfast I noticed I ran out of eggs to complete my breakfast . Since I woke up so early and wanted to eat right away I was n’t sure if any grocery stores would be open or not at this time . I really hoped at least one store would be open so I could eat my full breakfast and make sure I get my full nutritious meal in . There are about 5 local stores in my area that are easy and fast to drive to . I decided to check the closest one and they did n’t open till 8 which is too late for me . I checked the next closest store which was a convienence store and that has been open 24/7 which was perfect for me . I decided to go there even though there are n’t as many options but I still ended up with my eggs
Since summer vacation was about to start for the kids , we decided it was time to plan a vacation . We asked the kids to come up with a few ideas so that we can take them to places they enjoy and also get them involved in the planning process . They came back with a few options and as a family we decided that we would go to Orlando . The day of our trip finally arrived and all of us were excited . We arrived at the airport on time and the flight journey was enjoyable . After we arrived in Orlando , we checked into to the hotel and decide to hit the pool to relax and enjoy some time . The next 2 days we enjoyed our time at DisneyWorld and we were all sad when it was time to go back home . We hope to take more vacations this summer .
My friend and I needed to get from Midtown NYC to Wall Street to meet with a client , and we decided to take a taxi . We made our way down the seven flights of steps from my apartment building and onto the street . The cars and taxis whizzed by as we stood at the curb , our right arms in the air , in attempt to hail a taxi cab . One by one , the taxis ignored us , because they were either occupied or did n't want to stop for us . It was then I took matters into my own hands , and stepped out into the actual street , with my right arm in the air . I spotted another yellow taxi cab and I waved my arm in the air , while standing in the street and making eye contact with the driver . Success ! My friend and I got into the backseat of the taxi cab , and told the driver we were headed to Wall Street . We strapped in our seatbelts , and we were on our way . Once we got to our destination , I swiped my credit card in the card reader to pay for the ride , gave him a $ 5 tip , and we exited the cab to our destination .
The sink is full of dishes that need rinsed and put away . I turn on the taps and full is with moderately hot water . I then take each item one by one , glasses first , and rinse them in the water . As I rinse them off , I take a lint free towel to dry them off , putting them away in the cabinet . When I get to the pots and pans , I check each to make sure it is fully clean , the rinse , dry , and put them away as well . Lastly , is the silverware . Looking closely to make sure no food particles were left behind , I rinse and dry them putting them in the right slot in the drawer . Once the sink is empty , I spray it with some cleaner , and scrub it down till its clean , then rinse it with the sprayer . Now the sink sparkles !
I was on my way to work yesterday and realized that I had forgotten to eat lunch , so I stopped at a fast food restaurant called Wendy 's to get a hamburger . I was in a hurry , so I pulled up to the drive through line and waited my turn . There were 3 cars ahead of me , so it took a few minutes . A nice voice greeted me and asked me what I wanted to order . I picked out a hamburger with fries . The lady who was talking into the intercom told me how much it would cost , and I pulled up to the window to pay . When I got up to the window a smiling lady took my money and handed me a white bag with a nice , juicy hamburger inside and a receipt stapled to the outside . I thanked her kindly and headed off to work .
In order to make sure I get up for work I always set an alarm . My work schedule changes a lot so when I get up also changes . But my routine is the same . First I figure out using my phone and a few apps how long it will take me to get to work , and then I give myself 30 minutes to get dressed and ready . Then I know what time I need to be up . It has a built in alarm , and I first set the hour , then the minutes , whether its AM or PM and finally make sure the day is right . Then I make sure it gets saved and the alarm icon is on the top field of my phone . If I am very tired I set a second alarm , a real a alarm clock . I sill use the buttons on it to set it for five minutes after the first , incase I sleep through the first alarm . Usually I do n't need the second alarm , but it helps to have it to make sure I never over sleep and miss my work .
Last night I took a shower before going to bed . I ran the water so it could get hot while I undressed . I stepped into the shower and let the water rain down over my body . After massaging the shampoo into my scalp and hair , I rinsed the shampoo out . Then I put conditioner on my hair and combed it through . I let the conditioner sit on my hair for a few minutes while I washed my face with my favorite Kiehl 's cleanser . Now that my hair and face were clean , I moved onto cleansing my body . I have two kinds of bar soap that I like to use - vanilla scented and lavender scented . I decided to use the lavender soap to wash my body . Once I was done , I turned off the water , stepped out of the tub , and grabbed a towel so I could dry off .
I like to play music with my friends . The other day we played a song together called " Our Song " by Taylor Swift . It 's one of my favorite songs , and I got to play it on piano while my friend sang and my other friend played guitar . We do n't always get together , so when we do it is special to play a song together . I think playing songs on the piano is one of the best ways to play music . Some people play songs on the record player or on a CD but I like to play live music . Me and my friends can coordinate our music to play in the perfect pattern to get the sound that we want . The end result is a beautiful song .
Greg was sitting in his house one summer day and saw that his lawn needed to be mowed . Greg went to his backyard and opened the shed , in the shed he saw his mower . Greg then pushed the mower out of the shed and tried to turn it on . Greg looked in his shed for some gas and lucky for him , he found some . he took the gas can and filled the mower up with gasoline . Greg then started up the mower and started cutting the grass , after that he turned off the mower and pushed it back into the backyard . He pushed the mower into the shed and felt very accomplished he went inside and he worked so hard that he got a snack from the fridge and then he took a shower and then went to sleep .
I wrapped the blanket tightly into a bundle , and opened the picnic basket . I closely packed together the deli sandwiches , the apples , and the fruit juice . It was a beautiful sunny day . I tightly closed the lid on the basket and took the supplies out to my car . Birds chirped and the warm glow of the sun baked my skin and made me smile . I went into the garage and fetched the folding chairs ; they would be perfect for sunbathing after eating the nice packed lunch . I had prepared and packed everything that I would need to have the perfect sunny picnic day ! I put on my sunglasses and go into the drivers seat . Today was going to be great .
Last week I and my friend John had a visit to a fast food restaurant . Though the restaurant looked like any other regular one , it gave me different experience . The fast food restaurant had no waiters or menu card . There was a queue in front of every counter . We joined in one queue . When our turn came , we were asked to order our food by choosing from the variety of food items listed in a screen in front of us . After our order , we had to wait for few minutes for the food to get prepared . Once our food arrived , we collected them and went to a table in the restaurant and enjoyed our food . Once we finish the food , we ourselves had to return the empty plates at a particular place .
John was in a rush out of his office to get home . He rushed out of the office onto the sidewalk and proceeded to try to call a taxi . He waited by the side of the road until he finally got a taxi to stop by him . He continued to get into the taxi and sit down . He sat down into the comfortable seats and leaned over to tell the taxi where he needed to go . `` I 'm in a rush to get home ! '' John blankly stared at the taxi driver for a second and then told him the address of his house . The taxi driver promptly started the vehicle and drove off into the busy traffic . John sat quietly checking his phone while the taxi driver took him home .
Last week I started feeling sick and ended up getting a sore throat and bad cough . It was very uncomfortable for a few days and the only thing that helped me feel a little better was drinking hot tea . In the pantry in my kitchen I have several boxes of different teas that all come in tea bags . The first think I did was take a cup out the cabinet in my kitchen and then fill it with filtered water from a pitcher I keep handy . I then put a bag of Jasmine tea into the cup of water and then put it in the microwave oven . It was a big cup so I set the time on the over for 3 minutes on the highest power setting . When the tea came out it was very hot and I had to be careful when drinking it at first . The I took the tea bag out of the cup and threw it away and drank the tea before it got too cool . It made my throat feel better and I stopped coughing for a little bit . I had to keep drinking more throughout the day though until I felt better .
When I was just 18 I was getting ready to go on a date . I had only been on a few dates before so I was pretty nervous . I got ready a couple hours before so that I knew I would have time to look my best . We went to Chilis and had dinner . We talked quite a bit and seemed to really hit it off . It took us awhile to get done with dinner because of how much we talked . Finally , we ended the date by getting some ice cream together . When we were done he walked me back to my house and said goodnight . I dated that same guy for several years , and even now that we are married we continue to go on dates .
On Monday morning I had a job interview scheduled for 9:00 am . I made sure to arrive early , hoping to make a good impression . After a short wait , I was called into an office to begin the interview with Mike . He asked about my previous work experience , how long I was employed at last job and why I left . I gave examples of the type of work I do at current position and also the hours I normally work . Mike stated the job opening was for nightshirt and I was currently working days , he asked if this would be a problem . I said no , very happy to change to night shift . I stated I felt I could get more work time in a given time period at night since there are less interruptions . Mike thanked me for coming in . He said there were 3 more individuals to interview and I would hear from him by the end of the weak . I shook his hand and left .
When I was fifteen years old , I had to take a driving lesson as one of the requirements to get my driver 's license . My second driving lesson I had to take was downtown in the city of Minneapolis . I was very nervous because I had never driven in a big city before , and we were driving on a Friday night which I knew would be very busy . Our lesson started off smoothly and my instructor did not have to use her safety brake at all . However , we got into the city of Minneapolis and traffic was very heavy . I started to get nervous because of all the cars , and because Minneapolis has a lot of one way streets which makes it somewhat difficult to navigate . After that , the rest of our lesson went smoothly and I drove us back to my home where my driving instructor dropped me off and left for the night .
I got back from work at 4 pm . I was pretty tired and it was written all over my face . The last thing someone as tired as me will want to do is cooking . But I am pretty hungry too so I need something to devour . I saw a fruit on the table and I picked one for a bite , well that will give me some strength to get the food which I have prepared earlier in the day into the microwave . I opened the oven and got my food inside . I pressed the necessary button and the food rolled in for 5 minutes . When I got the food out , it was all warmed out and my appetite for it soared high . It was a really good treat for me . Thanks for the microwave that made this possible .
Billy 's grandmother was babysitting him while his parents were at work one summer Saturday . While making Billy a snack in the kitchen , his grandmother clinched her chest , turned a sickly shade of gray , farted , and collapsed . Billy was only 7 years old so he was scared , but he knew what to do . When the operator answered she said , `` 911 . What 's the nature of your emergency ? '' Billy started crying and could n't speak . The operator told him in a calm , professional voice to tell her what was wrong so that they could quickly help . The operator asked Billy his name and address . He told her . `` Now Billy , '' the operator said , `` An ambulance is on its way . Is your front door unlocked ? '' `` Billy , is your grandmother breathing ? I need you to check . Can you do that for me ? '' Billy told the operator this . `` Good job . Billy . When the paramedics , that 's the ambulance crew , getting there I want you to help them save your grandmother , Ok ? '' When the ambulance got there the 911 operator stayed on the phone with Billy until the paramedics had revived Billy 's grandmother , put her in a wheeled bed that they called a gurney , and loaded her into the back of the ambulance which was like a cross between a camper and a hospital . `` You did a good job , Billy . A police officer is on the way to your house to stay with until your mom and dad come home to get you . You saved her life , Billy . You 're a hero . ''
I had about twenty minutes before my next meeting started , and I needed to get the projector in the main conference room set up so that I could present a document . Fortunately there was n't anyone in the room before my meetings , so I had time to get all set up . I retrieved the projector from the cabinet in the conference room and put it in the middle of the table facing the screen . I plugged my laptop into the port in the projector and clicked on the buttons on my computer to verify the connectivity . I needed to adjust the projector to get it into focus , but the connection was perfect . I put the projector in idle mode until the meeting participants arrived so that it would not overheat , but everything was ready to go .
I went to the store and bought some clothes . I did not have enough cash on me , so I decided to pay with my credit card . Once the cashier told me my total , I opened up my wallet and slipped my credit card out . I waited for a few seconds until everything was activated and good . The machine told me to remove my credit card and then sign my name . I took the pen and scribbled my name on the screen . Now , I would be able to pay off my bill little by little , or all at one time , depending on when the payment was due . I put my credit card back into my wallet , and my wallet back into my purse . I grabbed my shopping bags and left the store .
John just finished doing the laundry and the bed sheets were dried . He took them out of the dryer when he heard the beep and took them in hand to smell them . He enjoyed the smell of freshly done laundry . He took the sheets that were on the bed and threw them on the floor so he could change the sheets to clean sheets instead of dirty . He continued to place one side of the bed sheet to one side of the bed . He placed that side underneath the bed and stretched out the bed sheet to the other side of the bed . Then he continued the place it under the bed so it fit snuggly and stretch out the bed sheet again . He placed all of the sides under the bed so the bed sheet was across the entire bed so the bed sheets were now clean .
I work nights so I 'm usually awake for quite awhile and do lots of stuff before going to work , but shortly before I go to work , I usually prepare my lunch for later that night and I 'll eat something as I get ready . My wife comes home around 5 p.m. and then I hang out for a little bit and maybe chat with her . Then I try and clean my cat 's litter box every night at the same time before I leave so it wo n't smell . Then I get dressed and get into my car . It 's usually not pleasant because I do n't have a/c in my car and it 's very hot , but I try to keep my mind off of the heat by listening to a good book on CD . Then I pull into my work parking lot and get out of my car and into the building . Then I get the equipment I need and then about 5 minutes til 6:30 , I clock in and head for the pre-shift meeting where we talk about our work load and safety issues .
When I make a hot dog my favorite way to do it is by using the microwave . I feel like this provides a hot dog with the best flavor . First I take a hotdog from the package in the fridge and put it on a plate . I slice the hot dog down the middle -LRB- not all the way through -RRB- so that the hot dog will cook evenly . While the hot dog is cooking I take a hot dog bun and place it in the toaster oven . I toast the bun until the hot dog is cooked . Once both of them are done I take the hot dog out of the microwave and the bun out of the toaster oven . I put some mustard and ketchup on the bun and then I place the hot dog in the bun and am ready to eat it .
First , I would go over to the fridge and pull out mayonnaise and mustard . Next I would grab a loaf of bread from the cupboard and lay two pieces out on a plate . I would use a butter knife to spread mayonnaise and mustard thinly onto the bread , and then go to the fridge again . Next , I would lay two pieces of meat onto the bread , and pull out a cutting board . I would evenly slice cheese , and lay it on top of the meat on the bread . Now I would slice tomato and add that to the sandwich , and pull off some lettuce . Next I would put away all of my supplies in the fridge and cupboards , and cut the sandwich in half . Now my sandwich would be made and done .
It was my first time in London so my anxiety was pretty high , but I still managed to approach the ticket seller who was actually very nice . The lady sold me a ticket and then directed me through the gate with the turn style entry . I walked down several flights of stairs that had a central corner landing . A man sat cross legged playing guitar , he seemed very happy with his life , I dropped a pound coin into his upside down hat in front of him , he smiled and I smiled back . After about 17 mins the train was heard approaching . The train screeched to a halt at the platform on the southbound side where I was . Once all of the patrons exited the train I boarded and sat next to a bald woman with a pet iguana on her shoulders . The subway smelled of urine and B.O. but it was cheap and I liked people watching , especially in a foreign city at thirteen years old .
I enjoy reviewing movies in my free time . I review about two or three movies a week . I like to review new movies the most . Taking time to understand the movie and really get a grasp on the concepts and the message the director is trying to convey . I take note of the actors and actresses strengths and weaknesses . I also pay attention to any types of positives or negatives with the filming aspects . When I write the actual review I take all these points into consideration and type a review into my blog . I usually type between two thousand and three thousand words depending on the length of the movie . I also write reviews for various websites , this is a good way to get paid .
Yesterday , I went to the local Mall with some friends . We all drove separately and met at the front entrance . I really needed some new clothes for the summer so I 'm glad we all decided to go to the Mall . We went into Macy 's and they were having a sale on bathing suits and cover ups . I tried a few things on and picked two suits to buy , one coverup and a pair of sandals . Next , we headed over to the casual ladies department and I noticed some great tops and jeans . Shorts were next on my agenda and I was lucky to find five pairs and tops to match . Shopping for clothes is fun when things fit you well and its on sale .
From time to time I have to change the batteries in my camera . I use my camera often , almost daily , so the batteries tend to run out unfortunately , this means I have to purchase AA batteries and make sure I keep them in stock for whenever the batteries die on my camera . I will open the packaging of the batteries and make sure they are ready to be used . I then invert my camera and remove the little clip on the underside , this reveals the batteries and they spring out enough for me to remove the batteries . I remove those batteries , place them in a plastic packet and replace them with the fresh AA batteries . I then check to see that the red light on the camera has turned green and I know that the camera is now ready to be used .
Billy decided he wanted to hang his new painting of a locomotive in his bedroom , he had the perfect spot picked , right above the cat tree in the corner of his bedroom . He held the picture up to the wall finding the perfect spot and marked the center of it with a pencil so he knew where the nail should go . Billy then went to his hallway closet where he had a small dresser where he kept his tools and he picked up a hammer , a nail , and a level . Billy then gently tapped the nail into the wall with the nail angled upwards a little to help hold the picture in place with his hammer being careful not to tap the nail in to the wall too far as it would 've been hard for him to pull out . He then hung the picture on the nail and used the level on the bottom of the picture so he could make sure the picture was straight on the wall .
First I go to the store and buy bread . For the freshest bread , I get a whole loaf and bring it home to slice it there . I use a bread knife which makes cutting it easier , and cut off just what I need for the toast , leaving the rest whole . Then I get the toaster out of the cabinet and place it on the counter , then plug it in . I choose the darkness of the bread - not too dark , somewhere in the middle for flavor and safety - then indicate the slice thickness using the knob on the toaster . I place the first two slices of bread in the slots and press down on the big button , which causes the bread to drop in and the toaster to get very hot . The timer counts down and I pay attention to it carefully , making sure the toast pops up and the toaster turns off . I unplug it immediately but let it cool down before putting it away as it is very hot .
My family was getting hungry and I did n't feel like making any dinner . Both my kids love pizza so I decided to order some . I went online and looked at the website for Domino 's . I got one large pepperoni pizza and one pizza with hamburger and peppers . I added a soda onto the order because we did n't have any in the refrigerator . As a treat I added some cinnamon sticks . I got my credit card out of my purse and put in my card number . A countdown box appeared showing me how long it would be until my pizza was there . About thirty minutes later my doorbell rang and I got some cash out of my purse for a tip to give to the driver .
I find a non BPA bottle in the cupboard , and fill it to the 6oz line and toss it in the microwave for a bout two minutes . While the water heats up I , search for a cover and a matching nipple . I also get the formula can and measuring scoop out of the food cupboard . I add one scoop of formula for every two ounces of water and shake it really well with my finger over the nipple opening . I drip a few drops on my wrist to make sure it 's not too hot , or too cold . Holding him so that his head is cradled in the crease of my left elbow I gently touch his upper lip with the nipple so he opens his mouth . I put the nipple in his mouth and support his head . I burp him every ounce or two by resting his head against my shoulder and patting his back firmly but gently .
My girlfriend and I decided to tour the beach with the local bike tours that ran a few times a day . We first checked the schedule to determine that the next bike tour would leave at 2 PM . Arriving at the starting location , we signed up for an available start with the registrar and awaited the appointed time . Once 2 PM came around , the tour guide talked to all of us and went over the correct route we would take . The rest of the tour was a pleasant experience . We cruised along the asphalt lining the beach , stopping every now and then as the guide pointed certain things out to us . Finally , after a few hours , we returned to the starting point to check our bikes in .
My family recently made plans to go on a vacation over Christmas Day . After a few days of figuring it out , we decided that we wanted to go to Los Angeles . We wanted to go here because of the theme park Universal Studios Hollywood , and how much we love the park . My parents booked a hotel room about a month in advance so that we would n't be struggling over finding a place to stay . Then , the week before leaving our home , we packed all of the clothes and toiletries that we would need for the time we would be gone . We also left our dog with a dog sitter , who would take care of them while we were gone . After all of the planning , packing , and booking , we were finally free to be on our way . We spend Christmas Day in Universal Studios enjoying the fun of the park like we wanted to .
While it may not be the healthiest food , hot dogs are delicious , and one of my easiest and favorite things to make . Last summer I had a barbecue in my backyard and invited some friends over to grill some hot dogs . There are many ways to cook hot dogs : boiling , baking , in a pan on the stovetop , but nothing gives a great smoky flavor like a nice , hot grill . On a separate table I set up different toppings guests could have like : ketchup , mustard , relish , onions , and mayonnaise . When cooking hot dogs , I can never forget the buns . My favorite way is to butter the inside of the rolls and grill them for about a minute , so the inside gets buttery and crispy .
Truly I thought buying a house will be very easy not until I want to buy the house I am now living in , to be sincere I make sure I have sufficient money in my account and I started my research early even when I know the estimate I needed to buy the house is complete . After I already know the type of house I wanted to buy and where I will like to buy the house . I looked for a real estate agent who even opened my eye to a lot of things I needed to know . With the help of the agent I was able to tour a lot of houses within my price range at the location I want it to be . At a point I get really disappointed when the water system of the house which I love was really bad . At the end I was able to get the house of my choice which I am currently living In in Washington DC .
When my baby started crying , I smelled her diaper and realized that she needed a change . I was at home , so I took her into her bedroom where the changing table was , and laid her down on the table . I unsnapped her onesie and pulled it up , and then opened her diaper and pulled it off , setting it to the side . I then took her cleaning wipes and wiped her clean , making sure to get into all the cracks and crevices . Once she was clean , I wiped her dry with a towel , and then put on her diaper cream on some red spots so they would n't become sore . After that , I took out a new diaper , put it under her , and did up the fasteners , making sure that it was on snugly but comfortably . After that , I put her in her crib , washed my hands , and then took her back out to play .
Sometimes when I am waiting for something or someone , I play a video game on my phone . This happened yesterday when I was waiting for my class to start . I opened my phone screen and tapped on the icon labeled " Words with Friends " . I tapped the first game and looked at my available letters and spaces available on the board and played the word with the most points possible . I had four games available to me , so I repeated this process for each game . When I was out of games to play inside this app , I closed the app by tapping the " exit " button at the bottom of the main screen . I saw that my professor was at the podium , so I turned the ring tone of the phone off and put my phone into my bag .
I love going grocery shopping ! I have a very specific way that I approach it and I do the same thing each week . On Tuesdays , the grocery ads come out for the week . I meal plan around those things . Once I have a list of what I will be cooking , I write those ingredients down along with all of the other things I want or need . I separate them by department . I put all of the dairy items together , then the meat items , followed by the produce , and so on . Once I 'm at the store , I select my items quickly . I usually buy the same brands and often the same items each week , so I know where everything is . When I 'm ready , I go to the checkout and put it all on the belt so I can pay for it .
I got invited to go to a tennis match at a local college here in my town . This was my first time ever going , so I was excited to say the least . The only issue was , I did not really understand the point system and exactly how the rules went . My sister picked me up , and we got there kind of early to avoid the rush and to get good parking . The crowd was loud . Once the game started , it did not take me long to get indulged , I even passed up the concession food so that I would not miss anything . I really enjoyed the sport . My sister , assuming she has been to a lot of these games , was on the phone texting pretty much through out the game . I 'm sure that I had more fun than her . I am pretty positive that I will be back to watch the next game .
I had to change the light bulb in the kitchen . I walked over to the kitchen light switch and turned the light switch off . I got a small foot stool so I could reach the light and then removed the old light bulb by turning it counter clockwise from the light socket . It was a 75 watt energy efficient bulb I could tell this buy looking at the writing on it . I had 75 watt energy efficient bulbs stored in the kitchen pantry and I was able to get one and go back and stand on the foot stool and turn the light bulb clock wise into the light socket . I gave it a light tug to ensure it was secure in place . I then went over to the light switch and turned it back on and saw the light come back on .
We had just come home from the beach one Saturday afternoon . We had a great time , but were very sweaty , sandy and sticky with old sunscreen , sweat and salt from the ocean . After unpacking the car , I had to take a bath . I love our deep soaking tub . I put in the drain plug and started running the water , making sure the temperature of the water was just right , and put in my favorite bath scents and soap . When the tub was full , I immersed myself deep into the tub and just let my body soak for a while . It was good to sit in the nice , warm water and let everything just relax and melt away from me . I washed my hair with my favorite shampoo , as I had a lot of sand in it from playing at the beach that day . I scrubbed my body well with a washcloth , to get off all the sand and ocean salt that had dried on my skin , along with the sunscreen that I had been using . It was very relaxing and I felt really good . I had a big , fluffy bath towel that I dried off in , and I put on clean clothes . I was ready to finish up our fun day with some dinner and good times with my family .
This past summer , my family went on vacation to San Diego . One of the reasons that we like going to this city so much , apart from all the things there is to do , is going to the beach . We would always make sure to pack some beachwear or swimwear with all of our normal clothes because of this . We would all go to the beach dressed in our beachwear , so that we would n't have to worry about finding a bathroom to change in . One of the things that me and my younger brother did was buy some molds from a nearby shop to make sand castles with . Another thing that I did was sunbathe , with a beach towel to lay down on while I felt the sun on my skin . My brother and my mom actually went into the water , something that I 've always been nervous about doing . After we 'd had enough , we dried ourselves off with the towels , hopped back in the car , and went back to our hotel room .
On Friday I had a very long day , and I just wanted to go to bed , but my youngest asked me if I would read him a bedtime story before bed . I said that I would . The story that he picked out was one of his favorites : Where The Wild Things Are . He laid in bed under his covers and I sat next to him on his bed , and began to read the story . I could tell that he was very involved and interested , even though he had heard this story dozens of times . When it was finished , he asked if I would read him another story , but I said it was too late , and that we would have to wait until the next night . I exited his room and was then able to get a little bit of sleep .
I had gotten home from work and was trying to figure out what to cook for dinner . I decided to sauté some vegetables on my kitchen stove . I pulled out the pan that I use to sauté and turned on the gas . I first switched the burner to the `` light '' setting , so that the gas would catch and my burner would turn on . Then , once my burner had lit , I turned it down to a medium high setting to cook my vegetables . I put my pan on top of the burner and put some olive oil in it so that the pan and oil would heat up while I was preparing my vegetables . I began to chop my vegetables and once they were cut , I added them to my pan which was now hot . I stirred them as they cooked and waited until they were tender . Once they were finished , I scooped the vegetables onto my plate and turned the burner off .
I walked in to my house after work and went to go use the bathroom . I noticed that I had clothes on the floor and my towels were dirty , and the mirror needed cleaning . It was time to clean the bathroom again . I sprayed the mirror with glass cleaner and used paper towels to rub it clean . I gathered up all the clothes off the floor and put them in the laundry . The towels I had hung up were dirty so those were put in the laundry too . I vacuumed the floors and mopped afterwards . I sprayed the walls of the shower with a foaming soap and wiped them down too . I did the same to the sink . My bathroom was looking much nicer again . Now it is clean once more .
The last time I taught a class on writing I needed to make copies of my notes for the attendees . I drove to the copy shop with the original copy of my notes . Once inside , I got a code from the counter to use on the copy machine . Next , I laid my master copy on the glass inside the copy machine lid . I punched the number of copies that I wanted into the machine and hit the green copy button . The copies came out of the machine in the finished tray . I handed the clerk my cash . She gave me the change and my receipt . I thanked her and left the copy store .
The day can not begin without good tea . As I finished my morning routine , I went to kitchen to make a cup of tea for me . I grabbed small pan which can hold 2 cup of water . I added the water in pan and put it on stove . When it started to boil I put some cinnamon for flavor , and 2 teaspoon of loose tea . I prefer loose tea which is made on stove rather than microwave . Once I could smell the flavor of tea , I know it 's ready . Then I added 4 teaspoon of sugar . I stirred it well . Once it reached 3/4 of cup , I added half and half , till it reached my desired consistency and color . The color of tea i very important to me . It was ready .
I was having trouble falling asleep and opened a video game to occupy myself . I opened a puzzle style game on my phone . The game requires matching of colored squares to strategically remove the blocks with a limited number of moves . I played and won the first level . I got extra lives and was able to give them to other players because I won . I played increasingly hard levels and lost the first round of each . I could n't get rid of the obstacles and enough of the blocks . After about an half hour , I was out of lives and had to wait for them to build back up over time . While I was waiting I switched to another puzzle style game . I eventually was able to restart the other game , which I like better .
One day I was strolling in the woods with my camera . It was a nice high quality camera with a zoom lens . The camera was beautiful , but the photographs it took were even more beautiful . Anyway , I was strolling through the woods . I then took my camera out and aimed it . I aimed well , and I captured the best photograph that anyone has ever taken . Or at least , in my opinion anyways . Well , back to the photograph . It was taken of a scene in the woods , one of those dark , forested scenes that makes you dread your own existence . It was of a large tree , next to another tree , next to another tree , in the forest . It was exhilarating . I can still see the photo now , burning a hole in my mind 's eye . What a day .
Yesterday , I wrote a letter to my friend who lives in Nashville , Tennessee . I used some nice paper , called stationery , and a pen to write my letter . I told my friend lots of things that were happening in my life and invited him to come visit . I wrote my friend 's address in the center of the front side of the envelope so that the post office would know where to send it . I wrote my address in the upper left-hand corner just in case the letter should get lost and need to be returned to me . In the right-hand corner , I put a postage stamp to pay for the delivery . I then raised the flag on the side of the box to alert the mail carrier that there was outgoing mail inside .
As I was driving down the street yesterday , I happened to notice the fuel gauge in my car indicated that I needed to buy some gasoline . I knew there was a gas station with a decent price a mile down the road , so I drove straight there . I pulled into the gas station , and I noticed that the outside pump was available . This was lucky because the fuel cap for my car is on the driver 's side , and I could easily pull into the station in the right direction . I turned off my car . Got out , and as I did , I released the gas cover via a switch under the driver seat . I pulled out my debit card , and I inserted it into the payment center . When the screen said ready to fuel , I removed the nozzle , and inserted it into my gas tank . I pulled and held the handle until it clicked off automatically , meaning that my car was now full of gas . I returned the nozzle to it 's cradle , put my gas cap back on my car , closed the gas cover with a click , and I got into my car and drove away .
The cat was pleased . Despite the quarrel and ensuing biting , the cat was fed and watered . I had entered the house with the food , and shook the bag . I thought this would be a nice invitation to the cat , but it came at me , scratching at my eyes and face . I quickly poured the food into the bowl while I heart the skittering claws speed up to lunge at me again . The cat was halfway to me before it saw the food bowl was full . It stopped , and eyed the food . Pondering another attack , the cat sat and decided no , I had done enough . The cat was pleased , and promptly sat down to eat at the food I had poured into the food bowl .
I showed up at the airport a few hours before my plane was scheduled to take off . I had all of my bags packed and my identification ready . I found my airline and made sure that I was in the right terminal . I printed off my boarding pass and went through security . I put all of my metal objects in a basket to leave with the security agent . I took off my jacket and went through a metal detector . I checked my boarding pass to see what gate I needed to be at to get on my place . I went to my gate , so I would be waiting in the right place . Since I had extra time , I got a coffee from one of the vending areas and read a magazine until it was time to get on my plane .
Last night , me and my boyfriend decided that we wanted to go see Superman at the B&B theater . When we arrived , we noticed that there were so many cars in the parking lot and there was a long line at the door to purchase movie tickets . After driving around for 5 minutes , we finally found a parking spot right . Since the Superman movie was in 3D we had to pay extra for our movie tickets . As we were walking to hand in our tickets to the ticket taker , he handed us our 3D glasses to use during the show . Before we walked into our theater , we ordered popcorn , a box of candy , and a large Pepsi . After the movie was over , we threw away our 3D glasses into the recycle bin and headed home .
This morning , I needed to run some errands . I picked up my car key , put it in my bag , grabbed some things I needed to drop off , and walked to the parking lot . I pressed the button on the car key fob , and the taillights blinked twice to tell me my car was unlocked . I opened the door , set some packages in the backseat , and sat down in the driver 's seat . I turned on the ignition , rolled down the windows , and turned on the air conditioner . It started to feel better after a minute . I placed my foot on the brake , put the car in reverse , and backed out of my parking space . Then I shifted the car to drive , put my foot on the gas , and pulled into the street . There was a lot of traffic on the road , so I turned on some loud music to entertain myself in the meantime . Then it finally turned green , and I was on my way .
Two weeks ago , I bought tickets to see a football match this evening . My sister and I were going to attend together . She and I were fans of the home team and we were excited about going . I decided to drive us there and to arrive two hours prior so we could have a tailgate party with the other fans . Once the game was about to start , we headed to our seats in the arena . We were wearing the team colors of green and yellow , so everyone knew who we were cheering for . The crowd was going wild and everyone was pumped up to see this football match . We proceeded to the parking lot to drive home There was so much traffic getting home but was worth every minute to attend the football match with my sister .
When I wake up in the morning I take a shower first thing because it helps me to get going . First I turn on the water and let it heat up . Once it 's nice and warm I get in the shower . I do n't take a long time in the shower because I do n't use a lot of bath products . I shampoo my hair . I rinse . I condition my hair . I rinse . I wash my face . I rinse . I like to use body wash instead of soap on my body because it makes my skin feel less dry . And then I rinse . Sometimes I shave if I feel like it . I do n't use shaving cream , just conditioner because it works the same . Then I 'm ready to go for the day .
Last night my friend asked if I wanted to play a board game . I figured why not so I said yes . Next thing I know she 's coming back with a OUIJA board . I was curious but scared . We sat down to play and she asked if I knew the rules . When I said no she told me there 's only 2 rules , always say hello , and always say goodbye . Easy enough . Before I knew what was happening the reader moved over the word hello . My freind immediately accused me of pushing it . I knew that I had n't moved it at all . Before the words were even out of her mouth the reader started gliding across the board . D-E-V-I-L . I yelled at her to stop right before there was a loud bang upstairs .
Since today is Sunday we all decided to go to church . We reach the church around 9:30 am in the morning after few announcements the choir came outside to sing . I love to see the choir singing in church because I love dancing but this Sunday song was more melodious because the church just got a new trumpeter and pianist . The way this duo brought the effect of the song sang by the ace choir out made everybody stand on its feet dancing away their sorrow . This can not be compared to the way the guitarist was moving with the guitar , the atmosphere was just lit as the congregation was just shouting clapping , jumping and dancing , no one needs to tell you before you know that holyspirit is really moving in the church . The congregation was not happy when the pastor has to step to the alter to end the music after close to one hour has already been spent
My friend Jim is really big on fitness and the outdoors . I 'm not into it as much , but I like spending time with him , so sometimes I join him even when it 's not something that I would do alone . Recently we went to a nearby town together for the first time . We walked down the main street until we found the tour shop he knew about . We asked them if they had any tours soon , and they said one started in just 30 minutes . So we paid for the bikes , and drank a coffee before it began . There were five of us , plus the guide . We biked around seeing some of the historical buildings of the city , and also the natural beauty outside of the center . The guide was very knowledgeable , and after we rode the bikes back to the beginning and dropped them off , we thanked him for a great afternoon .
My wife and I recently went shopping for a number of items . First , we went to our local Lowe 's Home improvement store . We started our shopping in the lawn and garden department . We also bought some Miracle-Gro potting soil to help the plants get a good start . Next we went to the home lighting section . There we compared some prices on lamps for our living room , but decided not to get them at this time . We went inside and bought several grocery items that we were getting low on . We also went to the electronics department to see if they had any movies we wished to purchase . We also went to the automotive department where we purchased some motor oil and an oil filter so we could have the oil changed in our car .
Brushing your teeth is an important part of everyday hygiene . My mom always told me I should brush my teeth twice a day , so I do it when I wake up and before I go to bed . I pick out a toothbrush with soft bristles and a toothpaste that has many benefits for a whole mouth cleaning . I 've always heard you should brush your teeth for two minutes , so sometimes I hum a song or listen to the radio as I brush . I make sure to brush back and forth and in circles to try to get as clean as I can . Then I rinse my toothbrush and brush my tongue to clean it as well . Flossing is important too , so I try not to forget that !
I like to ride on trains because you can see lots of countryside without having to worry about driving . One time , when I lived in Alaska , I rode on a train from Fairbanks to Denali park . Just like with all train rides , I had to buy a ticket first and then I had to stand in line to wait for the train to stop at the station . The different places you can sit in a train are called cars . You do n't have assigned seats like on a plane and the seats are wide for more than one person to sit . So , I picked one in a car in the back and sat right beside the window . After the train started moving , a train attendant walked through to check our tickets and then I stood up to walk around . You can walk from car to car on a train and can even go out of the back of the very last car and stand outside , so I did that . It was very fun to be standing outside while the train was moving and I hung onto the railing to be sure I was safe . After I got back to my seat , I ate and watched the scenery through the window . I saw lots of interesting things including a moose and we arrived at Denali right after that .
I like to go skiing in the winter months , we usually go up to Vermont , either with my family or with my boyfriend . We will go up for a week at a time , rent ski equipment in one of the nearby towns and head up to the lodge . We spend our mornings having breakfast and then take the lift up to the peak , with our equipment on . We head to the higher peaks and then we ski down the peak , usually really quickly , being sure to be safe and follow all the protocol the ski lodge has . We get down to the bottom , catch our breath and then head up the lift again to the top of the peak to ski downward again . It 's so much fun and feels great having the wind on your face and feeling so quick while you head down .
I decided that I wanted to eat toasted bread with my breakfast , so I opened the loaf of bread and removed two slices from the package . I took those two slices of bread and put them into the toaster , putting each slice of bread into its own open slots . Once the bread was situated in the toaster , I use my finger to push down the toaster lever . When I did that , the bread disappeared into the toaster , and as I looked inside I saw that the heating coils inside were warm and illuminated . In an instant , the toaster bell rain , the toasted bread popped up , and the toaster turned off the heat and elimination of the coils . The bread have been toasted , and I removed the slices of toast from the toaster , placing them on my plate so that I can prepare them with butter and jelly for my breakfast .
Yesterday , my fiancee and I decided we were going to drive down to the big city an hour away , to grab dinner and watch a movie . Twenty minutes into our drive , the gas light came on . We located the nearest gas station with an app on our phones , and set our course towards the gas station . Five minutes later , we arrived at the gas station . I then came outside and removed my gas cap , and inserted the gas pump into my car . I paid for a full tank which is 32.50 for my car . I started pumping the gas while I listened to the outside music that the gas station was playing . After I filled up , I put the gas cap back on my car and tightened it . I then washed my windows right before taking off to our destination in the city .
One evening , when my son was five years-old , we watched a learning video all about using the 911 telephone service in case our family ever needed to use it for emergencies . It was my son 's bed time by the time the 911 learning video ended . While tucking my son in bed , we went over some of the things we learned . My son correctly listed quite a few good examples someone might call 911 for : a fire -LRB- after leaving the burning -RRB- , a medical emergency -LRB- such as a severe , life-threatening accident or illness -RRB- , or when we might need help from the police -LRB- an intruder trying to break into a home -RRB- , and so on . A few minutes later , our doorbell rang . Bewildered at who might ring our doorbell so late , I looked to see who was at the front door through a window . The police ! I was informed they received a call from someone at our address . I could only chuckle and shake my head . I brought my son to the front door , since he had a little explaining to do . He had wanted to see what would happen if he dialed 911 . The officers were understanding , but reminded my son that 911 is really for emergencies only so they can be ready and available for true emergencies . All in all , we think he learned his lesson !
One Saturday night , me and my family were all watching a movie together . After a while , my two younger brothers went to bed . My mom went with them . But before long , my dad announced that he was getting sleepy , and handed me the remote . He went to bed , and I was the last person awake in our home . I started feeling tired , so I decided to go to bed too . But before I went to bed , I wanted to make sure that our home is secure so that everyone can sleep soundly . I entered our 4-digit alarm code , and pressed " home " . So now , if anyone tried to open our front doors or windows , an alarm would sound and wake us all up . If we all left the house , I would 've pressed the " away " option , which includes motion sensors inside the house . Setting the alarm makes us feel secure at night .
Last Saturday I asked my mom of we could play a board game together as a family that night . We decided that we would play Monopoly . My little brother went to get the game from off the shelf . Once everyone had chosen their starting piece and once the money was all organized , it was time to start playing the game . We all took turns rolling the dice and moving our pieces on the board . It did n't take long before all the properties on the board were owned by someone . But my dad ended up owning all the best properties , so he kept on gaining more and more money until he had won the game ! Afterwards my brother and I put all the pieces and all the money back into the box and put it back on the shelf .
Going shopping is something I used to dread as a kid . My mom and sister would go and spend hours at the mall and it would be the most painful experience ever to me , I literally could n't stand it . I would just stand there so emo begging my mom to leave but she never listened . Even now as an adult I hate going to stores , if I have to go shopping I go in and look for or get what I need and leave . Most of the shopping I do , I do online so I do n't have to go into the store so this is a lot more convenient for me . So my new idea of going shopping is going to a stores website and browsing on their online catalogue and checking out only to have things shipped to my doorstep .
Today we decided to paint the extra room in our house . Were going to have visitor coming next month so hopefully the painting ai n't that smelly anymore . I made sure that the wall is clean and clear of all the nuisance . My husband is putting newspaper on the floor to avoid any spill on our floor/carpet . We put tarp on the floor too before we put the newspaper . I finally start painting and it was so easy because we made sure that everything was ready before we started . We leave everything in the room except the paints , brush and other stuff that we used . We will be cleaning and removing the newspapers and tarp once the wall paint is dry . It was fun afternoon working together and we both love the result .
All of my clothes are dirty , so I have nothing clean to wear . I think it is time to do the laundry . That will clean my clothes right up and then I 'll have clean clothes to wear again . I gather my dirty clothes and put them into the washer . Detergent is the soap that goes in the washer to clean the clothes , so I put the right amount in . I turn on the washer to a good setting , which is gentle on the clothes but still gets the dirt out . I put the wet clothes into the dryer and turn the dryer on to a good setting . Too long might make the clothes too hot or hurt the fabric , so I make sure I 'm careful picking the right setting . After a while , my clothes are nice and dry and ready to wear again .
I had never been skiing before , but I determined that I would n't make a fool of myself . When the CEO of the small property management firm I 'd worked for going on four years now announced that all managers were invited to a company vacation in the Colorado mountains , I tried to find an excuse to miss it . Shortly after the announcement , however , I heard about a new position at corporate that was coming open . It was perfect for me , and I knew that spending time with the CEO would only increase my chances of being chosen . Riding the lift to the top of the mountain , my hands shook . I was at the top of the mountain faster than I expected , and my coworkers , all experienced skiers , ushered me into position . Without giving myself time to panic , I took off down the mountain .
I get into the driver 's side of the car and the instructor sits next to me in the passenger side . I put on my seat belt , adjust my rearview mirror , and make sure I can reach the pedals and steering wheel comfortably . I put the key in the ignition and turn on the car . The instructor asks me to drive around to the back of the building , where we will practice parallel parking . I carefully steer the car to the back of the building . I take my foot off of the gas pedal and use it to press down on the brake pedal . The instructor has me park between two orange cones next to the curb .
Washing your hair is very important , and it looks great and feels great after you are done . First , you can either use the sink , the bathtub , or shower to wet your hair . Next , you take your shampoo bottle , and pour some into your hand , usually a good amount . Make sure you have enough water to mix with the shampoo , and get all your hair soapy . Then , you rinse the suds out of your hair with water . Most of the time you repeat the washing again , and then rinse . Sometimes you can use conditioner as well , it helps with tangles , and makes your hair manageable and conditions it . You would use the conditioner last , let it sit for a few minutes , then rinse it out . Last , you dry your hair with a towel and comb it out .
I get out of my bed in the morning and head to the bathroom . I open my bathroom drawer and grab an orange capsule and put it onto the bathroom sink . I open the lid to the capsule and I take a pill from it . Then , I grab a small paper cup from near my sink and then I turn the sink on to fill the cup with water . I put the pill in my mouth , making sure not to chew it , and I take a big drink of water from the cup I filled so that I can easily swallow the pill . I also return the orange capsule with my medicine into the drawer where I found it . Once I have taken my medicine , I continue on with my morning routine .
I recently went to visit my cousins in San Francisco . I had been looking forward to the trip for awhile because I had not seen them in about two years . I had booked the airline tickets two weeks in advance and just had to go to the airport to head to San Francisco . I arrive in San Francisco by noon and was greeted by my uncle , aunt and cousins . We drove to their home where I had a nice lunch . During my visit I went around San Francisco with my family and had a great time just chatting and seeing the sights . Once it was time to go back home , I had my uncle drop me off at the airport , I had said good bye to everyone before I left . That night I flew back home to Southern California . I had a great time .
I started by opening the dishwasher . I then pulled out the top rack . This contained items such as cups , glasses , and small bowls as well as anything that might break easily . I then opened the cupboard where the bowls are stored and put them away . I closed the cabinets and pushed the top rack of the dishwasher back in . I then pulled out the bottom rack . I opened the cupboard where the plates are kept and I stacked them neatly inside . I closed the cupboard and then put the large items away . I then opened the silverware drawer and put all of the silverware away . I checked the dishwasher and made sure everything has been put away and that it looks clean . I closed the dishwasher .
I like coming home from work in the evening and listening to music , it 's one of my favorite things . I get home before my boyfriend , we spend our evenings cooking and hanging out . We do n't go out every night so we enjoy having fun together at home . We like to listen to music together because it 's a great way to relax and makes us both happy . My boyfriend can be seen laughing and dancing while he stirs a pot . It 's a site to behold , never fails to make me laugh and smile . It 's some of my happiest memories when I think about it . I look forward to every evening doing that and it reminds me of when we were long distance and would sit on the phone and listen to music in the evenings at the end of our days .
I love taking baths ! They are so relaxing after a long day . When I get home from work , often , the first thing I do is start to fill the bathtub . While the tub is filling , I will gather two fluffy towels and a face cloth . I also pour myself a glass of ice water to sip on while I 'm soaking . I go and grab the latest magazine that I 've been waiting to read and put it next to the tub . Once the tub is filled , I climb in . After my hair is washed , I put a deep conditioner in my hair . Now , it 's time to relax . I let the conditioner sit while I read my magazine and sip some water . I rinse off and then give myself a few more minutes of soaking before I empty the tub . After I dry off , I rinse the tub out to make sure that I leave the tub clean and shiny for the next time I use it .
Last night we had some special guests for dinner . I and my brother helped our mother to set the dining table . First we cleaned the table well . We arranged the vase with fresh , beautiful flowers . Now comes the arrangement of plates . We placed dinner plates , small plates and glasses for drinks for each chair count . Then we neatly folded dining napkins and kept near each plate . A stand filled with extra spoons and forks was also kept in the middle of the table . A separate stand with tissue papers were also placed . We sprayed mild air freshner under the table so that our guests could get good fragrance during the dinner time .
Going to the movies is one of my favorite things to do . Due to the fact of how many movies I watch , I was chosen to review movies . Reviewing movies basically means that a person/group rate the movie . I was able to see Deadpool 2 earlier than most people due to reviewing the video . Sometimes it can be hard to review movies because you might miss something on the screen while you take notes regarding the movie . My favorite movie to review was 500 Days of Summer . I had not read much on what the movie was about , so going into the review I had an unbiased opinion . This movie had more depth to it than most other films currently being shown .
I had a solo one time at church . I had done that before . But I made a mistake this time . It was getting close to the time for my solo . Then I realized I had marked the wrong page in my book . I did not know the words . It was pretty embarrassing . I tried to look over onto the bassist 's copy . I should have checked to be sure I had the spot . It was n't that complicated of a solo either . It was with the youth choir . But since it was during the performance I just kept going . I made the best I could of it .
My family was bored . We had been in the house for days . We decided to go on a picnic and have fun . I got the picnic basket out . It already had utensils , plates , cups and straws . I put in a big loaf of bread . I put packets of mustard , ketchup , and mayonnaise . I put in a container of lemonade so we would have something to drink . In another bag I put some outdoor toys for a fun time outside . I told the kids to get any other stuff they thought would be fun outside . I gave the toy bag to my biggest child to carry to the car so we could get out of the house and have a good time . Off to the park we went !
One day in New York City , the subways were roaring under the ground . And Jane need to take the subway to work and back . at 7 am Jane walks from her apartment to the subway station . and there are no seats on the train so she grabbed the pole . when the train stopped she walked to the Daily planet where she worked as a news reporter . When she waled in the door she was greeted by all of her coworkers . She got right on it and got it all ready to go on air and be viewed by a million people . She got do n't for the day and she clocked out . she got back on the subway and she saw a seat open so she sat in it and waited quietly for the train to stop and she got off the train and walked back home .
I will turn sixteen years old soon , so my parents decided to enroll me in classes for driving lessons . They dropped me off at the driving school on Saturday afternoon , and I went inside to check in . The instructor met me in the lobby and took me to the practice car . Since I already knew many of the basic rules of driving , the instructor decided to move on with the lessons . I sat in the driver 's seat , put on my seatbelt and turned the key to start the engine . The instructor told me to place my foot on the brake and put the car in reverse . I braked again , and I placed the car in drive . The instructor taught me how to use turn signals and how to park . He had me park the car back at the school , and shut the car off .
Yesterday was my turn to wash the dishes . I first unloaded all of the dishes that were currently in the dishwasher to make space for the new round . I took all of the dishes off of the table and made sure they had been rinsed to avoid any food being left over . As it was pouring , I put in some dishwashing soap to make that side of the sink the soap side . As each dish got finished being rinsed , I placed them in the soapy tub to get disinfected . I would place them in there for a couple of minutes and then move them over to the drying dock . After all the dishes were done being soaped , I cleaned up the sink from any extra food that may have been sitting around .
I had written down the day and time of the party on my calendar . I had already chosen what I would wear before the party day and made sure my outfit was clean before the day of the party arrived . On the day of the party , I texted the host and asked if I could bring anything . I then showered and put on a little but of makeup . I then styled my hair . I then put on the outfit I had chosen to wear and picked out which shoes to wear with it . The shoes I chose were sandals , so I applied nail polish to my toenails before I put the shoes on my feet . I anticipated being gone a couple of hours so I let my dog outside to go potty while I made sure I had eveything I needed in my purse . Once the dog came back inside I walked out of the house and locked the door behind me and made my way to the party .
A friend of mine from Africa came over to my house to play a board game with me . I told him I 'd like to play checkers , but he said he did n't know how to play that game . He asked me to teach him . After that , I asked him if he wanted to use the red checkers or the black checkers , and he told me he wanted the red ones . I gave him 12 red checkers and took 12 black ones for myself . Then I showed him how to position his checkers on the checkerboard , on the black squares on the first three rows of the board closest to him . I let him go first . I told him to move one checker one space forward to another black square . He did that and then I took a turn . When he got his first checker all the way across the board , I told him it was now a king and I crowned it with another checker . And then I explained the king could go any direction he wanted to try to capture even more checkers . Both of us were laughing and having a good time . We had so much fun together playing checkers , I 'm sure we 'll play it again sometime .
My family and I wanted some pasta for dinner . I decided to make angel hair pasta . There were four people going to eat the noodles , so I read the instruction and took out as much of the dry pasta at the instructions stated . I filled the pot wit one quart of water , put it on the stove and let it boil . Once it had boiled , I put my noodles in . I needed to let them boil in the water for ten minutes , until they were cooked through . I needed to make the meat sauce . I cut up some onions and bell peppers very small . I cooked the veggies and then added the meat , breaking it apart while it browned . My pasta was done boiling , so I used a strainer to drain it in the sink . Once mt meat and veggies had cooked , I opened a jar of spaghetti sauce and poured it over the meat .
My sister loves the playground . I decided to take her there last week . We got dressed and got in the car , and took the short drive to the playground . We listened to the radio and sang along to some songs we like on the way . When we arrived there were lots of other people at the playground . It was a Saturday , so it was a popular place to go . The first thing my sister wanted to do was swing . She got on the swings and I gave her a few pushes until she was going really high back and forth . We also played on some other things , like the jungle gym , the slides , and the monkey bars .
For my birthday my husband and I went out to our favorite restaurant . It 's a very fancy restaurant so we put on our best clothes . I was wearing a sparkly dress and he was wearing a nice shirt and pants . The waiter came over with glasses of water , and asked us what we would like to eat . I ordered a salad to start , and then a steak . My husband ordered a bowl of soup to start , and then salmon for his main course . It was really tasty bread , and the butter had herbs in . After about ten minutes , the waiter came back with our salad and soup . they were both really good . He did n't want to try my salad ! When we had finished our appetizers , the waiter brought out our entrees . They were even tastier than the appetizers ! My husband tried my steak , and I tried his salmon too . We both liked our own choice best , but they were both great . When we were done the waiter came back . The waiter brought us our check , and I gave him my credit card to pay . He came back with my card and the receipt , and I signed it . Then we went home .
Yesterday I cleaned my apartment . One of the main things I do when I clean my apartment is vacuum the carpet . The carpet can get very dirty because I have two cats . This means that the carpet often gets covered with cat hair , as well as little pieces of litter that get stuck to the cats ' paws when they use the litter box . I unraveled the cord and plugged the vacuum into the nearest outlet . I then turned the vacuum on and vacuumed the carpet . I had to go over some places a few times in order for the vacuum to suck up all of the cat hair and loose pieces of litter , along with any other dirt and debris .
One of my favorite things to do is to take a nice walk outside . This afternoon , it was cool and mild outside and the sun was shining , so I packed my kids up in their stroller and decided to take a nice walk outside . We strolled along at a moderate pace and looked at the trees and birds around us . I was careful to stay on the sidewalk so that we would not be in danger of being hit by a car . I also was careful when crossing the road , because you never know when a careless driver might come along . We heard birds singing and felt the breeze in our faces . It was great to feel connected with nature and to get some sunshine as well , which is a good source of Vitamin D.
When I got sick last week , I decided to boil some milk to make some oatmeal to get me feeling better . I did n't have any milk , so I drove to the store a couple of miles from my home . When I got to the store , I bought the milk . I took it back home . I placed the pot on the burner and turned the knob to get the heat started . The milk started boiling a lot after a few minutes and it was about ready to pour into a bowl . I got out some gloves to make sure that I would n't get burned when I poured . I added the oatmeal and I was ready to eat it .
I learned about a job that I was interested in so I submitted an application . About a week later , I got a call from someone at the company asking if I could come in for an interview . We set up a time . On the day of the interview I made sure to allow myself plenty of time to get there so I would not be late . I introduced myself to the people conducting the interview . They asked me questions about my background and why I was interested in the position . I highlighted some of my most impressive experiences and told them why I was interested in the job . The interview took about an hour . I thanked the interviewers for their time and asked them when they expected to make their decision . They said they would have a decision about next steps in about a week . I went home and wrote a thank you note to send to the interviewers , and reiterated my interest in the job .
I was nervous about a date coming up with a friend later in the week . I wondered what could help me relax and feel better . I thought that a nice trip to the sauna would be good . The thought of the warm steam making me feel cozy seemed good . I went into a room first to change clothes . I did n't want any of the clothes I was wearing to get wet and steamy , so I brought a swimsuit to change into . The steam works best when it touches your skin , so you want to wear a swimsuit or a towel . It was very relaxing to be in there , like a hot bath . After a while , I left and changed back into my regular clothes . I felt much better and was not as nervous after visiting the sauna .
My wife and I went to California last spring to do some work . I did a competition and between finding out if I won and giving the presentation , me and my team decided to go have some fun at the beach . We got in our cars and looked up how to get to the beach on my phone . We got out our swimming suits , changed into them , and got out towels to sit on . We brought our baby to go take pictures with us on the beach . She did n't like the water very much , but we had fun . Sometimes we threw rocks into the ocean to get them to skip . After the sun went down , we got our things together and began to walk to the car to start our trip home .
Janice and Mark had an important dinner party today and had to make dinner for a party of 8 . Janice went to the store and bought a rack of lamb and greens as well as carrots and radishes and salad dressing . when she got home Mark , quickly grabbed a salad bowl and commenced to start chopping up the salad greens as well as cutting and shredding the carrots and radishes and dumping them in the large green bowl that was a wedding gift from Janice 's parents . Janice then added the salad dressing and croutons and mixed the bowl repeatedly to get the greens and other veggies nice and coated by the italian dressing , she then grabbed a cheese grater and shredded some fresh parmasen and also added a dash of salt and fresh ground pepper and then mixed the salad again and had Mark taste it .
When ever I want to make any reservation , I always do online , so I can get good deals . I first went to travel sites -LRB- trip advisor -RRB- to see if any good deal is there . I am planning to travel from Atlanta to Singapore . . I liked the tripadvisor , after reviewing the site , and looking at the customer reviews . The number was on site . When I first talked to him , he gave me some options I think I got good deal , $ 1300 for round trip with stop at London for 14 hours and then directly to Singapore . It was good timing that I could go out see London and come back , and still I was left with ease . I asked the agent , about any delaying problem , and cancellation . He told me if I add more $ 50 dollars , then I can change or cancel my trip without any penalty , and I did .
I arrived home after a long day of work , eager to relax and unwind from the day . I greeted my wife and had dinner with her . Afterwards , we decided to watch a movie before going to sleep for the evening . This particular movie was on Netflix , so I loaded the app on my TV and searched for the movie we wanted to watch . My wife prepared some snacks and sat beside me as I hit the play button . We both sat on our couch next to each other and watched the movie while we ate popcorn and candy . After the movie was over , we were both feeling tired , so we decided to shut the movie off and head to sleep .
It was Fall so the weather was nice where I live . The wind felt good and it was not too cold , and not too hot . I thought it would be great weather for a picnic . I made myself a big sandwich and packed some tasty chips . I also boiled some eggs and peeled them . All the food I wanted to bring I put inside plastic boxes and bags to keep them safe . I had all my food ready , but needed a place to eat and somewhere to sit on that was n't grass . That would be much more comfortable and would keep any bugs in the grass away from my food . I went outside with all my supplies and looked for a nice place to set my picnic up .
My table has gotten all sticky from dinner , so it is time to clean it . Cleaning the table helps make the table last longer and keep bugs out , so it is good to do . Some tables can be cleaned with a wet rag , but some tables are especially dirty so they need cleaning chemicals . My table is really dirty and made of stone so I find a good cleaning spray to use on it . The spray I chose is good for stone and does n't hurt it , and it also gets rid of the stickiness and dirt on the table . I spray the table with not too much of the chemical , and then use some paper towels to rub the table . After the whole table is rubbed off , I make sure there are no chemicals left on the table and that it is dry . My table is nice and clean again .
On Sunday morning , our family drove to the 9 am church service . We entered through the double doors and shook hands with the gentleman greeting attendees and he handed us a bulletin . We took the bulletin to one of the pews and sat down , after saying hello the people seated to the front and to the right of us . One of the deacons then came out to welcome everyone in attendance and lead us in prayer . The lights went down as the musicians entered the stage and started to play music . We stood with everyone and sang along with the words on the screens at the front of the sanctuary . After several songs , we sat down to hear the message that the pastor had chosen to deliver . I took some notes on the Bible passages so that I could look them up later as I reflected on the message . After the pastor finished his message , he asked us to stand for a closing prayer and offered us a blessing as we left the building to meet up with some friends .
I walked to the bus stop near my home so that I could get to work . I brought along my purse which had my bus card in it so that I could ride without paying cash . It only took a few minutes for the noisy bus to arrive . The bus driver scanned my bus card and I walked to an empty bench near the middle of the bus . Many other passengers boarded the bus after me and soon the bus was nearly full . Looking around me , I saw a number of senior citizens as well as other young adults . I decided to listen to music on my smart phone while I waited for the bus to reach my destination . The bus stopped every few minutes to let other passengers on and off of the bus . After about an hour , the bus stopped at my bus stop and I got up and walked out of the bus , wishing the driver a good day .
I needed to wash my daughters hair , so I began by detangling her hair with a comb . Once I was sure that the hair was not tangled in any section of her hair , I began to wash her hair by preparing the water . Using the water faucet , I use both the cold and hot controls of the water , and continue to adjust them until the water was warm . I use the water to wet her hair , ensuring that all of her hair from front to back was completely submerged under the water and wet . Once all of the hair was completely soaked in water , I applied a palm full of shampoo to my hand . I use both of my hands to rub them together in order to create suds with the soap and water . I use my hands to massage the shampoo throughout her entire scalp , and showing to cover each strand of hair with shampoo from root to tip , but also ensuring not to pull , tug or yank on the wet hair in order to prevent breakage . Once the shampoo had lathered up completely and covered her entire head of hair , we use the lukewarm water to rinse the shampoo completely from her scalp and hair . Ensuring that there was no residue left over size of shampoo , I rinsed the hair for about two minutes moving from front to back and side to side in a repetitive fashion . Once I was satisfied that all the shampoo have been washed out , I applied a palm full of conditioner to my hand , and rubbing that between the palms of both of my hands . I then applied the conditioner to her hair using both hands , repeating the same process of ensuring that all of the hair strands and scalp was completely covered with conditioner . I even use a second palm full of conditioner and applied a second coating just to make sure the hair was completely saturated with conditioner . I spent about five minutes massaging the conditioner into the scalp and the hair , giving the hair time to absorb the nutrients that are in the conditioner . After that time period , I placed my daughters head underneath the water faucet again so that the running water could rinse out the conditioner . I use my hands to rob the hair and a downward motion to ensure that all of the conditioner was rents from her scalp and hair , but also laying all the hair and a single direction so that it would be easy to perform the next step , which is drying her hair .
Last weekend my family and I went skiing . It was my first time ever going . When we arrived to the ski slope , we first had to purchase our lift tickets and rent our ski equipment . To get to the top of the hill we had to get on the ski-lift , which was like a giant bench that moves through the air . When we got to the top of the mountain , it was time for the fun part - going down ! Since it was my first time I fell down a lot , but luckily the snow was very soft and my dad was always there to help me back up . I was so proud of myself for getting good at skiing in only one day .
We have had the idea of buying a house for months . My wife was pregnant and was just a few months from giving birth . We wanted a new house for our baby as our apartment at the time was too small for a family . I always dreamed of leaving in peace away from all the noise of the city . We later found a house that fit our needs perfectly . It was red with two stories . We were very determined to get this house so we increased our bid just above what the other couple offered . There was no fight and we later received a message from the broker that we got the house . We were very happy . I only had to go to the bank to finish up the business and then we would move in a month later .
My doctor said that I needed to be more active . My brother had recently gotten more healthy by taking up tennis . He invited me to join him down on the courts . I wanted to be comfortable and cool . After I put on my clothes , I drove down to the court where he was waiting . My brother went over all the rules and then we did a few stretches together . We played a couple of easy games and he was easier on me than he should 've been . I still lost because I was in bad shape . It was fun , but I was so sore the next morning . Hopefully , it 's just what I need !
To play piano I first dig through the bins in my room and find a collection of piano lesson books . I pull out my favorite , for I had loved it 's teaching style . I walk over the the electric piano and pull out it 's small stool . I realize it 's loud in the otherwise quiet room so I walk over to my nightstand and open a drawer . I search for my earbuds until I find them and start my mission of untangling them . Finally I return to the piano and plug them in , and continue with my learning of the newest song . Reading treble and bass at once confuses me but I find middle again and pluck the song out more fluidly than before , confident with the privacy the earbuds gave me . I enjoy the piano .
I decided that I wanted to get in better shape for my overall health . My doctor recommend I try jogging on the weekends for a half hour . I went to the mall and bought some new running shoes . I also bought a water bottle that I could bring with me while I run . I set a goal to be able to run for a half hour straight without taking in any breaks . I went outside my house and started to jog . I made sure to run at a pace that I knew I could sustain . About 15 minutes into my run I turned around and headed home . I made it back home in about 15 minutes . I drank lots of water and was proud of what I had accomplished .
On my way to work this morning I unlocked my car and got in . I buckled my seat belt and checked my mirrors to make sure everything was adjusted properly . I turned the car on , turned the radio up and turned on the air conditioner . I looked around and did not see anyone coming so I put the car in reverse and backed out of my space . I pressed my foot lightly on the gas because I knew there was a stop sign , I stopped at the stop sign and looked to make sure no one was coming . I turned right onto the road and stopped at the top of the hill at the red light by putting my foot on the brake . When the light turned green , I gave it some gas and continued on my way to work . I pulled into the office parking lot and into my parking space , put the car in park and turned it off . As I got out of the car , I locked it and then shut the door as I headed into work .
On a hot summer day , I went to the playground with my friend . When we got to the playground , we did n't know what to do first ! There were swings , a slide , monkey bars , and even a sandbox . First we went on the swings . I could stay there for hours if I could . Next , we went on the slide . Lastly , we played on the monkey bars . I could never get across the whole way , but I always had to try ! My friend was a lot better than me , and he was able to do it twice ! After a few hours of playing , it was time for dinner , and we both had to go home . We have a great time together .
I decided that a room in my house should have a different color on its walls , so I put new wallpaper on my bedroom walls . To do this , first my three kids and I got in our car and drove to our local home improvements shop , and picked out our new wallpaper . It was fun looking at all the different kinds of wallpaper , and after 10 minutes , we picked out our favorite color and design . We paid for the wall paper and supplies at the checkout counter before we left the store , then we drove home . We chose a bright and happy color , with a self sticking back so that we did n't have to use any messy glue to apply it . First we moved some furniture away from the walls , and cleaned the walls with a wet rag , wiping down any dust . We then applied the wallpaper sheet by sheet , by pulling off the paper backing and pressing the sticky wallpaper onto the wall , making it as neat and straight as possible . It was a long job , and took two days to complete , but we took many breaks in between . We then cleaned up the wallpapering supplies , and left over pieces of wallpaper from some of the strips which we had to cut , and we vacuumed the room so it would be very clean . We took a good look at our work , and we really like our bright , and happy and freshly wallpapered room .
I had just finished dinner and I knew I should load up the dishwasher before I relaxed and watched TV . I gathered up all of the dirty dishes from dinner , which included my plate , my fork , my cup , as well as the dirty utensils , pots and pans that were already sitting in the sink . I opened up the dishwasher and saw that it was empty . I pulled out the drawers of the dishwasher to make it easier to load it . Then I put the large pots and pants into the bottom drawer where there was more room . Then I put the dirty plates and cup into the top drawer , where there were slots for plates to rest . I pushed the drawers back into the dishwasher and closed the lid . I looked at the dishwasher options and decided that a quick rinse cycle would be fine because they were n't caked in food .
I 'm interested in learning how to play Monopoly . To start I think I will check it out on my own and simply read the instructions . If something still seems confusing to me then I will look for a YouTube video about it and see if I can get some answers there . After that I will invite other people to play Monopoly with me , and I will try to pick people that have played Monopoly before . I 've heard that sometimes there are variations of the game and I 'm really curious to see what kinds of things people might do . I wonder if they leave money in free parking ! This probably wo n't take me very long to learn and it will be so rewarding to know how to play this with my friends and family . I call I get to be the car !
Every Monday and Thursday I wash clothes . I usually have 3 batches of clothes to wash . First I fold the clothes from the previous wash because they normally stay in the basket until it 's time to wash again . Once the clothes are all folded and picked up . I take the dirty clothes basket from my bathroom and wash the first batch of clothes which includes me and my husbands clothes . I then put the clothes in the washer and close the lid . Once they are done , I take them out and put them in the dryer . I then turn the dryer on . I then go get the dirty clothes basket from my daughters ' bathroom . I bring it to the laundry room and add their clothes in the washer . Once the dryer is done with me and my husbands clothes . I take them out , hanging up the things that need to be hung and putting the rest in the clean clothes basket . Turning the dryer on to dry them . I then run the water again in the washer adding more detergent . I go collect all the towels in the house , my bathroom and the kitchen usually . Once the dryer is done with my daughters clothes , I take them out and put them in the clean clothes basket . I then put the towels in the dryer . Usually it stays this way until I need to wash again on either Monday or Thursday !
Today for dinner , I cooked rice . My family loves to eat rice as a side dish , and everyone says I make it the best . The first thing I do is add the cups of rice , and then wash it . I use a rice cooker in order to maintain a perfect consistency in my rice every time . After the rice is fully cooked , I let it keep warm for about 10 minutes . Today my family wanted fried rice , so I moved the rice from the cooker to a frying pan . I added a little bit of oil , an egg , and some veggies . When the whole family ate together , everyone 's favorite part of the meal was the rice ! I love cooking rice for my family .
Last winter when it was really cold I made a lot of soup because it 's great to eat when it 's cold outside . It 's also pretty cheap and makes a huge amount so it 's great between paydays . My favorite is minestrone . I start with vegetable stock and crushed tomatoes and put in onions , carrots , celery and potatoes with some herbs ; generally oregano and a bay leaf . I let them simmer on medium since they all take awhile . When the vegetables that I 've been cooking are soft I like to add zucchini and green beans which do n't take long to cook at all and I add a can or two of drained white beans . I let it simmer for another 15-20 minutes and stir in a bag of spinach right when I turn the heat off . It is so good to serve with a little parmesan cheese and I add salt & pepper .
I used to have a commute that was about 30 minutes . I had two different jobs that were about a mile apart . But I lived further away . I liked where I lived . So even though I liked it there , the commute I did n't like . I did n't like the time it took . But it was a fun drive . It was close to sea level though . And it flooded a couple of times . I called a cab once because I did n't want to try to drive in the flood . At one point the entire street was under water . The commute was nice sometimes . It made me separate work from home life well . Now I only have one .
When I walked into the kitchen , I noticed that the garbage was full . It was my chore to take out the garbage , so I decided to take it out before it got dark outside . First I lifted the bag out of the garbage can and set it on the floor . I did n't want the garbage bag accidentally coming open either when I was taking it out or when the garbage men were throwing it into their truck . Then I lifted up the bag and walked out the door . The garbage cans were at the end of the driveway , so I walked to the end of the driveway with the bag . The can was now a little full , so I had to press the top down hard to get it to snap closed . Then I walked back inside the house and put a new bag on the indoor garbage can .
Last night I was out with friends and we were all pretty hungry so I mentioned there was a new Italian restaurant that just opened up and that we should go there . Everyone thought that sounded like a great idea so we caught a cab and made our way to O’Mally ’s Italian restaurant . The maitre d greeted us at the door and said it would be a moment before a table that would accommodate all of us would be ready . We decided to wait at the bar and ordered a few drinks laughing and talking and in no time the maitre d appeared again and told us our table was ready . A waitress led us to the table and once we were all seated she asked if she could get our drink order . Another waitress appeared a few moments later with menus and started explaining the specials for the night . After a moment of everyone mulling over all the delicious looking food we told the waitress what we wanted and she rushed off to the kitchen to put in our order . As we were talking and waiting on our food the first waitress came by and refilled all our drinks . After a bit of a wait both waitresses reappeared with all of our food and began with orchestrated precision to place each meal in front of the appropriate person before vanishing into the crowd to help other patrons . As we all ate our food and motioned occasionally for a refill of our drinks we talked about the dessert case we ’d seen on our way in , but as our last bites were taken and our waitress arrived to clear our plates , the unanimous answer to “ Would you like anything for dessert ? ” was that we were all way too full . She wished us a good evening and as we all stood up and walked away from the table we left each left a couple bucks as a tip for the excellent service and probably the best tasting food we ’d ever ate .
I wanted to go to the playground to see my friend . My friend was always at the playground at 3:30 right after school on Fridays . I asked my Mom to drive me to the playground . After a few minutes we were at the playground . I got out of the car and went over to the swing set . My friend was already there . He went down the slide backwards but I was too afraid to try . After 45 minutes my mom told me we had to go . I wanted to stay with my friend longer but my mom had to get home to make dinner .
At least twice a day , I make sure I brush my teeth . Getting your teeth cleaned by a dentist is not fun , so you should do your best to prevent that . When I brushed my teeth today , first , I pulled my toothbrush and toothpaste out of the bathroom drawer . I got the bristles of my toothbrush wet , then squeezed a pea-sized dot of toothpaste on to my toothbrush . I made sure to get the hard to reach places , because those teeth will rot if you 're not careful . After two minutes of brushing my teeth , I spit into the sink . To make sure my breath was good , I used my tongue scraper along my tongue for a bit . After that , I flossed between all of my teeth for a couple more minutes , then rinsed out my mouth with mouthwash , being careful not to swallow any of it as I swished it around my whole mouth . I spit the mouthwash out , then put away all the stuff I used , threw the floss away , and went on with my day .
Every month , I have to make sure to always pay all my bills . Being an adult , this is one of the responsibilities you have to do . There are several bills I have to pay each month with money I earn from working . They include : my mortgage , car payment , cell phone , TV/internet , electric , and credit card bills . The mortgage is usually the highest . Most bills I can pay online by using my computer . I go the the website , enter an amount , and within a few clicks , it is paid for . I take a check and write out the amount , who I am paying it to -LRB- the bank -RRB- , and sign my name . I then put the check in an envelope with the bank 's address on it , attach a stamp , and drop it off at my local mail box . It 's not a long , or hard task , but it 's something I must do each month .
I picked out a recipe from my recipe book to cook for dinner . I made a trip to the grocery store to purchase the ingredients that the recipe listed . I also picked up a few extra things including water and juice to go with the meal . While cooking , I also set the table with plates , silverware , napkins and glasses for each person . Once my meal was completed , I gave each plate an equal portion . Then I filled the glasses with water and ice cubes . We chatted about the day 's activities . After the meal was done , I cleaned all the dishes and put them away . If people liked this recipe , I put a note in the book that it was good . If not , I mark that as well .
My three year old daughter had a fever of 100 degrees . I went to our medicine cabinet in the bathroom and got the Children 's Liquid Tylenol down from the high shelf where I keep it out of her reach . It tastes good , like cherry syrup , so I do n't want her to accidentally find it and take too much of it . I checked on the label to see what the correct dosage was , and then got a measuring spoon from the kitchen to measure just the right amount . I put the medicine into the spoon and held it out to her , telling her it was a nice treat that would make her feel better . Then I had her lay down and put a cool , damp cloth on her forehead to help bring the fever down and make her feel a little better .
I thought it would be a great idea to design my own t-shirts instead of buying from a store . First I started to draw some different designs on paper and picked my favorite images and added colors . I went to a local store and bought some white t-shirts so I could create them how I like . Washing the t-shirts first was the suggestion on the paint box , so I proceeded to wash and dry . I spread the shirt open on my table and placed a piece of wax paper inside the shirt so the paint would n't bleed through . After measuring my design from paper , I redrew on the t-shirt using the fabric pen . Then I painted in between the lines . The paint took a few hours to dry but once it was finished I had a new designed t-shirt , I made myself .
Last week I went to an art museum . I got there early in the day so that I would have lots of time to look at everything . The museum had many kinds of art . There were ceramics . There were sculptures . I went to see the paintings first . Other paintings were by artists I had never heard of . I enjoyed the paintings of still life , such as flowers and fruit . Next I went to see the ceramics display . The designs on the pottery were detailed and very pretty . Some of the pieces were brightly colored and others were brown and beige . Some of the pottery was damaged and pieces were missing . I enjoyed looking at all of the different styles and designs . Finally I went to see the sculptures . I liked the sculptures of horses . The man was an Indian and was wearing only pants and a feather in his hair . He had a fierce expression on his face . It was easy to imagine him riding into battle on his horse . After visiting the exhibits in the museum for several hours I was tired , so I got in my car and drove home .
A the church summer camp I volunteer at it was decided that we should try to make the campus more sustainable as well as beautiful . Planting fruit bearing trees was thought to be a good way to achieve these goals as well as letting the participants learn more about where food sources come from . Research was done into finding trees that would bear fruit in the season that the camp was most used . Several trees were ordered , including a cherry tree . In the chosen location a hole was dug and the tree had the burlap removed from the root ball and it was placed in at the appropriate depth . The soil with a few amendments was replaced and grass seed was sprinkled on . The tree was watered as suggested and I was assigned to schedule future watering and monitor the tree for health and insect invasions .
Today , as I was running outside , I fell and cut my hand on some glass that was on the road . Since the cut was n't bleeding much or very large , I figured I would go home and treat it myself . I walked home and first got out a towel and placed it next to the kitchen sink . This hurt a bit , but after a few moments the water was soothing . Next , I dabbed my cut with the towel . As my hand dried , I found some cut ointment in my bathroom . I turned on the sink again and wet my hand , this time using a really small amount of soap . Once my hand , and the cut , was completely dry , I put the ointment on the cut . I then found a band-aid and placed that over the cut .
I decided to go for a walk one fateful Tuesday evening because I have always been advised by the doctor to do so . I decided to take Billy My pet dog along when I was going for the walk , Billy was so happy when I untie it from the cage after all it does n’t really like staying indoors . The walk was not too long it was just some few kilometres , I was even fortunate to see my neighbour whom I wanted to see for like three days ago but has always been absent from home . We did n’t know when we reach the third street . Walking back home was like asking me to break the rock , we have to turn back when we got to the third street . Billy did n’t want to turn back it was just branching around whenever it see its friend fellow dog on the road . Happily for me the journey back home was not really long as the journey to I was so happy I had a walk that day
I bought my nephew a pair of roller blades for his birthday . They were packaged partially in a box but not completely and they were an odd shape to try to wrap . I searched around at several places and found a box that they fit into so I could wrap them easier . I put the roller blades in the big box I found and rolled out the wrapping paper to measure how much I would need . I cut more than enough paper to fit the package . I sat the box in the middle of the piece of wrapping paper and folded up the two sides to meet , I put down a piece of tape . I then folded in the other ends to make a V and had them meet in the middle , on top of the other tape . I peeled the sticker off the back of a bow and stuck it on top right in the middle of the package .
Having pets requires a good amount of responsibility . One of the biggest responsibilities any pet owner has is making sure their pets are fed . This is the case for me and my cat . The cat usually always has a way to tell me that he 's hungry . If he does n't jump onto my bead and brush up against my head , he 'll meow very loudly while standing next to the pantry , where I keep the cans of food . Once I see that he 's hungry and trying to tell me , I go over to the pantry and grab a can of cat food . I 'll then watch him as he eats . He never leaves a single piece of food in his bowl , and always licks it clean .
My friend and I love sports and looked up live sports in our area this month . We found out a tennis match would be happening at the end of the month , so we went online and bought 2 court side tickets . After getting some drinks and sandwiches , we sat at the game . They have really great muscle tone on their upper arms and my friend and I were very impressed . She cheered for the player on the left , and I cheered for the player on the right . After a few hours of them playing , her favorite player finally one and she was very excited . We went out for dessert to celebrate with ice cream and planned our next outing together the next time the tennis players were in town playing at the court .
One time I sewed a patch onto an old pair of jeans that I had that had a hole in the knee . First you have to find fabric ( usually fabric that matches in material such as cotton ; and color , such as navy for jeans ) , and it should be in the right size or larger than the amount you actually need for the job . More material is better than none because mistakes happen and sometimes you have to cut off material . This can be done by hand or by machine . I did it by hand , but if you do it by machine then you need to learn the machines settings and this can take some time to get used to . Then you get yarn to fasten the materials to the original piece of clothes . You pierce both materials together with the needle that has yarn looped through it and you thread it in and out , up and down into both materials so that it fastens without coming off .
One of my friend he always liked , and asked me to come over to her house to show her step by step . I accepted her invitation , and told her that it is very easy and even kids can do it . I told her what we will need , like bow style pasta , water , pasta sauce , cheese and some seasoning . I went to her house . I let it boil and then I dumped 2 lb of pasta , and waited around 10 minutes to let it cook . Then I kept the sieve ready on sink , and picked up a pan and transferred on sieve.The all water went through sieve and pasta left behind . I immediately put them on pan and added some seasoning , pasta sauce and cheese and pasta was ready . She liked it .
When I was in seventh grade my family did n't have a lot of money for school clothes shopping in the fall . I wanted the brand name clothes , but my parents were only willing to spend a set budget on clothes . Instead of arguing over how much I would get to spend on each item , my parents handed me a set amount of money and took me to the mall . I needed jeans and some shirts . When we first got to the mall I narrowed down the three stores I wanted to shop at and visited all three to scout them out first . I walked through each store and looked at the clothes on the racks . I brought the clothes I wanted to try on to the changing room and let the attendant know that I wanted to try them on . When I got in the changing room , I tried on the clothes and narrowed my selections down to my favorite ones . I left the clothes I did n't want with the shop attendant and brought my selections to the counter to pay . I handed her the cash and she gave me back my change and the receipt with my brand new bag of clothes . It was difficult , but I managed to buy the things I needed in the budget my parents gave me . I was even able to get a few brand name items I really wanted on sale .
Yesterday , I paid my bills for the month of May . I have a number of bills that I need to keep track of , including heat , water , and gas . I have to pay three different companies to clear those bills . In order to remind myself of the bill payment deadlines , I have a sticky note on my refrigerator door with all of the upcoming month 's deadlines . A few days ago , I noticed that the deadlines for May were coming up , so yesterday I decided to just tackle all of my payments . I wrote one check to the heat company for $ 120 , one check to the water company for $ 100 , and one check to the gas company for $ 130 . I then stuffed each check into a separate envelope , wrote the addresses of the companies onto their respective envelopes , and dropped off the envelopes into the mail pickup box .
This weekend I awake early just to take care of my clothes . I worked during the week and had clothes all over the floor when the weekend comes . I gather my clothes and took them down stairs . I was all out of detergent and fabric softener . I return home put my clothes in the washer . I forgot the Clorox for my white clothes . I return to the store , got my Clorox and went home . I went up stairs , shortly I felt tired and felt asleep . I awake two hours later . I heard a noise down stair . My friend was down stairs folding my clothes . She had a load of my white clothes washing . Later she took my color clothes upstairs .
Tonight , I went on a date with my boyfriend . First I had to get ready and look nice for my date . I took a shower , put on some makeup and picked out a nice outfit to wear . Once I was ready , my boyfriend drove to my apartment to pick me up . At the restaurant we looked at the menu and decided what kind of pizza we wanted to eat . I got a pepperoni pizza with extra cheese and my boyfriend ordered a Hawaiian pizza with pineapple . While we were waiting for our food to be made , we talked to each other about our day and what we did . We also talked about a TV show we both like and made suggestions for new TV shows we think that the other person might enjoy . Then our food was finished being cooked and was brought out to us . It was so delicious . Once we were done , the waitress brought us our bill and we paid for our meal . My boyfriend drove me back home where he gave me a goodnight kiss and we parted ways .
My cousin painted me a beautiful picture of a church a few years ago and gave it to me as a Christmas gift . It was so beautiful that I decided to hang it up in my bedroom . First , I decided on a location to the painting . I grabbed a pencil , a hammer , some measuring tape , and a nail from the garage . I marked the exact spot where I wanted it to hang and double checked it using the measuring tape . Once I was satisfied , I placed the nail in the wall with the hammer , making sure to move the hand holding the nail once it was in the wall . Holding it by this , I carefully placed it on the wall and straightened it until it was level .
Me and a friend recently papered a room . The room was slightly large and it took us a little longer to do than previously expected . We first looked at some online sites for the best brands and colors . Afterwards we waited to get the packages . We started at about ten in the morning . We set this time and day because it was our day off and we could spare the hours needed to complete the task . It took us about three hours to complete . As we worked there was a sense of accomplishment and we believed the room was coming together quite nicely . I felt we also enjoyed spending the time together doing something productive . The room looked brand new whenever we completed it .
We hold funerals when somebody has died . It 's the family 's way of getting to say goodbye to their loved one . For a funeral , people usually wear black . They also dress in suits and nice clothes because it 's respectful . Before the funeral the dead person is kept at a funeral home . There they dress them in a nice outfit and put them in a coffin . Hearses drive very slowly , and other cars wait for them to go past and do n't rush them . The hearse will drive to the home of the dead person . There the person 's family will get into another car behind the hearse and drive to the church where the funeral is being held . The coffin goes at the front of the church by the vicar . The family site closest to the front , and friends at the back . The vicar says nice things about the dead person . There the vicar says more nice things while the coffin is lowered into the grave . Sometimes people throw small bits of dirt onto the coffin , as a way of starting to bury it . Afterwards people go back to the dead person 's house to eat food and say nice things about the dead person to their family .
Today I went to visit a museum . When we got there , we had to wait in line to buy tickets . I took money from my purse and handed it to the attendant . When I first walked in , I had to choose which way to walk . I chose to walk to the right , where there were dinosaurs . Big statues of T Rex and Stegosaurus were standing tall in the room , and I took some pictures with my camera . There were paintings and photographs and different sculptures . Many different colors were on the wall , and I took some more photos . Finally , I went through the sea exhibit , that shows animals under the sea . In one part of the room was a small aquarium , that held small fish , snails and baby sharks . Above my head was a huge blue whale , that was made of plastic and other material , but looked very real . I read some of the descriptions that told me information about the sea animals . When I was tired , I walked to the exit of the museum , and left .
Last night I wanted to have pizza for dinner . So I got out one of the menus I have from my favorite pizza place and figured out my order which was one large cheese pizza and one small pizza with pepperoni and black olives . I called the number they had on the menu and gave them my name , my address and phone number and my order . They repeated the information back to me to make sure it was correct and told me it would be about 40 minutes . When the delivery driver came he gave me the pizzas and I gave him the money for the order and some money for a tip . It 's a nice way to say thank you for bringing me these pizzas ! I will definitely call and order some pizzas from there again .
It was the holidays and my mom wanted to go see her family in another town . We packed our bags and made plans on where we would stay . We drove a long way to see them . I had not seen them in a while , so they commented a whole lot on how tall I had grown since they last saw me . My family and I all said hello , and how nice it was to see them . We talked about out lives and how school was going . We sat and ate with one another , talking about food and family for a long while . We all were ready for bed . It was very nice to see my family .
I had to make a dish for a party , and it needed vegetables . So I went to the store and bought so many different kind of vegetables . I bought carrots , celery , potatoes , and many more things . So then , I got my cutting board out , to chop my vegetables on . Next , I got out my knife , so that I could cut all of the vegetables that I had gotten from the store earlier . Then , I got the vegetables from the fridge and placed them on the counter . Then I did the same to all of the other vegetables that I had gotten from the store . After that , I washed my board and knife , and I was all done chopping up my vegetables .
I miss one of my friends that lives far away , and think of writing a letter to him . I think about what I would like to talk about . I get out a sheet of paper and pen and begin to write the letter . At the top of the page , I write , `` Dear '' and then my friend 's name to show that this letter is for him . I then write a lot in the middle about things I want to ask him , like how he is doing and if he is happy . Once I am finished , I skip a few spaces to the bottom and write , `` From '' and then my name to show that the letter is from me . It 's very important to write who the letter is for at the top and who you are at the bottom . If you do n't , the person reading the letter might not know who you are , or think this letter is not for them .
When I first got my puppy named Trixie , I thought it would be a lot of work to train her . I quickly saw though that she would need to be taught good behavior and that it might be fun to teach her some tricks ! For example one of the most important things to me was to teach her not to jump on people when they come in the door . We practiced a lot with me or someone else coming in the door and if she would sit down when they came in then I would give her a treat . I do n't have to give her a treat every time now but I will tell her good girl when she sits . She is happy because she knows what to do and that she is making us happy . It took a little work but it was really worth it .
Yesterday , I decided I wanted to practice playing the piano , so I decided to play a song . First , I sat down at the piano bench , and made sure I was in the right position to reach the keys and pedals . I picked which song I wanted to play , , and I opened my sheet music to the right pages . I read through the song to make sure I understood the notes I needed to play . I sat up straight on the piano bench , and put my fingers on the keys of the piano , making sure to keep my fingers curved and my wrists high . I played the song on the piano by pressing the keys that matched each note on the page for the duration indicated by the note , in order . After I finished playing the song , I made a note of any mistakes I made to practice better in the future .
Every year at Christmas , my family and I like to go and see family at my grandma and grandpa 's house . They invite us over so that we can visit with each other and exchange gifts and talk about Jesus . I loaded up my daughter into the car this past year and drove to their house . When I got to their house , they welcomed us in and made us feel really happy . About halfway through the night , we had some dinner that they had made . We talked about how much we loved my grandma 's roast beef and she felt really happy about that . We like to talk about that and then leave right after we are ready to go .
This morning I decided I wanted a microwavable breakfast burrito for breakfast . I went to the freezer and got the box of breakfast burritos . I read the heating instructions on the back of the box . Next I had to wrap it up in a damp paper towel . Then I had to place it on a microwave safe dish to heat . Finally I had heat for one and a half minutes in the microwave . I watched my breakfast burrito heat up then I hear a loud beeping sound which let me know it was finished . I let my burrito cool for about a minute because it was a little too hot to eat right away . Once my burrito cooled off I enjoyed eating it , and it was delicious .
I began by finding the culprit of my flat tire , it was a nail on the side of the road . Unfortunately I did not have a spare tire so I had to carry my bike the rest of the way home . After the gruesome trek back to my house I flipped the bicycle upside down and began my repair . First I took off the outer tire to replace my tube with a better more expensive tube that has the ability to fix a puncture . After putting the new tube on I screw back on the tire and put the outer tire over the tube . I then fill the PSI to 170 in my tire and listen for any leaking air . Then I spin the tire to make all the slime inside become evenly distributed throughout . This will prevent leaks in the future and even with a slight leak I will still be able to ride back home and fix the tire quickly yet again .
One time I was driving to work . I was feeling bad that day . Then a song came on the radio that made me feel better . It reminded me that I can put my trust in God , no matter what men may do . That made me feel better because often times men will let you down . I 've never known God to disappoint . He is loving , wants to bless people . He is jealous too , which is a bad human emotion . But only God deserves to be jealous . I feel sad that I ca n't measure up to what he asks . It is nice to know there is someone who loves you no matter what .
The other day I decided to bake a cake so I got out some flour , eggs , sugar , and frosting . Once I mixed all of the ingredients together I put them in a pan and into an oven and set the oven to 400 degrees . I put the cake into the oven and set the cooking alarm for 12 minutes . Once the cake was fully cooked and the cooking alarm rang I took the cake out of the oven and let it cool off for a couple of minutes . After those couple of minutes were up I took some frosting after taking the cake out of the cooking pan and onto a plate , which just happened to be chocolate , and spread it over the cake lightly with a butter knife . Once I had completely covered the cake in frosting I put it gently into a box and put it into the fridge until I wanted to eat it . Once I ate it tasted really very good . ''
I have to take medicine every morning for my blood pressure . My doctor told me that the medicine helps keep my blood pressure down to a healthy level . I keep my medicine in a high file cabinet in the bathroom so that my children ca n't reach it . I opened the cabinet and grabbed the medication with my name on it . I carefully opened the lock , which was child-proof , and took out 2 pills . My prescription says I need to take 2 pills every morning , and not just one . Then I took my pills and walked into the kitchen . I grabbed a glass from the cupboard and filled it with water from the sink . I set the glass down , then put the two blood pressure pills onto my tongue . I picked up the glass and swallowed , since drinking water at the same time as medicine makes it go down easier .
When a shirt or pair of pants have been torn it is important to repair the hole . The hold will get worse if it is not tended to . My son 's pants recently got a tear in the knee when he was playing outside . After changing out of his pants we immediately got out my sewing kit . All I needed was a needle and thread , some might use a sewing machine but a simple needle will get the job done . It is important to line up the clothing before sewing begins so that the fix is not crooked . I threaded the needle and I placed a knot at the end of thread . I then in a precise manner began to stitch up the tear in the pants . It took all of five minutes and I was done .
Every day , I go out to the mailbox and check the mail to bring it inside . I wait until after the mailperson has come , which is usually around two o'clock in the afternoon . Yesterday around two thirty I walked outside to my mailbox to see if it had been delivered yet . Indeed , it had been delivered and I had a letter inside the mailbox . I took out the crisp white envelope and walked back into the house . Being careful not to rip the contents inside , I opened the envelope to see what it contained . I use my fingernail sometimes . I pulled the carefully folded pieces of paper out of the envelope . It was a letter from my grandfather .
First I looked through pictures to get ideas for how I wanted the wedding . Next I decided on a venue and booked it for the wedding . Then I went to the store and bought everything I needed for the decorations . After that , I went around to several bridal stores to try on dresses before buying the one that I liked the best . There I sampled different cakes and put in the order for my cake . Next I visited the florist . We discussed the different flowers I could use , and I completed my order . I hired them for the event and told them what kind of food I wanted . Next I sent out to invitations to everyone invited . Then I decided on how I wanted my hair and makeup done , and after that I got everything ready .
I woke up early and took a shower . I washed my hair and shaved my face . I selected a nice suit to wear so I would look presentable . I tied my tie so it looked nice . I put on my suit jacket . I put on my matching shoes and tied the laces . My court hearing was at 9:30 am so I got in my car at 8:30 so I would n't be late or run into any traffic . I obeyed the traffic laws on the way there . I found a parking spot and met my lawyer in the front lobby . We waited in the courthouse until it was my turn before the judge . I was n't expecting that . It was just a parking ticket .
Going to the dentist was hard for Mike . He was a little bit afraid of going , but his mom always went with him . When he got to the dentist office , they were all nice to him . He had to go sit in a dentist chair , and lean back for the lady to check his teeth . The machine made a whirring sound , but it was just water in it , and it washed his mouth out when she finished . She then rubbed his teeth with a buffer , that made his teeth shine . It tasted like bubble gum . Then the dentist came in and examined his mouth , to make sure the lady cleaned them well . He was also checking for cavities . Mike had no cavities that day , and the dentist was happy with Mike 's clean mouth .
An unfortunate truth of life is that some day we all die . Sadly , I lost my grandmother a couple weeks ago . She was in poor health for the past eight years due to a stroke , and a second major stroke several weeks prior to her death left her completely incapacitated . It was a long distance to get to Wisconsin , so I flew out from New York the day before the wake . The wake was sad , but my family put together photos and a video from my grandmother 's life , and we talked about the good times we remembered . The following morning , we attended the funeral , where my uncle gave a eulogy , the pastor gave a sermon , and we sang some of grandma 's favorite hymns . We then drove in a procession , or long line of cars , to the graveyard , where we said our final goodbyes and cried . Funerals are always sad , but we get to reminisce on memories of good times with our departed loved ones .
I was outside playing ball with my son when he told me he was hungry . We headed inside to look for what he would like to eat . His choices were macaroni and cheese , chicken , a ham sandwich or a hot dog . He wanted to help prepare the hot dog lunch . First , we took out a pack of hot dogs . Next , we started a pot of water on the stove and set it to high . We let them boil while we gathered the other items . We got a plate and put 2 hot dog buns on it . He put a squirt of ketchup down each one . He placed one on each bun . He chose a pickle as his side item . And his lunch was served !
I was very hungry when I woke up in the morning so I went to the kitchen . I took the eggs and bacon out of the refrigerator and pulled my large frying pan out of the cabinet . I coated it with a little bit of butter so nothing would stick to the pan , and cracked three eggs into the pan . I let them cook for about five minutes before using a spatula to slide them onto a plate . I then put a few strips of bacon in the pan and fried it until it was a little crispy . I put a teabag in a cup , and boiled some water in the kettle . Once everything was done , I took my scrambled eggs , bacon , and tea to the kitchen table to sit down and eat breakfast . It was delicious !
I unexpectedly got laid off from my job last week , so I knew it was time to start looking for another one . The first thing I did was be sure to update my resume . It had been awhile , so I needed to add my most recent experience . I put a few finishing touches on it to make it look professional , saved it , and printed out a dozen copies . Next , I began browsing online . While I used to spend most of my time searching for a job going around from place to place , now I can do most of it from my own home . I went to some of the major job searching sites such as indeed.com and began to browse open positions that I might be interested in . After that , I went to company websites for other companies that I was interested in applying to . I 've learned that a lot of them do not post externally so it 's good to check their websites and see if they have any openings . Finally , I began making follow up phone calls to the companies I had applied to already . Sure enough , by the end of the day I had already lined up three interviews with different companies who were interested in me .
For my daughter 's birthday in March , I bought her a video game system for her gift . I purchased beautiful pink wrapping paper with flowers on it for her . I also bought a pink bow and a card . First , I made sure that I picked a workspace that was big enough . I used the kitchen table . Next , I rolled out the wrapping paper . I made sure that I had enough paper to go all the way around the gift and left a little extra room on the ends . Then , I cut the paper . I wrapped the paper from the long side of the box up to the middle of my package . I pulled both sides tight so that the paper was very smooth and I taped it closed . Next I closed the ends by folding up the ends and taping them . After the gift was all covered with the paper , I put the bow right in the middle on the top of the gift and taped the card to it .
My family had gone on vacation . We had n't all been together in a couple of years and we decided that we needed to take a photo together . We had traveled to the beach and we thought the beach would make a wonderful backdrop for our picture . Everyone showed up , but there was still a problem . Who was going to take the picture ? Luckily , there was an older couple on the beach who came up to us . We were so grateful . They snapped a few pictures and gave the camera back to us . We talked to them for a while and expressed our gratitude . They came out better than we thought !
I get out of the shower all refreshed , and head out to the kitchen in my robe . I take out the eggs , bacon and butter . I put sliced bagel in the toaster , I forgot to takeout my cream cheese . I need to go get that . It 's the perfect combo . I crack my eggs into a bowl and whisk it up to make some scrambled eggs . But I need to cook the bacon first . My pan is full of oil and butter . I am going to scramble my eggs in that . It will be deliciously decadent . Then I put the eggs and the bacon on the plate . along with the bagel with cream cheese slathered all over it . It 's time to eat . I need a dollop of pico de gallo for my eggs . Perfect .
I was bored and wanted to play a game . The weather was very nice outside , so I decided to play tennis in the park with a friend . I put on my running shoes since I would be running around a lot on the tennis court . I brought my tennis racket and some tennis balls to the park and met my friend there . We went into the court and each picked a side of the court . I was on the left side of the net and my friend was on the right . It was my turn to serve , so I threw the ball I was holding up and hit it over the net . I was fast and jumped up to hit the ball before it hit the floor . The ball whizzed past my friend and he could not hit it back . I scored a point .
I was at camp and getting ready to lead a workshop teaching cooking on a campfire . Luckily it had not rained for a few days so all the wood in the area was dry . I had some large logs that were sitting by the fire ring so I went searching for some smaller sticks and kindling . Inside the log cabin structure I put some very small tinder as well as some balled up pieces of newspaper . I lit the newspaper and continued adding very small pieces of wood to it . When the small pieces started catching I started adding larger twigs . As smaller pieces started catching on fire I kept added larger and larger twigs and sticks until the big logs started burning . I continued to add sticks so I could get a nice sized fire burning that would create lots of hot coals so we could cook on them .
When I got home yesterday , I checked my mailbox and was excited to find a letter from a friend of mine that lives far away sent me . I opened the letter and decided I wanted to send my friend a letter back . I sat down at my desk and got out a piece of paper and a pencil . Then I went back into my desk and got out an envelope and a stamp . I folded up my letter and put it inside the envelope . Then I licked the envelope to seal it , and put my stamp in the top right corner so that the mail man would deliver the letter to my friend . I wrote my name and address in the top left corner so that my friend would know who the letter was from and just in case the letter got lost the mailman could send it back to me . Then I wrote my friend name and address in the middle of the envelope so the mailman would know where to send my letter . After my letter was finished , I went to the closest mailbox and stuck it inside for the mailman to bring it to my friend .
Last night I went bowling with some girlfriends . We met at the bowling alley and traded in our sandals for some black and white bowling shoes . We laced up the shoes and set up our scorecard with each of our names displayed on the screen . Then one of my friends went to get us all sodas and snacks , and when she got back we started the game . We just took a few turns to get into the groove . Then we got serious and began tracking the score . I won the first game , but then my luck ran out . Jill did not win any games , but she was a wonderful friend and kept our snacks and drinks filled . Mary Beth was the scorekeeper , though she did n't win either ! When the game was over , we traded back for our shoes and drove home .
It 's summertime , and my favorite thing to do is build a bonfire for my friends and family to enjoy . My friend Jon and I will be gathering wood for a fun family party tonight . We go into the woods and look for limbs that have fallen to the ground . Luckily , today Jon has brought a chainsaw along and will help me chop up the larger wood we find . Once we have found the wood , We drag it out of the forest and placed it in a pile close to where we will be building a bonfire . When I selected a place for the bonfire , I made sure that there was nothing close that could catch fire . I used a rake to remove all of the dry leaves or grass that could catch fire and spread somewhere else . Jon starts gathering small pieces of wood to start the fire . He uses some dry pine straw from the edge of the forest to add to the small pile . He light a match and ignites the pine straw and small pieces . The flame takes hold of the small dry pile of wood , and we both start adding larger pieces to the pile . We are very careful to add them in teepee pattern to allow air underneath the limbs and to keep from smothering the small fire that Jon had started . It does n't take long for the larger limbs to start to catch and before you know it Jon and I have a huge bonfire perfect for s'mores and camp fire songs .
The last time that I washed dishes , I first rounded up all of the dishes and placed them in the sink . I then went one by one until they were all washed . I first put water on them and then soap and I used the sponge to clean them thoroughly . After drying each one , I put it aside to dry . Soon after , everything was cleaned and I was able to start putting everything away . I put everyone in the same spot that it always goes in and this continued in this example as well . I let everything dry and I put it exactly where it belonged.This process was somewhat time consuming , but overall , it was a routine and easy process .
To take medicine first you have to have medicine . I go to the store and search through the several aisles and look for what I need to help me sleep . I debate multiple options and end up going with Melatonin , knowing it worked well with me in the past . I add that to my cart and check out , the product was over the counter which means anyone can purchase it . I grab a glass and fill it high to the rim with water , and grab two pills . I toss them in my mouth and bring the cup to my lips , greedily sipping to help the lumps go down my throat smoothly . I keep drinking , the cooling liquid helping me feel better . I lay down and get ready to sleep , knowing the medication should help .
My flight was on time to Germany , but driving from Charlotte , I got lost . I was hoping to get on time I still had to check in my bags . Praise to God I thought I got lost but , actually it was also taking me trough same rout for Airport . I reached there at 6:30 , then I had to park my car , because it was my personal car . So I rented the space by Ramada Inn . I took shuttle to airport . My family was waiting for me there , so I did not have to worry about luggage , that I already dropped it off at airport . It was big but they were in line already so , it saved my lots of time . It took , i think about 1/2 hour for me to get on to station . She checked my bags in . All went though without any trouble . They put the labels on each and every bag , even the carry on . I put special marks of ribbon my all bags so it can be easily recognized . I was so much relieved . Then we went to security . But it was alright . I was done by 8:30 . We were ready to board .
Today was my sister 's big day she was finally marrying her long time boyfriend . When we arrived at the wedding we saw many family members outside taking pictures of the people that were there . We entered the church and signed the guest book and put our gifts to them on the table by the book . We went to the room the wedding was taking place in and found a seat to wait for the ceremony to begin . After a few minutes everyone was at their seats , the groom and the wedding party was at the alter , and it was time to begin . In front of my sister was a flower girl walking down the aisle and tossing flowers on the floor . When she made it to the front the music started and everyone stood up to see the beautiful bride . She walked down the aisle with her dad so he could give her away .
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Last week , my girlfriend and I decided to renovate our basement . We wanted to make it look new and fresh . First , we took pictures of it and spent some time looking at the pictures , deciding what we wanted to keep and what things we wanted to change about the room . We then made a list of things we needed to buy at the store to accomplish this renovation . We came back home and began working in the basement . We worked together and removed certain things first . Then , we painted the basement walls together . Then , we hung pictures on the walls that we 'd bought . We then placed a few items like a couch and large TV that we 'd bought in the basement . We added our new carpets too . Finally , we put the popcorn machine in the corner of the basement and our basement looked new and fresh ! Our basement had been nicely renovated indeed !
The sharp buzz of the washing machine timer distracted me from the television show flickering on the screen . I thought about ignoring it , but I had an early shift at the diner the next morning and my only pair of black pants were in the laundry load . I went down the steep stairs to the basement where the laundry room sat , out of the way . I opened the washer and sighed as I looked inside . I grabbed an armful of the clothes from the washer and tossed them into the dryer , than repeated the process until the washer was empty . Without much thought , I tossed in a dryer sheet and slammed the door . I checked the settings , adjusted a few , and heard the comforting hum of the dryer coming to life . Satisfied that I would be ready for work the next day , I returned up the stairs to my television show .
I am at work . I have a guest sit at the bar . The ordered themselves a beer . I check that he is of age , and that his license is valid . I then go to the beer cooler , and grab a nice cold mug , and fill it up with beer . I place a napkin down and set the beer on top in front of the bar guest . I present him the check and tell him no rush , whenever he is ready . He then places his cash with the receipt . I go to cash him out , offer to be right back with his change , and he responds with , " Keep the change " . I like nights like this .
I wanted to take a photograph of something natural . So I decided to go out side and see what I could take a picture of . After a while I saw a big green pine tree full of birds and squirrels running around . I took my camera out of the bag , turned it on , and made some adjustments so the light was just right for the photo . I made sure the whole tree came out , so I stood far back . I turned the flash off because it was in the daytime . I looked through the viewfinder on the camera to see how the photo will look and I made sure everything that I wanted to come out did come out . I waited for the right moment and clicked the button , SNAP ! The photo was perfect , it was just what I had imagined it would look like . I made sure to save it so that I can print it out later .
After I finished university , I wanted to move out on my own . I waited a while and lived with my parents for a few months . I was n't too happy with that situation though because I wanted freedom , I wanted to be able to meet people , go out at night , lay on the couch and watch TV all day if that 's what I felt like doing . I started dating my boyfriend and we had been together for almost six months when we made the decision to move in together . All the apartments we saw were either terrible or beautiful but incredibly expensive . Eventually we found what that was beautiful , spacious and looked perfect for us and it was priced very well . So we took the leap and we decided to buy the flat .
Sometimes I really hate visiting the doctor . But at the same time I feel good because if anything is wrong with me the doctor will be able to help . When I think I 'm either sick or just to make sure I 'm healthy I make a doctor appointment . When it 's 20 minutes before it 's time for my appointment , I leave my house to go . Once I get to the doctor office I find a place to park . I walk inside the doctor 's office and check in with the receptionist . Once they call my name I go straight to the scale to get weighed , I always hate this part . Then the nurse takes me to the room , takes my blood pressure and asks why I 'm there . I 'm only there to check my cholesterol since last time I had it checked it was high . The doctor then comes in to talk about my last results and says that we will check it again today and then call him back in 3 months if it 's high to talk about my options . After that is done I go to the check out window and pay my copay for my visit .
First I turned on the computer to insert my hard-drive into . I then connected the projector so that I could screen my presentation to my colleagues . Once I had the computer and projector up and running I pulled down the screen in which the projector would be projecting onto . I took two deep breaths and performed a quick practice run in my mind while double checking that all of my equipment was up to par and ready for my big presentation . I also handed out paper copies of my presentation to my colleagues so they could be familiar with it if need be for future references . Once I got all I needed passed out for my presentation , it was showtime and I felt 110 percent ready to tackle my presentation .
Our regular piano player was out sick and could n't play piano for the Sunday service . Another member of our church remembered that I use to play piano , and asked if I would be interested in filling in . I was really nervous . It had been a long time since I have played in front of people and I was n't sure if I knew the songs well . They gave me the music ahead of time and I went home and practiced . I spent a lot of time learning the new songs . Finally it was Sunday and I was really nervous . I was n't sure I would know when to start playing or if I would remember the right keys . I was n't nervous anymore and just started playing . I really enjoyed myself . Afterwards everyone was telling me I did a good job and the Pastor asked if I would be interested filling in again if they needed someone .
Camping is one of my favorite summer vacations . There are several camp grounds I like to go to , so I make sure to call ahead and reserve a campsite . Once I have a site reserved , I make my camping gear list . I need to make sure I have all the things I will need to be comfortable , like a tent to sleep in , and a sleeping bag to sleep in . And of course I 'll need to eat , so I 'll need a kerosene stove and a grill for the fire . I will also bring a camp chair so I can sit comfortably around the campfire . Along with my camping gear I 'll need to bring clothes , like hiking shoes , a bathing suit for swimming and warm clothes for the chilly nights . Once I have all my gear and clothing I 'll pack it into my car , making sure to leave room for myself , my dog and anything my friends want to bring . And then we are ready for our camping vacation .
When I cooked pasta last , I had a great experience . I was with my girlfriend and we were in the mood for pasta and meat sauce . In order to do this , we first picked the pasta out of the cabinet and opened up the box . As we put the pasta in , we stirred it and watched the water boil . After putting in spices and watching the pasta for about five to ten minutes , we tried one piece of pasta to see if it was soft enough to eat . Upon trying the food and enjoying the taste , we put the meat sauce on the pasta and let it get hot . Upon both the pasta and the sauce getting hot , we put it all on bowls and ate the pasta .
Yesterday was the first day of school for my children , Anna and Joseph . It was a beautiful warm , sunny morning so we decided to walk to school . After both Anna and Joseph had finished breakfast and dressed in their new school clothes , we walked out the front door of our house and started down the sidewalk toward Maple Grove Elementary . It was a short walk through the neighborhood and we passed many of our friends and neighbors on the way . Mr. Jones , the mail carrier , said " Good morning . Have a great first day ! " When we arrived across the street from the school , Mrs. Green , the Crossing Guard , said " Wait here please . " She walked out into the street and held up her " STOP " sign to make it safe for us to cross . Once we reached the other side of the street , we walked indoors and down the hall to Anna and Joseph 's classroom .
I saw a sign for large pizza for 5.99 at domino pizza . It is good deal , and I wanted to invite some people to my house . I made a list of toppings that all like . Then , I found a number to call . So I told him carry out . Then he asked me about the type of crust and I told him hand toast . I ordered all large pizzas . 2 of them just plain cheese , 2 of them with beef and chicken -LRB- half and half -RRB- , 2 of them with jalapeno and green pepper . He repeated whole order for me and told me if I need to add anything else . I said no . He said thank you .
Today is a very busy day because we have to check in at the airport to catch our flight to go to Disneyland . After we have packed our clothes , locked the house , and called an Uber we will head to the airport to check in . When we arrive at the airport the Uber driver drops us off at the check in point . We check our bags with a skycap and proceed to go in to get our boarding pass which allows us on the flight . After we receive our boarding pass from the ticket agent we will go to the security check point . Each one of us has to be checked for illegal things before we can board the plane . We will put our shoes , belts , and other removable things in a basket then walk through an xray machine .
I approached the vending machine while pulling my wallet out of my back pocket . I stood in front of the machine and looked through the glass at all the choices in front of me . Did I want a bag of potato chips or a candy bar ? I decided I wanted a Reese 's peanut butter cups . I pulled two one dollar bills from wallet and placed them into the money slot and watched the machine grab and pull them inside . I saw that I now had $ 2.00 of credit . I pressed A7 on the keypad which was in front of the Reese 's peanut butter cups . I watched it drop down to bottom of the machine . I pushed the wide door open and grabbed my candy bar . I heard two quarters fall into the coin return slot .
When I came home from work I noticed the trash in the kitchen was over flowing . I quickly gathered the trash that had fallen out , and put it in the bag . Pulling the bag out was heavy and difficult , but I finally got it up and out . I tied it tightly so nothing would come out and took it outside to the big trash can by the curb . The scented bags I had ordered online had a pleasing scent and helped mask the left over scent of the old garbage I had just taken out . I pulled open the top of the bag and shook it out to make it expand . I slid it down in the can and secured the ends tightly around the can to make sure it did n't slip down in the can . Putting the top on the can I put it back by the refrigerator , and thought about what I was going to make for supper .
One day , my wife asked me if I could take the children to school so that she could attend an important meeting with her boss . I said that I would . Once my three children were ready to go , we all hopped in the car and were on our way . Since the children were all in different grades , I had to go to two different schools to drop them all off . First I went to the local elementary school and dropped off Amy and Jessica , who are in 1st and 3rd grade , respectively . I waited to make sure that they got through the front door safely , then I continued to the local middle school to drop off my son Fred who is in the 7th grade . Once we arrived , I again waited in the car to make sure that Fred made it through the front door safely .
I was so excited to put the poster of my favorite sports team up after buying it . The poster came rolled up like a tube , and the first thing I did was gently unroll it , taking care to not damage any of the edges or corners . Once the poster was unrolled , I grabbed my roll of scotch tape . I decided the poster would look best on the wall next to my bed , so I held the poster to the wall . Once I was satisfied with the poster 's placement , I pulled off a piece of tape . I placed the piece of tape on the top center of the poster and then fastened it to the wall . I then pulled off a second piece of tape and stuck it the center area at the bottom of the poster . Once the poster was secured to the wall , I stepped back and enjoyed the picture of my favorite sports team !
My wife and I decided to invite some friends over . We wanted to clean our and house and make it look good after it was messed up by my daughter . One of the first things that we did to clean was to get out the vacuum . I took the plug and put it in a socket that was close to the area of the floor that I wanted to clean . I hit the power button and the vacuum started to make a weird noise . I opened the vacuum up and cleaned the inside out . I pushed the vacuum all over the floor in every part of the house . It was very loud and it was nice to push the power button and turn it off when I was finished .
This week my mom assigned us all chores to do around the house . My chore was to clean the kitchen after dinner . After we all finished eating and everyone had left the table I started to clear it . Starting with the plates . Then carefully placed this in the sink . Then I placed each glass on top of the next . And once they were all stacked I used the top cup to gather he spoons and knifes and forks in . Finally I was able to wipe down and clean off the table top , making sure nothing was sticky or wet . I then decided I would place a small glass vase in the center of the now cleared kitchen table , with a few wildflowers from our own backyard garden .
I had always wanted to learn to swim , but was really scared . They had just opened a new swimming pool in my town that was giving lessons , so I decided to sign up for a class . I was really nervous . When I got there everyone was already there . I could tell I was n't the only one that was nervous . The swim teacher was really nice and did a good job of calming our nerves . I felt so comfortable that I was already going under water and dog paddling by the end of the first class . I decided that I would continue to take the classes until I was swimming well . I have really enjoyed taking these classes and do n't know why I took so long to learn how to swim .
Yesterday , I was riding my bike when , all of a sudden , I hit a rock and fell . Oh no ! My pants were ripped . When I got home , my mother said that we could sew them . She said she would teach me how . First , we got a needle and a spool of blue thread . At first , I could n't put the thread through the hole in the needle , but eventually , I got it . We laid the pants on the table , and then my mother showed me how to sew . We poked the needle through the cloth , up through it , and then back down . It took me a long time , but by the end , there was no longer a rip in my pants .
Last year I adopted my dog . First , I researched where the nearest animal shelters were around me . After I found a few animal shelters , I got into my car and drove to one of them . I visited with the animals , and saw one dog named Chester that I really liked . I went back home afterwards and began to research how to take care of pets . Once I had read about how to properly take care of an animal , I had to go and buy the supplies necessary . When I was all ready , I went back to the shelter and asked to adopt the dog . After I received all of the proper paperwork , I jumped back in the car with my new friend and drove home . It was a great decision .
Each and every six months , I have to visit the dentist , to make sure my teeth are healthy and clean . The last visit , I went in and said `` hello '' to the receptionist . She checked me in and said the hygienist would be with me shortly . The hygienist is the person you see first , who cleans your teeth with a scraper , flosses them , and sometimes treats them with a pasty substance called fluoride . He said I had one small cavity , which I normally do n't have but ate a lot of sweets the past six months . A cavity can be a little scary , since the dentist goes in with a drill . I was scared it would hurt , but the only thing I felt a little was when the dentist put a needle in my mouth and injected something called Novocaine . Afterwards , I talked funny for a little while , but had healthy and clean teeth again .
I find doing laundry is relatively easy work . You just have to keep up . Every day I go around and collect all of the dirty clothes from the bedrooms and bathrooms and pile it all up outside the laundry closet -LRB- it is n't big enough to be called a laundry room . -RRB- I separate the clothes into their various loads ; underwear all goes into one pile , towels and wash rags go into another piles , jeans go into yet another pile and all the shirts go into another pile . I turn it on and let it start filling with water . I wait until the entire bottom is filled with water then I pour in the proper amount of detergent . Only then do I start loading in the clothes . I usually do it one article of clothing at a time , moving around the drum so the load stays balanced . Once it 's full , I simply close the door and let it run . When it stops , you take the clothes out and move them to the dryer .
Last week , on a beautiful sunny afternoon , I decided to take my niece Kathy to the playground . We were lucky because there were other children about her age already playing on the swings and slides . Kathy is chatty and likes to make friends by asking kids if she can play with them . She soon began to speak to another little girl names Eva and they were soon taking turns pushing each other on the swing . The two friends then decided to get in line for the slide . Kathy went first because she is a little more daring and her friend . Eva had never been on the tallest slide at the playground before but when she saw Kathy go down without a problem , she felt brave too . After a while , Kathy and Eva got tired of climbing up the slide so they went off to the moneky bars . When it was time to go the new friends gave each other a hug and promised to see each other at the playground on the next sunny day .
I am on ketogenic diet , so eggs are like life saver . I always buy good quality eggs . Other day I bought some free roaming eggs from market . I want to make scrambled eggs . Then with fork I whipped them for a while when they mixed very well , but did not overdo . I turned on my stove , put the nonstick pan on and turned stove on medium heat . Meanwhile I got some cheese and salsa out for extra flavor . When the pan was hot enough , I added 2 tablespoon of unsalted butter -LRB- I love butter -RRB- , and then I did not wait it to be hot , but immediately poured my eggs into pan . In a minute , I started to stir my eggs , added some cheese and salsa , salt and some pepper . I stirred the eggs till they became fluffy and cooked . When all moisture disappeared , I moved pan from stove , transferred it to plate .
I need to go grocery shopping this weekend so I am in the process of making a shopping list . I 'll look through my fridge , freezer and cabinets to see what I am low on and need to restock that I use regularly ; coffee , stevia , mint tea bags , paper towels . I 'll also check to see if I need anything like shampoo or deodorant . When I get the grocery store ads and coupons in the mail I will look through to see what is on sale or what I have a coupon for and I will plan my meals based on what I can get at a good price . I will then make my list organized according to what I can get at what store . I do the majority of my shopping at one store so that will be the big chunk of the list but there are some things that I have to go to other stores for , I will put that on the other side of the paper . Once I have my list made , I 'll double check it and head out to go shopping .
I ca n't stand clutter in my house , and the garbage in my kitchen was full . I knew I had to take it out right away . I pulled the bag out of the garbage can . A few things fell out as I was doing this , so I picked them up and put them back in the bag . I then had to take it to the dumpster outside so the trash company could come get it . I walked out the door , down my steps , and over to the dumpster . I raised the lid and dropped the bag inside . I made sure the lid was closed before I went back inside so no animals would get into my garbage . When I went back in , I remembered to put a new garbage bag in the can so I could throw more things away without making a huge mess .
I usually fold my clothes after I take them out of the dryer . Some people do not , as rumpled casual is OK to wear these days . Folding clothes makes them easier to store in the closet or in a chest of drawers . If you are going to iron the clothes later , they are less rumpled if you have folded them first . I put them in piles according to clothing type . The surface of a made bed is a good place to fold clothes . I smooth out my socks and put them in pairs , tucking them together at the tops so they stay together . First I lay the item on the bed , smooth the fabric so that the item is reasonably flat , then I fold it into one or two parts . Men 's boxer shorts can also be rolled into a sort of a tube shape or sausage . This is still folding them , as it minimizes the wrinkles . I fold T-shirt , after smoothing them out , by folding the sleeves in first , then folding the remaining garment in half and then in quarters . Pants can also be smoothed then rolled with a minimum of wrinkles when you take them out to wear them . I do n't fold a lot of other kinds of clothes , as my husband and I sleep in T-shirts and underwear . After I am done folding the clothes I put them away on a shelf in the closet or in drawers .
When I was ten my family renovated the kitchen of our house . It was so interesting to watch the builders work . They had many blue prints , that architects had drawn to detail what work had to be done . They also had new cabinets and floors tiles and appliances . They removed some walls while building out others , and laid a new tile floor . They installed all the new cabinets and ran the water pipes and electricity to put in all the new appliances we got . It took them a few weeks to do but when it was done our kitchen was newer and so beautiful . It had better windows and more lights and it was easy to get around and cook in it . Renovating a room can be fun and really give your house a new look .
I wanted to throw a Bachelorette Party for my best friend . She lives in Dallas , but she wants to have her party in New Orleans for a girls weekend . The first thing we did was talk about the theme of the party . We decided on the theme of `` Something Blue '' . We would have all colors of blue and activities that have titles with the word blue for the whole weekend . She gave me a list of 20 girls . I created an invitation that had blue and included a picture of her . I also included an itinerary of our weekend activities with all of our fun `` blue '' titles , to set the fun mood . I sealed them before hand writing the addresses and adding a stamp . next , they were off to the post office , so everyone could be invited to our fun weekend .
I asked my guest if she would like some iced tea . She replied that she would . I went into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator . I removed a clean glass from the cabinet . I then added ice from the freezer to the glass . Once I had the glass mostly filled with ice , I poured into the glass enough tea so that the glass was almost full . I took a few packets of sugar from the sugar bowl on the counter . Then I brought out to my guest the glass of tea , the sugar packets , and the spoon . I placed the tea on a coaster before her and set down next to the glass the sugar and teaspoon in case she wanted to sweeten her tea .
Saturday is the day I always clean my entire apartment including both of my full bathrooms . To begin cleaning the bathroom I always start with the tub because it is the biggest surface to clean . First I sprayed the bleach cleaner into the tub and then I let it sit for a few minutes . After the tub I sprayed the same solution into the toilet and scrubbed the toilet with the scrubbing brush . I then scrubbed the sink and the faucet until they were shining . Next I sprayed the mirror with Windex and cleaned that until it was as clear as could be . I used my swifter wet jet and sprayed the solution and scrubbed the floor until it was completely clean . Once one bathroom is done I do the exact same process to the second bathroom .
When I was sick coughing last week , my body would n't stop coughing . I felt really sick and so I decided to go to the doctor . When I went to the doctor , they asked me if I was going to have to pay for the visit . I told them that I did , because of my insurance , and so I paid a little bit of money . After a few minutes , my name was called and I visited with my doctor . He stuck a popsicle stick down my throat to see if everything was fine . He said it looked good , so I must be coughing because I 'm a little too thirsty . He also sent me home to get some rest there .
I have a poster I like a lot and wanted to put it on my bedroom wall . The first thing I did was clean away the spot on the wall where I thought the poster should go up . Next I cleared away a space on a dining room table so I could lay the poster flat , face down . I peeled away the plastic paper on the back of the tape and attached it to the poster around the outside . Then I peeled away the plastic paper on the other side of the tape . I carried the poster to the wall and took the top two corners of the poster , and placed those where I wanted them to be and pushed them down , making sure the top of the poster looked straight . After this I pressed down the sides of the posters also where the double-sided tape was , and kept the poster tight at the same time . Then I pressed down along the bottom of the poster as well .
Last night I wanted to watch my favorite movie . I had the movie on a DVD disk . I got the case the movie came from out of the DVD closet . I opened it up and checked to see if it had any scratches . It did not . I turned on my television . Then I turned the channel to the right output source , using the remote control that goes with my television . I needed to plug in the DVD player . I took the wires from the DVD player , and matched the colors and shapes to the plug ins on the back of the television . Then I plugged the DVD player in . I took the disk I had and put it in the player . I made sure everything was working just right . I enjoyed watching the movie very much .
When I was 16 , I asked a girl to go on a date with me . I went up to her after class and I asked her if she wanted to go to a concert with me . I think she liked me and she said yes . That night , I went and I picked her up . She got into my car after I opened her door . We drove to the concert and talked about what we liked to do and what we thought about each other . After the concert was over , we went to a ice cream parlor and got some ice cream to share . We laughed at how crazy we were at the concert and decided we should do it again . I took her home .
It seems like it should be easy to cook rice , but there are lots of different types and knowing how long to soak and then boil it can be tricky . I selected a nice mild basmati rice to cook for dinner . I took out the container and looked at the instructions . I poured two cups of water into the pot and added one cup of rice . I let it soak for 15 minutes , and then I turned on the burner . Once the water started boiling , I covered the pot and reduced the temperature to simmer for ten minutes . I let the rice sit covered for five minutes , and then I fluffed it with a fork . I put it in a bowl to enjoy .
This morning I took a shower because I was dirty from playing outside . I got undressed and turned on the shower . I put my hand in the water to see if it was too hot or too cold . I found the shampoo and put some of it on my hand . Then , I rubbed by hands on my hair until it was all soapy . After I was done with that , I rinsed my hair to get all the soap out . I did my face , my underarms and my stomach . I also did my legs and my feet . After I was done getting soapy all over , I used the water to rinse all the soap from my body . Then , I got dressed in clean clothes . I felt better after I took the shower because I was clean .
My friend Joe , who is a construction worker , decided to help me lay tile in my new house the other day . We went into the kitchen and removed all of the old , worn out tile from the floor . We then sanded down the floor and prepared it to receive the new tile . After this , we took a trip to the Home Depot to pick out exactly what new tile I wanted . After buying enough tile to cover the entire floor , we went back to my house . Slowly , tile by tile , we put industrial glue on the bottom of each tile and carefully set it into a neat pattern on the floor . We did this until the entire floor of the kitchen was covered , and then put rubber strips around the outer wall .
Everyone had just finished eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together as a family . After everyone left the table , my sister and I picked up all the plates and silverware and took them into the kitchen for washing . We worked together to gather all the glasses and put them into the dishwasher . I removed the salt and pepper shakers and put them away while my sister put the butter back into the refrigerator . My sister cleared the tablecloth of crumbs , took it off the table and set it aside to be washed . I sprayed the table with kitchen cleaner and wiped it down with a clean kitchen towel . Together , my sister and I pushed all the chairs back in under the table . Now our table was clean and ready for its next task , the setting of the family UNO game .
My dad is a great cook and one of the things he knows how to cook good is fish . Sometimes he buys the fish from the supermarket and sometimes he buys the fish from the fish market . When he buys it from the supermarket he buys it by the pound and it is usually already cut up into pieces and cleaned up . When he buys it from the fish market he has to clean it out more and take out the bones . Some of the fish he buys still has the head , fins and tail so he has to cut those parts out too . I like it better when he leaves the scales -LRB- skin -RRB- of the fish as it tastes really good . There are many different ways that he cooks the fish . Sometimes he will fry it in a pan or deep fry the fish and also put some bread crumbs on the fish before frying it . My favorite is when dad steams the fish a little bit and we eat it semi-raw like sushi . In the summer time dad will also throw some fish on the grill and barbeque it . My mom told me that eating fish is really good for you as it has a lot of essentials vitamins and oils and eating fish makes you live longer and is also god for your brain .
One afternoon I was feeling thirsty and decided to make myself a pot of tea . I grabbed my tea kettle and dumped out all the water that was sitting in there and replaced it with fresh cool water . I placed the full kettle on the stove and turned on the burner to the highest setting to boil the water . I decided to have green tea that day , and scooped about 5 teaspoons of tea into the pot . Once the kettle was steaming , I turned off the stove and let it cool down a little . I poured the water in the pot and replaced the lid of the pot . When the tea was done steeping , I poured myself a cup into a tea cup that I had warmed up with some of the excess hot water . Then I enjoyed my tea when it was cool enough to drink .
Garbage truck was scheduled for tomorrow . I have big garbage can , and it was kind of full , I wanted it to be out so does not stay in garbage can for another week . I pressed the content more in , so there is some more pace for me to tie the bag . Then I lifted bag upwards , and put it on floor . I sifted it further by knocking the bag to floor , and then grabbed t sides of bag and tied it , Then grabbed remaining 2 sides and tied another knot . I out it aside and then grabbed my fresh bag , opened it with my fingers . I wet my hands and it opened quickly . Then I slide the bag down making sure the sides are fully attached with bag . I put extra portion out of the bag for more protection .
Yesterday , I was very hungry , and did n't know what to eat for dinner . There was nothing in the pantry . Then I remembered that we still had spaghetti left from dinner the night before . Perfect ! I would eat spaghetti . I decided I had to heat it in the microwave . First , I put the cold spaghetti in a bowl , and then covered it with plastic wrap , so that it would n't splatter and get the microwave dirty . I put the bowl in the microwave , and set the timer for two minutes . The microwave started and I waited . It felt like forever , because I was so hungry ! When , finally , it finished cooking the spaghetti and beeped , I checked to make sure it was warm . It was ! It was delicious , and I was happy .
My best friend and I got two tickets to a semi final match at the US Open . We were so excited that we would get to see Venus Williams playing . She was up against Sloan Stewart . We found our seats and got comfortable . The crowd jumped to its feet when the two players walked out holding their raquets . Within a few minutes , Sloan served the ball and Venus easily returned it . So it was tied up in the third . Both players were sweating but they looked like they still had energy . Venus took the first two games and dominated the court . My friend and I were so excited to have gotten to see such an exciting tennis match !
I needed to put wall paper on the walls of my room . The room was in dire need of new wall paper . The old wall paper was looking bad . He was a painter and regularly did this kind of work . I first removed the old wall paper from the walls with Ryan . We then got the new wall paper and applied it to the walls . We checked to make sure everything was even . I did not want uneven wall paper . After we applied the first sheet we started applying the other ones . We checked to make sure the sheets were even as we went . I wanted my room to look tidy and fresh . Overall it was fun putting up new wall paper with my friend .
The walk home in the rain had drenched our clothes . We were sopping wet as we ran into the house laughing . After grabbing towels and bathrobes in exchange for the soggy rags our clothes had become I carried the garments , sopping with water , into the laundry room to dry them in the clothes dryer . First I had to set the temperature of the dryer . A medium temperature seemed like the best idea there . Then I had to choose how long to dry them . Thirty minutes ? Sixty minutes ? With no clue how long it would take I set the timer dial to automatic , surely the dryer would know more about how much time it would take than I would . With everything attended to I closed the door , pressed the start button and we watched through the little circular window as the clothes tumbled around in the machine . After about forty five minutes the buzzer on the dryer sounded and the machine shut itself off . I opened the door to a gust of hot air and lavender scent . One by one I pulled the dry articles of clothing out of the appliance and we put our pants and shirts and socks all back on . A fun night in all , if I do say so myself .
I looked around my room and decided that it needed a change . I went to the phone book to look up the name of a service that could help me . There weer many different options and I picked the one that looked like it was the most popular . He arrived and gave me photos of samples of other rooms he did . I picked some features of the renovated room I wanted and explained how I imagined the rest . The man took my information and began to draw up a set of plans just for me . The man sent work crews to my house and they worked for a week to renovate my room . I loved the final result and then I paid the man for his services .
This morning , I was on my way to work when I noticed that the fuel light was on on the dashboard of the car . I spotted a gas station and pulled in next to one of the pumps - making sure that I remembered to pull in with the fuel door on the car closest to the pump . Before opening my driver side door , I quickly grabbed my bank card and pushed the fuel door button that was located near the bottom of my seat . I looked at the pump and inserted my payment card in the payment slot and then selected the type of gas that my car uses . I then opened the fuel door , took the gas nozzle from the pump and inserted it into the gas tank . The handle had a jumping sensation as an indication that my tank was full and the job was finished . I removed the nozzle from the tank and placed it back on the pump , took my receipt , jumped in my car and headed off to work
I went to visit the doctor last week because of a sore throat . The first thing I did after getting to the doctor 's office was check in at the main desk . The receptionist asked me my name and input it into her computer . The receptionist asked to see my driver 's license and insurance card , and then asked me to pay my copay , which was $ 15 . I waited , and after a few minutes , a medical assistant called my name so I went with her into the exam room . The assistant measured my height , weight , temperature , heart rate , and blood pressure , and I responded to her questions about why I was there and what medications I take . After inputting the data into a computer she left and I waited in the exam room until the doctor arrived . The doctor then looked into my eyes , ears , and throat with a bright light and felt my glands on my throat and neck . The doctor listened to my heart and my breathing through a stethoscope . After looking at data in the computer , the doctor said that I did not need a prescription , and that I should treat my sore throat with rest , lots of liquids , and an over-the-counter pain and fever reliever . After that , both the doctor and I left the exam room , and I went home and followed the doctor 's advice to rest , drink liquids , and take an over-the-counter pain killer/fever reliever .
In the town I used to live in , there usually was n't much to do as far as activities go . However , when the local bowling alley opened up , that instantly became a popular spot to hang out . It had just about everything from arcade games to bowling to a bar , and they served great food . We would start things off with an actual game of bowling . We would go over to the counter to check in and get our bowling shoes , followed by getting our lane . While one person set up the game of bowling , the rest of us would go and get the right sized bowling ball that we wanted . I usually always came in last , since I 'm not very good at bowling . After the game of bowling , we 'd go off ad play arcade games and laser tag .
I decided to get dressed in some nice dress clothes before I went to church . After I was dressed , I took my car keys , got into my car , and drove to church . I entered the church along with plenty of other people who were also attending church that morning . I took out my Bible which I kept in my purse . I read it a little while waiting for the service to begin . The pastor then went to the front of the church and thanked everyone for coming . He asked us to turn to a certain page of our Bibles to read a verse with him , so I turned to the page and read along . I listened intently and felt very moved by his words . When the service was over , I thanked him for his work and went home .
It was time for the weekly football game ! But first we had to gear up . Safety was important in a contact sport like football , so we had to put on our uniforms and all of our protective padding . He gave us a pep talk and reminded us how we were supposed to play the first quarter , what plays and strategies we were supposed to use . Then we put our hands in the circle , cheered for ourselves , and started the game . We followed our coach 's playbook , throwing the ball , running defense , tackling the guys on the other team . Sometimes we scored a touchdown and sometimes we did n't . Our team had practiced every day , though , and we knew what we were doing . Our coach kept up the pep talks and advice through each quarter of the game as we swapped out tired players for new ones and kept running across the field and scoring goals . It was a great football game !
Every morning I take a bath . Before I get into the bath tub , I turn on the water . I adjust the cold and the hot water to make a bearable temperature . After the water is just right , I take off all my clothes and enter the tub . I pour water on my body then I lather up with either soap or shower gel . Once I have soap all over my body , I take my loofah sponge and pour soap on that as well . I do this to ensure that all the dirt washes off my skin . While I am scrubbing my body , I like to sing in the shower . After I scrub really good and finish singing , I pour water continuously on my body until all the soap washes off .
The seats were oily and the floor was sticky . The cushions smelled of butter that was fake . It was dim , but the there was excitement in the air . Tension was high , and hopes were through the roof that this would be a decent showing . I turned to my friend and smiled , and the lights cut out . The projector clicked on , and the first titles showed on the screen . The movie had begun to play . What ensued next was a cavalcade of ridiculous excitement . Cliches , poor acting , and abysmal dialogue played out across 90 minutes of cinematic excrement , and we loved every minute of it . By the time the movie had ended , we were all beaming with happiness at our night .
Last night , I threw pizza into the trash can and some plates and I realized that the bag was starting to get full . I tried to fit some more in but upon realizing that I could n't , I decided to replace the bag . I pulled out the garbage bag current bag , while trying not to spill any of the trash on the floor and had a new bag prepared . Upon tying the bag , I took it outside and placed it on the front lawn , where the trash people always pick it up . I then pushed the new trash bag down so that I knew that I could fit any new trash into the bag and I then stopped . This experience was regular and easy and was influenced by the same routine that I always follow weekly .
My husband and I recently bought a house . First we had to go to the bank to get a loan . The bank checked our credit history and gave us the loan . Next , we looked for a house . We also looked for neighborhoods in good school districts , and near a park and grocery store . We found a nice house for sale in a neighborhood we liked . It has three bedrooms and is in good shape . She showed us the inside of the house , and we really liked it . We then put in an application for the house , and waited to hear back from the real estate agent . A few weeks later , she called us and told us we got the house . We will move in soon .
Yesterday afternoon I got my new bank statement , so I balanced my checkbook immediately . First , I gathered up all my receipts and my check register . Then I got a calculator and a pen . When I finished with that , I checked other transactions such as checks I ’d written against the statement . While this time I had n’t forgotten to enter any transactions , if I had , I would add those to my check register and adjust my balance . Once I was sure that the entries in my check register are complete , I checked my balance again . If it does n’t match the statement , I look for outstanding transactions such as checks that have n’t cleared . Once I subtracted the outstanding checks , my account balanced , so I put my receipts in the envelope with my bank statement and filed it in my business files .
For my anniversary with my husband , I decided to cook him a very fancy and nice breakfast . One thing I had always wanted to do but never got to try was making fresh squeezed orange juice . I figured that our anniversary would be the perfect time to try this ! I got about ten oranges because I was n't sure how much I was going to need to make enough juice for both me and my husband . I got home and pulled my juicer out from underneath my sink . It was still in the box since it was a wedding gift I had never had a chance to use ! I was excited to try it . I began using the juicer to squeeze the juice out of my orange juice . To my luck , I only needed about five oranges to make enough juice for me and my husband so I saved the rest of the oranges for later . I brought my husband his breakfast with the orange juice , and he said that the juice was his favorite part !
Now I am going to set the dining table up for dinner . First I put away all the stuff that is not supposed to be on the table . Next I clean the table with a tissue paper . Then I arrange some of the decorations on the table . After that I put down the plates and glasses.lastly in the remaining spaces on the table I put down what we are going to eat but I do n't put down dessert yet . I call my family down for dinner . I swept a drop of sweat of my chin and forehead . It was hard hard work but still it was so much fun . Oh no my family is done with dinner and now I have to bring them dessert which is fruit I made myself .
I looked up directions to the concert venue on my computer before leaving and printed the directions on my printer . I made sure I had my concert ticket in my wallet . I locked up my house and got into the car . Once I arrived , I located a parking space and parked the car . There was a charge for the parking spot , so I paid the parking lot attendant . He gave me a colored ticket in exchange and I placed this ticket inside my car on the dash where it was clearly visible from the outside of the car . I gave the event staffer my ticket , which she punched and returned to me . I entered the performance hall and located my seat . Once I located my seat , I sat down and made sure to set my phone on silent .
Me and my nephews went into the pool and started moving into it while we waited for their swimming instructor . First we did some freestyle , and after a few minutes it transformed into a funny " dog style " , just paddling with our arms and legs like dogs do when they swim . When the instructor came , he greeted the children . All of them stood on one edge of the pool when I swam to the side just to give all of them space to train . He made a circle with his arms and told the children to jump through it head first into the water , with arms stretching forward and touching each other . He made all children repeat the diving until he thought everyone got it decently right , since there was age variety among the 12 students , ages 5 to 15 . The diving practice took some 15 minutes . I told him I only knew butterfly stroke from Wikipedia so I would be more than happy to give it a try . He gave me some instructions about how to make the stroke better , and it took another 45 minutes to help the children practice theirs . After one hour had passed , we got out of the pool , the teacher said goodbye to everyone and we all gave him our payment for the hour of class .
I got the best present yesterday ! My little boy painted me a picture of him and me next to a rainbow . He did a really great job on the painting and he was very proud of his master piece . He and I walked around the house with the painting and looked for the perfect spot . We looked in the living room , the kitchen , the playroom , and even the bathroom . We finally decided it would look best in my bedroom . That way I could always see it and it would be with me . We took the painting , a nail , a hammer and a tape measure and headed into my room to hang it up . I put the nail in a little and let my little boy hammer it is , too . We hung the painting on the nail and it was the perfect touch that my room needed .
Sometimes I let my cleaning get out of hand . I do n't like to cook . I try to do as little of it as possible and only refrigerate . I do not have many dishes . I am getting better about it . I found out that eggs are a really bad one to leave out . I left egg remnants out on the counter . Three days later I had maggots , which was gross , but it happened quicker than I would have expected . I ran out of detergent recently . That means I had a film of cocoa from soaking a dish that stayed in my kitchen sink for a couple days . I was still glad to be able to clean that up . It only takes a minute to wipe the counters , which helps too .
At 2:00 in the afternoon , I realized I had n't eaten lunch yet . I remembered I had some leftover pasta from dinner out two nights ago . I went to the refrigerator and pulled it out . I covered it with plastic wrap and walked over to the microwave . I estimated it would take about two minutes to heat up , so I set the timer to that . I put it in , shut the door and hit the start button . After about a minute I opened the microwave , took the bowl out , removed the plastic wrap and stirred my pasta . After the beeper went off , I took the bowl out , closed the door , took the plastic off and enjoyed my left over pasta .
This morning I decided to clean our bathroom shower in our house . I knew it should only take about fifteen minutes so I got started right away . I gathered together a cleaning sponge , a shower cleaning spray , a rinse cup , and a towel to dry my hands . Next I sprayed the shower with a shower cleaner . I allowed this to stay on the walls about five minutes . Then I took a wet sponge and began rubbing the tub and shower walls with a circular motion . I used this to wash off all the soap from the walls . I checked to make sure I did n't miss any spots . I placed the shampoo , soap , and razors back into their spots . I dried my hands , and I was done .
I go to the gym about twice a week . I went to the gym this morning , and it was a great time . When I go to the gym , I like to do the elliptical . While running on the elliptical , I put my favorite show on so I can watch it . I watch one entire episode and do n't stop running until it 's over . It 's a great way to motivate myself to stay at the gym ! I like to lift weights one day a week , and the other two days is dedicated entirely to cardio . Running is my favorite gym activity because it gives me time to myself and to think . Lifting weights is fun too , but it takes more effort for me to lift weights .
I have been promising my girls a pet cat but kept putting it off . I had n't been feeling well and I felt I had enough to work on around my house to worry about a pet . Unfortunately I I had been having a lot of issues with mice . My husband bought a few traps and set them up once , but would n't follow through with emptying them and resetting them , or figureing out how to stop from coming in in the first place . After I spent hours cleaning out nests I found inside my couches , I gave up and decided having a cat would be fare less work than dealing with this mess and hopefully might help with the mice issue . We liked her , and she seemed to like us . She had been fixed and had a chip . We filled out some paperwork and paid some fees , and took her home .
Last week , my boyfriend and I went on a date . First , we went out to dinner at a local restaurant . It was a new Indian cuisine place called `` Lazy Garden . '' He had a few kebabs and I had an Indian and Asian fusion salad . After finishing dinner , we went to a movie . We saw a special showing of older movies on modern screens . We saw `` Jaws , '' and it was very interesting to see a movie that came out before we were both born on the big screen . We both jumped when the Jaws jumped out of the water as we nibbled on our Goobers and Sour Patch Kids . When the movie was over , we drove to a local park and just talked as we stared up at the stars .
I like to make clothes on my sewing machine . I can choose exactly which fabrics to use and exactly what design I want them to be . I can also make them to fit me perfectly . I decided to make a dress . When I got home , I opened the pattern and spread out all the pattern pages . Each page has patterns for different pieces of the dress in different sizes . They are all printed over each other . I looked on the instructions to work out which size I wanted to make the dress , and found which color of line I needed to cut along . I cut out all the pieces . There was a front and a back piece , a sleeve pattern , which I needed to cut two of , and a collar . Then I cut around the paper pattern and through the fabric to get the fabric pieces the right shape . Then I pinned the pieces together with the front of the fabric on the inside . I sewed along each edge with my sewing machine . Then I sewed the sleeve seam , and then sewed the sleeve to the dress . Finally I sewed the collar to the neckline of the dress . All of that was done with the inside of the fabric facing out , so the seams would end up on the inside when I turned it right-side out . So finally I turned it right side out , all the seams ended up on the inside , and I had a new dress to wear .
I walked to the medicine cabinet . I opened it . I grabbed my toothbrush from the top shelf and placed it on the counter . I unscrewed the cape of the toothpaste . Using my other hand I picked up my toothbrush from the counter . Then , I turned my tube of toothpaste toward my tooth brush and squeezed the tube . I lined my toothbrush with a small bit of toothpaste . I placed my toothbrush on the counter and picked up the tube of tooth paste . I put the cap back on the tube of toothpaste . I picked up my toothbrush and put it in my mouth and began brushing my teeth . Then I put down the toothbrush and turned on the faucet and cupped my hands to gather water in it . I put the water in my mouth and swished it around . Then I spit it out .
Last weekend , my friend and I worked in the garden . The weather was nice and sunny outside , so we decided it would be the perfect day to spend time outdoors in our backyard garden . Our garden has a lot of flowers in it , but we thought it would be fun to plant some vegetables as well . We went to the store and picked up some supplies that we would need , like a small shovel , a small watering can , and some vegetable seeds -LRB- including carrot seeds , tomato seeds , and cucumber seeds -RRB- . We then went to our backyard and started to dig small holes in the soil so that we would have space to plant our seeds . Then we filled the watering can and watered each small mound of soil that had seeds underneath . All in all , working in the garden was a great way to spend the afternoon .
I walked down the stairs in search of some medicine for my mother . I did not want to her to get sick so I was in a hurry . I opened my drawer and grabbed her medicine for her cold . I opened the bottle and grabbed one pill . I then ran up the stairs . My mother was on the bed and was waiting for me . I gave her the pill . She was about to take the pill but then she stopped when she thought about me . She told me to take care of herself so that I would not end up like her someday . I realize that she was right .
Last week , I played a game of tennis with my grandfather . Before beginning to play , I grabbed rackets from the closet and a bucket of balls . I put them in the living room and grabbed water s that I could have some while I played . After doing this , I walked to the tennis court with my grandfather and started to play . We first just hit the ball around , then practiced serving , and finally played a game . We gave each other advice and tried to play as serious as best as we could . It was a fun experience and we both felt that we were getting a good workout , while also playing the sport well . Once we played a real game , we served the ball hard at each other and attempted to win the game .
I sat in the classroom and waited for the teacher to had out the blank exam papers . I did n't know exactly what would be on the exam , but I had studied for a few days from the chapters that we had been reading in class that semester . The teacher handed me my exam . It only had one problem on the top : " Explain the primary causes of WWI in about 1000 words . " I took out a sheet of notebook paper and began to brainstorm . I wrote down what I thought were causes of WWI to give me an idea of what to write . On another sheet of paper , I wrote an outline , which would help me write the final exam . I carefully followed my outline and answered the problem that the teacher posed on our written exam .
When I have some free time , I start selecting clothes from my pile of clean laundry . Which shirts need ironed ? Are there pants that are super wrinkly ? I will select one article of clothing to iron first . I set up my ironing board , and plug in the iron . I always make sure the settings are how I need them , and I place the iron upright so that it does not burn the board . I wait a minute or so , and then lay my first shirt or pants on the ironing board . I will take the iron and smooth out the shirt carefully , but deliberately . I am always careful to not leave the iron on too long so it does not burn . Some steam is OK .
One of my favorite hobbies is playing tennis . When I play tennis , a friend and I go to a special place called a court , which is made just for playing tennis . The tennis court is a flat place with a net across the middle . To play tennis , we hit a ball back and forth at each other using big net paddles called rackets . If you do n't hit the ball back when it 's hit to you , or if your opponent hits it so it goes outside of the court , you score points . When you score once , you get fifteen points . When you score again , you get another fifteen points , so you have 30 points . Score a third time , you get 10 points , giving you a total of 40 .
Yesterday your father and I decided to go play a few rounds of tennis . Tennis is an outdoor sport game played usually with two people , sometimes there are two people on each team called pairs . There is a low net between both people playing the game . Sometimes one person can hit the ball out of bounds of the other person and that makes them miss the ball so that person scores . The person with the highest score without any fouls or out of bounds wins the set . We played for a few hours before both of us became extremely tired , then we came home . It was really a good workout for the both of us and we would like to take you to watch and play the next time we decide to play tennis .
I had n't gone for a hair cut in about 7 weeks so I was certainly due . The hair around the side of my head was starting to grow over my ears . I generally go the same hairdresser and ask for the same person , Sue who is very good at her job and is quite pleasant . When I arrived the place was rather full with customers , seemingly more woman than men . Several people were covered with the big hair drying bag over their head which makes me giggle . I was told to go right in the back where the men 's area is located and sat down for my hair cut . After having my hair washed by a helper I was soon seated at Sue 's chair and enjoyed our usual small talk while she cut my hair . We discussed recent weekend getaways and holiday family gatherings .
Last night , after finishing up the laundry for the week , I was dead tired and ready for bed . Unfortunately , I had removed the bed sheets from the bed to launder them . I had taken off the fitted sheet and the pillowcases and tossed them into the washer . So , I went to my closet and took out another bed sheet and pillow case set . I unfurled the fitted sheet and managed to get it around all four corners . I then took the pillowcases and put them on my two pillows . After finishing the bed sheet change , I passed out on my soft , comfortable , and now , clean bed for a night of sleep . Tomorrow morning , I will take out the drying sheets and pillowcase from the dryer , fold them and then put them in the closet that I got tonight 's new sheets from . Sleepy time .
It was time for my cat to eat her dinner . Her name is Gracie . When it 's time for her to eat , she will meow constantly and paw at her food bowl . When I noticed her doing this , I walked to the kitchen cabinet where her food is kept and pulled out one small can of tuna and chicken flavored wet cat food , which is her favorite . She saw that I did this and affectionately brushed up against my legs . I opened the can using the pull tab on top of the lid , and used a spoon to scrape all of the food out of the can and into her food dish . I also placed water into her water bowl , which she lapped up after finishing her cat food .
It 's the end of the year and it 's time for my holiday vacation . Every year at the end of the year I take the last two weeks of the year to visit my family and we go on vacation somewhere new . This year we want to visit Brazil . I am in charge of booking the flight and planning the who trip . We plan to stay for over a week and I book a small tour guide to the main points to see in the country . I know each of my family 's preference when it comes to seating in the plane and which rooms they prefer to stay in . I always search for the best deal on or flight tickets and look to save most of our money for our actual trip . I ca n't wait for our trip .
There are n't many inexpensive things to do in Seattle -- and that 's especially true if you 're a student . Finally , I found something online : a cheap trip to an art museum . I could n't book online , but I made a note to go in on Sunday . I paid for my ticket without hassle . Once everyone had their tickets , a guide met us and led the group through the museum . I saw lots of exhibits : paintings , sculptures , pottery , and more . There was so much to see in the museum . Even if I 'd stayed all day , there was no way I could have seen all of it . At the end of my trip , I went to the souvenir store and bought myself a few trinkets . It was great !
We were invited to watch a race for `` track team '' , where my daughter was part of it . It was summer , but I was in hurry and did not realize to bring anything with me . When I reached there , I was already hungry and the people with me too . So I decided to look for vendors or machine . I saw machines , and they were so many . It made me happy . I had $ 10 with me . They had some drinks which was for .50 , but big can and bottles . They were very reasonable . So I entered $ 10 in slot and pressed buttons for potato chips , Cheetos , Doritos , and Sun chips , total of $ 5 , and then I got 5 bottles of Gatorade , 2 bottles of water , Fanta , Pepsi . Believe me it was enough for us .
I am great at making drinks when someone comes over . Everyone I hang out with knows this . I know just how to properly do this . I always ask what my guest would like first . Then I get the ingredients to make the drink . I always keep lots of different ingredients in my kitchen . I get a glass and make the drink . I also add ice . I do n't like to serve a warm drink . I then deliver the drink . I 'm always ready to get a refill if my guest should want it . My guests have a good time when they have a good drink to enjoy . I have even gotten paid for doing this at a few gatherings in the past .
The other day I noticed that I was low on gas and had to fuel up my car . I pulled into the gas station with the pump on my driver 's side since that 's where my tank fills and turned off the car . The gas station I went to uses points that I earned at the grocery store so I entered my loyalty number and had 27 cents off a gallon which was great ! I swiped my debit card to pay and I popped the fuel door with a level inside my door and unscrewed the gas cap . I squeezed the handle and let the gas fill the tank until it automatically stopped because it was full . I carefully removed the nozzle from the fuel tank , replaced it on the pump and screwed the gas cap back on tightly and closed the fuel door . When I started my car to reset the trip meter and made note so I could see how many miles my car got per gallon since the last fill .
The restaurant was terrible again and I probably should not have given it another chance . The management at the store level is obviously not paying attention to me so it is time to right to headquarters . I opened the word processing program on my computer and opened a new document . I went all the way to the right side and entered my street address on one line and the city , state and zip code below that . Next I entered the date and then moved all the way to the left and entered the street address of the restaurant headquarters and the city , state and zip code of the headquarters . I started the letter with Dear Sir and on the next lines , proceeded to explain the problems I had been having with this particular location , it 's service and food . I explained that I had tried to resolve it at store level but had been unsuccessful . On the final line , I went all the way to right and entered ` Sincerely ' and hit return a couple times , then added my name below that . I folded it and put it an addressed and stamped envelope , and mailed it to the company headquarters .
It was a nice day outside.So me and my family were thinking about ordering food from a restaurant.Then at the same time we shouted out lets order food from a restaurant.I went in to the living room and got my phone from my purse and dialed my family 's favorite restaurant.A female 's voice answered so I gave her our orders . Then after we ordered I went back to my family who were sitting outside on our lovely porch.After a while of waiting . We got our food so we started eating but everything tasted so bad we had to send it back to the restaurant like now . So I just cooked but my whole family only helps me with dessert . After all this happening we still enjoyed the day .
I woke up early yesterday morning . I decided to make breakfast for the family . First I opened the fridge to see what we had . I took some bread out of the freezer . I pulled a pan from beneath the oven . I placed it on the front burner . I added 8 strips of bacon . I let the bacon cook on one side , and then I flipped the bacon . I allowed it to cook on the other side , and then I removed it . I then poured some of the bacon grease from the pan into a aluminum can . I heated the pan back up , and added the eggs . I let the eggs cook on one side until the whites were no longer runny .
It is Sunday night at home , which means that tomorrow ( Monday ) the garbage will be picked up by the garbage truck . In my house , taking out the garbage is one of my son 's , Matthew , duties . Matthew first collects garbage from the garbage cans in all the rooms around the house ; the kitchen , bathrooms and bedrooms . As Matthew collects garbage from all the rooms , he also changes all the garbage bags that are used in the garbage cans . He then takes the big garbage bag and goes outside the house to put the bag full of garbage into the big outside garbage can . Finally , Matthew puts the big outside garbage can on the curve so that the garbage man will empty it into the garbage truck and haul it away to the landfill . Matthew takes out the garbage every Sunday and Wednesday since this is one of his assigned chores .
I got up this morning and got ready for work . I put on nice clothes and packed a lunch to take with me . I hurried to get out the door on time . I drove to work , going slowly because of the usual morning traffic . When I got to work , I pulled into the parking lot and found a parking space . My parking pass was already hanging from my rear-view mirror , showing that I was allowed to park in the building 's parking lot . I went into the break room and put my lunch in the refrigerator . Several people I work with said good morning , and I greeted them in return . Then I sat down at my desk and opened my email to see what I needed to do today .
Today I choose some ground beef to make hamburger patties for dinner . The leaner meat contains less fat but costs more . I choose to pay more today to purchase the leaner package of meat to make a healthier meal for myself . I picked a large heavy frying pan from my cabinet and put it on the front stove burner . I turned the heat knob to medium high and placed the raw patties in the pan to cook . After about seven minutes , I used a spatula to pick up a patty and check the underside . It appeared to be browned on the bottom so I flipped the patties over to cook on the other side . I used a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat . It read 165 so I knew my dinner was safe to eat . I set the table with buns , ketchup , mustard and pickles and sat down to eat a delicious hamburger .
I was in search of a job , and created a resume to match my education , experience , and skills . I made sure that my resume was a reflection of who I was and what job I was looking for . I then went online to different websites that had job listings , and submit my resume to each posting that interested me . In addition to looking online , I printed copies of my resume and went to places that interested me to see if they were looking for anybody to hire . A few days later , I received a few e-mails from potential employers who wanted me to come in for an interview . I was very excited , and I hoped that my job search would soon be over and that one of the employers would hire me after meeting me .
My daughter had a bad headache and needed to take some medicine . First , I checked to make sure she did n't have a fever . After that I went to the bathroom and got the medicine out of the cabinet . I then looked to see how much she could take and how often . I took out the correct number of pills and went to the kitchen to get her a glass of water . I brought the pills and water to her and she put the pills in her mouth and then took large drinks of water until she swallowed the pills . I made sure the cap was put back on the pill bottle and I returned the bottle to the top shelf in the cabinet . I looked at the time to know when she could have more if she needed them .
Last night my brothers and I all had to be in different places at different times so we were n't able to eat dinner together . My mom decided to order a pizza because it was something we could grab and eat on the way . First , she asked us whether we 'd like pizza from Pizza Hut , Papa John 's or Domino 's . We picked Pizza Hut . The worker asked what we would like . Mom ordered two large pizzas : one plain cheese and one pepperoni . Then she was asked if we 'd like any drinks or breadsticks to go with it . Then we were told our order would be delivered in about 30 to 45 minutes . Mom hung up and told us to get ready to go . 30 minutes later , the pizza delivery person knocked on the door . She gave the driver $ 3 to keep for himself for delivering the pizza for us . The pizzas were delicious !
I was getting really nervous . My best friend had set me up on a blind date . I got to the restaurant early so that I could see her walk through the door . Was it her ? The young woman looked at me and smiled . She walked my way and called out my name . I smiled back , relieved that the worst part might be over . We ordered food and talked to each other as we ate . She and I really had a lot in common ! After dinner , I walked her to her apartment and she gave me her phone number and a good night kiss . I was so happy ! I wondered how I could have ever been worried when this was absolutely the best date I had ever had in my life !
I got up in the morning and my stomach was growling . I was really hungry , so I went into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator and pulled out the eggs . I took a glass bowl out of the cupboard and cracked three eggs into the bowl . I added just a little bit of milk so my eggs would be nice and fluffy . Then , I took out a frying pan and turned on the stove . I greased the pan and added the egg mixture . I waited until they were cooked through and took them out of the pan and put them on my plate . I sprinkled a little bit of cheese on the scrambled eggs because they taste better that way , and I sat down and ate !
It was Beth 's birthday part coming up next week , and Beth and her mom sat down at the table to write invitations to all her friends . She had twenty to write , so that is why they both were doing it together . Beth had a pile in front of her , pretty cards , and a big ink pen to write with . She started , and the first thing she did was put her name , the time of the party , and where the party was , on each card . Then she wrote , '' Please come ! Her mother then put them all in envelopes and stuck a stamp on the envelopes . Lastly , she wrote out the addresses on all the invitations . Beth helped her mother gather the envelopes together , and they drove to the post office to mail them . Beth was excited when they were all mailed , and thanked her mother for helping her with the party invitations .
Last week , I went on a bike tour with my friends around the city . We 'd learned about it on the website , discussed , and agreed that it sounded like fun and we wanted to go . On the day of the tour , we woke up early , had a good breakfast , and got our bikes ready . There were many other people there we greeted and talked to . When it was time to start , we got on our bikes and began riding down the first trail through the woods and past the lakes . The weather was beautiful and there were many sights to see . The tour took us past the lakes and through green fields as well outside of the city , with pauses in-between to see the sights along the way and enjoy a nice fresh drink .
Last weekend my dad and I decided to take a day to go fishing together at the local lake . We got into the car and headed to the lake . When we got there my dad rented a rowboat for us . Once we were in a good quiet spot on the lake , my dad took out our fishing poles and some worms for fishing bait . He put a worm at the end of my fishing hook and then told me to cast my fishing line into the lake . Once my fishing line was in the lake I waited and waited , but it seemed like there were no fish that were falling for my bait . I began reeling it in to find a fish that was 12 inches long ! My dad and I took it home so that mom could cook it for dinner .
My family wanted to take my sister and brother-in-law to dinner to celebrate their move to New York . My dad called me and asked me to go make a reservation . I drove to the Olive Garden and I walked into the restaurant . I told them that I wanted to make a reservation for a table for 9 people . They said that they could do that , but it would be a 10 minute wait . I told them that was fine and we waited for everyone to show up . After 10 minutes , a waiter took us back into the other room in order to enjoy a nice table . They sat us down and we waited until everyone was seated until we started to order drinks and any food that we were already hungry to start eating .
My children asked me if I would take them to the playground . I said yes , and began to get myself and my children ready to go out . First I went into the kitchen and got out a few juice boxes and bags of pre-cut fruit . Then I helped my children get their shoes on and double-checked that we had everything we need . I grabbed my purse and my car keys , and let my children out the door . I locked the door and got inside the car . I looked in the back seat and made sure my children had their seat belts on before I began to drive . Then I drove us to the playground . We walked to the playground and I told them that they had to stay where I could see them . I sat on a bench meant for parents watching their children and took out the lunch bag . I watched my children play and yelled that I had some snacks if they got hungry . About 2 hours later , when it was time to leave I told them that we had to go , and I grabbed my purse and went back to the car . I made sure they had their seat belts on and I drove us all home .
Visiting the beach is fun . Sometimes a beach is close and I can walk to it . Sometimes I drive to a beach far away . Today I am going to a beach near me but I have to drive to . I am going to take everything I need to have fun at the beach : sunglasses , towel , swim suit , sun screen and food and something to drink . When I get to the beach I have to find a place to the things I brought . Usually I get into the ocean water and swim all around . Or other times I play in the waves . This makes me hungry and I eat the food I brought , then take a nap on my towel .
Today , I decided to write a letter to my best friend . I sat down at my desk and opened the drawer to find my favorite stationary and pen . I 'm left handed , so when I started writing , I got a few smudges from the pen on my hand . My friend lives in Arizona , so in my letter , I asked about the weather and how her summer has been going . I know it has been very hot in Arizona , so I told her to stay cool and use sunscreen . My friend lives in Arizona and I live in Mississippi , so I had to mail it . I addressed the envelope and put a stamp on it . I washed the smudges from my hand and carried the letter to my mailbox so the mailman could pick it up the next day .
I recently took a taxi when I was staying with a friend in Chicago . The city is very busy , and parking can be hard to find , so it is often easier to take a taxi to get to place to place . We had decided to go to dinner and see a play . We walked to a street where taxis often go past , and waved to show the driver that we wanted a ride . I told the driver the name and address of the Thai restaurant my friend and I had planned to go to . He was familiar with the location and we started to travel . On he way , the driver told us that he also enjoyed Thai food and recommended the green curry at that restaurant . As we were driving , I could see how much the cost of the trip would be as a screen displayed a slowly increasing cost . We got to our destination , and I paid the driver the fee on the screen along with a small tip .
When my wife and I get home from the grocery store , sometimes we get my stepson to come out and help us pull them out of the trunk of the car . Then We take them upstairs to our kitchen and set all of the bags on the kitchen floor . Then we just grab whatever bag we want and start trying to find a place for them . Then we place stuff like cans , boxed cereals , boxed rice , in one particular cabinet . Then we put away all the refrigerated stuff like cheese , milk , eggs , lunch meat in the lower portion of the fridge . Then of course , we do the frozen on top , like frozen pizzas , meat patties , chicken breasts and ice cream . Then we put stuff that we ca n't fit anywhere else on our counter top , like bags of chips or fruit .
Yesterday the dishes were piling up . First , I turned on the warm water to rinse the dishes . The water warmed up slowly so I loaded some of the dishes that did n't need to be rinsed first into the dishwasher . Some of the dishes require soap and scrubbing with the sponge to get off the caked dried food . I knew those dishes would n't be cleaned by the dishwasher if I did n't do this . After I loaded the dishwasher I put the dishwasher detergent inside the detergent door . I then started the dishwasher so they dishes could be washed . After this I had to finish washing the dishes that could not be washed in the dishwasher . I finished the dishes and waited for the dishwasher to finish so I could put the dishes away .
When I walked into the store , I did n't notice that the register up front was not taking cash , the whole reason I had come into the store in the first place . After grabbing a couple of candy bars , I made my way to the front of the store and up to the register . When I got there , I noticed the sign stating that cash was not currently being taken . Reluctantly , I pulled out my debit card , not remembering that I had just used the last of the money available on it on groceries . I searched through my wallet and finally found my credit card . I had just gotten a credit limit increase , so I was positive that it would not be declined . Thankfully , I was correct and I left the store with my candy bars , but not able to break the cash I had .
My dad and I decided to go to a football game on Saturday . We got into the car and drove to the football stadium . We had to wait in line for a little while because a lot of people were going to the game . When we got to the front of the line , we handed our tickets to someone and they let us in . I ordered a hot dog , some nachos and a Sprite . My dad had popcorn , a hamburger and a Coke . We were cheering for the Buckeyes to win . At halftime , we went to the bathroom . The lines were really long , so we did n't get to hear the band play . Even though we cheered for the Buckeyes , they still lost . After the game was over , we went home . I had a lot of fun .
When I woke up this morning , I decided that the first I was going to do was to take a shower and wash my hair . I did n't want to get my clothes wet , so I undressed and stepped into the shower . I turned the water on and waited to the side until the water warmed up . After my hair was wet , I reached down and grabbed the shampoo that I was currently using . It ran out , so I reached for another one . I put the liquid in my hands and started rubbing them together . I let the soap sit in my hair for a few minutes before I dunked my head under the water to make it all wash off of me .
There was a par three course where I went to with two of my friends . I did not have clubs . But I won the game only borrowing two of their clubs , a butter and a wedge . The wedge was great . It was a close game . I needed to get a par on the last hole to win , and I did . I did the fist pump like Tiger Woods when I won the game . It was 8 dollars . You just put in the money in some box . There was n't anyone there to make sure you payed . It was 9 holes total . It was a sunny day . And one of my friends is usually a better golfer than I am .
When I was young , my family got a dog named Sunny . We picked him up when he was just 12 weeks old and still a puppy . We immediately began our training with him , first up was potty training . Once he did so , he was rewarded a treat for his good behavior . Overnight , he stayed in his crate which was made smaller . It is said if dogs have a confined space they will not go to the bathroom since it will soil their immediate surroundings . The next three commands we taught Sunny were to sit , shake , and stay . He was a quick learner . Treats helped immensely for training the dog to follow these commands .
My nieces and nephews have too many toys . They pull them all out at once and spread them over the house . I let them do this throughout the day because there is not point in trying to clean until they 're too tired to pull out any more toys . We go from room to room gathering all the toys . Then I make them decide where each thing should go . They have to remember which bin , closet , bedroom , cabinet , etc each toy came from . Then we place them all back as neatly as we can . Everything has a place . Once the toys are back in their appropriate places I give everyone a gold star . And maybe a cookie . Because I 've earned it .
The crying told me that the baby was hungry . I grabbed a prepared bottle from the refrigerator filled with formula . I prepare about 6-8 bottles ahead of time and place in the refrigerator so the baby does n't have to wait long for food when hungry . I can control the temperature and it is safer than microwaving for the baby . After testing a drop or two of warmed formula on my wrist , to make sure it is n't too cold or hot , it is time to pick up the baby and feed them . I hold the baby in my arms as they longingly look into my eyes . After about fifteen minutes the baby is n't drinking anymore . I put them over my shoulder and rub their back in order for them to burp . I then prop them up in their baby seat so as not to choke .
When I was sixteen , I started to take lessons in driving . I took them from my teacher and had a class with him before I took any lessons in a car . He would tell us about what to do at a stop sign and other rules that we follow on the road . After I had studied hard , I took a test that said I was ready to get into a car . When I went to my first driving lesson , I was nervous that I would crash , but my teacher told me to relax . We went on streets and even the freeway ! It was hard to get used to , but I started to feel more comfortable before too long . We drove back to the school and my teacher gave me a score on how I had done .
My neighbors went out of town and they asked me to take care of their cats . They told me that they would have to eat tomato soup every day while they were gone . I met the cats the next day and there were over 5 of them . I got out the tomato soup cans that were given to me and opened them up for the cats . I poured the soup into a bowl for each of the five cats . They looked at me for a second in gratitude and then began to eat from each of their bowls . They must 've been hungry to have eaten so fast ! After they were done , I washed each bowl with some warm water so it would be clean again .
I have been playing football my entire life . Yesterday , we played a football game . I had a lot of fun since it was a close game . I scored the first six points of the game this way , and the play was very easy . The next time we tried to use this same play , it was n't so easy . The other team caught on to what we were trying to do and actually got the ball from us and scored 6 points ! We then pushed them back so that we could score another 6 points with a touchdown , and our kicker got us an extra 2 points . I love playing football because it gives me a chance to hang out with my friends and be active at the same time . We are all very good at football !
Every week one must do laundry . It is important to do it to keep your clothes clean so that you do not smell . Doing laundry is pretty simple . I had to go to the washing machine , put the necessary settings on the washing machine , and wait until it was finish washing . It was a boring wait , but I had to wait so that I could put them in the dryer to of course wait some more . This is the easiest way to do it though , I could have hand washed them and hung them up to dry but I bet that takes even longer . Who wants to be dressed in dirty clothes after all ? Anyways , when I was done doing my laundry I went back to my day , happy to have finished a chore !
Yesterday after school I decided that I would like to play some music over my computer speakers . I turned on my computer and opened the music player . I then looked through the album collection on my computer to find a band that I felt like listening to . Finally , I decided to play a song on an album by one of my favorite musicians ever , Michael Jackson . I double clicked on the song title and turned up the volume on my speakers . Once the song came on I started dancing around the room to the beat . When the song ended I was pretty tired from dancing , so I clicked on the pause button and exited out of the music player .
Every Sunday , when I was young , my family would drive up to Cleveland to visit my grandmother . My mom usually was n't up when I woke up , but I was so excited I would go and wake her up . Soon she would have us all gathered in the car and ready to go . After about an hour 's drive , we would be there . My grandma would make all kinds of sweets and let me watch all kinds of movies and such that I would also want to go up more than that . She used to make the best cookies and cakes a kid could ever hope for . Stuff you probably did n't even know existed . She also had lots of comics from throughout the years that I 'm sure my aunts and uncles collected when they were young .
It really takes patience when it comes to feeding a infant . It was time for me to feed my baby . She was crying because she was hungry . It is much easier to feed baby in car seat , because you can rock it at same time to sooth them too . I put the bib around her neck , and i made sure it is big enough , because it always make mass , I grabbed baby food which I purchased from grocery store . It was peach and banana . She smiled , I was happy that she liked it , because first time i introduced her this flavor . I opened another bottle , that is zucchini and peas . Alternatively I gave that too , just to give more change of taste . I gave her water time to time . She calmed down very quickly and finished her food ,
It 's Saturday and its cleaning day in my house . I usually have a busy work week and do n't have time to deep clean my house . So I take Saturday of each week to clean my house , in every nook and cranny I clean until it shines . I take extra care in cleaning it and keeping it clean . I even bought a special vacuum that specializes in vacuuming carpets to look like they are new . When I get to the vacuuming part of my cleaning routine , I take out my vacuum and plug it into the wall . Then I take the vacuum to my carpet and start to vacuum all the area ; making sure to not leave any spot . I like clean lines and the fresh look vacuuming leaves my carpet so I make sure no to step over what I freshly vacuumed . Then I continue to vacuum all of my house , until all of the carpet in my house is vacuumed .
Today was my wife 's birthday . I had been busy at work and I had forgotten to get her anything . I knew she had been wanting to try one of the new restaurants that had just opened in town . I picked up the phone and dialed the number to the restaurant . There was a pleasant hostess answering . I told her about my problem and asked if I could get a reservation . I told her any time would be fine and it was just my wife and me . The hostess booked me down for a reservation at seven . I 'm sure my wife will be very excited . I have the reservation number all ready in my wallet and I ca n't wait to try it out myself ! It will be great !
I made a sandwich for lunch today . I really wanted a ham and cheese sandwich but I actually only had turkey and cheese , so that 's what I ended up making . I put the bread in the toaster and when it popped up , I put the cheese on first so that it could melt a little bit . Then I put the second piece of toast on top . After that , I cut the sandwich into two using a knife . I like to cut my sandwiches into two triangles , so I cut it in half in that direction rather than into two rectangles . A turkey and cheese sandwich is a nutritious way to have lunch , and it was a good way to get my protein and calcium for the day .
Last night I wanted to make a drink for myself . After I decided which drink I would have I went to the kitchen to make it . First , I got the glass out of the cupboard and rinsed it out to remove any dust that might have collected inside . I went then went to the fridge and got out the ingredients for the drink and arranged them in order on the countertop . Next , I went to the cupboard and got a spoon to stir the drink with . After that , I poured the ingredients into the cup in the proper amounts and stirred everything to mix it all up . Then I tasted the drink to make sure it was how I liked it . When I was satisfied with everything I put the ingredients back where I got them from and sat down to enjoy the tasty drink I had just created .
Yesterday I served a meal to my friends . We were all very hungry , and I 'm a good cook . For those reasons , we all decided to go to the store together and pitch in to buy some food . After we had all the food we needed , we went back to my house and I began to prepare the ingredients . Then , I began to cook the chicken . Chicken Marsala is also served with pasta noodles , so after a while I boiled the pasta so that it would be ready by the time the chicken was . Once both items were ready , I put them onto plates and carried the plates over to the dinner table where my friends were sitting . We all sat down together and enjoyed the great meal , washing our own dishes after we 'd all finished .
I just graduated from school and need to find a job so I can be independent and take care of myself . The first thing I need to do is write a resume . I am not sure how to do this so I asked my parents for some help . We talked about this for a while . Then she sat down with me at the kitchen table and we created my resume together . She made me do most of the work though , telling me that she was so proud of me . I know that I would n't be qualified for anything more than that so I was being realistic . After scanning the listings for entry level positions , I saw one that sounded really good . It was an interesting company and they wanted someone who had the skills that I have . I sent my resume online , as they asked , and hoped for a call to set up a time for my interview . I was very nervous . A day or two went by and I keep sending resumes to different places . On the third day I got a text message asking me to call the first company I sent my resume to . A very nice man answered . I told him I was calling in response to his email to set up an appointment for an interview . He said he was looking forward to meeting me and asked if tomorrow was convenient for me . I was so excited , but I stayed calm and told him that , thank you , it would be very convenient . He was very nice and spoke with me for quite a while . At the end of our meeting he told me he did n't have to look any further , I was hired . I could n't believe it . I felt so happy and lucky at the same time . I had my first job !
I called to my dog and got the leash off of the hook on the hall . My dog came quickly and I attached his leash to his collar . I put my phone and house keys into my pocket . I walked with my dog to the park across the street from out house and went to the paved walking path . We walked the length of the walking path twice . I listed to my dog to make sure he was n't getting overheated . I greated people we passed by . I made sure that my dog did not approach anyone who did not want to pet my dog by keeping a firm hold of his leash . Once we completed two laps , we walked back to our house .
I like to cook a lot but I am not a very good baker . So I never bake cakes from scratch . However I do like cake a lot so I do bake them . I use box mixes . it really does n't take much time . All you need to do is get one bowl . Add the cake mix from the box . Then a half cup of oil and finally about a cup of water . Then you need to get your mixer and put it on medium and mix it all up for 2 to 3 minutes . Then put it into a non stick cake pan and bake for about 30 minutes . So all together about 10 minutes preparation and 30 minutes baking you can have a good tasting cake in 40 minutes . .
I had adopted a new dog and realized he needed lots of training . I got a book about dog training and read it so that I could understand how to train my dog the right way . I went to the pet store and bought some of his favorite dog treats . I first trained him to respond to the command " sit " and " stay " by giving him a treat every time he obeyed the command . After a while , he started obeying the command even without getting a treat in return . Over the next few days , I trained my dog to respond to different commands by gradually working up to more complicated commands like lay down , fetch , and retrieve . Training my dog took lots of patience on my part , and lots of hard work from my dog , but it was worth it .
Last night my air conditioner stopped working . It was so hot and sweaty while I was sleeping . It was clear when I woke up that I was going to have to change my sheets ! I took them all to the laundry room . I placed the into the washing machine . I added the proper amount of liquid laundry detergent . I closed the lid and let it wash . After it was done , I removed them and placed the in the dryer with a fabric softener sheet . They took an hour to dry . I placed the fitted sheet on , as the corners played a game of popping off as I ran from corner to corner putting it back on . I then put the flat sheet on , the blankets on the pillow cases on and top a moment to lay on top of the fresh bedding and just smell it for a minute . That is the best smell in the world .
Sometimes i like to sew clothes for special occasions . I really like to sew Halloween costumes . The first thing i do is go to a fabric store to pick out a pattern . After I choose a fun pattern that i like , I can pick the fabric right away . At the same store I get the thread to match my fabric and if I need buttons or zippers , they are in the same store , too . The patterns are made of folded paper so when i get ready to start , i spread the fabric out in a big area near my sewing machine and place the paper patterns on top and pin them together . After all of the pieces are cut and i put my new thread in my sewing machine , I can start sewing the pieces of my costume together .
I am getting ready for vacation to the beach so I need to pack my suitcase . I start by putting my shoes into plastic bags and sitting them in the bottom of the suitcase . I then packed shorts by folding them and putting them in a pile on top the shoes . My shirts and sundresses I folded into thirds lengthwise and rolled them up like a sleeping bag ; by packing them this way they will not get wrinkled as easily and it is easy to fit more into the suitcase . I put all of my toiletries like shampoo , sunscreen and toothbrush into a plastic bag in case they would leak and into a special toiletry bag and put that in the top of the suitcase . I added two beach towels to the very top to cover everything in the suitcase . I easily closed and zipped the suitcase and was ready to go .
I went in to my child 's school to volunteer . They were having story time ! I brought a book to read to them . I sat down in front of the classroom and opened the book . I started to read . I read slowly so that they would be able to follow along . It had very bright pictures in it ! There were some very funny parts , and they laughed and laughed when something silly happened . It was a long story , and it took about thirty minutes to read the entire story . It felt so nice telling the story to them . I love books , and I could tell that they really enjoyed it . My daughter was very happy , especially because it was also her birthday !
I brought home a new poster and I wanted to put it on the wall . I went into the kitchen and got some double stick tape . I then brought the tape to my room . I took one piece of tape and put it in one corner . I then repeated the process for all four corners of the poster . I then took the poster in my hands , and held it up to the wall without sticking it to the wall , just making sure I placed it in the perfect spot . When I found the spot I wanted the poster , I pressed the corners with the tape onto the wall to make sure they would stick . I would now be able to always look at the poster on my wall whenever I wanted to !
I always thought cooking is very easy until my mum told me to cook meat this fateful day . After washing the meat with clean water I lit the stove and put clean pot on it and I pour clean water inside . I cut some onion inside the empty pot add some other ingredient in the pot and pour the meat inside before adding salt . After like 15 minutes , I opened the pot , the meat has already been boiled when I tasted it I realized it now really so soft and good to eat but since I do n’t want my mum to punish me I only eat some just some part of the meat . I put frying pan on fire . Added some oil after some time when I realized the oil was very hot I decided to put the meat on fire . The colour of the meat changed to dark brown as it fries I really enjoyed looking at it been fried and the noise it was making .
Yesterday , I ordered pizza for dinner but I ended up having a few slices leftover , so I stuck them in the fridge . Today , I decided to have one of those slices of pizza for lunch . I took the pizza box out of the fridge and put it on the counter . I took one of the pizza slices and placed it on the paper plate . I decided I wanted my pizza warmed up , so I opened up the microwave door . Then I took the plate with the pizza and put it inside the microwave . I pressed the button that corresponded to a 30 second microwave time and watched as the plate spun around inside the microwave . I opened up the microwave door and took out my pizza . It was warm and ready to be eaten !
When I was young , my mom asked me to set the dinner room table . She had taught me where to put the cup , plates , spoon , fork , knife , and bowls . I got out all of the items for the 9 people that were in my family . We put the plates down first and then put the forks and spoons . We filled up the cups last with water and some with lemonade . We put the cups back on the table and got all of the food out that my mom needed . We then got on the intercom and called everyone that was in my family to get upstairs and to eat dinner with the rest of us there .
I decided that I wanted to learn how to swim so i took a swimming class . I first looked online to see where I could take a class . I found out that my local gym offered swimming classes on the weekend . They told me it would be 50 dollars and that it would start at 10 am this upcoming Friday . I showed up to the gym with my bathing suit and the 50 dollars . Once I paid them had everyone get in the pool and tread water . Then the teacher showed us how to do all different types of strokes such as the backstroke and the butterfly . At the end of the class we had a competition to see who could hold their breath for the longest and I did so for 30 seconds .
I was bored last night and I did not want to go out . I got myself some snacks and sat on the couch . I turned on the television and flipped through the channels . I decided to look at the movies that were for rent through my cable provider . Some of the movies that were for rent cost way too much money . Some of the movies you could only buy and they were n't even available to rent . It was hard for me to decide between the movies that were available , so I watched free previews for a couple of the movies . I pushed the button that said `` rent '' and I confirmed that I wanted to rent it . A message on the screen said I had access to the movie for the next 24 hours . I watched the movie right then , and it was pretty good .
It was Friday , the day I decided to clean my house . I thought I should start in the kitchen and tidy up in there first . After I put away my dishes , and wiped down the counters , I wanted to make sure the floor was nice and clean . First , I got out my broom and dust pan . I moved all of the furniture out of the way and carefully swept up any debris or dirt off of the linoleum floor . Then , I got out my bucket and filled it with hot water and soap . I then went into the storage closet and grabbed my mop . I put the mop in the bucket of water and got it nice and wet . Afterwards , I let the floor dry and put all of the chairs and things I had previously moved back into their rightful spots .
Yesterday when dinnertime came , I started to crave a delicious hamburger . I already had hamburger buns , cheese , ketchup , and ground beef . The only thing I had to do was cook the meat . Once the saucepan was very hot , I put just enough meat in it to make a hearty hamburger . The meat started to sizzle as it cooked . After a few minutes , I knew it was time to flip it over and cook the other side . I used a spatula to flip it over . The side that was already cooked looked perfect ! After a few more minutes of sizzling , I knew that the second side was done as well and that my hamburger was ready to eat . Before I started eating , I made sure to turn off the stove .
I was looking in the mirror yesterday and noticed that my hair was too long , so I decided to get a haircut . I called my regular salon to see if they were busy . Luckily , they were not and I was told to come right in . I was told to take a seat and that someone would be with me shortly . I was only seated for a few minutes when the hairdresser said that she was ready for me . She led me over to a chair and I sat down . We discussed what I wanted to do with my hair , a trim , and then she took me to the shampoo area . She combed my hair out and then cut off the split ends a few small sections at a time . I saw little wisps of my hair fall onto the floor . When the hairdresser was finished cutting , she took out a blow dryer and dried my hair . I walked back over to the receptionist and paid for the cut . I added about twenty percent as a tip to reward the hairdresser for doing a great job . I left the hair salon and drove home .
Yesterday , my best friend and I decided that we wanted to play some tennis . There is a tennis court outside of our apartment clubhouse , so we decided to rent some tennis racquets and balls from our clubhouse . We first met up at the clubhouse to pick up the racquets and balls . I changed into a tennis skirt and put on some tennis shoes . My friend changed into athletic clothes as well and put on a tennis visor . We then went to the tennis court with our gear . We volleyed the ball back and forth for a while , and I felt proud that my tennis skills had n't gotten rusty . After we 'd played for an hour , a couple joined us and asked if we wanted to play doubles . We ended up playing for another two hours !
On Sunday morning , we woke up early so that we could go to church . Our whole family got dressed in nice clothes . I put one a button up shirt and pants , while my girls put on pretty dresses . After we parked and walked in , there were very friendly greeters at the door who shook our hands and gave us a bulletin that the had the order of the service printed on it . \ nWe went inside the sanctuary and sat in a long pew . The service started with a singer and choir leading us in singing several songs . Then the pastor gave a message from the Bible about God 's love and forgiveness . It really touched my heart . We prayed together and the service ended .
When I was getting ready to have a job , I wanted to have my face look good so I went shopping online for a shaver . I opened up my computer and looked up where to buy a good shaver for my face . In the page I looked at , I found that I could buy them from a lot of different places . I picked the one that looked really good to me . I looked at how much it would cost and how long it would take to get to my house . When I decided on a shaver , I decided that I would pay for it now and have it come to my house . I put in my information to pay for the shaver and they told me they would send it to me in the mail .
When the trash is full it is important to take out the garbage . You can not keep a full trash in the house or it will surely smell . The other day my trash can was full and there was a diaper inside the trash . It is important to recycle paper , bottles , cans , plastic and cardboard . I pulled the strings on the bag to seal the bag off and I got my shoes so that I could take the garbage bag to the large can I keep outside my house . I walked around the house and I arrived at my trash can . Upon arriving back into the house I cleaned out the bottom of my plastic bin . I then replaced the trash bag and put the lid back on the can .
After taking my clothes out of the washing machine , I put them into a hamper . I make sure I have some clothes pin , and then I carry the hamper outside to the clothes line . I enjoy being able to hang my clothes on the line as it gives me the chance to be outside and enjoy the sun . A t-shirt . I turn it upside down to hang it by the bottom hem . I place a clothes pin on either side of the hem of the shirt , securing it to the clothes line . I turn the jeans upside down and secure them to the clothes line with two clothes pin , one for each leg . I continue to do the same thing with each item of clothing . Once they are dry , I remove them from the line , and fold them to be put away .
Every Saturday I do a chore I actually really enjoy - grocery shopping ! This past Saturday was no exception , so I began to plan my outing . I always begin by surveying my refrigerator and cabinets . What food do I already have and what do I need ? At this point I begin to make a written list to bring with . This week I also had a birthday party to shop for so extras like cake mix and a can of frosting went on my list . Once the list was done I headed to the store . It 's a short drive , and once there I grabbed a cart and begin to head down the aisles . After that on to dairy and dried goods , and even cleaning products . Finally it was off to the frozen aisles , I needed to get ice cream for the party ! With a full cart I went to the cash register , loaded all the food on the convener belt , and then paid for the groceries as a boy bagged everything . Another Saturday 's chore was done !
One day my mother took me out to a bowling alley to spend time with my family and it was a new experience for me since I usually never go out and get socially active with people , But once I was out there long enough and started to loosen up and have fun with my family it was a very fun experience and we all laughed and joked around . We had a team battle where all the girls took on the boys at one point my team being the boys were down and we needed a major comeback and eventually what happened was I was able to bring the boys back into the game . Finally the game came down to one last move , If I got a strike we would win and if I did n't we would lose and surprisingly I was able to get the strike and get my team the win !
I needed to find an apartment , which some people call a flat . I found one that is in the location in town that is good for me and is in my price range and I have met with the manager and signed a move-in rental agreement that shows we agree on things like when I 'll pay and how much each month and other rules I will abide by . In preparation for moving I carefully pack my belongings into boxes , keeping them organized by which room they will go into in the new apartment . It takes several trips to move the boxes and all my old furniture and I need to use a truck and have people help me carry it all . Then I unpack everything and place all my items where they go .
My little dog Rosie likes to wake up early in the morning to get a walk in . When she scratches at the door , I know it 's time for me to take her out . I pet her and put on her leash so that she wo n't run away . We will walk across the neighborhood and see other dogs along the way . Rosie will bark sometimes and I have to ask her to be quiet so that she does n't wake all of the neighbors up . She listens to me . Whenever she poops , I have to use a bag to clean it up so that she will not have her poop all over our neighbor 's yards . I like to take her home when it 's all over .
On Sunday morning I decided to go visit a church that my friend attended . The church is very close to my house so I was able to sleep in a little bit before I had to leave . When I got to the church , my first thought was about how small the building was , but when I went inside I could see that it was much bigger than it appeared . When the service started , I got a little nervous , because this church is different from the church I usually attend . I did not know the prayers , hymns , and did not know when to sit , kneel and stand . It did not matter . People around me were very helpful , and I figured out that if I watched the people around the altar , I could figure out what I needed to do . I loved all of the ceremony and the formality of the service . When it was over , I thanked my friend for inviting me . I hope to attend again soon .
Susan was feeling like she could use a trip to the sauna . She wanted to use that time to think about her life decisions and regret every single one of them . Susan got on her car and got ready to leave , she started the car and drove away from her home . When Susan got to the sauna , she opened the door and then turned up the heat and started to sweat . June walked into the sauna , June was Susan 's best friend . Susan exclaimed , `` June I was not expecting you , what a nice surprise ! ' June said the same thing . It was time for Susan to go home and get on with her life so she did . Susan said goodbye to June and got to her car and drove home .
I was so excited to be moving into my new flat . There was something so full of potential about moving into a new place . Of course there is a lot of work involved in moving . I asked a few friends and family to help me move . I invited my friends over for a packing party . While they were helping me box up all the things in my old flat , I ordered pizza and had drinks and dessert too . When it came time to move everything I asked my parents and sisters to help me move the boxes from the moving truck I had driven to the new place up through the elevator to their resting spots in my flat . They were glad to help me .
Today , I helped my mom empty the kitchen sink . The sink was full of a lot of dishes , so the first thing we did was made sure they were all clean . The clean dishes I helped her put away , and some dishes that still looked dirty we decided to wash again . The way we washed them was to rinse them all off first with warm water , then soap them up with a sponge . My mom did most of the washing , and after each dish was washed I would rinse and dry it . I like that part the best , because it is rewarding to see all the clean dishes in the cabinet that we worked so hard to empty out of the sink . The empty kitchen sink then had to be cleaned with soap and water too ! So we scrubbed it down , and finally we were done .
Yesterday , my friend and I went for a walk . First , we decided where we would like to go . He suggested the park near my house . Next , we checked the weather . We put on our walking shoes , then we headed out on our walk to the park . We stopped at the cross walk and waited for the signal to cross to be safe . The park is about 4 blocks away . We stayed on the sidewalk the whole time . Lots of people were walking dogs . There were lots of birds there too , singing in the trees . When we were finished enjoying the park , we headed home . It was a nice walk .
This afternoon I went to the grocery store and bought a week 's worth of groceries . After I brought all of the grocery bags inside the house , I decided to put them away as soon as possible so that I could relax for a while . First I put every bag on the dining room table , then I began emptying the bags one by one . I organized every item in the bags on the counter in the following categories : fridge items , kitchen pantry items , freezer items , storage pantry items , and cupboard items . I put all of the freezer items away first so that they would n't begin to thaw out , then I put everything that needed to go in the fridge away so it would n't spoil . Then I put the kitchen pantry and storage pantry items away , before finally putting the cupboard items in their proper place . I double checked to make sure that I had all the groceries put away , and then I took all of the plastic bags and put them in a storage bin where I keep plastic bags from stores . I like to reuse them when I can .
Today is Saturday , and I just woke up . I was feeling very hungry , so after my morning shower , I decided to go to the kitchen . I opened the fridge , and saw that we had a lot of lettuce , cheese , and mayonnaise . We even had pickles ! After checking our cupboards and realizing we had a lot of bread , I decided that my breakfast would be a big , nice sandwich . The great thing about sandwiches , is that you can put almost anything on a piece of bread and it will taste so different every time depending on what you put on it ! I rinsed off the lettuce , and placed it on top of the mayonnaise , followed by cheese and pickles . I squeezed some mayonnaise on top of the bread acting as a lid , too , before I smushed them together . Now I had made my breakfast sandwich .
Today my nephew came to visit at my apartment . He is 5 years old and very active . His mom brought over his favorite toys to play with . He was so excited to show me what toys he had and had a blast when I played along with him and his toys . After a few hours him and his mom had to leave for the day . Me and his mom had to clean up all the toys that were scattered all over the floor . It seemed to take longer picking up the toys rather then taking them out to play with . After we were done picking up the toys my nephew gave me a big hug and told me how much fun he had with me and then they left .
I was spending time with a friend on a rainy day . We were both bored , and suddenly the idea came to her that we should go to a movie . We used our phones to Google the nearest theaters . We live in a city and do n't have a car , so we had to go somewhere that we could walk or take public transportation to . We decided on an AMC theater that shows about 15 different movies . She asked me if I wanted to see something in 3D , but unfortunately wearing the glasses makes me dizzy sometimes , so I said no . She asked if I wanted to see a comedy or and action movie . I usually prefer comedies , but then we realized that it was only showing once that day , and it was n't until much later . We knew it would take us about 30 minutes to get there , so we decided on an action movie that started in and hour and 15 minutes .
When my neighbor 's cat bit my son , he got an infection . We went to the doctor , and he said some cat bites can be very dangerous . He prescribed an antibiotic , and said Rory had to take them all , one pill twice a day for ten days . I tried washing them down with a whole glass of water , but he said it felt they stuck in his throat , and he was drowning . I tried giving him a pill in a spoon , all covered with applesauce , but he said it tasted terrible . Finally I told him he should decide how to take his pills , and I would watch him take each one , since he needed to take them all . Then he took just a sip of water . `` Nothing to it mom , '' he said .
A few days ago , my son 's room was very messy . There were toys all over the floor , so I decided to have him clean it all up . We started by picking up all of the toys off of the floor and putting them in his toy box . We put these back together and and put them away in the game closet . He picked up his books and put them back on the bookshelf . I helped him put his crayons back in their box and put away his other art supplies that were on his desk . We both made his bed together . He put all of his dirty laundry away in the hamper or folded up the clothes that were clean and put them in the dresser . He also helped by dusting all of his shelves .
I first found a dollar bill in my pocket . I walked over to the vending machine and looked through the window to make sure I knew what I wanted . There were many rows of candy , snacks , and drinks to choose from I chose a particular candy bar and looked at the letter and number below it . I then touched the letter and number on the keypad . The metal arms that held the candy bar in place pushed forward and the machine dropped my candy bar down into a place where I could reach through a door to pick it up . The machine knew that I put too much money in and I heard the sound of coins falling into a slot on the machine , which I used to hand to remove .
The two workmen laid plastic on the floor to protect it . Each person was dressed in old clothes and gathered the tools they would need . They brought a screwdriver , stepladder , large and small paintbrushes , a roller and pan for the paint . He took his screwdriver and used it to pry the lid off of the can of paint . He picked up the wooden stirrer and stirred the paint thoroughly . He took the paint can and climbed the stepladder until he could reach the ceiling . He then dipped the small brush in the paint and carefully painted the edge of the wall where it met the ceiling . He then took a bigger brush and dipped that in the paint . He painted both corner edges of the wall and along the floor edge . Another worker filled the roller pan with paint and rolled the roller in the paint until it was completely coated .
The other day , my best friend and I were riding to his house . When we were almost there , I noticed that the front tire on my bicycle felt rather wobbly and was most likely flat . I was in luck however , as my friend had a bicycle repair kit and some spare tires . Once we arrived at my friend 's house , I asked my friend if he let me borrow his bicycle repair kit . Next I filled the tube with air to check where the tube was damaged , and found a small glass shard which had punctured through it . After making ensure the tube was fully deflated , I repaired the puncture in the tube by using glue and applying a patch on top , then slid it back onto the tire using my hands . Next , I placed and pushed the tire back onto the tube . Finally , I pumped air into the tire until it was filled up and the bicycle was ready to be ridden again .
My friend Thomas was going out of town and asked if I could feed his fish . I said I would of course . Getting into his building was more the challenge . I had to sign in with the front desk , designate my parking place and give my license plate before the door man would let me in the building . I cross the lobby and head upstairs . They look happy and very active . The sun is shining in through a window across the room and there is a table next to the tank with a container of fish food . I read the container to make sure I understand the instruction . You ca n't give them too much or it will sink and make the water murky . I try to get just the right amount . The fish get really active when they notice food and immediately start eating . Fish are so easy .
I got in to my car and drove to the electronics store . When I got there , I went straight to the section that had all the DVD players . I looked at all the different brands on the shelf . I asked myself what kind I should get . I was n't sure what I should get , so I asked a store associate to come over and help me decide which DVD player would be best for me . The store associate said the Sony DVD player that was $ 50 was exactly what I needed so that was what I chose to buy . I took out my wallet and I paid for the DVD player . I walked back to my car and I drove home . I got home and I set up my new DVD player and watched a movie .
When my family was done eating our food for dinner , it was my turn to clean the table of all the food that we had eaten . I first cleared all of the dishes off of the table and took them to the sink . I ran water over the food to make sure that it got off of the plates for my brother who was going to do the dishes . I took a couple of containers and poured any extra food into them so that we could keep them for leftovers . I took it to the table and scrubbed the table down . I picked up any extra scraps that were on the table and kept them in the rag . When I was done , I took the rag to the sink and washed it off .
My whole life I thought the only way to unclog a toilet was by using a plunger and it was disguising . What a terrible thing to have to do , grab this wooden stick with this rubber suction cup looking thing at the end of it that was already dirty with the toilet water from the last time someone used it . Then finally , one day an ex girlfriend tells me that if you pour bleach into a clogged toilet and let it sit for awhile that it will dissolve in there and somehow make the toilet flush able . Since then I do n't even have a plunger and any time I can I share the knowledge with others who do the same thing now and can not believe that it works . I do n't know how plungers even sell anymore .
Every day , since usually my whole family is away at school or work , they get home hungry . On one of these days , recently , I decided that I would be the one to cook dinner for them , figuring that they deserve a break after a whole day 's worth of hard work . First , I had to figure out a meal that I could prepare that everyone would like . After deciding , I prepared the teriyaki sauce in a pan on the stove using soy sauce and brown sugar . Once the sauce was done , I added some chopped up chicken and mixed it well to make sure the chicken got an even coating of sauce . Separately from this , I cooked about 3 cups of rice in the rice cooker . Once they all got home from school and work , they were pleased to find that I had made dinner , and they all seemed to think it was delicious .
I have a friend that lives far away and I want to send a letter to him . I think about how I can get the letter to him without driving far away . I remember that I can mail the letter . I can pay to have the postal service take my letter and give it to my friend for me , which is much easier . I put the letter inside the envelope and lick the sticky side of the flap . I press down the sticky part of the flap against the envelope to make sure my letter stays safe inside . On the front of the envelope , I write where my friend lives in the center , and where I live in the top left corner . I put a stamp on the top right corner , which shows the postal service that I have paid them . I then drive to the post office and drop the stamped letter into a box where all the letters are picked up and delivered .
We are having a tea party ! Megan and Veronica are at my house today . Megan lines up all the chairs while Veronica slides the table over to the kitchen . We gather all of the plastic cups from our grocery store play set and put them on the table in front of the teddy bears . Then we sit at the big table and wait ... `` Wheeeee '' said the kettle as mother scurries over to take it off of the stove . Gives up each a teacup with little flowers on it , and then puts a tea bag in each one . The teddy bears will have to pretend . When she pours the water into our cups , the teabag turns the water brown ! It 's like magic . Then when we are done making the water brown , we take out the teabags and plop a little bit of sugar into our cups . I love tea parties with Veronica and Megan .
My husband and I are going on a trip . We purchased our plane tickets online a few weeks ago and today is finally the day . A friend of ours drops us off at the airport near the sign that has our airline service on it . There we show the attendant our tickets in order to let the airline know that we have arrived at the airport for our flight . We hand over our larger suitcases that will be stored in the cargo area of the plane during the flight . My husband 's suitcase is a little heavy , so the attendant weighs it to make sure it 's not over the 50 lb limit that my airline requires . Once our bags were checked , the attendant put a tag on them indicated which flight they will be going on . After we have checked in , we take our carry on bags and tickets and head to the security station . When we arrived at the security station , we stood in a long line and show a TSA agent our drivers license . We placed the tub and our carry on luggage on a table that x-rays your luggage to make sure you are not carrying anything dangerous on the plane . We also had to go through a metal detector . Once we were done we headed to the gate where our plane would be leaving .
After grocery shopping I drove home to put away the items I had purchased , I carried all of the bags into the kitchen and placed them on the counters . After all of the bags were inside , I began to remove items from the bags . The first items which I put away were the items which needed to stay frozen . I put all of these in the freezer . I was then able to store all the other food items in the pantry . Because I sometimes have more than one item of each in the pantry , I place the oldest one in front of the new one on the shelf . I had also purchased toilet paper which I carried to the bathroom . I was happy to have all of the groceries for the week placed where they belonged .
When the garbage can is full it is time to empty it . You first take the top off of the garbage can . Pull the strings of the garbage bag making sure everything inside the bag is pushed down enough . Then make sure the bag is closed . Pull the bag out of the garbage can and put it outside to be put to the road for the garbage man . Open the bag , then placing it inside the garbage can . Before folding the top over the can , make sure all the air is out from between the bag and the can . Then fold the bag over the top . Once this is completed you are ready to start putting more garbage in your new bag . Continue to put garbage in it until it is full again .
I try to balance my checkbook at least once a week . The last time I did it , it went like this . I opened Microsoft Excel which contains a spreadsheet that looks like a checkbook register . Then I tried to placed them all in order by date . Then I tried to smooth them all out the best I could . Then I took each receipt and entered the amount that I spent in the appropriate column and any deposits in its appropriate column as well . Then I kept doing that until all my receipts were done . The way I checked that is I logged on to my bank account online . If I saw that it was posted then I un-highlighted the item until I saw that they were all clear . Then I take my balance that I have on Excel and match it with the balance on my bank account on line . If they matched , I would be done . However , they did n't match so I had to go back and look at each item again and see what I left out or maybe put in twice . I found my error and I was done .
My daughter 's have birthdays within two months of each other , so every year , instead of presents , we do birthday adventures . This year we planned a mini vacation to a local safari zoo . My husband and I spent hours online searching for something fun and interesting to do . We found a zoo two hours south of us that has hands on safari tours . I called the zoo and scheduled a private tour for our girls . After we booked the tour , my husband and I went online to find local hotels . We went through all the listings and found a suite with a kitchen that we thought would work best for us . We looked up directions on MapQuest to get to the location , and are excited to start our trip this Friday morning .
I brushed my teeth last night . I walked over to my bathroom and grabbed my electronic tooth brush . Then I squeezed a small pea-sized amount of toothpaste out from my tube that I leave out on my bathroom counter ready to go . Then I turn on my faucet in my bathroom sink to get the brush-head and toothpaste wet , because it is easier to spread around in my mouth and it does not feel dry and abrasiveness on my tongue . Then I put the toothbrush in my mouth and slowly and regularly draw it back and forth , up and down , over my teeth . I get the surface of my teeth , behind my teeth , and push down on the caps of my teeth with just enough friction that it cleans them , but not too strong otherwise it will be bad for the brush and hurt my teeth . Then I spit the toothpaste out , take some water from the faucet into my mouth and swish it around in my mouth and then spit it out to get the toothpaste out of my mouth .
A time when I called 911 was when somebody was robbing a place near where I was . I noticed someone robbing a convenience store with a mask over their head and so I stepped away and called the police . I felt that the need to go away so that the person did n't see me and then take out my cellphone and dial the number . I then told them where I was and what was going on . I stayed in a safe place and gave them my contact information . Ultimately , this information was used to ask me about the event that transpired and try to gain evidence about the situation . I felt that this process was easy and that the police offers responded quickly and efficiently .
My wife had just got a new job , but it was in a different city . We sold the house we were living in and moved to the new city staying with friends while we searched for a new house to buy . We wanted one close to my wife 's job so she would n't have to drive too far or spend too much time on the bus . Also , we wanted 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms , an extra room as a hobby/workroom , and a garage . We did n't need a big yard , but wanted some privacy and wanted the neighborhood to not be too noisy . Our bank would loan us money to buy a house a certain price range . Then my wife contacted several real estate agents to find one we liked . After picking one the agent took us around to see the houses . We had our real estate agent make an offer and the owner of the house accepted our price . We were so happy to have bought such a lovely house - our new home .
My wife and I invited some friends over to our flat to watch a television show we all like . We needed to make the flat clean so that our friends would be comfortable when they came over . My wife decided to pick up all of the things that were on the floor . I wanted to clean the bathroom , so I went in there with glass cleaner and toilet bowel cleaner to make sure that it was very clean . I poured the toilet bowel cleaner into the porcelain toilet and scrubbed the inside and outside to ensure that it was clean . The kitchen was then cleaned by my wife with a rag and a good cleaner .
In the spring I went to the garden center to purchase seeds , fertilizer , and gardening tools . Back at home I dug small holes into the dirt in my garden , placed a few seeds in each hole , and covered the holes with dirt . I then watered the garden , and made sure to water it every day . Over the next several weeks I removed any weeds that were growing in the garden , and watched as the plants continued to grow . Flowers then appeared on the plants , and bees arrived to pollinate the flowers . Then , vegetables started to grow where the flowers had been . After a while they began to ripen and continued to grow until they were big enough to pick .
One day we decided to go camping . First , we packed all of the food that we would need to have to eat . We packed granola bars , chips , and sandwiches . Then we got into the car and went camping . We drove to the camping site and set up our tent . Then we put our sleeping bags in the tent . We became warm and also roasted some marsh mellows , and made some smores . Then it was getting late so we all went to sleep . The next day we went on a hike in the woods and walked around the whole day . Then we were getting hungry so we ate our food . After that we set up another fire and told scary stories . Then we got back in our car and packed everything up and went home .
My friend was going to have a housewarming party because she just moved to Boston . I was excited to go , even though I did n't really know anyone else besides my friend Sam . It was held on a Friday night , so I put on my cutest skirt and a black shirt and fixed my makeup and hair . The party was in full swing when I arrived , and my friend Sam greeted me at the door . Most of the people were dancing already , but I was apprehensive because I 'm not the best dancer . I went to the kitchen and got myself a beer and sipped on it while watching everything . A guy I did n't know with blonde hair came up to me after a little bit and started to ask me about myself . I spent several hours dancing at the party and ended up having a bit too much to drink so I called an Uber to go home and had to come back for my car the next day .
Last night , we had the most epic party with all of my friends . This morning , my house is a complete and total mess . I am going to have to clean it up . I need to throw away every can , cup , paper plate , napkins , and all the random food that is hanging around . After that , I will go through and gather all of the dishes that need to be washed . I will wash , dry and put away all the dishes . Next , I will go into the bathroom and clean the toilet and tub . All of the garbage needs to get taken out to the garbage cans . The last thing I will so to clean will be the floors . I will vacuum , sweep and mop .
The first thing I do before getting ready for bed is I take a shower . Then I get get dressed and brush my teeth . I take the sheets off the bed and smack it hard with a pillow to make sure they are nice and clean . Then I 'll read for about an hour , but sometimes I 'll fall asleep while reading . Then I 'll wake up for a little bit longer and read some more . Then I 'll get off of my bed and go downstairs and check to make sure that all the lights , appliances , electronics , etc. are turned off . Then I 'll check and see if all the doors are locked . Then I 'll crawl into bed and drift off to dreamland .
My first time at the new high end steak house downtown , maybe my expectations were set too high , even though this place was being compared to Ruth 's Chris . The wait staff was very pleasant and well mannered and it was a quiet ambient setting . I decided to order steak -LRB- I normally order fried chicken everywhere I go -RRB- I wanted it medium rare and made that very clear to the waiter , I saw him jot it down when I said it . I waited about 40 minutes which seemed strangely long given there was only 2 other couples in the restaurant one of which already had their food . I pick up my fork with my left hand and my knife with the other . I begin to cut into the steak and realize it 's taking more effort than I expected . I realized why ; it was because my steak was very well done , and dry . I figured I would at least taste it and give it a chance , I do n't like to complain . I called the waiter over and politely explained to him that I knew it was n't his fault , but the steak was not made to order . He offered to bring me another steak , but I sent the steak back and told him I 'd rather just have the fried chicken .
I wanted to make some extra money so that I could afford a nice vacation later in the year . So , even though I had a full-time job , I decided to get a part time job on the week-ends . I was very open to the type of work that I would be willing to do , but I thought that retail would give me the best opportunity to find week-end work . Then I made sure that my clothing was professional and pleasing . I answered ads in the newspapers , but I also started to drop into different stores to fill out an application and leave a copy of my resume . In all I went to about 35 different places and I got a couple of call backs for interviews . I decided to take the job that was close to where I lived so that I would n't have to spend so much time traveling . I started my new part-time job the very next week-end in a small women 's boutique . I really have enjoyed working there and now I have the extra cash that I needed .
It was a monday night , after dinner that I was preparing to put my son to sleep . The time was around 9PM , which was his bedtime . My son loved the story cat in the hat . I tucked him into bed and turned his little night light on by his bedtime . I pulled a little stool to his bedside and opened his favorite story up . He was really sleepy at the time and I knew he would fall asleep very quickly . I got quieter as the story went on , so he could fall asleep in peace . When he was fully asleep , I shut his little night light off and kissed him on his forehead . I whispered \ \ I love you , goodnight \ \ to him in a soft gentle voice . I shut his door very slowly and gently to not make any noise .
Every night , I 'll take my son Jimmy to bed . First I take him to the bathroom so that he can brush his teeth and wash his face . Then , I take his hand and lead him to bed , he usually is yawning by the time we get there . I usually read him a story that I let him pick out . The other night he picked out `` Where the Wild Things Are '' which is also his favorite book . After the story , I 'll kiss him goodnight and turn off the light , but usually Jimmy will ask me to turn his nightlight on , but not always as sometimes Jimmy likes to look out his window , but only when the moon is bright and the sky is not cloudy . I will tell him `` good night , '' one last time before I close his door and go to bed myself .
Today was the start of Spring , so I decided it was time to get some cleaning done . The first and largest thing to deal with was my apartment flat . I started by picking up any loose items that were not in their proper place . I then moved all the furniture so I could clean the floors where the furniture is normally sitting . I vacuumed the exposed floor then moved the furniture back into place with a couple changes in the arrangement for fun . Then I swept the rest of the floor after dusting any surfaces that needed it . After wiping down all the surfaces in the bathroom with a disinfecting cleaner , I took a look around my flat to assess my work . My apartment was now clean and it felt great !
A few years ago I went to New York City . It 's not easy to drive a car around the city , due to it being so busy and so many people living there . The main options for getting around are walking , taking the subway , bus , or taxi . We usually took the subway around , but decided to take a taxi from my hotel to see the Lion King on Broadway . I went out of the hotel and hailed a taxi by holding my hand up like you might see in the movies . A yellow taxi pulled up to stop , and I got inside . The driver did n't talk much , and drove a little quickly for my liking , but I got there much sooner than the other transportation options would have taken . I paid the driver the fare on the meter , plus a little tip , and went inside to enjoy the show .
I was dressed in my best business outfit , which was clean and pressed and well-fitting . Waiting in the lobby for my turn to be called in to be interviewed , however , I was nervous . I kept tugging at my clothing and readjusting my appearance without realizing it . Finally , I was called into an office which was clean and intimidating . I sat in an uncomfortable chair , across from an important-looking man in a much more comfortable seat . I noticed he did not appear nervous at all . He began the questioning , and my nerves began to fade when he relaxed into the interview , asking questions I expected to hear , and smiling at my unexpected responses . He asked only a few questions related to the job I was interviewing for , and many more about my own personality and tendencies . I felt that I was responding in a way that he liked , and so I continued in that manner , and felt much more confident . At the end of the interview , the man stood up and shook my hand , and told me they would call me after their round of interviews were complete .
Having bonfire on the beach is one of my favorite things to do while on summer vacation . It is important to only do this activity at the beach because that is the safest place to have a bonfire . My friends and I planned to have a bonfire last night . I was in charge of collecting enough wood for the fire , so I spent the day doing just that . I met my friends at the beach and we started assembling a `` pit '' for the fire . The pit is a circle made with rocks , this keeps the fire contained . We then added the wood to the fire and lit the wood to start the bonfire . Bonfires are a great way to spend time with friends .
I needed to find a DVD player for my grandmother 's birthday , but it was late on a Sunday and I did n't know which stores were open . I decided to use google and look up the store 's hours . I typed the store 's name into the search engine and it automatically showed me their phone number , so I called and a recording answered . By pressing the correct numbers , I was able to reach the store manager who told me the store 's hours . So I drove safely , but quickly to the store to retrieve the DVD player , a nice card and gift bag for her birthday present . Then I put it all in the bag and drove to her house for her birthday dinner . I was relieved to be able to find the gift in time before the store closed .
My wife and myself were getting tired of our small apartment and wanted something bigger to live in . Plus , we wanted to start having babies and needed the space . We contacted a realtor and he showed us a few houses in areas we liked and that we could afford . There was one house we really loved , so we put in a bid on the house to say what was the highest we would pay . We contacted our bank and they allowed us to get a mortgage loan to buy the house . We paid 20 % of the cost of the house upfront and will now pay the bank back the rest of the 80 % plus interest over the next 20 years . We 're getting close to moving into our new home and are very excited .
My husband and I were finally going on a trip that we had been planning since we got married . Before we could go I had to pack my suitcase . I began by making a list of all of the different things I would need to bring . This was tricky because where we were going experiences many different types of weather within just a few days span . After I had made a list I went and got my suitcase from the closet and made sure that there was nothing left in it from the last time I used it . Next I added my pants and heavier sweaters and sweatshirts . After that I added my shirts and cold weather wear . I ended by packing my socks and belts on the top .
My wife and I took a trip to California and we went through a really beautiful mountain range . When we were driving , we were very high up and we wanted to take a picture of it . Eventually , we found a part of the road where we could park and take a picture . When we got to the beautiful place , someone else got out to see the view . They asked if we wanted them to take the picture for us . I said that that would be fine and we were very thankful . He took a while because he was n't used to the controls , but eventually if worked for him . He gave us the phone back with the picture shown on the phone right there .
Last Friday night my mom took me to shop for new clothes at the mall . The store that we went to had tons of clothes to choose from . We had to ask an employee for directions just to find the kids section ! The nice employee told us that the kids section would be right in front of us when we got to the second floor . My mom and I picked out a couple of great ones that we thought would look really nice . We then started looking at the shirts . It was harder to find nice shirts , but after some time , we were able to find five that we both liked a lot . On our way back to the car , I carried the bag of shorts and my mom carried the bag of shirts .
A friend came over for dinner recently . While we were waiting for the meal to finish cooking , I asked him if he wanted a drink . He said he sure did and asked for any kind of soda that I had . He said any one of those would be fine so I headed across the room and into the kitchen . I opened the refrigerator and pulled out the two liter bottle of Ginger Ale . Next , I grabbed a large glass from the cupboard and then opened the freezer to remove one of the two ice trays . Then I unscrewed the cap from the soda bottle , tilted the bottle over the glass and filled it up with sparkly Ginger Ale . The drink fizzed and bubbled when it came into contact with the ice cubes . I returned the ice to the freezer and the soda to the refrigerator and then took the drink out to my guest .
Last week I was able to go on a date with my husband . We have been together for a long time , going on nine years , and have a toddler , so it is rare to be able to get away to have a date night . Both our families live pretty far away , so to go out without our child , we have to call a babysitter . We went to a French restaurant , where I had a steak cooked medium rare , and he had a pasta with a creamy sauce and chicken . We split a creme brulee for dessert , paid the bill , left a tip for the waiter , and left . After dinner , we went to see the new Wonder Woman movie , it was action-packed and very exciting to watch .
Terri unloads the dishwasher every day for her mother . She knows it is important to keep it free of dishes for the dirty ones to go in . So , after school , Terri unloads any clean dishes her mother cleaned earlier , and puts each cup , plate , and dish away neatly . She takes those out too , and puts them below in the cabinet with the other pots . The last thing she does is puts away the silverware . She has to be careful with that because of the knives . So , she takes each section of silverware carefully , and puts away all the spoons , forks , and knives . When she is done with every dish , and it is empty , she closes the front door of it and locks it . Her mother then can fill it again after dinner , with no worries of clean dishes to put away first .
Yesterday my sister and I went to the sauna . When we got there the worker said there would be a 15 minute wait . We grabbed a quick workout first . We finally got to go in and after the week I had I do n't think I could have waited much longer . My sister uses the sauna because she says it is spiritual . We set the sauna for 175 degrees and set a timer for 30 minutes . We both chose to go in nude and just sit on a towel . The smell of the cedar when we walked in instantly soothed me . After that we left and we each left the cashier a 10 dollar tip . I cant wait to go back next week .
The other day my car was running low on gas so I stopped at the gas station . I had to wait for a free pump before I could park my car to get the gas . Once I got my spot at the pump I turned my car off so as not to give off a spark while pumping my gas . Stepping out of the car I slide my debit card into the card slot and selected debit . Once the machine read my card I pulled it out then entered my pin number . After the company confirmed that I had money in my account they allowed me to select my fuel grade , which for me is mid-grade . I lifted the gas pump , opened my gas tank , slide the nozzle inside , pulled the trigger , and began pumping gas into my car . Once the pump shut off I knew my tank was full so I removed the nozzle returning the pump to its proper place . Once I was buckled I started my car and took off once more .
On most evenings I will come together with my family to say prayers . After we have finished saying prayers , I will watch a little television . I will usually have a little snack or drink while watching . I will then go to my bedroom and brush my teeth . Then I will change out of my daily clothes and put on my bed clothes . I usually will go and get some water to place on my night table in case I get thirsty during the night . I like to read a little bit before going to bed . It makes me sleepy and lets me fall asleep easier . I like to fluff up my pillows before settling my head down . I then say goodnight .
Yesterday I went to the gardening store to buy some basil and mint . When I was there I saw a beautiful orchid on sale and decided to buy it as well . When I got home , I felt the soil of the basil and mint and felt it was a bit dry . So I poured some water from the tap into a glass and then slowly poured it into the two pots until they felt moist . Today I read the instructions for caring for the orchid carefully . It said that instead of using normal water , that I should actually use ice cubes . I pulled three ice cubes out of a tray in the freezer and carried them over to the plant in my hand . I then put a reminder in my smartphone 's calendar to tell me to put ice cubes in the pot one week later .
This summer I went on a camping trip to a park near my house in the woods . The park is on a lake so I decided to set up my tent on the shore of the water . I arrived just before dark so I had to hurry to get things set up . Then I set up the tent and put my sleeping bag inside . As the last light of the day began to fade I hurried and gathered wood for a fire . I set up a fire pit surrounded by rocks . I had a lighter so I did n't need to resort to any slamming of rocks or rubbing of sticks . Once the fire was nice and big I made a dinner of hotdogs and marshmallows . Then I went to sleep under the stars .
Sometimes I enjoy going for a walk because it is a really good , low stress way to exercise . So before I decide I want to go for a walk , I check the internet to see how the weather is going to be that day . Then I go ahead and look around my house for a good pair of walking shoes . I get dressed and put on my shoes . I lace them up , not too tight , but tight enough . Then I go outside and either walk around the neighborhood ( if it 's not too dark ) or I might decide to go to the park . If I do that , I 'll drive my car to the park and park in the parking lot . Then I look to see where the walking trail is located . Then I 'll walk for about an hour or so . When I 'm tired , I 'll get back into my car and drive home .
I ordered a pizza , my usual Thursday night routine , from Racanelli 's pizza , a local pizzeria that cooks real , Italian-style Pizza . My guy Robby answered the call . `` Hey Robby my man . `` Hi , what can I get for you ? '' `` Yes , I 'll take what I usually get '' `` Sure , it 'll be ready in 10 minutes . See you here ! '' `` See you . '' The usual pizza I always ordered was the 12 inch personal pizza , with mushrooms , onion , extra sauce , and spinach . When I had first started ordering pizza , it took up to 20 minutes . I put down my phone and began the drive to Racanelli 's , which would only take 5 minutes to get there . I would be excited to not only pick up my pizza , but also see Robby in person and strike a conversation with him during the 5 minute wait .
Last week I had some trouble with my toilet . Evidently , someone in my family had placed way too much toilet paper in there and now it would not flush properly . So I went to the hardware store and bought a plunger which is like a rubber suction cup on a wooden stick . Then I drove back home and I opened the toilet lid . I flushed it again after the water settled , just to make sure it was really clogged . and I pushed and pushed and pushed until the water went down a little more and then I could tell that the toilet paper was slowly unclogging from the toilet . I pushed down a little more just to be sure , then I flushed the toilet again . It flushed successfully and all of the water went down the toilet like it is supposed to . Then I placed the plunger beside the toilet in case I needed it again .
I love to ski but it 's hard to get out on the slopes . One winter morning my friend Ellie and I decided to take off of work to go skiing . We loaded up her truck with our equipment and got on the road . We went into the changing rooms to put on our bibs , jackets , heavy socks and ski boots . Then we bought our lift tickets , attached them to the zippers on our jackets , and went over to the lift . We put our skis on and got on the lift to take it to one of the easier hills . We wanted to start slowly before we went on the more difficult hills . We stood side by side and pushed off . We laughed as we flew down the hill , knowing we were ready to tackle a bigger hill next and confident we 'd be on the black diamonds by the end of the day .
Generally I have the same morning routine every day . My routine differs on days that I do n't have to work but I work most days and will talk about that . I wake up to my alarm clock and then go to the bathroom and take a shower . I use an electric toothbrush that cleans my teeth really well . I take the toothpaste out of the bathroom cabinet and grab my toothbrush from the toothbrush holder on the sink . I put toothpaste on the toothbrush and then put the toothbrush in my mouth . Once the toothbrush is in my mouth I turn it on and the head of the toothbrush begins to spin . What I really like about my toothbrush is that it vibrates every 30 seconds to let you know how long you have been brushing . I then spit out the toothpaste in the sink and rinse off the toothbrush . I finish off by lightly rinsing my mouth out with water .
Typically my board game evenings are organized a week in advance . I determine the style of board games I want to play for the night , either competitive or cooperative . Sometimes I would want to play a kickstarter game I just received in the mail . Depending on the type of game night I want , I send out a facebook invitation to a few of my friends interested in the particular game style . In this particular case , we decided to go for a competitive theme , which included games like ticket to ride . In terms of food , I kept the invite simple , order takeout from the local chinese restaurant with the event starting at 6PM on a Friday night . I typically use the casual midnight as the end date but it is not set in stone .
Last week , my mom told me about a fundraiser she is running . It involves making meals for the elderly . She wants me to gather my friends together , and bake different items . Then it dawned on me ; what if I was elderly and needed a helping hand here and there . That thought was nagging at me . I decided to put my anger aside , and do a good deed . We made Chilli , lasagna , a cake , chicken amongst other things . When we finally served the elders the food we could tell how much it meant to them . I 'll look back on that week for the rest of my life and know that me putting my pride to the side for just a little bit , impacted people in a tremendous way .
When I was a freshman in high school we each had the opportunity to buy an inexpensive tree as part of the Arbor Day holiday . Part of the proceeds for the purchase were going to plant more trees in town . The tree I had was some kind of evergreen tree and I planned to plant it in the front yard . I asked my Dad where it 'd be best to plant it and we picked a spot where there were some flowers , but no trees . In order to plant it I read the instructions that came with the tree and started by digging a hole that was about twice the size of the root ball of the tree . I then tried to make the hole a good shape before putting in some moss and fill dirt . I watered the tree that day and made sure to water it each day for about a week until we had a good rain . The tree grew and became quite large . The one thing I did n't realize is that I should have planned better for how big the tree was going to get because it ended up shadowing over the flower planters a bit .
I like to iron cloths , because I like to look nice and neat . I took out the ironing board and set it up near a plug in . I got the outfit that I wanted to wear , a shit and a pair of pants . While pre heating , I read the label on the shirt to see what temperature to iron it on . It is a cotton shirt with printed logo of my favorite band . To avoid melting the design , I placed the iron on a low temp and placed a towel over the shirt so the iron would not touch the design . I ironed the shirt sleeves first , starting with the shoulder and working my way back and forth perpendicular to the fibers towards the arm opening . I repeated the process for the body of the shirt , then hung it on a hanger while I ironed the pants . The pants would need to be ironed at a higher temperature , So I turned the iron up , placed the jeans on the ironing board with the jeans laying there like someone where wearing them .
Today I had a doctors appointment . I woke up early , brushed my teeth and then got dressed . I walked downstairs and ate my breakfast quickly . I got into my car and was on my way . It only took 10 minutes to get to my destination . When I walked into the Dr 's office , I signed in and took a seat near the window . The nurse finally called me back . I started with the nurse taking my weight and height . She then took a few more things such as blood pressure and my temperature . Once we were done with that , she led me to my room to see the Dr. Once he arrived , he asked me a few questions about my overall health . He said that everything seemed just fine . I left shortly after . Got into my car and drove back home . My visit was good .
The last time that I folded clothes , I did so in my room . This was an easy and relaxing process , but since I had a large load of clothes to fold , it was somewhat time consuming . I went through every piece of clothing and folded it in a similar and orderly fashion . Upon finishing this activity , I put some clothes in the drawer and I hung other articles of clothing up . I felt that my room seemed much more cleaner and I felt accomplished . Everything was in the place that it belonged and everything was dry and clean . This process was easy , but it did take a large amount of time due to the large amount of clothes that I had to fold . I should have taken it little by little instead of doing it all at once .
This morning I decided to make my bed after walking up . I first removed all of the sheets , blankets , and pillows from the mattress -LRB- except for the fitted sheet -RRB- . I picked up the flat sheet first and spread it on top of the mattress . I pulled it all the way up to the top of the mattress , and then folded it down about a foot and a half . Once the sheet was even on both sides and smooth , I spread out my blanket on top of it . I again made sure that it was even on both sides . I also placed the two large pillows on the top of the mattress at the head of the bed . I topped the quilt with matching decorative pillows placed on top of the large pillows already at the head of the bed .
Laying flooring in a room is something that Dan does every day at his job . he is very good at contract work , and he helps with homes . One thing he does a lot are the floors . he takes floors out that have rotten wood , and rips it out with tools , and it takes time to take out rotten wood . He makes it smooth and buffs out any rough edges with a machine that runs across the floor . Then he takes some polish and seals the floor , to protect the new floor . Sometimes he has to do this seven or eight times , and it makes the floor protected and shine . When he is finished , he checks for any cracks or edges that need to be sanded down and repaired .
It is the first Weekend of December . We still do n't have a Christmas tree in our house , and we need to start putting up decorations . In order to decorate , we need to go buy a tree . My wife and I got out of the car and walked over the the large rows of Christmas Trees . We know that we needed something that was n't going to be too tall and would n't fit in our living room . Also , we needed one that was going to be wide and big around . It was just a little taller than I was . It had a wide base with branches all around it , and it looked very fresh and healthy . We walked over to the farmer who was at the end of the row and paid him for the tree . They chopped it down for us and wrapped it in a protective wrapping to withstand the wind on our drive back . We tied down the tree to the roof with cables and make sure it was tight and secure . After so , we drove back home with our newly bought Christmas tree .
I looked at my alarm clock one night and the screen was blank , so I knew the batteries were probably dead . I picked up the alarm clock and turned it over , looking at the back and bottom for a place where the batteries go . On the bottom of the clock I saw what looked like a little rectangular door with a latch on one side . The little rectangular door came off the clock and underneath I saw two batteries . They said AA on them , so I knew they were double A. I went into the kitchen and found some double A batteries in a drawer . I took them back to the clock , and pulled the old batteries out of the clock . I checked inside the clock where the batteries had been and saw a picture of a battery in each spot where the batteries go . I lined up the bumpy end and flat end of each battery with the picture inside the clock when I put the new batteries in . Then I put the little door back on the clock the same way i took it off , by pushing in on the latch and this time pressing it down into place .
Taking medicine is something I have to remind to do every day . Today I took medicine in order to keep my blood pressure down . The way I take medicine is to first get a glass of water , and then to take a pill . It could be bad for the esophagus if you do n't do it in this order . I 'm pretty used to it since I do it everyday , and there 's not much to it . Some people take medicine with a liquid medicine or by getting a shot . My best way to get my blood pressure down is by following the doctor 's instructions and taking this medication that he prescribed me . I 'm glad I take this medication .
We were going to Disney World ! But first we had to get ready . We looked up tickets to Disney World and for the airplane ride on the internet and bought them . Then we had to pack . I had lots of cool Disney shirts . I also packed the rest of my clothes , my toothbrush and toothpaste and stuff for cleaning my hair . Once everything was all packed , I double-checked my travel checklist . I had n't forgotten a thing ! After standing in line and going through the metal detectors , we got to our terminal and waited for our plane to arrive to take us to Disney World . We flew on the airplane to Florida , and took a taxi to our hotel . We checked in , carried our bags up to our room , and then looked at the different brochures for Disney World . We made a list of things we would get started on the next day while we ate dinner we got from room service , then we went to sleep . In the morning , we got ready to go out by getting dressed , eating breakfast , and brushing our teeth . We grabbed our itinerary and started off . We crossed off a bunch of things on our to-do list every day . We ate breakfast and dinner at the hotel , but we always ate lunch out in the different parks . We bought souvenirs , too . We had a total blast !
Have you ever had chocolate made from milk and cocoa instead of hot chocolate from a packet and hot water ? It is so delicious . First you will need hot milk . Pour your milk into a pan and turn the burner on . The burner will cause the milk to heat up and it will start to bubble . Once you have rolling bubbles of milk you know your milk is boiling . Make sure that the sugar and cocoa dissolve well . Turn off your burner and let stand to cool before pouring into your cup or drinking it . This is a much tastier way of drinking hot chocolate .
Museums are awesome places filled with things of the past and I was curious what I could learn . I decided to go to a museum . First I have to find out if admission is free or if there a cost for entry . It was free of cost on certain days , so I decided on one of those days . Then I planned on my transportation method and decided to take a bike ride there . I made sure to pack proper previsions such as drinks and snacks . Once I took my bike ride there and entered , I had a look around at all the exhibits . I also made sure to learn as much as possible and took pictures of things that stood out and I liked . Once I got done with most exhibits I headed home .
I wanted to buy a fruit tree for my garden . Most fruit trees are very pretty when they have flowers on , and then in summer or fall they have fruit on too ! I was very excited . The garden shop had lots of different kinds of tree , apples , pears , plums and peaches . I decided I wanted a peach tree . All the trees for sale were only about as tall as I am , and very thin , to make it easier for one person to plant them . They were all in very big plastic pots , but would need to be planted in the ground to grow best . I put the tree in my cart and went to check out . The woman at the check out explained that when I got home I was going to have to dig a very big hole to put my tree in , and then give it lots of water every day for at least a week . I promised to do that . I wanted the tree to do well .
When I was a kid I loved going down to the playground . I would beg my mom to take me down to the park where there was a little playground . We got into a routine where she would take me after school . I 'd rush home , quickly finish my homework , pour a drink and make a sandwich and after an hour I would be done . So then I 'd go grab my mom usually in the lounge or in her study and we would head off to the playground . We 'd throw a tennis ball to each other and sometimes we would take my dog with and let her run around crazily . I loved the pipe and the little obstacles , it made for a great time and I have so many fun memories about being at the playground and I will always remember it fondly .
Last night I told my husband that I planned on scheduling a board game night once a week with our little family . He thought it was a great idea . We have lots of games like Monopoly , Sorry , Scrabble . In the morning I mentioned it to our kids who were very excited about it . We picked out a day of the week that everyone was happy with . When game night came , I was able to surprise my family with a few new games I picked up at the store . We ended up playing Candy land and had a blast ! There is nothing better than spending quality time with my family . The kids are growing up quickly and we need to cherish them while they are little and spend as much time with them as we can .
Last week , my family and I moved from our hometown in New Jersey , to New York City because my daughter is starting college in the fall . We have a 3 bedroom house and quite a bit of furniture . So we did n't have to do all of the heavy lifting , we only packed in the car what we could safely carry . Since we could n't lift certain heavy items , we found a moving company in the phone book and hired them . Bigger furniture like the couch and TV stand were safely packed in a big truck , by a local moving company . The moving company drove with us to New York City and helped us unload all of our furniture , and then we showed them where we wanted it in the house .
I was so excited ; my mom was taking me shopping to buy books ! It was cold and rainy out , so I had to put on my shoes and jacket first and grab my Katniss umbrella . Then I went out with my mom to the car . Once we got inside , I looked at the store . All the shelves were arranged in sections . There were books for little kids , books for people like me , books for grown-ups , and every kind of book in between . On the way there , I grabbed a basket so that I would n't have to carry all my books around and make my arms tired . The books were lined up in ABC order on the shelves , using the author 's last name to show where they were supposed to go . I found a book about dragons , another book about pirates , and a book about kangaroos . I grabbed all of them and put them in my basket . When I had enough , I went and found my mom in the grown-up section . She had a book about dragons and pirates , too . Holding my hand , we walked up to the checkout counter . I put my basket on the counter and the woman behind the cash register scanned them with a red laser that told her how much each book cost . When she told my mom , my mom pulled a plastic credit card out of her purse . Then the woman put our books in a shopping bag . I took the bag and my mom and I left the store to go home .
I had to give a big presentation at my work about how well we were doing . I had booked a conference room to have the meeting in . When I got there , none of the presentation equipment was set up ! There was a big screen at one end of the room and a projector which put the picture on the screen . I turned on the projector and made sure it was pointing at the screen correctly . I had to turn off the lights in the room to make the projection bright enough to see . I connected my laptop to the projector with a cable and set the slide show ready to go . I have a little remote control that moves between the slides , so I checked that I could go forwards and backwards on the slides . Then I sat down and waited for everyone else to arrive .
When I was in high school , I always needed the help of an alarm clock to wake me up in the morning . This would help me get all of my things ready for the day and get to school on time . One morning , though , the alarm clock did n't go off , and I ended up waking up and going to school much later than usual . After school that day , I realized that the battery on the alarm clock was probably dead , so I walked to a convenience store close to my school to pick up some batteries . I had my mom pick me up from the store , and after getting home , I changed the batteries on the alarm clock . That night , I set my usual alarm , and sure enough , it went off right on time the next morning . Unlike the day before , I was able to get all of my things ready and be at school right on time .
The weather was nice today , warm and sunny with no sign of rain , so my best friend and I decided to have a picnic . First , we thought about a good location , and decided to go to a state park not very far away . The park has lots of picnic tables , plus trails for hiking and other activities we could do after eating . We put some ice in the bottom of the cooler . After that , we put in some bottled water , then potato salad and fruit , stored in their own sturdy plastic containers . The sandwiches went on top , where they would n't get squished by the heavier items . We packed the cooler in the trunk of my car , along with some sunscreen and bug spray , and drove to the state park . While we ate our meal , we watched the wildlife nearby . Squirrels played in the tree , birds flew overhead , and a deer cautiously crept out of the woods to graze at the edge of the clearing . When we finished eating , we picked up all of the trash and put it into a bag . We carried the cooler and the trash back to the car and put it away before going hiking .
Cooking fish is a fun and cool activity that many people can do because there are so many steps . First the step is to find a good sized fish . Now I know what your thinking , and you can not just grab any ole fish out of a tank or something you found in a stream . My favorite fish to cook is probably drum , so once you have a good nice drum you first have to cut it . Get all the meat off of it and then there are a number of ways to cook it . I like to fry my fish , so I season it with a number of thinks and then make sure to cover it in flour and bread crumbs . I then heat the oil I will be using to fry it to a very hot temperature and then dunk the fish in the oil until it is nice and brown .
Fish is my all time favorite dish from anywhere . I prefer fresh fish . We have big international market , and I bought some pomfret fish , which was $ 4 per pound . I bought 3 lbs . I decided to make fry fish . I told the butcher to make thin slices . I washed them nicely , dried them on paper . Then , I seasoned flour with all time spice . Now , one by one I coated fish in seasoned flour and set aside . I put them in refrigerator for half an hour . When It became hot enough , I slowly put pieces of fish one by one , next to each other . Did not overcrowd them . I let it cook each side for at least 3 to 4 minutes , and then turned them over , and cooked another 3 minutes on medium temperature . It was very crispy and delicious .
When I was in high school , I played on the football team , the Lions . Our team was well loved by the town we lived in , and every Friday night the football game was a big event . I was a defensive tackle . Even though I was n't very good , I loved being a part of the team . The Lions were always very good in the regular season , but would lose a few rounds into the playoffs . My senior year of high school was going to be different . We had a true star quarterback named Johnny . Even though I was n't very good , he never made me feel bad about it , even as he would make amazing 60 yard passes every game . Sure enough , with Johnny at the lead , we finally won a state championship my senior year . It was a good year to be playing football .
We made our selection at the steakhouse , slowly sipping our wine to kill the time when the waitress arrived with salads and soon after the entrees . I picked up my knife and began to cut only to realize that the steak was medium . I was so disappointed . I had a moment 's hesitation wondering if I should send it back . I remembered my days working in a restaurant and all things that happen to food that was sent back but in the end , I decided to be very polite and the waitress if she would indeed take my steak back to kitchen knowing they would have to start over . It would totally kill the timing of our dinner but I had waited so long to come try these steaks that I decided it was worth the risk .
When my wife and I were dating , I asked her to go dancing with me . There was a club in the city that had line dancing on Saturdays . I picked her up one of those Saturdays and took her to the club . After we got in , the music started to get really loud and we got really excited . We jumped out into the dance floor and started to dance with each other . We would stomp our feet and clap our hands . We would twirl around and jump around . We went to the side of the floor and got a drink that was over there . She said she had a lot of fun but was tired , so I went and dropped her off at her house .
My sister has an appointment this morning , so I happily agreed to watch my one year old niece and 3 year old nephew so she could go . Before they arrived , I made sure that my outlets still had child covers on them so there would be no chance of either child getting hurt on the outlet . I also put baby gates across the stairs leading downstairs . I would never want them to tumble down . When my sister arrived , she gave me information on when they normally eat a snack and lunch and what time they usually take a nap . She also gave me a diaper bag with extra diapers , wipes , a change of clothes and a favorite toy . I was certainly going to do that . Our first task was building large colorful towers with duplo blocks that my niece loved to knock over and my nephew loved to rebuild . We listened to " The Wiggles " and danced and sang and then it was time for a potty break / diaper change and a snack . With both kids rubbing their eyes , it was very apparent that it was now nap time , right on schedule . After a nap and a lunch of small pieces of chicken and vegetables with mac and cheese , I heard a knock on the door and my sisters voice .
On Monday I usually go grocery shopping , so I decided to make my shopping list in the morning . First , I decided what meals I would make during the week and thought about all of the ingredients I would need to prepare the meals . I looked in my fridge and pantry to see what ingredient I was missing . I also looked at commonly used items , such as milk , bread , and eggs to make sure that I had them . I wrote down anything that was almost gone or completely gone . I then wrote down any household items that I needed , like paper towels and laundry soap . I am planning to have friend over this weekend for a cookout , and needed paper plates . I included these on my list . After finishing my list , I read through it and double checked it before taking it with me to the grocery store .
During the Summer , I like to go and visit my grandma who lives down south in Florida . She lives in Florida during the summer , while I live up north in Minnesota , so I have to purchase a plane ticket to fly down to see her . When I get there , she 's waiting for me at the airport to pick me up and take me to her house . I sit and talk with her for a long time when we get there , catching up on everything she and grandpa have been doing in Florida . When it gets late , I go out to find a hotel to stay at , but sometimes I sleep over at grandma 's house . When I 'm with grandma , we arrange time to go out and eat at restaurants , play games together , and just spend a lot of time hanging out . The whole ride home , I think about the next time I 'll visit her !
One evening , I noticed my alarm clock had stopped working , because I had just checked the clock in the living room , and my alarm clock showed a different time . I knew I had to change the batteries . This is important as I need it to wake me up in time for work . I lifted the plastic cover and checked what batteries it required : two AA-sized batteries . These are quite common , and I got them from the kitchen drawer . I removed the old batteries by lifting them up , then I placed the new batteries in the same position , making sure the plus-side of the batteries -LRB- the little tip -RRB- were in the right direction , as it is usually engraved on the plastic . I adjusted the time with the help of my watch , and went to bed , knowing I would be woken up by my alarm at the right time the next morning .
Sometimes I love to watch movies with my husband . When we do n't have the kids home to disturb us we like to buy a move on demand right from our own living room . The last time we decided to play a movie , my husband went to the `` on demand '' feature on our TV and scrolled through all the `` new release '' movies that were available . We both saw a few movies that we wanted to watch , but we did n't want to watch all of the same movies , so we needed to decide on one . We finally decided to watch a movie we both agreed on . We both watched the movie in quiet without any one disturbing us . It was really nice . I look forward to having those movie days with my husband since they are few and far between these days .
My mother and I decided on Saturday afternoon to replace the floor in our house . It was looking a little old and worn . We drove to Home Depot and bought all of the supplies we would need . Once back home , we had the fun work of ripping up the old floor . That was fun , but very messy . Next we had to make sure it was very clean . Once , the area was completely clean , we put the glue all over the bare cement . Then we carefully laid down the floor pieces , making sure that the pattern was aligned correctly . The final step was to wait for the entire thing to dry . When we got back home , we admired our new floor with pride . It felt really nice to replace the floor ourselves and it made the house look great .
Karen 's Birthday Party is next week , so you have to get ready ! First of all , you have to decide what to give Karen for her birthday . We know that she loves to paint , so how about giving her a watercolor painting set ? A card that you make yourself would be a lot of fun ! Now it 's time to answer the invitation that Karen sent . Be sure and thank her very much for inviting you to the party . You 'll want to write down the time of the party and the date in your diary . On the day of the party , be sure and greet the person at the door and ask how they are doing . It 's important to talk to everyone at the party , even if they are a little shy . And after the presents have been opened , it would be polite to ask Karen 's Mom if you can help her clean up the paper . And when it is time to leave , make sure to thank Karen for inviting you , and her Mom for having you at her house . Wish Karen a Happy Birthday one more time as you leave . You can be sure that you 'll be invited to a lot of parties after this one !
When I was a young child we played football every Thanksgiving with the family . It was so much fun . First we would arrive at my grandparents ' house . Then , while the food was being cooked we would go outside in the back yard and split up into teams . It was a lot of fun . We played flag football , which means that you grab the flag off someone instead of tackling them . We played this way because there were a lot of younger kids like me playing that did not need to get hurt playing traditional football . After the game was over we would all go inside and eat Thanksgiving dinner . This is a very special memory to me and all of my other family members .
Yesterday I chopped up vegetables for a salad . I removed all of the ingredients that I needed for my salad from the fridge . This included lettuce , tomato , cucumber , onion , broccoli , and carrot . I placed each vegetable on the cutting board and began to cut them with a large knife , making sure to remove peels and stems that were inedible . I threw these parts away in the garbage . I made sure to cut the vegetables into small , bite-sized pieces and slices , especially the larger vegetables like broccoli and lettuce . As I finished cutting each vegetable , I put it into a large bowl . Once all of the vegetables were chopped up , I put my cutting board and knife into the sink to be washed later .
I was babysitting for a friend who had a six month old baby girl . My friend had just left to go run some errands when I noticed that it smelled like Savannah 's diaper needed to be changed . I pulled out her changing mat , gloves , and some wipes . I unfolded the changing mat on the ground , put on some gloves , and gently placed the baby on the changing mat . I rolled the dirty diaper into itself and placed it in the diaper disposal can right next to me . I used some wipes to clean the baby off , then took a new diaper out of her diaper container . I opened up the new diaper and lifted up the baby 's legs to put the diaper underneath her . I made sure the diaper was secure so there would n't be any leaking , and then I rebuttoned the baby 's onesie .
Yesterday night we went out to dinner at an Indian restaurant . It was a casual dining restaurant with decent tables and chairs . We arrived at the restaurant at 8 PM . We looked at the menu briefly and ordered appetizers first . We ordered Vegetable Pakora and Paneer Pakora . This gave us some time to decide on the main course . We pondered whether we should order the Vegetable Biryani or not for a few minutes . We decided to skip it after looking at other tables and seeing portions were big . The food was delicious and we decided to skip dessert since it was so filling . We will come back another time to try out other dishes and dessert too . We enjoyed the night out .
It was time for a new flooring . Our carpeting had been worn and old , so we decided to go to laminate floors . We measured the size of the room to get the area and we ordered the flooring at the lumber yard . The cartons of flooring were heavy . We also needed to purchase rolls of underlay . We tore the carpet up and threw it out . Then we lay down the underlay mats . After just laying down the underlay , we took a short break . Then it was time to put down the laminate . It was hard to lock the pieces together , but it came out nicely . We were proud of the hard work we did .
I have an orange tree in my front yard . This morning , I decided I wanted to make some fresh orange juice with the fruit that my tree produced . I asked my little boy if he wanted to come , and of course , he did . We headed outside and picked some oranges off the tree . We found that twisting them off the branch was easiest . We also used the grabber to pick up the fruit that had fallen off the tree onto to ground . We filled out bucket and headed inside . Next , we got out our juicer . Then , we cut the oranges in half and pressed the on top the juicer , catching the juice in a container . We poured our juice over ice and had the most delicious glass of fresh orange juice ever !
I had decided that I wanted to visit my friend Paul whom lives quite a distance away . With this and my fear of air travel in mind I decided to take a train . After researching and finding one online I was well on my way to going to see my friend Paul . I drive to the station and decide that I am going to purchase a round trip ticket as this would be cheaper than just buying both tickets separately . Whenever my train arrives I have to get in line as they process our tickets . After all this is done I decide to take a seat by the window . I sit and fall asleep a bit as I ride on the train for hours . After a couple hours we finally reach the destination and I get off the train , excited to see my friend .
Yesterday , I really wanted some fresh orange juice . I did n't have any oranges , so I drove to the grocery store and bought a dozen oranges . After paying for the oranges , I then drove back home . I brought the oranges into the kitchen and put them on the counter while I looked for my orange juicer in the cabinet . I got out my bread board and found my large chef knife in the knife rack . I took the oranges to the sink and washed all the oranges . I then began to cut all of the oranges in half . It is a hand juice and takes a little muscle to get all the juice out . I transfer the juice to a pitcher . After I had juiced all 12 oranges , I had enough for a full pitcher of orange juice . It was delicious .
I am taking viola lessons from a lady at my church . She said that once I get good enough , we will play a duet at church . I practice hard every day . I practice extra hard . We practice together during our lessons until we are ready to play our song in church . We sit patiently through the service until it is time for us to play . We get up and go to stand near the piano . I make a mistake , but I find my place again and finish the song . When we are finished , we go back and take our seats . I am relieved that it is finished and hope that the congregation was blessed to hear my song .
This morning I wanted to make myself a healthy breakfast and decided that since I had just gone grocery shopping the day before , I should make use of all the healthy and delicious vegetables that I had bought . I set out all the ingredients that I needed , which I pulled from out fridge . I put them on the kitchen counter along with the kitchen tools and cutlery I would be using to prepare it . I wanted tomatoes and lettuce as the main ingredients so I set to work chopping them up and adding them to a relatively large salad bowl . I then wanted some spice so I added a large serving of pepper dressing onto the vegetables I had put in the bowl , and then I mixed it all together and served myself my scrumptious home made salad .
Last night I cooked pork chops for dinner . I put the oven on to 375 F . While the oven was heating up I got the pork chops ready . I put the chops in an oven safe dish and then I washed my hands again . It 's important to wash your hands after touching raw meat , so you do n't get sick . I sprinkled some salt , pepper and herbs over the top of the chops and I added a little bit of broth , too , so the meat would n't dry out . When the oven was hot enough I put the dish in the oven and set the timer for 20 minutes . While the meat was cooking , I cooked some vegetables too . After 20 minutes , I put on oven gloves to protect my hands , and took the dish out of the oven . When I knew they were hot enough I served dinner to my family .
After work yesterday , I remembered that I needed to get gas before I could drive home . I pulled up to the station near the ramp where I get on the highway , and stopped next to the only available pump . I like this station because it has the cheapest gas in town , and yesterday it was $ 2.75 / gallon . I did n't have any cash on me , which is good because I would have wanted to use my credit card anyway . Then I chose regular unleaded gas , and opened my gas tank . I started pumping , and locked the handle in place so I did n't have to hold it while the tank filled . It automatically filled up , and then I replaced the pump in the machine . I like to get a receipt because it helps me keep track of how often I need gas , so I pressed YES when the machine asked me if I wanted one .
After a long day at work , the thing I want and love the most is a hot bath . I like to run the water very hot ! I like bubbles added , the kind that smell like mangoes . Once the tub is full , I finally allow myself to get in . Ah , perfect ! I lay back and let the hours of work just slip away . Sometimes I 'll bring a book in with me and sink into a good story as the hot water dulls away any aches and pains . When I have finally had enough , I 'll slowly drain the tub , and then get up and dry off with a huge fluffy towel . After taking a bath I always feel refreshed and relaxed !
Keeping a clean bathroom to me is an important part of good hygiene . This is something that I had to do just recently . I noticed that the toilet and counters were stained , and that the mirrors were filthy . I first worked on the counter tops . I used a special marble cleaner to clean them , and it really made them shine . After the counters , I did the mirrors . I used a very strong glass cleaner to get the job done , and by the time I finished , the mirrors were spotless . Lastly , I took care of the toilet . I cleaned the outside of it with the same marble cleaner I used on the counters , and used a special toilet bowl cleaner for the inside of the bowl . Just for good measure , I mopped the floor of the bathroom , washed out the bathtub with shower cleaner , and sprayed the room with air freshener to make it smell nice .
The last time that I made a flight reservation , I planned everything well in advance . I spoke with my dad and sister and my dad told me that in order to not get ripped off , you have to constantly check the prices of airfare and keep checking often . He said that prices tend to be cheaper on certain days of the week and you should clear your search history to avoid the airlines keeping the prices high . This took a lot of work and required me looking around at different airlines for the perfect fight . While this process was somewhat long and difficult , I felt great that I was able to get a good deal and save a lot of money . Unfortunately , I also had to pick seats and pay more and also pay more for bags .
Mary took the check book out of her purse and put it on the kitchen table . Fred took the stack of mail from by the door and put it by the check book . Both of them grabbed a pen from the drawer by the kitchen phone , and sat down at the table to begin discussing how they were going to pay all the incoming bills for the months to come . Fred had been laid off for two weeks at the beginning of the month , so things had been a little tighter than usual . Fred wrote checks for home and entertainment ; the mortgage , all the credit cards , and any shopping bills for clothing and groceries . They both preferred to work in silence , and enjoyed the moment when they had addressed and stamped all the envelopes , then went outside to put them in the mailbox together . Fred kissed her when they got to the front door .
Once when I was a child , I had to go to the dentist . I was about seven , and my front two teeth were starting to grow up into my gums and it was becoming painful . My mom took me inside , and when they called my name , we went back to a room where a dental assistant greeted us and cleaned my teeth before doing the actual extraction of my front two teeth . I was scared . When she attempted to put the injection around my gums , as a knee-jerk reaction , I bit her finger . She was really unpleasant about it . So instead of attempting to numb the area again , she just pulled out my teeth with a pair of pliers while I screamed . She had me then bite on some thick gauze and lay back in the chair . I was given my teeth in a small , pink treasure chest and sent on my way . I do n't like going to the dentist anymore .
Once a month my girlfriend and I go to Costco for our big supplies . We take a lot of big bags with us and take the bus about 30 minutes to the Costco by us . Once there we get a cart and show our membership badge on the way in . We go up and down all the aisles getting everything on our list . We are usually very good about only getting what is on the list but sometimes we treat ourselves or find something on sale . Once we are done , we head to the registers and wait in line to make our purchases . When we get to the register we put our items on the conveyer belt so the clerk can scan them . At the end I make sure to pay for everything with my credit card . I make sure to keep my receipt out so the security guard can check it and we order a car service and go home .
My husband has become greatly interested in golf . He first bought some clubs . He also bought some golf balls with Spongebob on them . He goes to there often to practice his swing so he can get better at this . He takes our girls with him as well at times so that he can say he is doing something with them . Usually , however , this means that they are told to go play and stay out of his way as they get bored with this fairly quickly . They then come home tired and bored and grumpy . He starts looking up golf tournaments that our in our area . He downloads movies about golf for us to watch . The funny part about all of this is that he has never played an actual round of golf .
I wrote a letter to a friend yesterday . I began by picking out a piece of paper and a pen . I chose my favorite blue pen . Then I started a new paragraph and wrote about some things that were happening in my life . I told her about what I 'd been doing , and how I 'd been feeling . When I 'd written down everything I wanted to tell her , I wrote at the bottom , `` Love , Caitlin '' because my name is Caitlin . I licked the sticky part on the envelope and them pressed it down to seal the envelope . I wrote my address in the top left corner of the envelope , then my friends address in the center . In the top right corner I placed a stamp .
I went to get dressed this morning . There was nothing to wear . All my clothes were dirty ! I knew I finally needed to do the laundry . I brought the basket into the laundry room . Once in the laundry room , I sorted out the clothing . I put one batch of clothing in the washer with the detergent . It was time to dry them . I put the wet clothes into the dryer and I loaded another batch in the washer . I waited for the clothes to wash and dry . Some of the clothes needed to be hung up . Finally , I brought the clothes into my room and I put them away . It was nice to finally have clean clothes !
Before I go grocery shopping I make a list . I actually keep a list going on a magnetic notepad on the fridge and one on my phone whenever I know I am out or low on something . I try to only go once a week unless there is something I really need for a specific meal . I take my electronic list with me to the store , but I often still walk up and down most aisles just browsing for anything new or that I might want to try . I like to keep a rough estimate of how much I am buying by rounding up . So if a can of soup is $ 1.50 I think $ 2 and keep adding that as I shop if I 'm wanting to stay on a specific budget . Once I have all my items in my cart I go to the checkout line that seems to have the least amount of people in it . Good to have a little bit of patience . I try to remember to bring my bags with me so that I 'm not always getting plastic bags .
I got my shirt out of the dryer and noticed that one of the buttons was almost all the way off . I took the shirt and the button out of the dryer and laid it on my table . Then I went to my sewing box and found a needle and some thread that matched the shirt . I tied both ends together and was ready to sew the button back on . I put the button in the place I wanted , and inserted the needle up through the shirt and one of the holes . I put the needle back down through the hole diagonal from the one I just came through . I brought the needle up through one of the holes I had n't yet went through , and then back down through the hole diagonal to it . I ended up on the backside of the shirt , and went through a couple of threads to tie it off . I cut the extra thread , put the scissors , and needle up , and was ready to hang up my shirt .
Last night I went out for what I hoped would be an amazing steak dinner . I had been hoping to try a new restaurant in my neighborhood called Strip . They are known for their variety of steaks cooked to order and a very creative menu of side dishes . I also ordered a side of steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes . I drank water with dinner because I was driving last night . When my steak arrived I eagerly cut into it expecting it to be cooked exactly as I had ordered . Instead it was cooked well done , very well done . It is really rare that I send food back however this steak was not at all what I had ordered and something that I knew I would n't enjoy . I sent it back and it was replaced quickly with a steak cooked perfectly to my tastes .
We all went to the theater the other day to see a fun play . It was a trip that our family had been planning for quite some time and we were all excited to get out and go ! Our plan was to go see a new action movie that was playing in town . It was made by one of our favorite companies , and we all knew that it would be a great time to spend with each other . I sang louder than every body else in the car , just because I thought it would be the best thing to do at the time . When we got the the theater I was almost too excited to get in ! I was hopping around and I just could not contain all of my pure excitement .
The Long Awaited Bath I had been outside working in my garden all day . It was warm and humid outside so besides being caked in dirt , I also had sweated a lot and did not smell very good . I wanted to get everything done in one day so I had worked very hard for a very long time . However , when I went inside to clean up , I realized from an automated message in my voice mail that the water had been shut off temporarily for emergency repairs , it would be on again in a few hours . I was frustrated , but I decided that I was hungry as well so I made myself a sandwich and cut up some fruit to eat . I took off my dirty clothes and put them in the hamper and put on a clean t-shirt and shorts and then put down an old blanket on my couch before I sat on it so I would not get it dirty . I went to try the water in my bath tub and was extremely glad when it worked . I ran myself a hot bath and put some bubble bath soap in it . I got in and found it very relaxing . I was so glad to finally take a bath , get cleaned up , and relax after a long , hard , productive day .
I want to grow some tomatoes , so I will make plot for them in my garden . First I have to buy seeds from the store . Then soil and pots as well . Once they get big enough I will take them out to my garden plot . I will dig a hole with my garden shovel and place the plants in the ground . I will water them . Tomatoes grow long and spindly stalks . Once the tomatoes start growing the stalks wo n't hold them up unless they are secured with stakes or cages . The cages can be bought at the store as well . Bugs love tomatoes .
Paying taxes is something everyone who works has to do every year . Once a year , the business you work for will give you a form called a W-2 . Sometimes there are more forms , but you will always have a W-2 . These forms show the amount of money you have earned and the amount of money you have paid in taxes . Sometimes people pay too much , and sometimes people pay too little . Doing taxes corrects for that . To figure out if you paid too much , not enough , or just the right amount I like to use computer software . It is very easy . The computer screen will ask a series of questions and tell you which numbered box on your form you can find that answer . If you paid too little , you will have to pay the government money , but usually people have paid too much and get money back .
My main job , now that I am married and have kids , is being a mommy . I have to take care of all of my children 's needs everyday . I have four children right now , and they all have different needs . I have to cook them meals everyday , and I have to help my baby and toddler to eat so they do n't make a mess . My toddler is potty-trained , but I still have to help her pull down her pants and turn the light on when she uses the bathroom . The baby always needs me to change his diaper . My oldest son is eleven , and can do lots of things by himself , but I still have to help him with some things , like picking out matching clothes . I have to take them on errands with me everyday , and play with them everyday . My youngest child is only a baby in the womb , so I do n't have to do as much , but I still have to eat healthy so the baby grows strong .
My cousin and I decided to go fishing . It was going to be a warm day so we got started early . My cousin attached his boat to his car , a Ford Tempo . We loaded the boat up with our fishing gear , some snacks and drinks , and our bucket of bait . We spent a few hours fishing on the lake , taking turns casting our rods out over the water . My cousin caught two fish , but I didnt catch any . By then the sun was making it very warm on the water , so we headed back to the shore . My cousin backed his Ford Tempo almost into the water to hook the boat back up . Then we drove home and ate the fish for dinner .
My dad got up Saturday morning and said , " Come on son , you 're going to have your first golf lesson today . " Dad said to wear some jeans and a shirt and we put sunscreen on . Then off in the car and we went to the nearby golf course . Dad pulled out his clubs from the trunk and said we would have to rent some smaller ones for me . Dad took me to the driving range and showed me how to hit the ball . I practiced and practiced and finally dad said I was ready for my first game . There was hardly anyone on the course because we came extra early dad said , so we could take our time . I hit my first ball and it did n't go far enough but dad helped me get through nine holes and it was a lot of fun .
When I do n't feel well and I am sure I am sick I will go to the doctor or a walk in clinic to see a nurse . They will usually ask me a few questions and check my temperature and my glands to see how I am doing . They ascertain when i started to feel bad and what symptoms I have . From this they can work out more or less what 's wrong with me and what they can do for me , particularly what medication they should give me . After I leave the doctor or nurse 's office , I usually head to the chemist or pharmacy and collect the medicine they have scripted for me . Then I head home , take the medicine according to the specific instructions and dosage they have recommended and I usually prepare for bed . I like to sleep when I 'm sick and just wake up to take medicine or talk to my boyfriend . He usually makes sure that I eat when I am sick .
Yesterday I had to go across town to the library to return some books . All my friends were busy and my car was in for repairs , so I had to take the bus . First thing was to see what bus I needed . I found the nearest bus stop and checked the bus lines that stopped there , then looked for the stop nearest the library . There was a bus that went to both stops , so I would n't have to change buses to get there . Next I found the next time the bus would be at the stop near my house , which was only 15 minutes from now . I got to the stop about 5 minutes early and waited for the bus to arrive . It was only 2 minutes late , which is n't too bad . I climbed into the bus , paid the driver and found an empty seat . It was a pretty nice day , so I just sat there looking out the window until we got to the stop by the library . It was a good bus ride , no problems with traffic at all .
Yesterday after lunch I decided I wanted a book to read . I went to my local library and browsed the shelves for something I would enjoy reading . After finding my favorite section of the library I looked at the titles of each book . I picked out a book I thought sounded interesting and read the back cover to make sure the story sounded amusing . I took the book up to the front of the library where the librarian sat at her desk . I informed her that I found the book I wanted and was ready to check out . She scanned the bar code on the book and let me know it was due to be returned in five days .
Talking on the phone has always been a regular part of my life . I use the phone every single day to talk to my parents , and occasionally to talk to my friends and other relatives . Just last week , I got a phone call from a friend that lives in my old home town . The phone number was unknown to me , and the only thing I recognized was the area code . Because of this , I answered the phone and was pleasantly surprised to hear the voice of one of my good friends on the other line . Once I knew that it was in fact one of my friends , we talked on the phone for about 2 hours just trying to catch up with what we 've been doing . By the time I hung up the phone , I was happy knowing that I got to talk to an old friend .
Beth and Tim usually prepare dinner almost every night at their house . They have two children , and when they get home at night from work , Beth and Tim usually start by getting out the pots and pans to cook with . They look into their refrigerator , and see what they have to cook that night . They put all the food onto the counter , and started to wash the vegetables first . Then they cut up the vegetables to make a salad . They put the salad to the side , and made sure that they had some salad dressing in the refrigerator , so that they could use that for the salad . Next , they heated up the oven , and put the steaks into the oven on high heat . It did n't take long for the steaks to cook , and then they cut up pieces of bread with butter , and put the food on plates to feed everyone .
Our bedroom was starting to look shoddy . It needed a new coat of paint and new carpeting . We went to the hardware store and picked out a light-blue paint for the walls and an off-white color for the ceiling . Then we went to pick out the new carpet . We also picked out new light fixtures and light-switches . Then we got to work ripping up all of the old carpeting . Once that was up , we put painter 's tape down to protect the floor and fixtures , and to keep the corners of the room clean . After that , we put paint into a paint tray and painted the ceiling with a roller . Once we completed the paint job , we laid down the new carpet . We finished up by putting in the new fixtures and light switches . Our bedroom looks much nicer now .
When I went to pay for gas , first I pulled my car up to the pump and selected that I wanted to use my credit card to pay at the pump . But , for some reason the card reader at the gas pump was n't working . So I went inside . I told the cashier that the reader was broken , and they told me that they would look into it . I walked back outside to my car , selected the grade of gas I wanted , pulled the nozzle off the pump , put the nozzle in my car , then pulled the lever to start pumping gas . I filled my car up , and still had some gas I paid for , but I knew it would get paid back to me so I hung the pump up . I declined a receipt at the pump , then got into my car and left .
Video games is something that became popular within the last 40 or so years and the technology has come a VERY long way . When I was growing up I played a lot of video games on my Super Nintendo , then my Playstation and then my Playstation 2 . Since I finished High School and started working though I gave them a break as I prefer to do something more productive with my time . Especially when I was on break from school or on the weekends when I had no friends or family to play with it was the perfect thing for me to do to occupy my time . I used to love playing sports video games as I was and am a huge sports fan . I loved NFL Madden , NHL , MLB and NBA Live games and played them the most of any others .
I cooked dinner for myself last night . It was a simple affair of packaged ramen , with some additional ingredients thrown in . First , I boiled a bit more than two cups of water , which was slightly above what the package called for . I also added a handful of frozen mixed vegetables . I then cracked open three eggs into a bowl , and sliced four hot dogs into diagonal slices . Once the water was boiling I added both the block of dried ramen and the seasoning packets from the package . I also added the sliced hot dogs , as well as two slices of Swiss cheese to give the broth more flavoring and creaminess . Finally , I poured the three eggs from the bowl into the pot and let it boil for an additional minute and a half before taking it off the heat . That way the egg whites would firm up , but the yolk would remain runny .
When I went on vacation , I picked out a number of places that I wanted to visit and see . I made preparations by looking online first to determine which ones were the most important to me , and also which would be convenient for me to see if I have a chance . I make a list and then when I went on vacation , I took that list with me . I would drive for a while , and then stop and visit those sights . While there , I was able to take pictures as much as I wanted . Even though I was on a schedule , it was very nice to take the time to visit these spots . I also had the best souvenir , which was a group of pictures , that allowed me to revisit those places again in my mind at a later time .
The first thing I do is try to rinse off all the dishes , but not too much because you 're supposed to leave a little gunk on the plates to help the dishwasher wash them better . So I load each dish where it 's supposed to go . I place the bowels on the top facing each other . Then I put glasses and cups on top as well on each side of the bowels which are in the middle . Then I load the bottom portion . Here , I place large plates on one side facing one direction , then more plates facing the other plates . Then I place the silverware in the silverware rack in the middle . Then I get one of those little dish washing gel pods that I place in the circle that 's on the door . Then I shut it , then shut the dishwasher door . Then it 's done .
Once my laundry has dried , I then need to fold my clothes . First I take the clothing that needs to be folded out of the dryer . I place all of the clothing on top of the dryer in a pile so that I have easy access to it . I usually start with pants . When I fold pants , I take both legs and fold them together , and then I bring both pant legs up to the waist and I have completed folding my pants . With shirts , I always fluff them out by giving them a good wave in the air . Once I do that , I then place the shirt face down on top of the dryer . I begin by folding in the sleeves and then I fold the bottom about half way up . I then fold in each side . Once all of my clothing has been folded , I place them in my laundry basket and bring them to my room to be put away . Folding my clothing keeps my clothes in good condition and makes them very easy to put away in my dresser drawers .
There are a lot of vending machines where I live , and so I buy from them from time to time . Buying from a vending machine is easy when it is working . The last place I bought from a vending machine was at my school , it sells little snacks and drinks so that I do n't get hungry . After I put in the money I looked at all the choices in the machine , there was candy , nuts , crackers , and gum . I decided I wanted some candy and so I looked at what number it was and typed the number into the vending machine 's key pad . The vending machine took the candy and dispensed it for me and it fell to the bottom where I was able to pick it up . I then got my change back .
I placed the laundry basket of freshly washed clothes on the folding table in the laundry room and started in . I first sorted out types of clothes from the basket - shirts in one pile , pants in another , and socks and underwear in another . I took a t-shirt out of the pile , flipped it over so that the back of the shirt was facing me and laid it out flat on the table . I then folded the right arm straight down so that the arm of the shirt faced the middle , then the left side so that it looked like the arms were crossed on the shirt . I picked it up , flipped it back over and the shirt was perfectly folded ! Boy this task was getting boring - I decided to do this while watching TV and moved the basket , and piles of clothing that were already folded to a nice comfy big chair , turned the TV on , found a favorite program and plopped down to continue the task of folding clothes . Ahhh much better ! Then came a pair of pants which I held up in front of me , folding the side-seems of the legs so that they met together at the legs . I put the pants in a stack of the same type of clothing that had already been folded and continued getting all those clothes folded and ready to put away . Next came socks , find the mate to the sock needing to be folded , put them together and take one sock , folding the top over the other like you are making a cuff after you have put it on your foot , keep pushing the other sock in so that it looks like you have a small ball when you are done . Yaaay , socks are all done , now it 's underwear next ! I pulled a pair of panties out of the basket , laid it out flat and then folded each side so that it met in the middle , then the bottom so that it to met in the middle then flipped it over , and started a pile of freshly folded underthings . For things like bras , I folded the cups together , the back so that it fit inside the cup , and the straps down . Soon with the help of glancing at the favorite TV program , the basket was empty , and laundry all folded - yippeeee !
I was babysitting my nephew one night while my sister and brother in law went out on a date . I had fed him , burped him and played with him . We were in the middle of a peek a boo game when I smelled something off . I went to the hallway and grabbed his diaper bag . Then , I took out his green changing mat . I searched through the bag and grabbed a clean diaper , the wipes and some baby powder . He was awfully wriggly , so I knew I 'd have to do this quickly ! I took off his dirty diaper . Then , I took out a wipe from the container and wiped his backside . When I was sure he was clean enough , I put the clean diaper under him and sprinkled baby powder over him .
Last time I fed the fish , I was at the river near my boat in New Jersey . As I sat on the back of my boat , I could see some fish jumping out of the water . I ripped up some pieces of bread and started to throw them into the river . I could see many fish jumping out of the water and eating the food . This was a fun experience and I went through a couple pieces of bread by giving them to the fishes . My sister saw me and first questioned what I was doing , but soon after , she was helping me feed the fishes as well . I did this for about ten minutes before stopping and it was fun .
Babies are very little humans that have to grow bigger and stronger before they are able to do the same things as us . When a baby is small they need help eating . After they have eaten they will need to go to the bathroom like grownups . However , because they can not stand or sit by themselves , their mothers and fathers let them wear large plastic pants that the babies use to pee or poop in . After the baby has used their pants to go to the bathroom someone must change the plastic pants and put clean ones on the baby . The parent or helper will gently lay the baby on their back , usually on a padded table . Then the helper will take the plastic pants off the baby . The baby will need to be cleaned . Usually someone will use a towel that has been moistened to wipe the baby 's rear end and legs and anywhere else that is soiled . Then the parent or helper will gently lift the baby 's bottom and slide another pair of clean plastic pants under the baby 's bottom . Now the baby is clean !
Some people do this differently , but the way I do it is this : I keep my big plastic garbage can in my garage . The garbage man come once a week to pick up everyone 's trash and that 's every Wednesday morning . So throughout the week I have a big trash bag upstairs in the kitchen and about three smaller garbage cans for the bathrooms . Every few days I 'll take them down to the garage and put them in the big plastic can . Then on Wednesday morning ( sometimes I have to set an alarm on my phone because I forget ) I 'll open the garage door and take the can ( as well as the recycle can when it 's full ) and set the cans out by the curb for the garbage men to pick up . Then the truck comes by and lifts it with a mechanical arm and places all the trash in the back of the truck .
My neighbors recently adopted a puppy and asked me to help training him , since we have a dog who is very well-behaved . I went over to their house and asked where they keep the dog treats . We started with some basic commands , like " sit " and " stay . " When he did the right thing , we gave him a treat . To train him to stay , we took him outside , where he likes to run around . We told him to sit , and gave him a treat , then started to toss a ball around . We told the dog to stay , because we knew he 'd be full of energy and would try to catch the ball that we were tossing . He was n't perfect this first time , but after several weeks , he was perfectly trained !
Yesterday I went grocery shopping . I left my house and drove to the store . I parked the car , walked inside and grabbed a shopping cart . I picked out the best looking strawberries , they were on sale for $ 2 a pound . I bought several pounds because my daughter loves fresh strawberries . I finished up in the produce section , buying some things to make a green salad later to go with dinner . I went into the frozen foods section and found ice cream was also on sale . I bought vanilla and chocolate . I went through the rest of the aisles , consulting my list and picking out what my family needed . When I had found everything I needed , and put them in my cart , I walked over to the checkout lanes . Finally , it was my turn and the checkout person checked me out . I paid my bill , and walked out to my car with the shopping cart . Then I loaded the car up with the groceries , returned the cart and drove home .
We have an acre of land with a half of it devoted to a flower garden with paths and bushes and flowers . One day a little kitten came up to my mom while she was gardening and became her buddy in the summer . Her buddy would keep visiting us all through the fall and into the winter . She grew up to being a quite nice independent cat and we fed her as she was always hungry when she came to our house . She lived in the house across the street that had 9 people and 3 dogs and another cat living in it . She did n't seem very happy there , especially with a 2 year old that chased her and grabbed her . The other people in the house agreed we could keep the cat and she has been so happy with us . I 'm not so sure if we adopted her or she adopted us !
When I was hungry last week for a little snack and a soda , I went to the closest vending machine . I felt that it was a little overpriced , but being as though I needed something , I used the vending machine . First , I put money into the snack machine and entered the code for the bag of chips that I wanted . Soon after , the snack came out . I then opened the chips and started to enjoy them , before enjoying the soda . I had a great little snack and the ordering process was efficient . I had a little trouble getting the snack out of the dispenser , but was able to eventually . My soda was also cold and delicious . I enjoyed it thoroughly and was glad that I used the vending machine this time .
On Saturday , we went to a fast food restaurant Smashburger . We had seen commercials for it on television , so we wanted to try it . When we got up to the counter , we were handed menus . The milkshakes looked good , but I did n't want to get too much food and feel sick afterward . I decided to get a burger , fries , and a soda . My partner got the same , but with seasoned fries instead of regular fries . We gave our orders to the woman behind the counter , paid , and waited until our food was ready . We both liked our food , although we did like the burgers better than the fries . When we were done , we waited to see what we should do with our garbage because we did n't see trash cans . We noticed that the people who work at the restaurant take away trash after customers are done eating , so we left our trays on the table .
I work at a daycare and it is my job to take care of kids who are two and three . I have 10 kids in my class , five boys and five girls . Our day is long sometimes because the kids get there really early so their parents can go to work . In the mornings its still dark out so we let the kids go back to sleep when they get dropped off . I have to go into the kitchen part of our room and get out all the cereal and milk . Next i set the table and then I wake up the kids . After the kids eat breakfast we all pitch in and clean up while we sing a clean up song . The next part of our day we spend outside if it is nice , we run around play games and exercise . Almost like the morning time but nap first and then eat . After lunchtime we play again . And then we rest gain till parents get here .
I needed to clean up my flat . I had to get my broom and vacuum and all the cleaners I would need . I started by going around and picking up any garbage I seem , like used candy wrappers and old bottles of water.I threw them away . I went around and picked up and dishes that were out and put them in the sink then washed them . I used my broom to sweep up all the dust and dirt off the floors the hard floors , and the vacuum to clean up the floors that had rugs and carpets . When the hard floors were swept , I used a bucket with floor cleaner and water , and a mop , to mop them up . The t.v. , the tables and counters and everything else that was a hard surface , I used the rag to dust . My flat looked very nice when it was clean .
The last time I made toast , I was really in the mood for it . I was n't very hungry , but knew that I should eat something small and as a result , I decided to make toast . This was an easy process and began with me taking bread from the top of the refrigerator and putting it in the toaster oven . I get the process started by turning on the toaster to where it says toast and letting the bread stay in there until the buzzer goes off . Once it was ready , I grabbed the glove for the heat and used it to take out the toast . I then closed the door on the toaster and let the toast sit for a few minutes before eating it . It tasted really good and it was easy to make .
To clean a floor , like my kitchen floor , I use several steps . First , I use a broom to get any dust or crumbs off of the floor . I sweep the crumbs into a dustpan and empty the dustpan into the garbage can . I fill the bucket with warm water and mix about a quarter of a cup of floor cleaning liquid with it . I dip the mop into the cleaning solution in the bucket and remove it , draining any extra water back into the bucket , Then I move the wet mop around on the floor to clean it . I dip the mop back into the bucket to rinse the dirt from mop and drain it again before moving the mop over the floor again .
I wanted to use my camera to take photos of my garden . The camera would not turn on and the red battery light was flashing . I realized that I needed to change the batteries because I had not changed them in a few months . I opened the battery compartment of the camera , and removed the old batteries . I threw the old batteries away so they would not get mixed up . I put new batteries in the camera , checked to make sure they were facing the right way , and then closed the compartment . The camera turned on and I put the battery box away before going outside . I then took pictures of my garden with my camera that now had working batteries .
Last week we planned for a picnic in our family . As part of it , we wanted some drink to get prepared . Instead of buying bottled juice , we planned to prepare fresh orange juice . Our parents shopped good , fresh oranges . I and Kevin peeled the oranges well . Once we done peeling all the oranges , we blend them all using a blender . Kevin tasted the juice and complained that the juice was very tangy . So we added some water and sugar to it to get good taste . If we add more water , the taste of the juice will get spoiled . Finally we got good taste . We asked our mom to taste the juice and finalize it . She also liked the juice and we were very happy on the preparation of our first fresh orange juice .
I am a school teacher , and I often have to give presentations to my students . These presentations are always about some field of science , because I am a science teacher . Teaching is n't just about the presentation itself , it also means that I have to have a lot of interesting things for my students to look at . My teacher equipment includes things like bones , insect specimens , and rocks and minerals . After I have written out what I am going to speak to the students about , I have to decide which equipment to use . One day I might give a big talk on insects . I get them out of their boxes and get them ready to pass around so my students can look at them while I talk about insects . That way everything is ready and I do n't have to go looking for anything . I keep the boxes nearby so that after my presentation I can put away my equipment .
On last Sunday morning my wife woke me up and told me its 11 o'clock and time to to get up . But I was very lazy on that day and I want to spend some more time on bed . I asked my wife to get me some coffee . Its aroma is spreading everywhere in my room . After having the coffee I got up and took a good shower . That time my wife prepared breakfast for me . Then My wife came to me and asked what is my plan for our son 's birthday . I told her , '' `` oh ! I forgot . we have to plan something . That is on next Saturday '' '' . So we need to make a list for groceries for that . My wife helped me to prepare a list . These days groceries are very pricey . So I checked the deals online . So me and my son went to the shop . My son likes grocery shopping very much . When we reached the grocery shop , I asked my son to sit in the cart . Most of the groceries in my list are on sale . I bought almost everything in my list . I saved a lot on that day because of the deal . After paying the bill , we went out of the shop and kept everything inside the car and left to home .
Today , I had to go to the store to get some groceries . The grocery store is all the way across town , so I had to drive my car to get there . This morning , it was really cold out , so I unlocked my car , got inside , and turned on the ignition , by putting the key in and turning . The heat came on and it got warm again . I shifted the car into reverse , using the gear shifter and carefully backed out of my driveway . I then put the car into drive and headed to the grocery store . I used my turn signal to turn right onto main street , and waved as I passed my neighbor going the other direction . I turned the steering wheel to direct my car into a parking space , then got out and locked my car using the clicker . I then bought my groceries , loaded them into my trunk , and drove back home .
I needed groceries , so I went to the store and did my weekly grocery shopping . After buying everything on my list , I drove home and got the groceries out of the car . I put all of the bags down on the kitchen table and began putting the groceries away . I always did this first since I did n't want items like ice cream to start melting . Then I put cold items , like milk , away in the refrigerator . I had to rearrange some items that were already in the refrigerator so everything would fit . I try to keep the pantry shelves organized , so I can easily find things when I need them . I put away a bag of flour , some boxes of pasta , and a box of cookies . I was glad when I was done .
I went to the bank this morning to withdraw money to buy a car . I went to the first counter and got a withdraw slip . I needed to get my account number from my purse to be able to fill out the slip completely . I was about five people back but the line seemed to be moving quickly . When it was finally my turn I handed my withdraw slip to the teller . She was n't very friendly and seemed to be rushing . It makes me nervous when they rush at the bank because what if they do n't count my money correctly ? She seemed annoyed when she asked for two forms of identification to be able to access my account and I had to dig around in my purse to find my wallet . She asked me to wait while she goes and gets the money . She finally came back and counted my money out for me and told me to have a great day and rushed me out of the line immediately calling for the next person .
I went to the mailbox and saw that there was mail . Looking through the stack of mail , I saw an envelope addressed to me . I opened the envelope and saw that it was a letter from my cousin . I opened the envelope 's seal with my finger , and took out the letter which was folded in 3 . Her letter was three pages long ! She told me about all of the rides she went on , and all of the food she had . I wished that I was there , but I was glad she had fun on vacation . When I was done reading the letter , I folded it back up and put it back in the envelope so I could save it . I put the letter in my room so it would always remind me that I had to write her back .
My sister and I decided that it would be a nice day to hang out to the beach . We wanted to be prepared , so we began to grab the items that we would need for the day . First , I went to my room to find my swimsuit , my sandals , my sunglasses , and my tote bag . Then , I grabbed a beach towel for each of us from the linen closet in the hallway . My sister reminded me that we need to protect our skin from the sun , so I went to the bathroom and opened the medicine cabinet to look for the sunscreen . I took it from the bottom shelf and threw it into my tote bag . We left our house , and walked for about 10 minutes until we got to the beach . Once we arrived at the beach , we had to look for a place to set down our things . My sister saw some of her friends , so we walked over to where they were sitting and placed our beach towels on the sand next to them . My sister had to put the sunscreen on my back for me . I put on my sunglasses , and laid down to relax in the sun . It was a fun day .
Last night , my husband and I went out for dinner . When we arrived at the restuarant , we placed our order with the cashier and she gave us the total amount due . I took my credit card from my wallet and swiped my card in the restuarant 's card reader . I signed the agreement on the screen with the stylus provided . I then put my credit card back into my wallet The cashier printed a reciept out for me and handed it to me . I calculated in my head what a 15 % tip would be for the restaurant staff , and wrote that amount in the line labelled " tip " . I then totled the amount to be charged and handed the receipt back to the cashier .
I went to my brother 's wedding , the only time I was ever a groomsman . It was great , because I felt special . I did n't feel as special on the other weddings . But for the other two siblings , I was an usher , which I really hated anyway . I as an usher for this wedding too , which is a really dumb thing . It was n't my wedding , but it was uncomfortable for me and i 'm sure it was for the other people too . I was n't on the stage but was in the seat for the other ones . Considering I do n't get an invite for other weddings , I am glad that I at least got into the other ones . This one the only way I was singled out was that I did n't get a golf gift , which I suppose is a traddition ?
I wanted to buy a tree for my backyard garden . Before heading to the store , I went into the backyard and looked at my garden from several different angles . Then I got into my car and headed to the nearby home and garden center . While I was looking , I pictured my garden in my mind to help figure out the size of tree I wanted to buy . I looked through several sections but did n't find anything that I liked yet . Some of the trees were too small and would have had to struggle for sunlight . Some of the trees were too delicate and would have been too hard to take care of . In the next section , I found the perfect tree . It was just the right size and it did n't need a lot of special attention . I took it home and planted it .
August is back to school time in my city , and back to school means back to school shopping . My daughter and I went through all of her clothes and shoes to see what she has that she can use this year , and what we need to give away . Once we knew what she could use , we made a list of what she needed ( and some things she wanted ) . Based on the list of needs and want , we decided which stores we would visit . Once we arrived at the first store , we browsed through the clothes on the racks looking for the styles and sizes that would best suit my daughter . She picked a few things , and we headed for the dressing room . She tried on each of the items she had selected , and if she liked the item , we checked the price tag . If the item was too expensive , we put it in the reject pile . After she tried on everything we had taken into the dressing room , we took our purchase pile to the customer service counter to pay for our items . Then we moved on to the next store , and repeated the process until we had found everything on our list .
I wanted to make some tea . First , I checked the shelves with colorful boxes of tea bags to decide what kind of tea I wanted . There were mostly orange boxes containing orange pekoe tea . The boxes with an earth toned nature picture on them contained herbal tea . I took an herbal tea box off the shelf , opened the box and took out a tea bag . Then I went to the cupboard and took out a yellow microwavable mug . I put the mug in the microwave oven on high for two minutes . I then put the mug on a saucer and let it sit for ten or fifteen minutes until the tea got darker . It took awhile for the tea to finish brewing , as it is not necessary to heat it for the whole time , since it it is still very hot when it comes out of the microwave . Then I drank the herbal tea .
It was Thanksgiving and I spent all morning in the kitchen creating the perfect meal . My husband set the table but he stayed out of the kitchen and let me do my work . At 1:00 , my family gathered around the table . Then my husband helped me bring out the mashed potatoes , sweet potatoes , cranberry relish , rolls , butter , buttered peas , green bean casserole , gravy and sausage stuffing . We put everything on the table and my husband carved the turkey . He put a slab of turkey on each plate and then the sides were passed around for people to help themselves to what they wanted . After everyone ate , I cleared the table and bought out a pumpkin pie and an apple pie . I served what each person wanted and once dessert was finished we all pushed away from the table , stuffed .
One morning I went outside to collect my mail . Most of it was junk , but I found this beautiful letter with an ornate wax seal . I opened it very carefully and read through the letter . My sister was getting married ! I could n't believe my eyes as soon as I read that letter , I snatched my computer and ordered plane tickets to the location . I was so happy for her we were discussing the details and she said that the wedding was tomorrow and she asked me to be her maid of honor I was really excited ! The next day had come and I was prepared for everything . When the ceremony was done with I said , `` congratulations ! I love you so much ! ''
I woke up this morning to the sounds of my dog barking . He was ready for his morning walk . I got dressed and walked to the door . He was surely ready . I put his leash on his collar and opened the door . He walked out the door and I followed him . I closed and locked the door behind us before we left . We walked to the park that is down the road from my house . When we got to the park , we took the trail that wraps around the lake that is there . After a while , I decided it was time to go home . I unlocked the door and we went back inside . He was excited about his walk and ready for a drink of water .
Last night when I was home and inside for good I got a shower before bed . I turned the water on to get it to the perfect temperature and stepped in . I started by shampooing my hair , I rinsed the shampoo out and put conditioner in my hair . I rinsed the conditioner out of my hair and rinsed my body off . I then put face cleaner on my face and rinsed it off . I turned the water off and grabbed a towel . I dried my body off and put my hair up into a towel to get the majority of the water out . While I was still in the warm , damp bathroom I put coconut oil on my face as a moisturizer .
I had friends over the first time in my new town , and they were thirsty . Because I wanted to be a good hostess , I asked everybody what they wanted to drink . We had Coke , orange juice , and water . After everyone told me what they wanted , I went into the kitchen and pulled five cups down from the cupboard . My mom had a tray she used for parties , so I pulled that down from the cupboard , too . I took the Coke out of the fridge and poured it into two cups , then added some ice cubes from the freezer . I poured that into one cup and added more ice cubes before putting the pitcher in the fridge again . Finally , I pulled out the orange juice carton and filled the last two cups . Then I put the carton back in the fridge and the five cups on the tray . When I got there , I set the tray down on the coffee table and handed out the first drink . I 'd served my very first drink to my first new friends at my first fun get together in my new town !
My car was in the shop , so today I decided to commute to school on a public bus . First , I looked up what bus I would need . I found I need to take two buses and transfer in the middle . It came on time , and the bus driver let off the other passengers . I stepped onto the bus and paid the driver the fare . Then I found an open seat by a window and sat down . Then the driver announced my stop . I headed out the back doors . Outside , I found a bench and sat down . The next bus came fairly quickly . This time , the bus was packed , so I found a pole and hung on . The ride was n't too long , however , and soon I was at my final destination . I found my way off the bus and walked over to school .
Depending on the breed of dog , it could be very hard to train a dog . Of course , it is best to train a dog as a puppy so they know the rules early on . Once the dog is older , they are already set in their ways and it could be very difficult to train them to do new things . Lets start with an eating schedule . Most dogs will want to eat anything in front of them at any time , but you must train them to eat at certain times , and where they will get their meals . By putting a bowl of food out at the same time , each day , the dog will get used to eating at those times . If the dog does n't eat when they are supposed to , remove their bowl after 15 minutes . They will learn for next time , if they do n't eat when food is given to them , they do n't get to eat .
Going for a walk is fun and can be a good way to get some energy out . My three children are often in the house and I find a nice walk is fun for everyone . On Sunday evening after everyone had eaten dinner the whole family decided to go for a walk . I reminded my children not to run in the street and to stay close . We all walked around the neighborhood . We said hi to the passerby 's as they came . We all walked for a good half an hour before the youngest child , my daughter was getting hot and tired . We headed home and we happy to have gotten our exercise and spend time as a family . Feeling the sunshine and the breeze was a perfect way to end the day .
In a few weeks , places around the world will be celebrating Earth Day , a global event promoting environment protection . I will , as I do every year , meet up with some friends who live close by and spend the day at the park . We will have a picnic , eat some food and drink a few beers , play frisbee and toss around a football and at some point , we will plant trees off to the side of the park . We will plant these trees in an effort to promote environmental sustainability , and to do our part as one in a millions ' chance to help the environment . Damage is being caused to the environment and local ecosystems at an alarming rate and we should all join together to do what we can in promoting awareness and getting the word out that we need to change our ways to help protect our environment .
Yesterday , I went with my brother , cousin and 5 other friends grabbed a football and went to the park . When we got there , we selected two of our friends , Joe and Bill , to be the team captains . Joe and Bill took turns selecting players . I got selected to Bill 's team , but was picked last . We also decided to not to play tackle because we did n't want anyone to get hurt . So instead , we decided that you only had to be touched with two hands to be „ down . " \ nOur team kicked off and started on defense . We got the ball next but went 4 plays without scoring , so we lost the ball . The game went back and forth for awhile and we ended up losing 3 to 2 . After that , we shook hands and went home .
Most of my bills are due during the first week of the month . After I get paid on the first of the month , I gather up all of my bills . Most of them I can pay for online , so I log in to the website for each bill . The website gives me several options on how to pay . The easiest is to link the bill directly to my bank account . Each website allows you to set up automatic payments so that you do n't have to log in each month any pay , but I prefer to check the status of each account each month . I start with my most important bills first . I have to pay them all , but I like to get the most important ones out of the way first . The month important ones would be mortgage payment for my house , then my electric bill that includes my water , then my internet bill , then cable TV . After all of my bills are paid , the money I have left I use for food , gas , entertainment , and savings .
So my wife and I decided that we wanted to have a fun get together with a few board games . We called our friends and asked what they would like to eat and what kind of food and drinks they would prefer . So they said pizza would be really good along with Coca Cola . Before they came over we cleaned our house and took out all the board games that we might play . Trivial Pursuit was one of them and so was Balderdash . We also had cards and Pictionary . Our guests were another married couple that we have been friends with for a long time . We sat and talked for awhile and then we had some pizza and talked some more . After we ate we decided to make some coffee and we dug into the dessert . We played Pictionary and Balderdash and we had a lot of fun !
For my brother 's birthday , we went to see a local jazz band at a bar in New Orleans . First we went and ate at a fancy restaurant . After that , we went to a bar to go watch a local New Orleans based jazz band perform at bar . The band came out on stage and rocked the house for a solid 30 minutes before taking a brief intermission . Also there was an NBA playoff basketball game between the Rockets and Trail Blazers playing on a television , so I decided to watch that during intermission . When the band came back on I went back to my table to watch them perform . They performed for another 45 minutes , then the concert was over . We all agreed that the band was fantastic . It was a night well spent .
Finally , the big day has arrived , my niece is getting married . The whole family will be there everyone is so excited ! Let see , I must remember to bring the gift , but first I will get ready . All the finishing touches are done hair , makeup , and the right perfume.The gift is placed in the car and off to the chapel , zoom , zoom ! Once there the gift is placed on the brides table , and a quick peek at the cake . How lovely the colors are gold and white and the flowers are aromatic . All the guest are finally in their seats , and silence fills the room , the groom is waiting . We all stand , here comes the bride , dress is stunning as she walks down the flower covered aisle . Vows are exchanged to love and cherish .
At home , I have a 20-gallon fish tank filled with colorful tropical fish . I keep it in the living room on a special table where everyone can admire the fish . It makes me feel peaceful to sit and watch the fish as they drift and swim around . I have taken great care in selecting the fish that go into the tank , to make sure they will all get along . There is an expert at the fish store who gives me instructions on how to make sure the fish are happy and healthy in their environment . I love to lift the lid of the tank and sprinkle their special food onto the surface of the water . The fish rise to the surface and begin to eat the food . They know it 's dinner time , based on my motions and the lifting of the lid .
I have a cat and his name is Felix . He needs to get some food every day so that he stays alive . When I wake up in the morning it is my turn to feed Felix . It is a fishy one . Felix likes fishy food . I get the can opener and twist it so that the lid of the tin comes off . Felix has already smelled it and he is purring at my leg . I find Felix 's bowl and turn the tin over until the food drops out into the bowl . I mash it up a little with a fork and then put the bowl down beside Felix . He starts to eat right away . He must have been hungry .
This past weekend , one of my best friends and band mates , Andrew , was getting married . I was really excited for him and could n't wait to see it . We had received an invitation to go a few weeks ago and took that invitation with us to find the church to go to . When we arrived , we entered the holy place and waited for the couple to arrive . They looked great together and went up to the altar . The elder gave them some great advice and told them that their marriage would be eternal . He than told them their promises they would make to each other and asked them if they would live those promises . Afterwards , we celebrated with a party at the bride 's house down the street .
Earlier today my friend and I went to the the movie theater . Before going , we looked at tickets online . There was a showing of `` The Mummy '' at 3 pm . We arrived at the theater 30 minutes early so we would n't be rushed . First we went to the ticket booth to pick up our tickets . We then walked to the concession stand to buy some snacks to eat during the movie . It was really expensive ! After buying our snacks , we decided to go into the theater . Because we were still early , we had no problem finding a seat . Both of us like to sit right in the middle of the theater , because it has the best view . The movie itself was just okay , but I still enjoyed the day because of the company of my friend .
I need to go to grocery shopping . The first thing I do is to make a list of the items I need from the grocery store . I get a sheet of paper and a pencil . I start to think about the meal that I want to prepare . I decide that tonight , I am going to make spaghetti . I look in my cupboard to see if I have enough spaghetti . I write down `` spaghetti '' as the first item on my shopping list . I will also need some tomatoes , garlic and celery for my spaghetti sauce . I add these items to my list . I think about other items I use every week . I look in the refrigerator and see that I do need to get some more milk . I add `` milk '' to my shopping list . Finally , I remember that I used the last of the toothpaste this morning .
Yesterday I tried to take pictures with my camera , but it would not turn on . I realized that the batteries might be dead , and I should change them . First , I removed the small door to the battery compartment to check what kinds of batteries were needed . Then I went to the hall closet , and took out two AA batteries . I went back to my camera , with the battery compartment open , and shook it gently until the dead batteries fell out . I then looked into the compartment to see which end of the battery should go in first . I slid a battery - side first into the right slot , and + side first into the left slot . I turned my camera on to check that the new batteries were working , and they seemed to work fine . I then took the old batteries and put them in the box of other old batteries to be recycled .
I was hungry for lunch so I decided to make a sandwich . I went to the refrigerator and got the bread , cheese , mayonnaise , mustard , and meat to make it . Since I like my bread toasted , I put it in the toaster . Next up I layer the bottom piece of bread with cheese and meat . But wait , my sandwich looks like its missing something . Now I know its missing some color . So I wash out some lettuce and tomatoes and onions for my sandwich . Once done , I now layer the vegetables on my sandwich and close it with the top piece . Oh wait I need a few more things to make my lunch complete . Back to the refrigerator I go and grab the peppers and over to the pantry for potato chips . I guess I will need a drink to go with this lunch so I grab a water bottle .
When I was younger , I thought that any animal could be considered a pet . I was also scared that I would n't be able to take care of a dog , though , so I constantly asked my parents for pet fish . I asked for fish because I thought that they would be easy to take care of . When I was about 7 years old , my parents bought a huge aquarium and put it in our living room , and later that day , we went to the store and picked up some fish to put into it . Every now and then during the day , I would take the fish flakes that we bought from the same store and sprinkle enough into the tank for all the little fish to eat some . I did this every day that we had that aquarium .
There are many kids of drinks and they can be served in many ways . They can be self-serve , prepared to order , or many prepared and put out for others to partake . A first step is to obtain a clean glass or cup , ( depending on the beverage ) and the ingredients for the drink you will serve . If it 's a cold drink you want to keep it cold and if it 's a hot one you want to keep it hot , so you select what you might need for this purpose . You might want to include ice or chilled glasses , or potholders or a trivet if something is very hot . You will also want to protect the surface the beverage will rest on so you might want to supply small napkins or coasters . When your supplies for preparing and serving the drink are assembled sometimes you simply pour the beverage into the serving container and serve it , or you need to mix or prepare the beverage and then pour it into the serving container and then present it either to your guest , or place it on a serving table where guests will pour their own . Depending on the situation , you might set out a pitcher or a carafe of a beverage along with glasses or cups for guests to serve themselves .
My mom wanted my younger brothers to go to a certain middle school . That is why she moved . They moved to a rental house that was in the right zone . I was there some of the time . It was interesting to have five people in a small space even though I know many families do that regularly . They bought a house that was pretty close to the rental one , which is funny because the other house was about the same distance away . It was n't as big enough for the dog . The old place I actually preferred , since it was a bit bigger . Also I parked my car in front of the new one , and someone clipped it and knocked off part of a panel . That was annoying . I never fixed it .
This morning I got in my car to go to my job . I looked at my car 's dashboard . I looked at the fuel gauge . The red dial was near E which means empty . I drove to the nearest gas station and pulled up to the gas pump . My gas tank is on the right side of the car so I made sure that it was near the pump . I swiped my credit card and selected Regular gas . I lifted the nozzle and carefully inserted it into my tank . I squeezed the valve and waited for the tank to fill . I pressed - YES - to receive a receipt of my purchase . I keep records of my car 's gas use with my maintenance records . This helps me to know how well my car is working .
Just recently , my entire family was home for the weekend . This is normally not the case , as either one or both of my parents have to go to work . Because of this , I wanted to make breakfast for them so that they could eat when they got out of bed . I got out everything I needed , and heated up the griddle that I would use to cook everything . I started with the pancakes . I mixed the batter according to the box that it came from , and made enough for the family on the griddle . I laid down an entire package 's worth of bacon on the griddle and cooked it until most of the fat was cooked off . Lastly , the eggs . I scrambled the eggs myself with a fork , and made some for everyone but myself , since I do n't like eggs . When my family woke up , they immediately came to the kitchen and saw that I made them all breakfast .
My friends wanted something fun to do , so I decided to have a barbecue . I went to the store and picked out a bunch of steaks , hot dogs and chicken . I also bought buns , condiments and some paper plates . My friends came over one by one , and soon enough , everyone was there . We put the meat on , and everyone started commenting on how good it smelled . While everything was cooking , I put paper plates and silverware on a table next to the barbecue . Once the meat was done , I put it to the side and let everyone make their own dish . Everyone talked about how good everything tasted , and a few people even complimented my cooking skills . Once everyone was full , we cleaned up and everyone went home for the night .
I recently needed to find a new flat , so I started by familiarizing myself with websites that have local rental listings . Before searching these sites , I thought about what I could afford and what amenities I wanted . I considered the number of bedrooms and I decided on two so that I would have a home office as well as someplace for guests to stay when they visit from out of town . I did n't want to spend too much money on monthly rent , so I decided that I would n't mind living on the second floor and that I could go without a dishwasher . It seemed like everything near the city was too expensive . I began to be concerned when I had n't found a suitable place to live after a few weeks of looking . Persistence paid off when I found a two bedroom apartment that was a short drive to the city . Since it was not yet rented , I set up a time to look at the place and I ended up loving it . So , I signed the lease , paid a security deposit , the first month of rent , and moved into the flat .
After living in my apartment for 7 years , I decided it was time to move . Prior to moving , I had to secure a rental truck so I could be assured that I could move my furniture to my new apartment . On moving , my son and I got up early and got the rental truck . We devised a system where he would stay in the truck and I would bring out all the small furniture items and he would stack them . When we finished that task , we moved on to the larger items . These items took both of us to load onto the truck . My son is over six feet and I 'm really short , so we had a lot of trouble getting the mattress out of the door and onto the truck ! We finished moving all the furniture in record time , returned the truck and sat down for some cold lemonade .
I just woke up in the morning and I had a feeling there was something waiting for me in the mailbox . I got from bed and I put a shirt on . I walked outside and opened my box and my feeling was right . I opened the envelope which was addressed to me just to see a check note . I brought it out in a hurry and read through . It was the much anticipated payment from my uncle . I rushed inside and pick my phone to call my uncle that I have got the check he sent to me . But unfortunate his number was not available at that moment . Well , I knew it will go through soon , so I can just sit down and enjoy some fruit now .
A button fell off of my husbands shorts and I needed to sew it back on . I first got the button and pair of shorts that needed to be fixed . I found my sewing kit which includes , scissors , thread , and needles . Once I found the color I pulled enough thread to sew the button off of the spool and pulled the thread through the needle eye . I made sure the thread was even on both sides of the needle before beginning . Once that was done I put the needle through the button hole and tied it off to start . Once I made enough passes through the button I tied it off again making sure the thread does n't come loose . I then cute the thread . The button was then perfectly sewn on !
My friend who I had n't seen in a real long time called me out of the blue and asked me if I wanted to go to a pub later that evening . I told him that I thought that would be really fun , so I agreed . So we went to one of the local places that I had been to on many occasions . We got there and it was really busy because it was on a Friday night . The bartender asked us both what we wanted and I ordered a beer and my friend did the same . He had another 30 minutes later , but I was still working on mine . Then the bartender asked if we wanted another , but I said that I was driving so I declined . We shook hands and both left .
We arrived at the tennis courts before the match was scheduled to a start . We walked from the car to the court and gave our tickets to the gate attendant . He stamped our tickets and pointed us in the genral direction of our seats . My husband sat next to me and we waited for the match to begin . Once the match began , we watched carefully , but were careful to be quiet during play.We only got up from our seats when the ball was not in play in order to be respectful to those around us and not to distract from the match . We applauded each point scored by both platers as is customary and considered polite spectator behavior . Once the match was over , we left the tennis court and walked back to our car for the journey home .
We decided we wanted to add wallpaper to a room . First we had to decide what pattern we wanted to go with our décor . After we decided on the pattern we left to go to the wallpaper store . A salesperson came over to help us make our selection . We found what we wanted , bought the necessary supplies to hang the paper and went home to begin papering the room . We started by measuring the walls , then we setup all the materials we needed to get started . We unrolled the paper , put the paste on the backside of the paper and began to put it on the walls . The ending result looked fabulous ! It was a lot of work but we were able to get it done by ourselves .
Earlier today I walked out to my mailbox to get the mail . I always like to check the mail , because sometimes you can get fun things in the mail . When I opened the mailbox , I noticed several envelopes . One of the envelopes was addressed to me . It was a letter from my grandma ! I always enjoy getting letters from my grandma . She lives very far away , so writing letters is one of the ways she stays in touch . My grandma wrote to ask how I was and tell us about her visit to the beach a few weeks ago . I liked reading about her adventures at the beach . In the letter , she wrote about how she found seashells in the sand . Reading a letter from my grandma is a nice way to know what she is doing , even though I can not always see her . Now it is my turn to write a letter to my grandma so she can receive one in the mail too !
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